LPL 2022 Cricket Free Tips | Kandy Falcons vs Galle Gladiators: 9th Match

Kandy Falcons vs Galle Gladiators Match Details

Match: Kandy Falcons vs Galle Gladiators, Match 09 | LPL 2022

Date: Monday, 12 December 2022

Time: 15:00 (GMT+5.5) / 15:30 (GMT+6)

Format: T20

Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium

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Kandy Falcons vs Galle Gladiators Preview

• The Kandy Falcons are comfortably in first place in the points standings after winning all three of their games.
• The Galle Gladiators are under pressure because they have only won one of their three games.
• The bowling assault of the Kandy Falcons is skilled thanks to Hasaranga, Fabian Allen, and Brathwaite.

 

At the Pallekele Cricket Stadium in Kandy, the Kandy Falcons will compete against the Galle Gladiators. On Monday, December 12, 2022, the ninth game of the Lanka Premier League will begin at 15:30 local time.

For Kandy Falcons, who enter this game atop the group stage, the 2022 LPL season has gotten off to a great start. They have already defeated Jaffna Kings, Galle Gladiators, and Colombo Stars. They can further tighten their hold on the top position by defeating the Galle Gladiators twice in this game.

The Galle Gladiators’ season began on Sunday with a 25-run victory over the Colombo Stars. The Gladiators started the competition with two losses to the Jaffna Kings in Game 1 and the Kandy Falcons in Game 4. However, a second straight victory in this match will move the Gladiators up the league standings.

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Kandy Falcons vs Galle Gladiators Weather Report

On December 12, Pallekele will have clear skies and most likely have a high-scoring game.

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Kandy Falcons vs Galle Gladiators Match Toss Prediction

The sides can easily chase down high totals at this location due to the flat surface and quick outfield. The team that is awarded the toss in this situation will undoubtedly choose to bowl first.

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Kandy Falcons vs Galle Gladiators Pitch Report

The Pallekele Cricket Stadium in Kandy will host the game. We anticipate a par score of roughly 165 in this match because the pitch in Kandy is far more batter-friendly than in Hambantota.

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Kandy Falcons Team News & Probable Playing XIs

In this game, the formidable opening pair of Pathum Nissanka and Andre Fletcher will try to establish a significant opening wicket stand. The team hopes to witness strong bowling performances from Zahoor Khan and Brathwaite with the new ball in this match.

Recent form – W W W L W

Kandy Falcons’ Probable XI

Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Andre Fletcher (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Kamindu Mendis, Fabian Allen, Ashen Bandara, Carlos Brathwaite, Chamika Karunaratne, Ashian Daniel, Isuru Udana, and Zahoor Khan.

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Galle Gladiators Team News & Probable Playing XIs

The strong chemistry that Kusal Mendis and Thanuka Dabare displayed in the previous game will give them confidence. In the previous game, Imad Wasim and Nuwan Thushara bowled strong periods, and the same will be required today.

Recent form – W L L L W

Galle Gladiators’ Probable XI

Kusal Mendis (c), Azam Khan (wk), Thanuka Dabare, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Nuwanidu Fernando, Nuwan Pradeep, Wahab Riaz, Nuwan Thushara, Lakshan Sandakan, and Lahiru Udara.

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Kandy Falcons vs Galle Gladiators Head-to-Head Stats (Last 5 matches)

Team	Won	Lost
Kandy Falcons	3	2
Galle Gladiators	2	3

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Kandy Falcons vs Galle Gladiators – Match 09, Dream 11

Wicket-keeper

• Andre Fletcher
• Kamindu Mendis

Batters

• Iftikhar Ahmed
• Kusal Mendis
• Pathum Nissanka 

All-Rounders

• Carlos Brathwaite
• Imad Wasim (vc)
• Wanindu Hasaranga (c)

Bowlers

• Nuwan Pradeep
• Fabian Allen
• Nuwan Thushar

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Kandy Falcons vs Galle Gladiators Prediction

Winning the toss

• Kandy Falcons

Top batsman

• Kandy Falcons – Kamindu Mendis
• Galle Gladiators – Kusal Mendis

Top bowler

• Kandy Falcons – Wanindu Hasaranga
• Galle Gladiators – Nuwan Thushara

Most sixes

• Kandy Falcons – Kamindu Mendis
• Galle Gladiators – Kusal Mendis

Player of the Match

• Kandy Falcons – Kamindu Mendis

Team Scores Batting First

• Kandy Falcons – 165+
• Galle Gladiators – 155+

Kandy Falcons is the favorite to win this match.

 

This game should be closer than the first meeting between the teams, which the Falcons won by five wickets with 30 balls remaining. Galle Gladiators started their season off with an excellent victory on Sunday. The Falcons, on the other hand, are our pick to win this game because we believe they have a stronger bowling attack.