The stage is set for a riveting clash in the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2024 as the top two teams, Galle Marvels and Jaffna Kings, lock horns in Qualifier 1 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Thursday.
Both sides finished the league stage with a perfect record of 10 points from their 8 games. However, the Galle Marvels, boasting a superior net run rate, have secured the coveted No. 1 spot.
LPL 2024: Qualifier 1:
Date and time: July 18; 3:00 pm Local/ 9:30 am GMT/ 3:00 pm IST
Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
R. Premadasa Stadium Pitch Report:
The R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo offers a delightful batting experience. While the new-ball bowlers might find some early assistance with swing and seam movement, the pitch flattens out as the match progresses, transforming into a haven for run-scorers.
Spinners can come into play later in the innings as the ball gets older and scuffed. This trend has led most teams to chase at this venue, capitalizing on the predictable bounce and consistent batting conditions throughout the match.
GM vs JK Dream11 Prediction Picks:
Wicketkeepers: Niroshan Dickwella, Kusal Mendis
Batters: Alex Hales, Tim Seifert, Avishka Fernando, Pathum Nissanka
All-rounders: Isuru Udana, Dwaine Preorious, Sahan Arachchige
Bowlers: Pramod Madushan, Maheesh Theekshana
GM vs JK Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Pathum Nissanka (c), Isuru Udana (vc)
Choice 2: Alex Hales (c), Niroshan Dickwella (vc)
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GM vs JK Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Bhanuka Rajapaksha, Rilee Rossouw, Dhananjaya de Silva, Jason Behrendorff
GM vs JK Dream11 Team for today’s match (July 18, 9:30 am GMT):
GM vs JK Dream11 Team for today’s match (Screengrab: Dream11)
Squads:
Galle Marvels: Niroshan Dickwella (c & wk), Alex Hales, Tim Seifert, Sadisha Rajapaksa, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Sahan Arachchige, Janith Liyanage, Isuru Udana, Dwaine Pretorius, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Sean Williams, Lahiru Kumara, Prabath Jayasuriya, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Lasith Croospulle, Zahoor Khan, Dhananjaya Lakshan, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Mohamed Shiraz, Chamindu Wijesinghe, Kavindu Nadeeshan, Malsha Tharupathi, Yuri Koththigoda
Jaffna Kings: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Rilee Rossouw, Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka (c), Dhananjaya de Silva, Fabian Allen, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Pramod Madushan, Eshan Malinga, Jason Behrendorff, Azmatullah Omarzai, Asitha Fernando, Tabraiz Shamsi, Alex Ross, Nisala Tharaka, Vishad Randika, Lahiru Samarakoon, Nishan Madushka, Ahan Wickramasinghe, Noor Ahmad, Wanuja Sahan, Theesan Vithushan, Murvin Abinash, Arul Pragasam
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