The upcoming second match of the Lanka Premier League(LPL), featuring the Jaffna Kings and Galle Marvels, is scheduled to take place at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Balagolla on Tuesday (July 2).
The Kings and the Marvels faced off in consecutive finals in 2020 and 2021, with the Marvels experiencing defeat on both occasions. They have played each other nine times in the tournament history, with the Kings winning six games and the Marvels emerging victorious only in three encounters. This eagerly anticipated cricket encounter promises to be a thrilling spectacle, bringing together two formidable teams in a venue renowned for its electrifying atmosphere and rich cricketing history.
LPL 2024, Match 2:
- Date and time: July 2; 3:00 pm Local/ 9:30 am GMT/ 3:00 pm IST
- Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Balagolla
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium report:
The Pallekele International Cricket Stadium is known for its unpredictable and exciting matches, thanks to its well-balanced pitch that benefits both batters and bowlers. T20 matches played here usually see an average score of approximately 161 runs. Over the past two seasons, the stadium has hosted 17 matches, with teams winning the toss and opting to field first on 10 occasions.
JK vs GM Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Kusal Mendis
- Batters: Rilee Rossouw, Alex Hales, Avishka Fernando, Pathum Nissanka
- All-rounders: Sean Williams, Dhananjaya de Silva, Fabian Allen
- Bowlers: Jason Behrendorff, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Maheesh Theekshana.
JK vs GM Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Kusal Mendis(c), Alex Hales (vc)
- Choice 2: Pathum Nissanka(c), Sean Williams (vc)
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JK vs GM Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Alex Ross, Lahiru Kumara, Prabath Jayasuriya, Dwaine Pretorious
JK vs GM Dream11 Team for tomorrow’s match (July 2 ,9:30 am GMT):
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Match Prediction:
Case 1:
- JK wins the toss and bats first
- Powerplay score: 40-50
- JKÂ total: 160-170
Case 2:
- GM wins the toss and bats first
- Powerplay score: 30-40
- GM total: 150-160
Team batting to win the contest
Squads:
Jaffna Kings
Charith Asalanka, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Kusal Mendis, Avishka Fernando, Azmatullah Omarzai, Noor Ahmad, Rilee Rossouw, Fabian Allen, Dhananjaya De Silva, Pramod Madhushan, Jason Behrendorff, Asitha Fernando, Vishad Randika, Lahiru Samarkoon, Eshan Malinga, Alex Ross, Ahan Wickramasinghe, Wanuja Sahan, Murvin Abinash, Arul Pragasm, Pathun Nissanka, Nishan Madushka, Theesan Vithushan, Nisala Tharaka.
Galle Marvels
Niroshan Dickwella, Bhanuka Rajapaksha, Lasith Croospulle, Maheesh Theekshana, Tim Siefert, Alex Hales, Janith Liyanage, Dwaine Pretorious, Sahan Arachchige, Lahiru Kumara, Prabath Jayasuriya, Sean Williams, Zahoor Khan, Malsha Tharupathi, Sadisha Rajapaksha, Mohamed Shiraz, Isuru Udana, Dhananjaya Lakshan, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Kavindu Nadeeshan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Chamindu Wijesinghe, Jeffrey Vandersay