Lanka Premier League: Jaffna Kings will lock horns with Galle Gladiators in the first qualifier of the LPL 1. Both teams will give everything in order to make it to the final. The loser of this game will have one more chance to prove themselves.
Where and When
Match: Jaffna Kings vs Galle Gladiators, Qualifier 1
Venue: Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Hambantota – Sri Lanka
Date: December 19, Sunday
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
Jaffna Kings and Galle Gladiators have produced fantastic battles so far in the Lanka Premier League. These two teams met each other in the first and second leg of the group stage. Meanwhile, they are ready lock horns for the third time.
Jaffna Kings have been sensational in the competition. Needless to say, they lost only two games this seasons. Shockingly, both defeats came against Galle Gladiators. It will be quite interesting to see which team comes out on top this time.
Needless to say, they have got top players in their arsenal. They have all the tools and ingredients to turn it around in crucial junctures. On the other hand, Galle Gladiators will be extremely happy with the way they conducted themselves so far.
However, they are well aware of the existing issues in the team. Their batting has been pretty much ordinary. They managed to score only 129 in the last game. However, the bowlers have done well to pull off the tricks.
Both teams will try to experiment with the top players in their ranks. The winner of this game will go into the final while the losing the team will get another opportunity to showcase their mettle in the second Eliminator.
Lanka Premier League – Squad News and Injury News
Since it is a qualifier 1, both teams will look to experiment with their top players. There has been no injury update from any side regarding any player.
Jaffna Kings vs Galle Gladiators Playing XI
Jaffna Kings
Upul Tharanga (wk), Tom Kohler-Cadmore Shoaib Malik, Avishka Fernando, Thisara Perera (c), Ashen Bandara, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jayden Seales, Usman Shinwari, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth
Galle Gladiators
Kusal Mendis, Danushka Gunathilaka, Mohammad Hafeez, Bhanuka Rajapaksa (c), Samit Patel, Isuru Udana, Mohammed Shamaaz (wk), Dhananjaya Lakshan, Noor Ahmad, Mohammad Amir, Pulina Tharanga
Lanka Premier League – Jaffna Kings vs Galle Gladiators Head to Head
Jaffna Kings are marginally ahead of Galle Gladiators in terms of the head to head record. Both teams met each other on 5 occasions where Jaffna Kings won 3 games while Galle Gladiators won 2 games.
Lanka Premier League – Jaffna Kings vs Galle Gladiators Key Players
Tom Kohler-Cadmore – He is the third-highest run-scorer in the tournament. The batter scored 220 runs in 8 games.
Wanindu Hasaranga – We all know how productive he is as an all-rounder. He will be looking forward to the challenge.
Kusal Mendis – Kusal Mendis has been really consistent so far this season where he contributed in almost every game.
Samit Patel – Samit Patel is the leading wicket-taker of the tournament with 15 wickets in 8 games.
Lanka Premier League – Jaffna Kings vs Galle Gladiators Dream11 Prediction
Team 1
Wicket Keeper: Kusal Mendis
Batsmen: Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Avishka Fernando, Upul Tharanga
All Rounders: Samit Patel, Wanindu Hasaranga, Thisara Perera
Bowlers: Noor Ahmed, Jayden Seales, Maheesh Theekshana
Captain: Tom Kohler-Cadmore
Vice-captain: Wanindu Hasaranga
Team 2
Wicketkeeper: Ben Dunk
Batsmen: Tom Kohler Cadmore, Kusal Mendis, Shoaib Malik, Danushka Gunathilaka
All-rounders: Samit Patel, Thisara Perera, Wanindu Hasaranga
Bowlers: Maheesh Theekshana, Noor Ahmad, Jayden Seales
Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga
Vice-captain: Tom Kohler Cadmore
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.
