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JK vs CS Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 1, LPL 2023

Dream11 Fantasy XI tips and guide for the 1st match of the LPL 2023 between JK vs CS to be played in Colombo.
The fourth edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL 2023) is all set to begin on July 30 (Sunday). The Jaffna Kings are the defending champions, and they have won all three editions so far. They will look to make it four out of four.
The season's opener will see the defending champions lock horns with the Colombo Strikers on July 30 (Sunday) at the R. Premadasa Stadium. It is the rematch from the last edition's finals. Both teams will look to start their campaigns with a win.
JK vs CS: Match Details:
Match: Jaffna Kings (JK) vs Colombo Strikers (CS), LPL 2023, Match No. 1
Match Date: July 30, 2023
Time: 07:30 PM (Local Time), 07:30 PM I.S.T.
Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
JK vs CS: Head-to-Head: JK (5) - CS (2)
Both teams have played a total of seven LPL games. The Jaffna Kings have won five of them, including the final of the last edition, while Colombo have won two.
JK vs CS: Weather Report
The weather is predicted to be cloudy on Sunday in Colombo, which will be ideal for a cricket match. The maximum temperature will be 31°C with a humidity level of 75 percent. The wind speed will be around 21 km/h.
JK vs CS: Pitch Report
The surface at the R. Premadasa Stadium is ideal for bowlers, with pacers having a great record here. Spinners will get assistance later in the game. Chasing has been successful here because of the dew factor in the evening.
JK vs CS: Probable XIs
Jaffna Kings: Charith Asalanka, Shoaib Malik, Thisara Perera (C), Asela Gunaratne, KNM Fernando, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Dilshan Madushanka, Numwan Thushara, Zaman Khan, Maheesh Theekshana
Colombo Strikers: Babar Azam (captain), Angelo Perera, Pathum Nissanka, Iftikhar Ahmed, Chamika Karunaratne, Ramesh Mendis, Mohammad Nawaz, Niroshan Dickwella (wicketkeeper), Naseem Shah, Matheesha Pathirana, Jeffery Vandersay
Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 JK vs CS Dream11:

Wicketkeeper: Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Batters: Charith Asalanka, Shoaib Malik, Babar Azam, Ifthikhar Ahmed, Pathum Nissanka
All-rounders: Thisara Perera, Chamika Karunaratne, Mohammad Nawaz
Bowlers: Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana
Captain First-Choice: Babar Azam || Captain Second-Choice: Charith Asalanka
Vice-Captain First-Choice: Chamika Karunaratne || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Mohammad Nawaz
Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 JK vs CS Dream11:

Wicketkeepers: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Niroshan Dickwella
Batters: Shoaib Malik, Babar Azam, Pathum Nissanka
All-rounders: Chamika Karunaratne, Mohammad Nawaz
Bowlers: Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Naseem Shah, Dilshan Madushanka
Captain First-Choice: Rahmanullah Gurbaz || Captain Second-Choice: Shoaib Malik
Vice-Captain First-Choice: Pathum Nissanka || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Chamika Karunaratne
JK vs CS: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?
JK has always been better than CS in LPL history. But the current squads of both teams suggest a great game. We predict Colombo to win the season's opener on Sunday.
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