Galle Gladiators will face Jaffna Kings in the Lanka Premier League T20 on Sunday, December 18, 2022, at 3:00 PM IST. Galle have won two of their four matches in the competition and are now ranked second-to-last in the points table. They come into this game having lost their previous two games.
They previously lost their first game against Jaffna by 24 runs after failing to pursue a 138-run mark. Jaffna has won four of its six matches and is second in the points table. They lost their previous game by ten runs to the Kandy Falcons after failing to reach the objective of 161 runs.
Match Details
| Match | Galle Gladiators vs Jaffna kings (GG vs JK) |
| League | Lanka Premier League T20 |
| Date | Sunday, 18th December 2022 |
| Time | 03:00 PM (IST) – 09:30 AM (GMT) |
GG vs JK Fantasy Tips
- Choosing top order hitters would be critical here based on pitch behaviour.
- On a surface like this, death over bowlers are a must-have on your fantasy team.
- Kusal Mendis is the greatest option for Wicket Keeping.
- Batters may play a significant influence on this pitch.
GG vs JK Winning Prediction
- The Jaffna Kings have the upper hand against the Galle Gladiators. So try to choose more Jaffna Kings players.
Expert Advice
Nuwan Thushara is a top multiplier option in the tiny leagues. Kusal Mendis is a solid candidate for leadership in the big leagues.
Possible Playing 11
Galle Gladiators
- Kusal Mendis(WK)(C)
- Thanuka Dabare
- Lahiru Udara
- Asad Shafiq
- Iftikhar-Ahmed Ahmed
- Imad Wasim
- Nuwanidu Fernando
- Wahab Riaz
- Nuwan Thushara
- Nuwan Pradeep
- Lakshan Sandakan
Jaffna kings
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz(WK)
- Avishka Fernando
- Dhananjaya de Silva
- Sadeera Samarawickrama(WK)
- Shoaib Malik
- Dilshan Madusanka
- Thisara Perera(C)
- James Fuller
- Dunith Wellalage
- Waqar Salamkheil
- Vijayakanth Viyaskanth
Pitch Report:
The pitch will most likely remain balanced throughout the game, and the winning side may elect to bat. The average first innings score in T20 matches at Colombo’s R.Premadasa Stadium is 148 runs.
Weather Report:
The sky is overcast in Colombo, Sri Lanka. On match day, the temperature is forecast to be approximately 25°C, with 76% humidity and a wind speed of 10.8 km/h. During the game, there is an 18% probability of precipitation.
Where to watch
The match will be live telecast on Sony Sports Network.