Lanka Premier League: Galle Gladiators will lock horns with Jaffna Kings in the all-important high-voltage final. The intriguing final will kick off at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Hambantota.
Where and When
Match: Galle Gladiators vs Jaffna Kings, FINAL
Venue: Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Hambantota – Sri Lanka
Date: December 23, Thursday
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Live Streaming Details
The live telecast of this match will be available on Sony Six and Sony Ten. The live streaming will be available on the Sony LIV website and app.
Preview
This is it, cricket fans are eagerly waiting for the final battle between Galle Gladiators and Jaffna Kings. Both teams have worked their socks off to secure their place in the final.
It remains to be seen which team gets the better of the other this time. The first edition of the LPL will see either of the team lift the title. On the other hand, Galle Gladiators have been the formidable force in the tournament.
They will play against the team that has a woeful record against them in the tournament. Jaffna Kings played three games against Galle Gladiators and lost all of them.
Both teams met each other recently in the first qualifier. Galle Gladiators came through with flying colours. Jaffna Kings didn’t stand a chance against them and lost the game by 64 runs.
Galle Gladiators will fancy their chances and make a serious bid for the title. On the other hand, Jaffna Kings might as well stun the Gladiators if they approach the game with a positive mindset.
Lanka Premier League – Squad News and Injury News
Both teams will look to field the strong players in the high-voltage final battle. There has been no injury update from any side regarding any player.
Galle Gladiators vs Jaffna Kings Playing XI
Galle Gladiators
Kusal Mendis (wk), Danushka Gunathilaka, Anwar Ali, Bhanuka Rajapaksa (c), Mohammad Hafeez, Samit Patel, Isuru Udana, Sahan Arachchige, Pulina Tharanga, Nuwan Thushara, Mohammad Amir
Jaffna Kings
Avishka Fernando, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Shoaib Malik, Thisara Perera (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chaturanga de Silva, Ashan Randika, Jayden Seales, Suranga Lakmal, Maheesh Theekshana
Lanka Premier League – Galle Gladiators vs Jaffna Kings Head to Head
Jaffna Kings found it hard to compete with Galle Gladiators so far in the Lanka Premier League. Both teams locked horns with each other on 3 occasions. The Gladiators came through with flying colours in all three encounters.
Lanka Premier League – Galle Gladiators vs Jaffna Kings Key Players
Kusal Mendis – He looked pretty good in the last few games. Mendis chipped in with 85 in the most important qualifier 1.
Samit Patel – He is the leading wicket-taker of the tournament. The spinner played a substantial role in steering his team to the final.
Avishka Fernando – He scored a century in qualifier 2. Fernando has been in sensational form this season and is also the top run-getter.
Tom Kohler-Cadmore – He is also one of the batters who has been consistent this season. Tom scored 239 runs in 10 matches.
Lanka Premier League – Galle Gladiators vs Jaffna Kings Dream11 Prediction
Team 1
Wicket Keepers: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Kusal Mendis
Batsmen: Avishka Fernando, Danushka Gunathilaka, Tom Kohler Cadmore
All Rounders: Samit Patel, Wanindu Hasaranga, Thisara Perera
Bowlers: Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara, Anwar Ali
Captain: Tom Kohler Cadmore
Vice-captain: Samit Patel
Team 2
Wicketkeeper: M. Shamaaz
Batsmen: T.Kohler Cadmore. S. Malik, K. Mendis
All Rounder: M. Hafeez, W. Hasaranga, T. Perera, S, Patel
Bowlers: M. Theekshana, M. Amir, J. Seales
Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga
Vice Captain: Samit Patel
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the Author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
