Jaffna Kings (JK) will be taking on Galle Gladiators (GG) in the 1st game of the Lanka Premier League, 2022 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 and humidity is expected to be around 82%. 1.26 m/s winds are expected. Cloud cover expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers.
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.
JK vs GG Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
- Balapuwaduge Kusal Gimhan Mendis
Kusal Mendis is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.3 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 120 runs at an average of 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. Rahmanullah Gurbaz is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches he has scored 12, 2, 30, 28, 10 runs averaging 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 is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 5 matches Tom Kohler-Cadmore has scored 122 runs averaging 24.4 per match.
JK vs GG Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
- Ilandari Dewage Nuwan Thushara
Nuwan Thushara can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 31 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. This player is a right-arm medium fast Bowler and in the recently played 5 matches Nuwan Thushara has taken 0, 1, 1, 1, 0 wickets at an average of 0.6. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1, 5, 1, 0 wickets in the recent matches. This player has bowled well at this venue in the last 5 matches Nuwan Thushara played here and has taken 1, 5, 0, 2, 2 wickets.
- Morawakage Maheesh Theekshana
Maheesh Theekshana is a Bowler and has an average of 39 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 6.9 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is an off break Bowler and in the last 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 Right Handed Batter. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 9, 62, 8, 6, 2 runs at an average of 17.4 per match.
- Desenthuwa Handi Ashan Pulina Tharanga
Pulina Tharanga is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Pulina Tharanga has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. He is a leg break Bowler and in the last 5 matches this player has taken 8 wickets at an average of 1.6.
- Narangoda Liyanaarachchilage Thisara Chirantha Perera
Thisara Perera is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Thisara Perera has an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.1. He is a batter, bats Left Handed. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 0, 19, 11, 5, 22 runs at an average of 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 fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Kusal Mendis has an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.3. He is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 18, 25, 4, 5, 68 runs at an average of 24 per match.
- Ilandari Dewage Nuwan Thushara
Nuwan Thushara is a Bowler and has an average of 31 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. Nuwan Thushara is a right-arm medium fast Bowler and in the last 5 matches he has taken 0, 1, 1, 1, 0 wickets at an average of 0.6. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 1, 5, 1, 0 wickets in the recent matches. Nuwan Thushara has been very successful at this venue in the last 5 matches he played here and has taken 1, 5, 0, 2, 2 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 can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches Rahmanullah Gurbaz has scored 12, 2, 30, 28, 10 runs averaging 16.4 per match.
- Tom Kohler-Cadmore
Tom Kohler-Cadmore is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. This player is a Right Handed Batter. In the recent 5 matches Tom Kohler-Cadmore has scored 122 runs at an average of 24.4 per match.
- Shoaib Malik
Shoaib Malik is an All Rounder and has an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 9, 62, 8, 6, 2 runs at an average of 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.