GM vs JK Dream11 Prediction: Galle Marvels will be looking to extend their winning run to three matches when they take on Jaffna Kings in match no-6 of Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2024. The match is scheduled for a 07:30 PM (IST) start at will be played at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Friday, July 5, 2024.
Galle Marvels and Jaffna Kings have already played a match against each other in LPL 2024. It was the opening match for both teams. Jaffna batted first in that match and posted a formidable 177-run total in the first innings. Galle started the chase in the best possible way as Niroshan Dickwella (47 off 27) and Alex Hales (65 off 47) added 66 runs in just 7 overs. Galle stuttered in the middle but Janith Liyanage’s quickfire 25-run innings off 13 balls brought them right into the match. Sahan Arachchige put the cherry on the top after hitting a winning boundary on the last ball of the match. Galle’s second game was also a close affair which they managed to win by seven runs against Colombo Strikers.
After losing the opening match on the last ball against Galle, Jaffna turn the tide in their favour in the 2nd match. It was a big batting display from Jaffna as they chased down the mammoth 191-run target against Dambulla Thunders.
GM vs JK Pitch & Weather Report
Pitch Report: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium offers even playing conditions for both bowlers and batsmen. The average first innings score at this venue is around 160. But the dew is a big factor for the bowling team in the 2nd innings.
Weather Report: The weather forecast for this game is good as chances of rain in Dambulla on Froday are slim. But the dew will be a factor in the 2nd innings. For that reason, the captain winning the toss is likely to choose batting first.
GM vs JK Head To Head Record
Both teams started their LPL 2024 season with a match against each other, which Galle Titans won by five wickets. But in terms of head-to-head record, it’s Jaffna Kings who hold sway over Galle Titans, winning seven times in 12 matches.
Matches played | 12 |
Galle Marvels Wins | 05 |
Jaffna Kings Wins | 07 |
No Result | 00 |
GM vs JK Dream11 Prediction Injury and availability News
- There are no injury concerns for either team ahead of this game.
- Every player is available for selection.
TOP Picks For GM vs JK Dream 11 Match
Captain Options:
- Niroshan Dickwella: Galle Titans’ captain was at his ruthless best in the last match. He hit a brilliant half century off just 17 balls, with 42 of those runs coming in boundaries. He is a threat during powerplays.
- Alex Hales: The Englishman started the LPL 2024 with a brutal 65-run innings against Jaffna Kings. He is a pure game changer who can win the game on his own.
- Isuru Udana: Won man-of-the-match after an all-round display against Colombo Strikers. He scored 52 runs off 34 balls and picked up two wickets in four overs as well. The 36-year-old veteran is a solid captain option in GM vs JK LPL Fantasy Cricket Teams.
- Dhananjaya de Silva: He also guarantees points due to his all-round skills. Dhananjaya had already picked up three wickets in two LPL 2024 outings, to go with a combined 27 runs as well.
- Charith Asalanka: Jaffna Kings’ captain Chartih Asalanka has started the LPL 2024 season in top-form. After scoring a quick-fire 33 runs in the opening match, Asalanka doubled down and scored 50 runs off 36 balls against Dambulla Thunders. He can also make contribution with his bowling.
Vice-Captain Options:
- Sahan Arachchige: The 28-year-old contributed with both bat and ball in the last match. He scored a critical 35 runs off 27 balls and claimed two crucial wickets in 3 overs as well.
- Maheesh Theekshana: He is a premium white-ball bowler who has the ability to turn the game with his bowling skills. In the last match, the Chennai Super Kings star picked up two wickets.
- Avishka Fernando: He played a blinder of an innings in the last match, scoring 80 runs off just 34 balls and helped his team to chase down a mammoth 191-run total against Dambulla Thunders.
- Fabian Allen: The West Indian is a solid lower-order batter and also a bowler with good skills. He can make a big difference in this match.
- Pathum Nissanka: The 26-year-old is definitely in good form. He scored 51 runs in the opening match and got 27 runs in the last match as well.
GM vs JK Predicted Lineups
Galle Marvels Playing XI: Niroshan Dickwella (C/WK), Alex Hales, Tim Seifert, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Janith Liyanage, Sahan Arachchige, Dwaine Pretorius, Isuru Udana, Malsha Tharupathi, Maheesh Theekshana, Zahoor Khan
Jaffna Kings Playing XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (WK), Rilee Rossouw, Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka (C), Dhananjaya de Silva, Azmatullah Omarzai, Fabian Allen, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Asitha Fernando, Jason Behrendorf
GM vs JK Dream11 Prediction Teams
GM vs JK Dream 11 Prediction Team 1
- Wicketkeepers: N Dickwella
- Batsmen: A Hales, P Nissanka, C Asalanka, A Fernando
- All-rounders: D de Silva (VC), A Arachchige, I Udana (C)
- Bowlers: J Behrendorf, M Theekshana, A Fernando
GM vs JK Dream 11 Prediction Team 2
- Wicketkeepers: N Dickwella
- Batsmen: A Hales, P Nissanka, C Asalanka, A Fernando
- All-rounders: D de Silva (C), A Omarzai, A Arachchige, I Udana (C)
- Bowlers: M Theekshana, Z Khan