Galle Gladiators vs Dambulla Aura Match Details
Match: Galle Gladiators vs Dambulla Aura, Match 20 | LPL 2022
Date: Monday, 19 December 2022
Time: 19:00 (GMT+5) /19:30 (GMT+5.5) / 20:00 (GMT+6)
Format: T20
Venue: R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Galle Gladiators vs Dambulla Aura Preview
- The Galle Gladiators’ previous game versus the Jaffna Kings ended in defeat.
- Kandy Falcons defeated Dambulla Giants, resulting in a loss.
- The preceding game saw Dambulla Giants put on a strong showing thanks to Wahab Riaz, Kusal Mendis, and N Thushara.
At the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, the Dambulla Aura will compete against the Galle Gladiators. On Monday, December 19, 2022, the 20th match of the Lanka Premier League will begin at 19:30 local time.
With four points after seven games coming into this match, Galle Gladiators might climb up into the third position but also be eliminated from the league before the semi-final stage with a loss. In their initial matchup versus Dambulla Aura earlier in the tournament, they were defeated by 48 runs.
Despite having only one victory in seven games, Dambulla Aura has had a forgettable season. However, if they win this match against the only team they have defeated thus far, they may move up to the fourth place and qualify for the semifinals.
Galle Gladiators vs Dambulla Aura Weather Report
There will be thunderous rains and light winds on Monday, which will be the day of the game.
Galle Gladiators vs Dambulla Aura Match Toss Prediction
Both teams will strive to select the winning side, bat first, and score more than 165 runs. In the two previous games played here, the team batting second won.
Galle Gladiators vs Dambulla Aura Pitch Report
Rainy weather will undoubtedly favor the batting units.
Galle Gladiators Team News & Probable Playing XIs
The team will be trying to put on a good performance with the ball and bat and guarantee their spot in the competition’s playoffs. The team will be depending on its in-form captain Kusal Mendis, Lahiru Udana, Nuwaindu Fernando, Asad Shafiq, Iftikhar Ahmed, and Imad Wasim to score the majority of the runs in the batting department.
Recent form – L L L W W
Galle Gladiators’ Probable XI
Kusal Mendis (c & wk), Lahiru Udara, Thanuka Dabare, Nuwanidu Fernando, Asad Shafiq, Imad Wasim, Iftikhar Ahmed, Lakshan Sandakan, Wahab Riaz, Nuwan Thushara, Nuwan Pradeep
Dambulla Aura Team News & Probable Playing XIs
The team’s final round-robin game will be crucial for the franchise, so they’ll be aiming for a solid performance. The team will be depending on Jordan Cox, Shevon Daniels, Sikandar Raza, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, and Captain Dasun Shanaka to score the majority of the runs in the batting department.
Recent form – L W L L L
Dambulla Aura’s Probable XI
Dasun Shanaka (c), Jordan Cox (wk), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Shevon Daniel, Matthew Forde, Sikandar Raza, Pramod Madushan, Ravindu Fernando, Dilum Sudeera, Noor Ahmad, Kalana Perera
Galle Gladiators vs Dambulla Aura Head-to-Head Stats (Last 5 matches)
| Team | Win | Loss | Draw |
| Galle Gladiators | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Dambulla Aura | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Galle Gladiators vs Dambulla Aura Prediction
Winning the toss
- Galle Gladiators
Top batsman
- Galle Gladiators – Kusal Mendis
- Dambulla Aura – Dasun Shanaka
Top bowler
- Galle Gladiators – Nuwan Thushara
- Dambulla Aura – Lahiru Kumara
Most sixes
- Galle Gladiators – Kusal Mendis
- Dambulla Aura – Dasun Shanaka
Player of the Match
- Galle Gladiators – Kusal Mendis
Team Scores Batting First
- Galle Gladiators – 170+
- Dambulla Aura – 160+
Galle Gladiators is the favorite to win this match.
Even though Dambulla Aura has one more victory and two more points than Galle Gladiators in the competition, we anticipate a competitive match on Monday night in Colombo with a spot in the semifinals on the line. In the rematch on Saturday, Dambulla Aura prevailed by 48 runs, and they will be optimistic about doing the same in this game. However, we believe that the Gladiators possess superior bat and ball skills, and we are betting them to win this game.