Match Details
It’s the first Semi-Final of the Lanka Premier League and we have Colombo Kings who will be taking on Galle Gladiators at Mahinda Rajapaksa Stadium, Hambantota on Sunday.
The live streaming and the telecasting of the match is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM IST on the Sony LIV app and Sony SIX network respectively.
Preview
The last time these two teams met, Galle Gladiators had the better of Colombo Kings. In this tournament, both have won a game against each other. Galle Gladiators turned the tables in the business end of the tournament whereas Colombo Kings are the table toppers. In a Semi-Final, it’ll be interesting to who cracks under pressure and who doesn’t.
Weather Report
There has been rainfall in the recent games and for today’s fixture, there’s a 20% chance of rain. Yet we can expect not much interruption and there will be a complete 20-over game.
Pitch Condition/Report
This pitch has assisted the batters majorly and pacers too have got some assistance. It will be a chasing wicket and that’s how it’s been throughout the tournament.
Average first innings score:
164 (last 5 matches played)
Record of chasing teams:
Won – 4; Lost – 1; Tied – 0
Injury and Availability News:
(Will be updated when there is an update)
CK vs GG Probable Playing XIs:
Galle Gladiators:
Danushka Gunathilaka, Ahsan Ali, Bhanuka Rajapaksa(c), Azam Khan(w), Hazratullah Zazai, Shehan Jayasuriya, Sahan Arachchige, Dhananjaya Lakshan, Lakshan Sandakan, Mohammad Amir, Nuwan Thushara
Colombo Kings:
Dinesh Chandimal(w), Laurie Evans, Thikshila de Silva, Andre Russell, Angelo Mathews(c), Ashan Priyanjan, Isuru Udana, Dhammika Prasad, Jeffrey Vandersay, Qais Ahmad, Dushmantha Chameera
Top Picks:
Dhanushka Gunathilaka is cruising away with runs and then some more runs in this tournament. He has been scoring at an average of 77
Qais Ahmed scored a brisk 50 in just 22 balls, Qais took the game completely away from the Dambulla Vikings the other night.
Mohammad Amir picked 5 wickets against the Colombo Kings the last time.
Ashan Priyaranjan scored 47* off 28 deliveries. This would have boosted his confidence and might come ahead of Russell in the batting line up.
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Dinesh Chandimal, Azam Khan
Batters – Dhanushka Gunathilaka (C), Thikshala de Silva, Laurie Evans (VC)
All-Rounders – Andre Russell, Ashan Priyaranjan
Bowlers – Mohammad Amir, Qais Ahmad, Dhananjay Lakshan, Lakshan Sandakan
12th Man – Isuru Udana
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Dinesh Chandimal (C)
Batters – Dhanushka Gunathilaka, Thikshala de Silva, Bhanuka Rajapaksa
All-Rounders – Andre Russell, Ashan Priyaranjan, Shehan Jayasuriya
Bowlers – Mohammad Amir (VC), Qais Ahmad, Dushmantha Chameera, Lakshan Sandakan
12th Man – Hazrathullah Zazai
Expert Advice:
Mohammed Amir has been brilliant with the ball and can expect him to pick a few wickets in a crunch game. Danushka Gunathilaka will also be a good trade.
Probable Winners:
Galle Gladiators are expected to win the contest and make it to the final.
