Match Details:
The 4th match of the Lanka Premier League will be played between Galle Gladiators and Colombo Kings at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Sooriyawewa, Hambantota.
This match is scheduled to start at 08:00 PM Local Time and IST. The game will be telecasted on Sony Six.
Preview:
Galle Gladiators will be taking on the Colombo Kings in the 4th match of the Lanka Premier League. Galle Gladiators suffered a defeat in the first match of their campaign. Danushka Gunathilaka gave the Gladiators a good start, but it was followed by a minor collapse in the middle overs. Later on, their bowling proved to be the major reason behind their defeat as they failed to take regular wickets. They need to execute their plans next time on the field.
On the other side, Colombo Kings are coming off a thrilling victory over the Kandy Tuskers, where the game went into the super over. The Tuskers bowled well but some misses in their fielding proved to be the major difference. Their openers gave the side a brilliant start in the powerplay. Udana came to the rescue later on and tied the score. Though their batting has been on the money, they will need to improve a lot with the ball.
GG vs CK Weather Report for Match 4:
The temperature at the MRIC Stadium will be hovering around 27 Degree Celsius during the match time. Dew factor might play a big role once again.
Pitch Condition/Report:
The pitch at the MRIC Stadium in Hambantota is getting slower with each game. It has been difficult for the new batsmen to strike the ball from ball one as the pitch starts to break.
Average first innings score:
197 (LPL matches played at this venue)
Record of chasing teams:
Won: 1, Lost: 2, Tied: 0
Injury and Availability News:
(Will be added if there is an update)
GG vs CK Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Galle Gladiators:
Danushka Gunaratne, Chadwick Walton, Azam Kham (wk), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Milinda Siriwardana, Shahid Afridi (c), Shehan Jayasuriya, Mohammad Amir, Akila Dananjaya, Mohammad Shiraz, Asitha Fernando.
Colombo Kings:
Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Laurie Evans, Thikshila de Silva, Andre Russell, Angelo Mathews (c), Ashan Priyanjan, Isuru Udana, Qais Ahmad, Manpreet Gony, Dushmantha Chameera, Amila Aponso.
GG vs CK Top picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
Shahid Afridi scored a 23 ball 58 in the first match against the Stallions . He is in terrific form with the ball as well. He just gave 5 runs per over and is expected to take wickets in upcoming matches.
Dinesh Chandimal played a match-winning innings in the first match. He maintained a strike rate of 171.14 during the powerplay. Overall, he finished with a 46-ball 80.
Laurie Evans scored at a strike rate of 157.14 in the first game during the powerplay. He also had a strike rate of 153.4 in T20 this year.
Isuru Udana finished the game for the Kings with 4 sixes at a strike rate of 283.33. He came in when the team needed 53 in the last three overs. He finished with a 12-ball 34 to take the game into super over.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Dinesh Chandimal, Danushka Gunathilaka
Vice-Captain Options – Shahid Afridi, Angelo Mathews
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for GG vs CK Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Dinesh Chandimal (C)
Batters – Andre Russell, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Danushka Gunathilaka
All-Rounders – Shahid Afridi (VC), Isuru Udana, Angelo Mathews, Shehan Jayasuriya
Bowlers – Mohammad Amir, Manpreet Gony, Qais Ahmed
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for GG vs CK Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Dinesh Chandimal
Batters – Danushka Gunathilaka (VC), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Laurie Evans, Andre Russell
All-Rounders – Angelo Mathews (C), Shahid Afridi, Isuru Udana
Bowlers – Manpreet Gony, Mohamed Shiraz, Mohammad Amir
Expert Advice:
Colombo Kings have a team who can defend and chase well. You can pick more players from their squad.
GG vs CK Probable Winners:
Colombo Kings are expected to win this match.
