Rajasthan Kings vs Colombo Lions, Legends Cricket Trophy, 2024, Today Match Prediction 12 March 2024

rjk vs cl Match Prediction & Analysis

Rajasthan Kings will be keen to get to back to winning ways when they take on Colombo Lions in the ninth match of the Legends Cricket Trophy 2024 played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele on Friday.

With one win and one loss, Rajasthan Kings are currently lying at the third position in the league table. Captain Robin Uthappa will be hoping that the side can learn from their mistakes and put in a disciplined performance against Colombo Lions

On the other hand, Colombo Lions are lying at the bottom of the league table after losing two matches on the bounce. Skipper Chris Gayle will be hoping that the side can put in an improved batting display against Rajasthan Kings.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Rajasthan Kings Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of captain Robin Uthappa, Angelo Perera, Ashley Nurse, Hamilton Masakadza and Peter Trego to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, captain Robin Uthappa continued his excellent form with the bat and smashed second half-century of the competition. He struck two fours and five sixes in his innings.

Peter Trego smashed quick-fire 40 not out off 20 balls with the help of six fours and one six, whereas Hamilton Masakadza chipped in with 31 runs off 27 balls with the help of two sixes.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Manpreet Gony, Parvinder Awana, Ashley Nurse, Chathuranga de Silva and Shadab Jakati to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Manpreet Gony and Peter Trego bowled well and picked one wicket apiece.

Rajasthan Kings Predicted Playing XI:

Robin Uthappa (c & wk), Angelo Perera, Peter Trego, Kirk Edwards, Ashley Nurse, Hamilton Masakadza, Chathuranga de Silva, Parvinder Awana, Shadab Jakati, Manpreet Gony, Robin Bist

Colombo Lions Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of captain Chris Gayle. wicket-keeper Adnan Akmal, Ross Taylor, Jesse Ryder, Ben Dunk and Asghar Afghan to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, Ben Dunk showcased excellent form for Colombo Lions and finished the innings with the top-score of 46 runs off 22 balls with the help of five boundaries and three sixes. He was well supported by Captain Chris Gayle, who scored 24 runs off 22 balls with the help of one four and one six.

Ross Taylor looked in decent touch with the bat and scored 20 runs off 17 balls with the help of two boundaries.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Yasir Shah, Enamul Haque, Zulfiqar Babar, Mohammad Irfan and Robbie Frylinck to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Mohammad Irfan once again bowled well and finished with figures of 3 for 33 in his four overs. Besides Irfan, Robbie Frylinck, Yasir Shah and Enamul Haque picked one wicket apiece.

Colombo Lions Predicted Playing XI:

Chris Gayle (c), Adnan Akmal (wk), Ross Taylor, Robbie Frylinck, Zulfiqar Babar, Enamul Haque, Jesse Ryder, Ben Dunk, Asghar Afghan, Yasir Shah, Mohammad Irfan

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The wicket prepared at Pallekele is expected to offer seam movement to the quick bowlers. The batsmen will need to spend at the crease to produce notable scores in this fixture. The weather forecast for Tuesday’s match is going to be cloudy skies in the evening.

Venue Details

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele is going to host the 9th match of the Legends Cricket Trophy 2024 between Rajasthan Kings and Colombo Lions

Toss: To Bowl

Both the teams will be keen to win the toss, bowl first and restrict the opposition to less than 150 runs. The previous day-night fixtures played at Pallekele have been won by side batting second.