GGD vs JSK Match Preview
Shevon Daniel is in good form at the top of the order for the Galle Titans and will look to give the team a brisk start with Lasith Croospulle. However, the team’s biggest strength lies in its middle order. Tim Seifert scored a blistering half-century in the last match and is in good form. In addition to him, the Titans have some quality all-rounders including Dasun Shanaka and Shakib Al-Hasan, both of whom are capable of taking the attack to the opposition.
Kasun Rajitha and Richard Ngrava have bowled well with the new ball and picked up 2 wickets each during the last match. The spin attack, made up of Tabraiz Shamsi and Shakib is very potent too. Overall, the Galle Titans have a well-balanced team that is capable of taking up any challenge thrown at them.
The Jaffna Kings will depend on its star-studded batting line-up to put up a big score. In the previous match, Charith Asalanka scored a half-century but received little support at the other end. The team will now depend on Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Towhid Hridoy, and David Miller to bounce back and play a big inning.
Skipper Thisara Perera will play the role of a finisher and look to play some big shots toward the end of their inning. In the bowling department. Vijaykanth Viyaskanth has once again emerged as the team’s prime spinner, picking up 3 wickets.
One area of concern for Jaffna is the form of Maheesh Theekshana, who has remained wicketless in both matches played so far. The two seamers, Dilshan Madushanka and Hardus Viljoen have picked up 5 wickets between them.
Weather Report
The temperature is likely to remain pleasant and no interruptions are expected.
Pitch Report
The Pallekele International Stadium generally offers a good batting surface and we expect that will be the case this season too. The average first-inning score on this ground is around 175. The pitch has a good bounce and pace and the quicker bowlers will get some movement early on. However, once the batsmen settle down, it will be easy for them to play the big shots.
Notable stats
Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s Explosive Batting
Rahmanullah Gurbaz has an excellent record in the LPL. He has scored 660 runs in 27 innings at a blistering strike rate of 153.13.
Team News
There are no updates regarding injuries from either side.
GGD vs JSK Probable 11
GGD Playing 11
- Shevon Daniel
- Lasith Croospulle
- Bhanuka Rajapaksa
- Tim Seifert (Wk)
- Dasun Shanaka (C)
- Shakib Al-Hasan
- Lahiru Samarakoon
- Kasun Rajitha
- Tabraiz Shamsi
- Richard Ngarva
- Akila Dananjaya
JSK Playing 11
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Wk)
- Charith Asalanka
- Towhid Hridoy
- Priyamal Perera
- Dunith Wellalage
- David Miller
- Thisara Perera (C)
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Vijaykanth Viyaskanth
- Hardus Viljoen
- Dilshan Madushanka
Dream11 Prediction
We are backing the Galle Titans to win this match. They have hardly put a foot wrong this season and have shown the ability to hold their nerves even under pressure situations. On the other hand, the Jaffna Kings have looked a bit rusty.
Top Picks
Tim Seifert: Tim Siefert played a brilliant knock of 74 runs from just 39 deliveries in the last match and is in very good form. With the kind of pitch in offer, we can see him playing well.
Dasun Shanaka: One of the best domestic all-rounders, Shanaka has scored 595 runs in the LPL and has also picked up 9 wickets.
Towhid Hridoy: Towhid Hridoy is the top-scorer for Jaffna with 78 runs in 2 matches. His strike rate is good too at 132.20.
GGD vs JSK Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: T Seifert, R Gurbaz
Batters: D Miller, C Asalanka, S Daniel, T Hridoy
All-rounders: S Al Hasan (C), D Shanaka
Bowlers: T Shamsi, K Rajitha (VC), V Viyaskanth