GGD vs KDW Match Preview
Your Dream11 team needs a harmonious mix of explosive batters and wicket-taking bowlers. Including all-rounders will be vital, as they contribute both with the bat and the ball.
As a wicketkeeper, Tim Seifert is reliable and agile. You can expect him to contribute to crucial dismissals behind the stumps and blast teams away with the bat. He has T20 experience in Asian conditions from earlier this year to look back on. He played in the 2024 PSL where he scored 182 runs in seven innings.
Wanindu Hasaranga is one of Sri Lanka's premier all-rounders, well-known for his leg-spin bowling and explosive batting. He put up a fight lower down the order in the previous game against Galle Marvels where he scored 65 not out off 32 balls.
Isuru Udana's versatility with both bat and ball makes him a valuable asset in limited-overs cricket. He will contribute when the team needs him most, just like he did with three wickets against B-Love Kandy in the first encounter between Galle and Kandy.
Kamindu Mendis is known for his versatility, capable of winning games with either bat or ball for Kandy. He has a batting high score in T20s of 99 not out. He will want his first T20 century to come sooner rather than later.
Angelo Mathews' ability to anchor the innings and score crucial runs under pressure makes him a key player in the Kandy batting lineup. He has a T20I high score of 81 not out against New Zealand in New Zealand.
Weather Report
The forecast for Dambulla suggests hot weather, though slightly cooler at night, with humidity prevailing. There is only a three percent chance of rain.
Pitch Report
During night T20 matches at Dambulla, the spinners could extract some turn later in the innings as the pitch wears slightly and having already had a game earlier in the day. Most scores feel like they can be chased down unless a team scores higher than 210.
Notable stats
Galle's dead end in the play-offs
Galle Marvels have reached the play-off stage in every season of the LPL since 2020, but have never won the tournament.
Team News
After four games Galle Marvels have the same number of wins as Jaffna Kings who are number one on the table. They won't feel that change is necessary. Change may be necessary if B-Love Kandy are to start winning games. They have Ashen Bandara waiting on the sidelines. He has played for Sri Lanka in T20Is before.
GGD vs KDW Probable 11
GGD Playing 11
- Niroshan Dickwella (C)
- Alex Hales
- Tim Seifert
- Bhanuka Rajapaksa
- Janith Liyanage
- Sahan Arachchige
- Dwaine Pretorius
- Isuru Udana
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Kavindu Nadeeshan
- Zahoor Khan
KDW Playing 11
- Dinesh Chandimal (Wk)
- Andre Fletcher
- Mohammad Haris
- Kamindu Mendis
- Pavan Rathnayake
- Angelo Mathews
- Wanindu Hasaranga (C)
- Dasun Shanaka
- Dushmantha Chameera
- Lakshan Sandakan
- Shoriful Islam
Dream11 Prediction
There's not too much to choose between the sides, but Galle Marvels have arguably played the better cricket so far. Galle Marvels may come away with a much-needed two points in this fixture.
Top Picks
Tim Seifert: The wicketkeeper-batter has made a name for himself in T20 cricket with his explosive batting and consistent performances in domestic and international leagues. He has scored T20 domestic centuries in Sri Lanka, New Zealand and England.
Angelo Mathews: The all-rounder's versatility allows him to adapt to different roles and situations. He is an asset to any T20 side. The ability to show brute power, like he did against Colombo Strikers with 33 off 14, proves his adaptive nature.
Isuru Udana: Udana's innovative bowling techniques, including slower balls and cutters, have made him a difficult bowler to face in T20 cricket. He has taken eight wickets in his first four T20 games under the captaincy of Niroshan Dickwella.
GGD vs KDW Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: Niroshan Dickwella (C), Dinesh Chandimal
Batters: Bhanuka Rajapaksa , Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage
All-rounders: Dwaine Pretorius, Wanindu Hasaranga, Isuru Udana (VC)
Bowlers: Lakshan Sandakan, Shoriful Islam, Zahoor Khan
