Galle Gladiators vs Jaffna Kings T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips, LPL 2021
Galle Gladiators and Jaffna Kings will kick off the second edition of the Sri Lanka Premier League. R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo will play host to the tournament. The mouth-watering game will get underway at 7:30 PM IST.
Galle Gladiators missed out on the title in the last edition as they lost to Jaffna Stallions by 53 runs in the final. The team will be keen to go the distance this time around. Speaking about the squads, we feel Galle have one of the best players at their disposal. The likes of Mohammad Hafeez, Danushka Gunathulaka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Ben Dunk, Sarfaraz Ahmed are some fine players with the bat. The bowling is also equally good with players like Isuru Udana, Dananjaya Lakshan, Anwar Ali, Tabraiz Shamsi among others.
Jaffna Kings will be playing their first season and they will be keen to make a mark. They have players like Faf du Plessis, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Shoaib Malik, Thisara Perera, Upul Tharanga, Avishka Fernando. In the bowling department, Usman Shinwari, Wanindu Hararanga, Wahab Riaz form a lethal combination. However, a few players might not be available for the first few games due to Abu Dhabi T10 League
Overall, in terms of team combination, Jaffna Kings looks slightly better but Galle Gladiators are equally strong.
Galle Gladiators vs Jaffna Kings T20 Live Streaming
Fans can watch the tournament on Sony Network in India.
LPL 2021 Live Streaming: The matches will also be streamed live on the SonyLiv app.
GG vs JK Match Toss Prediction
We think the dew could be a factor in the tournament. If that's the case, most captains would prefer to bowl first.
GG vs JK Pitch Report
The surface in Premadasa should be a good batting wicket. The dew could also play a role thus chasing teams will have a big advantage as the wicket will get quicker.
Weather Report
The weather will be cool and breezy with no threat of rain.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Galle Gladiators vs Jaffna Kings, LPL 2021
Galle Gladiators Team News & Playing 11
GG Team News
Galle Gladiators have tried to retain the same core of the side that played the last season. They will be expecting similar results as well in LPL 2021.
GG Key Players
- Bhanuka Rajapaksa - Bhanuka Rajapaksa showed some great form in the Abu Dhabi T10 League in UAE. Opening the batting, Rajapaksa laid a solid platform for the team and scored a few 50s. With runs behind him, he will be a key player for the team.
- Mohammad Hafeez - Hafeez is also a handy player to have in the team. With all his experience, he will bind up the middle order and help the team score freely in the middle overs, against spinners.
- Anwar Ali - Despite Ali not playing much cricket of late, he is a big threat to the opposition with all his experience.
GG Team Form
Galle Gladiators reached the finals in the last season
Galle Gladiators Predicted Playing 11
Danushka Gunathilaka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa (c), Kusal Mendis, Mohammad Hafeez, Sarfaraz Ahmed (wk), Isuru Udana/Nuwan Tushara, Dananjaya Lakshan, Anwar Ali, Tabraiz Shamsi, Pulina Tharanga
Jaffna Kings Team News & Playing 11
JK Team News
Jaffna Kings will be playing their first season of the tournament. They have a good bunch of players and most of them are fresh from Abu Dhabi T10 League.
JK Key Players
- Shoaib Malik - Malik will be a key player for the Kings. He was a vital cog for Pakistan in the 20-20 World Cup and will play the same role for Kings in SLPL.
- Avishka Fernando - Fernando is seen as a very talented player and the batter has done well in the few opportunities he has got for Sri Lanka. There is still a long way to go for him but he has shown that he can be a match-winner for his team.
- Usman Shinwari - Shinwari has gained plenty of T20 experience after playing in almost every T20 League around the globe. With his pace and variations, he will be a threat to the opposition.
JK Team Form
This will be the first appearance of the team in the competition
Jaffna Kings Predicted Playing 11
Avishka Fernando, Upul Tharanga, Chaturanga de Silva, Shoaib Malik, Maheesh Theekshana, Chamika Gunasekara, Thisara Perera (c), Suranga Lakmal, Jayden Seales, Usman Shinwari, Ashan Bandara
Galle Gladiators vs Jaffna Kings Head to Head
The two teams have never played before
Galle Gladiators vs Jaffna Kings Betting Odds
Who will win GG vs JK T20 Match?
Both teams are given equal odds of winning. But that’s because there is a lot of uncertainty about the availability of players. For us, Galle Gladiators are way ahead.
Galle Gladiators vs Jaffna Kings Betting Rate
🏆 Galle Gladiators vs Jaffna Kings Prediction
Galle Gladiators enjoyed a great run in the last season and reached the finals. They have retained the same core of the team. Their batting looks solid, while the bowling is also very balanced. Jaffna, on the other hand, looks depleted as few of their big guns might not be available due to their participation in Abu Dhabi T10 League. From the above scenario, we can back Galle to win the match.
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