GGD vs JSK Match Preview
The upcoming clash between Galle Marvels and Jaffna Kings promises to be an exciting encounter. The contest between the batters and spinners could be a significant one. You will want to select good players of subcontinental conditions in your Dream11 team.
Maheesh Theekshana's unique bowling action and ability to generate sharp turn make him a formidable opponent for batters. He will be playing against the team he knows well from last year.
Rilee Rossouw has been a T20 globetrotter. He will provide valuable experience to the batters around him. He has over 8000 T20 runs to show.
26-year-old Asitha Fernando is moulding himself into a bowler which many T20 teams might want to get their hands on. He has already hit the 50-wicket mark in his T20 bowling career.
If you're looking to clear the boundary, Bhanuka Rajapaksa is definitely a batter you would want at the wicket. He is a match-winner in his own right. He has hit over 450 boundaries in T20 cricket.
Dhananjaya de Silva is stylish middle-order batter who can also play the role of playing a fighting innings for his team. His versatility has a cricketer will be great value in your Dream11 team.
Weather Report
The weather will be hot and humid, with just a ten percent chance of rain throughout the day. The days leading up have also been dry ones.
Pitch Report
The spinners may dominate proceedings in the middle overs with the softer ball and used wicket. The team whose spinners will play well will have a definite advantage in this match.
Notable stats
Overseas excellence
Mohammad Amir of the Galle Gladiators (now Galle Marvels) is the only overseas bowler to bag a five-wicket haul in LPL history. He took five for 26 in four overs against Colombo Kings (now Colombo Strikers).
Team News
When these two sides met on Tuesday, the game went right to the very end in a game going the full 40 overs. The margins were paper thin between them. That's no cause for concern for Jaffna Kings who lost. Galle Marvels also may not want to change a winning side.
GGD vs JSK Probable 11
GGD Playing 11
- Niroshan Dickwella (C)
- Alex Hales
- Tim Seifert
- Bhanuka Rajapaksa
- Janith Liyanage
- Dwaine Pretorius
- Sahan Arachchige
- Isuru Udana
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Malsha Tharupathi
- Zahoor Khan
JSK Playing 11
- Pathum Nissanka
- Kusal Mendis (Wk)
- Avishka Fernando
- Rilee Rossouw
- Charith Asalanka (C)
- Dhananjaya de Silva
- Fabian Allen
- Vijayakanth Viyaskanth
- Pramod Madushan
- Asitha Fernando
- Jason Behrendorff
Dream11 Prediction
This match is expected to be a closely contested one, with both teams having their strengths and weaknesses. The performance of key players and how well each team handles the pressure situations will likely determine the outcome of the game. Jaffna Kings have been better at winning the big games so you may tip them to take the points.
Top Picks
Maheesh Theekshana: Sri Lanka's spinner will be hoping to put up a masterclass against a powerful batting lineup. He has taken over 30 wickets in his LPL career.
Rilee Rossouw: The hard-hitting batter is a dynamic left-handed batter known for his aggressive stroke play and consistent performer in the major T20 leagues around the world. He has represented 22 different teams over his career.
Dhananjaya de Silva: De Silva is a treat to watch in T20 cricket. He is capable of taking the game away from an opposition without playing high risk cricket. He has the rare double of over 2000 T20 runs combined with 50 T20 wickets.
GGD vs JSK Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: Niroshan Dickwella (C), Kusal Mendis
Batters: Rilee Rossouw, Pathum Nissanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa
All-rounders: Charith Asalanka (VC), Dwaine Pretorius
Bowlers: Malsha Tharupathi , Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando, Zahoor Khan
