GM vs JK Dream11 Prediction, LPL Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates for Qualifier 1

This big-ticket match will determine who secures a direct spot in the final, while the losing team will get another opportunity.

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Preview

The fifth edition of the Lanka Premier League has its top four enthralling teams set for an exciting playoff week, commencing on July 18, which is staged to take place at R. Premadasa Cricket Stadium in Colombo. The two tabble toppers, Galle Marvels and Jaffna Kings, who have won five matches out of eight games in the league stage, are all set to lock horns for Qualifier 1, and the winner of this game will directly make it to the final showdown of the event.

Meanwhile, the Galle Marvels and Jaffna Kings have played stunning cricket in this edition, as there is not much of a difference between the sides heading into the thrilling game.

The big-ticket match will determine who will secure a direct spot in the final game, while the losing team will get another opportunity in Qualfier 2. Meanwhile, both sides have faced each other twice in the league stage, with each team claiming one win, setting the stage for a thrilling showdown.

Match Information

Galle Marvels vs Jaffna Kings, Qualifier 1

Lanka Premier League, 18 Jul 2024, Thur, 3:00 PM IST, R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama, Colombo

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stadiumR.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama, Colombo

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humidity96% (Humidity)

Probable Playing XI

Galle Marvels

B Rajapaksa, N Dickwella (C), Tim Seifert, AD Hales, Sadisha Rajapaksa, J Liyanage, SSD Arachchige, Dwaine Pretorius, JF Vandersay, M Theekshana, I Udana

Bench : Lasith Croospulle, Lasith Croospulle, D Lakshan, P Sooriyabandara, P Sooriyabandara, Chamindu Wijesinghe, Chamindu Wijesinghe, SC Williams, K Nadeeshan, Malsha Tharupathi, L Kumara, M Shiraz, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, NGRP Jayasuriya, Zahoor Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, JA Duffy, M Priyanath, Y Koththigoda

Jaffna Kings

K Mendis (wk), C Asalanka (C), A Fernando, Pathum Nissanka, RR Rossouw, D de Silva, Fabian Allen, Eshan Malinga, JP Behrendorff, PM Liyanagamage, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth

Bench : KNM Fernando, Ahan Wickramasinghe, PVR de Silva, PVR de Silva, Ahan Wickramasinghe, AI Ross, AI Ross, A Prakash, Azmatullah Omarzai, Azmatullah Omarzai, SMLD Samarakoon, M Abinash, Wanuja Sahan, AM Fernando, Wanuja Sahan, AM Fernando, NT Gamage, Theesan Vithushan, Noor Ahmad, T Shamsi, Noor Ahmad

Injury and availability news

Both sides are sets to play with full strengthen squad.

Pitch Report

The R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo is expected to offer a balanced contest between bat and ball. Fast bowlers will need to capitalize on the new ball, which might move in the first few overs. As the match progresses, spinners are expected to come into the game, unless dew becomes a big factor.

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Player Picks

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Alex Hales GM | BAT

Alex Hales has played a crucial role in Galle Marvels campaign this season where the English batter has scored 284 runs in eight innings at a strike rate of 135.88, which includes two fifties. His essential role in the team’s batting lineup underscores his impact and captures the attention of fans with his consistent contributions.

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Isuru Udana GM | ALL

Isuru Udana is one of the top five wicket-takers in the 2024 Lanka Premier League season, and in Qualifier 1, he would be expected to come good. In this edition of the LPL, Udana has picked 12 wickets in eight innings. His versatile skills significantly elevate the team’s performance with his determined approach.

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Maheesh Theekshana GM | BOWL

In Qualifier 1, Maheesh Theekshana would be one of the key players for Galle Marvels because of his experience and variations in the T20 format. In eight matches this season, Theekshana has picked 10 wickets at an economy of 6.75. His control over runs and ability to take key wickets underscore his pivotal role in shaping the team’s performance in crucial encounters.

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Murvin Abinash

JK | ALL

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Vijayakanth Viyaskanth

JK | BOWL

Must Pick for Fantasy

1. Avishka Fernando

Avishka Fernando, who gets attention for his remarkable batting ability, adds power and quickness to the team's lineup. His strong strokes, which show a perfect balance of power and skill, enthral audiences.

2. Niroshan Dickwella

Niroshan Dickwella, renowned for his skill as a wicketkeeper-batter, contributes greatly to his team's victories. His fast reflexes and excellent wicketkeeping boost the team's defensive strategy.

3. Pathum Nissanka

Pathum Nissanka, valued for his impactful batting, enriches the team’s lineup with powerful strokes that showcasing his ability to accelerate the scoring rate and solidifying his role as a key player in the team’s strategic approach.

Last Updated On - Jul 17 2024 11:11 PM

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GM

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JK

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Niroshan Dickwella

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Tim Seifert

8

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Charith Asalanka

8

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Avishka Fernando
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6.5

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Pathum Nissanka
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8.5

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Alex Hales

9

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Dhananjaya de Silva

8.5

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Dwaine Pretorius

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Isuru Udana

8.5

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Pramod Madushan

6.5

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Maheesh Theekshana

8.5

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