JK vs KR Dream11 Prediction: Match 18 Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Updates

JK vs KR Dream11 Prediction: Bhanuka Rajapaksa-led Jaffna Kings will square off against Angelo Matthews-led Kandy Royals in the 18th match of the LPL 2026 on July 30 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele.

JK vs KR Squad

Jaffna Kings

Taskin Ahmed, Dunith Wellalage, Shakib Al Hasan, Bhanuka Rajapaksa (c), Avishka Fernando, David Wiese, Dilshan Madushanka, Kamil Mishara, Traveen Mathews, Ibrahim Zadran, Mohommed Shiraz, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Nuwanidu Fernando, Sandeep Lamichhane, Lizaad Williams, Dipendra Airee, Kugathas Mathulan, Praveen Manisha, Nishan Madushka

Kandy Royals

Vijay Shankar, Angelo Mathews (c), Moeen Ali, Wanindu Hasaranga, Nuwan Thushara, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Kusal Perera, Asitha Fernando, Garuka Sanketh, Daniel Sams, Vishen Halambage, Muditha Lakshan, Lahiru Udara, Dale Phillips, Zahir Khan, Brandon McMullen, Sahan Mihira, Pawan Sandesh, Dushan Hemantha, Isitha Wijesundera

Jaffna Kings Unavailable Players

Injury: NIL
Others: NIL

Kandy Royals Unavailable Players

Injury: NIL
Others: NIL

JK vs KR Probable Playing 11

Jaffna Kings

Avishka Fernando, Kamil Mishara (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Dunith Wellalage, Shakib Al Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Traveen Matthews, Dilshan Madushanka, Lizaad Williams

Kandy Royals

Kusal Perera, Lahiru Udara, Dale Phillips, Moeen Ali, Angelo Matthews, Wanindu Hasaranga, Vijay Shankar, Shaheen Afridi, Dushan Hemantha, Asitha Fernando, Garuka Sanketh

JK vs KR Pitch Report

The pitch at Pallekele is expected to provide a balanced contest between bat and ball. Under lights, fast bowlers should get some early swing and seam movement with the new ball, notably in the powerplay.

Spinners and bowlers using slower deliveries can still be effective in the middle overs by varying their pace. With dew conditions is expected to become a factor, chasing will be more effective.