2020 Lanka Premier League – Jaffna Stallions vs Kandy Tuskers Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Jaffna Stallions vs Kandy Tuskers taking place? Tuesday 1st December, 2020 – 14:00 (UK)
Where is Jaffna Stallions vs Kandy Tuskers taking place? MRIC Stadium, Hambantota, Sri Lanka
Where can I get tickets for Jaffna Stallions vs Kandy Tuskers? No tickets are available as this tournament is taking place without spectators
What channel is Jaffna Stallions vs Kandy Tuskers on? This match will be televised live on Sky Sports Cricket
Where can I stream Jaffna Stallions vs Kandy Tuskers? Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match live via the Sky Go app
THE LOWDOWN
JAFFNA STALLIONS
- ● Jaffna Stallions have made an impressive start to the inaugural LPL with two wins from two showcasing an impressive batting depth as well as bowling so confidence is high as they meet the Kandy Tuskers.
- ● The batting depth has been highlighted with their opener, Avishka Fernando, hitting 92 not out against Galle as well as their middle-to-lower-order captain Thisara Perera hitting an unbeaten 97against Dambulla.
- ● The bowling depth has been highlighted by the shared wicket-takers in their recent win over Dambulla whereby every bowler who completed an over took a wicket so the likelihood is that they name an unchanged side here barring any unknown fitness issues.
KANDY TUSKERS
- ● One of the pre-tournament favourites have only won one of their opening three but the Tuskers’ opening two defeats were both unfortunate in different ways so they will not be too disheartened.
- ● An opening day super-over defeat against Colombo Kings where Kandy were fairly dominant throughout was followed up by a rain-affected defeat to Dambulla that saw the Tuskers fall five runs short of the Duckworth-Lewis par score after losing a wicket six balls prior to the curtailment.
- ● Kandy managed to comfortably defend their total of 196/5 in their third match, despite an impressive Danushka Gunathilaka effort although their bowling remains a concern as they look to follow up their first win now.
THE PREDICTION
Kandy Tuskers have started slowly but they could easily have a 100% record in this tournament had things gone their way at crucial moments. The well-balanced and well-recruited for squad of the Tuskers remains able to field a line-up that should have a good chance of being the first ever LPL champions but now they need to build some momentum after their first win. Jaffna, on the other hand, were not fancied going into the competition but their on-field performances have boosted their expectations. However, it is worth noting that both victories have come against, arguably, the two weakest sides. Kandy can build on their opening win and inflict a first defeat on the Stallions.
