The inaugural match of the "Lanka Premier League, 2022 " will be played between Jaffna Kings and Galle Gladiators (JK vs GG). The match will be played at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Hambantota on 6th December 2022 at 03:00 PM IST.
JK vs GG (Jaffna Kings vs Galle Gladiators), Match 1 - Match Information
Match: Jaffna Kings vs Galle Gladiators, Match 1
Date: 6th December 2022
Time: 03:00 PM IST
Venue: Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Hambantota
JK vs GG, Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Hambantota Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Hambantota is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 161 runs. The pitch at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Hambantota is a balanced one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.
Weather Report for Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Hambantota
Temperature will hover around 24.33 °C with 82% humidity. Winds at a speed of 1.26 m/s are expected. Cloudy weather is expected during the match, this may help pacers with movement.
Pace or Spin?
Pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 64% of the total wickets at this venue. We would suggest that you pick as many pace bowlers as possible in your team. Based on the stats available, We predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
JK vs GG, Head to Head
In the 7 matches played between these 2 teams, All Rounder of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.
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JK vs GG Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
- Balapuwaduge Kusal Gimhan Mendis
Kusal Mendis is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.3. This player is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches Kusal Mendis has scored 18, 25, 4, 5, 68 runs averaging 24 per match.
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Rahmanullah Gurbaz is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 82 runs at an average of 16.4 per match.
- Tom Kohler-Cadmore
Tom Kohler-Cadmore can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Tom Kohler-Cadmore has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. He is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 11, 14, 6, 41, 50 runs averaging 24.4 per match.
JK vs GG Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
- Ilandari Dewage Nuwan Thushara
Nuwan Thushara is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. Nuwan Thushara has an average of 31 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. He bowls right-arm medium fast and in the last 5 matches this player has taken 0, 1, 1, 1, 0 wickets at an average of 0.6. Nuwan Thushara has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1, 5, 1, 0 wickets in the recent matches. He has a good record at this venue in the last 5 matches this player played here and has taken 10 wickets.
- Morawakage Maheesh Theekshana
Maheesh Theekshana is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Maheesh Theekshana has an average of 39 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 6.9. He bowls off break and in the recent 5 matches this player has taken 0, 0, 3, 1, 0 wickets at an average of 0.8.
JK vs GG Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
- Shoaib Malik
Shoaib Malik is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. Shoaib Malik has an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. He is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 9, 62, 8, 6, 2 runs averaging 17.4 per match.
- Desenthuwa Handi Ashan Pulina Tharanga
Pulina Tharanga is an All Rounder and has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. Pulina Tharanga bowls leg break and in the recently played 5 matches he has taken 8 wickets at an average of 1.6.
- Narangoda Liyanaarachchilage Thisara Chirantha Perera
Thisara Perera is an All Rounder and has an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.1 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a batter, bats Left Handed. In the recently played 5 matches Thisara Perera has scored 57 runs averaging 11.4 per match.
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JK vs GG Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
- Balapuwaduge Kusal Gimhan Mendis
Kusal Mendis is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.3. This player is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches Kusal Mendis has scored 18, 25, 4, 5, 68 runs at an average of 24 per match.
- Ilandari Dewage Nuwan Thushara
Nuwan Thushara is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high risk, high returns pick in your team. He has an average of 31 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. This player bowls right-arm medium fast and in the last 5 matches Nuwan Thushara has taken 0, 1, 1, 1, 0 wickets at an average of 0.6. He has been very successful against this team, taking 1, 5, 1, 0 wickets in the recent matches. This player has had a good time at this venue in the recent 5 matches Nuwan Thushara played here and has taken 10 wickets.
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Rahmanullah Gurbaz is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 82 runs at an average of 16.4 per match.
- Tom Kohler-Cadmore
Tom Kohler-Cadmore is a Batter and has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Tom Kohler-Cadmore is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the recent 5 matches he has scored 122 runs at an average of 24.4 per match.
- Shoaib Malik
Shoaib Malik is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. Shoaib Malik is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the last 5 matches he has scored 9, 62, 8, 6, 2 runs averaging 17.4 per match.
JK vs GG Squad Information
Galle Gladiators (GG) Squad: Sarfaraz Ahmed, Anwar Ali, Imad Wasim, Kusal Perera, Iftikhar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Nuwan Pradeep, Pulina Tharanga, Lakshan Sandakan, Tharindu Kaushal, Kusal Mendis, Sammu Ashan, Nuwan Thushara, Nimesh Vimukthi, Nuwanidu Fernando, Nipun Malinga, Lakshan Gamage, Mohammad Hasnain, Sachindu Colombage and Movin Subasingha
Jaffna Kings (JK) Squad: Shoaib Malik, Thisara Perera, James Neesham, James Fuller, Dhananjaya de Silva, Binura Fernando, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Asitha Fernando, Avishka Fernando, Praveen Jayawickrama, Suminda Lakshan, Ashan Randika, Nipun Dananjaya, Waqar Salamkheil, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Dilshan Madushanka, Theivendiram Dinoshan and Theesan Vithushan
JK vs GG Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Kusal Mendis and Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Batters: Ashan Randika, Avishka Fernando, Shoaib Malik, Thisara Perera and Tom Kohler-Cadmore
All-Rounder: Pulina Tharanga
Bowlers: Lakshan Sandakan, Maheesh Theekshana and Nuwan Thushara
Captain: Kusal Mendis
Vice-Captain: Nuwan Thushara
JK vs GG (Jaffna Kings vs Galle Gladiators), Match 1 Preview
Galle Gladiators are playing their first game of this season. In their last 5 games, Galle Gladiators have won 3 games and lost 2. Jaffna Kings are also playing their first game of this season. In their last 5 games, Jaffna Kings have won 3 games and lost 2.
Both teams last played against each other in the Final of the Lanka Premier League, 2021 where Avishka Fernando scored the highest fantasy points for Jaffna Kings with 91 match fantasy points while Danushka Gunathilaka topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Galle Gladiators with 93 match fantasy points.