Match Details:
The 2nd match of the Lanka Premier League will be played between Jaffna Stallions and Galle Gladiators 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:
After a successful inaugural day of the LPL 2020, Jaffna Stallions are taking on Galle Gladiators in the second fixture of the tournament. The Stallions will be led by Sri Lankan all-rounder Thisara Perera followed by some big overseas stars like Shoiab Malik, Kyle Abbott. Dawid Malan, Asif Ali and Ravi Bopara’s unavailabilities is a big blow for them. However, they possess some highly-rated local stars who will be boasting with confidence to perform at such a big stage.
On the other side, Galle Gladiators will be led by Bhanuka Rajapaksa in the absence of Pakistani legend Shahid Afridi. They are entering into this tournament without the Lankan Legend, Lasith Malinga. They have other foreign superstars like Mohammad Amir, Chadwick Walton and Afghan opener Hazratullah Zazai.
The batting will rely on Danushka Gunathilaka and Bhanuka Rajapaksa with there being a lack of options in the bowling department with Amir and left-arm spinner, Lakshan Sandakan. However, the Stallions might be an edge ahead with a comparatively better bowling lineup.
JS vs GG Weather Report for Match 2:
The weather forecast shows a possible passing shower during the afternoon with no further interruption during the match time. Another beautiful evening awaits in front of us for a full 40-over game.
Pitch Condition/Report:
The pitch will be slower in comparison to the first day of the tournament. However, it is still a good batting wicket with some help for the spinners from the very first over of the game.
Average first innings score:
160 (7 T20s played at this venue)
Chasing team’s record:
Won: 2, Lost: 5, Tied: 0
Injury and Availability News:
Johnson Charles arrived in Sri Lanka on 26th and is uncertain to start in the first game. Afridi is undergoing three-day quarantine and is unavailable for this game.
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JS vs GG Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Jaffna Stallions predicted XI:
Johnson Charles/Tom Moores (wk), Nuwandinu Fernando, Avishka Fernando, Shoiab Malik, Dhananjaya de Silva, Thisara Perera (c), Duane Olivier, Wanindu Hasaranga, Prabhath Jayasuriya, Kyle Abbott, Suranga Lakmal
Bench:
Usman Shinwari, Binura Fernando, Minod Bhanuka, Chaturanga de Silva, Mahesh Theekshana, Charith Asalanka, Kanagaratnam Kapilraj, Theivendiram Dinoshan, Vijayakanth Vijayakanth, Sebastianpillai Vijeyaraj.
Galle Gladiators predicted XI:
Hazratullah Zazai, Danushka Gunathilaka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa (C), Azam Khan, Shehan Jayasuriya, Milinda Siriwardana, Chadwick Walton (wk), Akila Dananjaya, Mohammad Amir, Dhananjaya Lakshan, Lakshan Sandakan.
Bench: Ahsan Ali, Sahan Arachchige, Chanaka Ruwansiri, Duvindu Tillakaratne, Shahid Afridi, Azam Khan, Asitha Fernando, Waqas Maqsood, Mohamed Shiraz, Nuwan Thushara, Abdul Nasir.
JS vs GG Top picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
Thisara Perera was the top wicket-taker in the recent Army Commanders League. He took 12 wickets in 6 matches.
Mohammad Amir coming off a brilliant PSL. He was the highest wicket-taker for his team Karachi Kings.
Hazratullah Zazai is a young Afghan opening prospect. He is a very dangerous batsman during the PP. He has a SR of 155.31 in his T20I career.
Avishka Fernando is a young exciting prospect in SL cricket. He will be coming at 3.
Wanidu Hasaranga took 9 wickets in the recent Army Commanders League. He is expected to bag some wickets on this pitch.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Avishka Fernando, Hazratullah Zazai
Vice-Captain Options – Shahid Afridi, Wanidu Hasaranga
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Suggested Playing XI No.1 for JS vs GG Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Chadwick Walton
Batters – Avishka Fernando (C), Nuwanidu Fernando, Hazratullah Zazai
All-Rounders – Thisara Perera (VC), Akila Dananjaya, Wanidu Hasaranga
Bowlers – Suranga Lakmal, Mohammad Amir, Lakshan Sandakan, Kyle Abbott
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for JS vs GG Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Tom Moores
Batters – Hazratullah Zazai (C), Shoaib Malik, Avishka Fernando
All-Rounders – Wanidu Hasaranga (VC), Thisara Perera, Shehan Jayasuriya, Danushka Gunathilaka
Bowlers – Kyle Abbott, Mohammad Amir, Lakshan Sandakan
Expert Advice:
Thisara Perera had a SR of 171.43 in the recent Army Commanders League. Avishka Fernando was the second-highest run-scorer in that tournament. Shahid Afridi is in terrific wicket-taking form as he took two big wickets at an ER of 4.5 in his last PSL match. All of them are highly advisable to pick in your XI.
JS vs GG Probable Winners:
Jaffna Stallions is expected to win this match.
