Lanka Premier League 2021: Match 1, Galle Gladiators vs Jaffna Kings, Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match?
The team batting second is expected to win the match.
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The opening match of the Lanka Premier League 2021 is all set to take place between Jaffna Kings and Galle Gladiators at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. It will be the first season where the Kings will be marking their presence with the same skipper in form of Thisara Perera.
Talking about Galle Gladiators, they have a strong and talented pool and would be looking to start their tournament on a high. Kings have a combination of star power, great batting depth, and would be high on confidence to kick off the season.
Match Details
Match – Galle Gladiators vs Jaffna Kings – Match 1
Venue – R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Time – 07:30 PM IST, 02:00 PM GMT
Where to watch live – Sony Sports Network, Sony LIV
Pitch Report
It is expected to be a fine batting wicket with teams chasing having the advantage here. Dew can come in to play the role and hence teams would be expected to bowl first.
Avg score: 152 (42 matches in T20Is at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo)
Record of chasing teams: Won – 22, Lost – 19, N/R – 1
Probable Playing XIs
Galle Gladiators
Kusal Mendis, Danushka Gunathilaka, Bhanuka Rajapaksha (C), Mohammad Hafeez, Sarfaraz Ahmed (WK), Dhananjaya Lakshan, Mohammad Amir, Isuru Udana, Tabraiz Shamsi, Kevin Koththigoda, Dilshan Madushanka/Nuwan Thushara
Bench: Dilshan Madushanka/Nuwan Thushara, Samit Patel, Lahiru Madushanka, Mohammad Shamaaz, Suminda Lakshan, Pulina Tharanga, Anwar Ali, Ashian Daniel
Jaffna Kings
Upul Tharanga, Rahmanullah Gurbaz/Faf du Plessis, Avishka Fernando, Ashan Randika, Shoaib Malik, Chaturanga de Silva/Wanindu Hasaranga, Thisara Perera (C), Maheesh Theekshana, Usman Shinwari, Praveen Jayawickrama, Suranga Lakmal
Bench: Rahmanullah Gurbaz/Faf du Plessis, Chaturanga de Silva/Wanindu Hasaranga, Theivendiram Dinoshan, Krishan Arachchige, Ashen Bandara, Shammu Ashan, Rathnaraja Thanuradan, Chamika Chunasekara, Jayden Seales
Head-to-Head
Played – 3 | Galle Gladiators – 0 | Jaffna Kings– 3 | N/R – 0
Probable best batter of the match
Danushka Gunathilaka— Galle Gladiators
Gunathilaka has been drafted by Gladiators in players’ drafts ahead of LPL 2021. Gunathilaka also stands to be the highest run-getter of the league with 476 runs under his belt.
Probable best bowler of the match
Isuru Udana – Galle Gladiators
Udana has also been drafted by Gladiators ahead of the fresh season and it is likely that he will be seen in best action in the opening game.
Today’s match prediction: The team, batting second to win the match.
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.
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