This big-ticket match will determine who secures a direct spot in the final, while the losing team will get another opportunity.
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Get the latest GM vs JK fantasy 11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, playing XI updates, and pitch report for Qualifier 1 of the Lanka Premier League. The fifth edition of the Lanka Premier League has its top four enthralling teams set for an exciting playoff week, commencing on July 18, which is staged to take place at R. Premadasa Cricket Stadium in Colombo. The two tabble toppers, Galle Marvels and Jaffna Kings, who have won five matches out of eight games in the league stage, are all set to lock horns for Qualifier 1, and the winner of this game will directly make it to the final showdown of the event.
Meanwhile, the Galle Marvels and Jaffna Kings have played stunning cricket in this edition, as there is not much of a difference between the sides heading into the thrilling game.
The big-ticket match will determine who will secure a direct spot in the final game, while the losing team will get another opportunity in Qualfier 2. Meanwhile, both sides have faced each other twice in the league stage, with each team claiming one win, setting the stage for a thrilling showdown.
Match Information
Galle Marvels vs Jaffna Kings, Qualifier 1
Lanka Premier League, 18 Jul 2024, Thur, 3:00 PM IST ,Colombo
Probable PlayingXI
Galle Marvels
B Rajapaksa, AD Hales, SSD Arachchige, Sadisha Rajapaksa, J Liyanage, Dwaine Pretorius, I Udana, N Dickwella(C), Tim Seifert, JF Vandersay, M Theekshana
Bench: Lasith Croospulle, Lasith Croospulle, D Lakshan, P Sooriyabandara, P Sooriyabandara, Chamindu Wijesinghe, Chamindu Wijesinghe, SC Williams, K Nadeeshan, Malsha Tharupathi, L Kumara, M Shiraz, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, NGRP Jayasuriya, Zahoor Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, JA Duffy, M Priyanath, Y Koththigoda
Jaffna Kings
C Asalanka(C), A Fernando, Pathum Nissanka, RR Rossouw, D de Silva, Fabian Allen, K Mendis, Eshan Malinga, JP Behrendorff, PM Liyanagamage, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth
Bench:KNM Fernando, Ahan Wickramasinghe, PVR de Silva, PVR de Silva, Ahan Wickramasinghe, AI Ross, AI Ross, A Prakash, Azmatullah Omarzai, Azmatullah Omarzai, SMLD Samarakoon, M Abinash, Wanuja Sahan, AM Fernando, Wanuja Sahan, AM Fernando, NT Gamage, Theesan Vithushan, Noor Ahmad, T Shamsi, Noor Ahmad
Injury News- Both sides are sets to play with full strengthen squad.
Weather Report- Clear Sky
Win Prediction- Jaffna Kings
Pitch Condition- Batting-Friendly
Avg 1st Inning Score- 160
Pitch Report
Must Pick For Fantasy
1. Avishka Fernando
Avishka Fernando, who gets attention for his remarkable batting ability, adds power and quickness to the team’s lineup. His strong strokes, which show a perfect balance of power and skill, enthral audiences.
2. Niroshan Dickwella
Niroshan Dickwella, renowned for his skill as a wicketkeeper-batter, contributes greatly to his team’s victories. His fast reflexes and excellent wicketkeeping boost the team’s defensive strategy.
3. Pathum Nissanka
Pathum Nissanka, valued for his impactful batting, enriches the team’s lineup with powerful strokes that showcasing his ability to accelerate the scoring rate and solidifying his role as a key player in the team’s strategic approach.
Captains
Alex Hales GM | bat- 9
Alex Hales has played a crucial role in Galle Marvels campaign this season where the English batter has scored 284 runs in eight innings at a strike rate of 135.88, which includes two fifties. His essential role in the team’s batting lineup underscores his impact and captures the attention of fans with his consistent contributions.
Isuru Udana GM | all- 8.5
Isuru Udana is one of the top five wicket-takers in the 2024 Lanka Premier League season, and in Qualifier 1, he would be expected to come good. In this edition of the LPL, Udana has picked 12 wickets in eight innings. His versatile skills significantly elevate the team’s performance with his determined approach.
Maheesh Theekshana GM | bowl- 8.5
In Qualifier 1, Maheesh Theekshana would be one of the key players for Galle Marvels because of his experience and variations in the T20 format. In eight matches this season, Theekshana has picked 10 wickets at an economy of 6.75. His control over runs and ability to take key wickets underscore his pivotal role in shaping the team’s performance in crucial encounters.
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Tim Seifert GM | WK- 8
Tim Seifert is in fabulous form in this season of the Lanka Premier League where he has scored 291 runs at a strike rate of 133.48, including a century and a half-century.
Budget
Pathum Nissanka JK | bat- 8.5
Pathum Nissanka has been in top form for Jaffna Kings in the 2024 Lanka Premier League season where he is one of the leading run-scorers with 311 runs in eight innings including a century and two fifties.
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Murvin Abinash- 7.5
JK | ALL
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth- 9
JK | BOWL
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