JSK vs GGD Match Preview

The Kings are undeniably the best team in the League today. They have won both the seasons played so far and would like to continue to build upon their excellent record.

Led by an excellent Thisara Perera, the team has plenty of batting options at its disposal. Avishka Fernando was the top run-getter for the Kings in the previous season, with 312 runs from 10 innings. He was also the only batsman to score a century in the season.

Supporting him will be Tom Kohler-Cadmore, who had an excellent outing at the recently concluded Abu Dhabi T10 League. Maheesh Theekshana was the leading wicket-taker for the Kings in the last season, and will once again look to trouble the batsmen with his off-spinners.

The Galle Gladiators have played some excellent cricket over the last 2 seasons, but have faltered at the last step.The team has a new captain in the form of Kusal Mendis, who takes over from Bhanuka Rajapaksa. Mendis was the top-scorer for his team with 327 runs from 10 innings. Danushka Gunathilaka, who was great at the top of the order, will be missing this season. 

The spin department will be led by Nimesh Vimukthi and Pulina Tharanga. Mohammad Hasnain bowled extremely well in the recently concluded Abu Dhabi T10 League

Weather Report

The sky will remain overcast throughout the day and with a forecast of rain, we can expect some delays and interruptions. 

Pitch Report

The teams batting first have enjoyed a good record at Hambantota. Therefore, the winner of the toss is likely to bat first. 

Notable stats

Kusal Mendis’ Superb Form

Kusal Mendis has been in top form of late. In the last 10 matches, he has scored 327 runs at a strike rate of close to 150.

Maheesh Theekshana's Consistent Bowling

Theekshana has picked up 15 wickets from the last 9 matches with an economy rate of 7 runs an over.

Team News

This being the first match of the season, both the teams have a fully fit squad at their disposal and should be able to field the best possible eleven. 

 

JSK vs GGD Probable 11

JSK Playing 11

  • Tom Kohler-Cadmore
  • Avishka Fernando
  • Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Wk)
  • Thisara Perera (C)
  • James Neesham
  • Maheesh Theekshana
  • Binura Fernando
  • Asitha Fernando
  • Dunith Wellalage
  • Dhananjaya De Silva
  • Shoaib Malik

GGD Playing 11

  • Kusal Mendis (C)
  • Nuwanidu Fernando
  • Kusal Perera (Wk)
  • Movin Subasingha
  • Nuwan Pradeep
  • Mohammad Hasnain
  • Iftikhar Ahmed
  • Azam Khan
  • Nimesh Vimukthi
  • Imad Wasim
  • Lakshan Sandakan
This is not the official playing 11 for the match. This is a prediction of the expected playing 11 for each team based on the writers analysis.

Dream11 Prediction

The Jaffna Kings should win this match. While the Gladiators will not let them have it easy, the Kings seem to have the right balance of players and plenty of match-winners within the squad. 

 

Top Picks

Kusal Mendis: Mendis was the top-scorer of the tournament in the previous season. With the added responsibility of captaincy of the Galle Gladiators, we expect him to lead from the front, and score plenty of runs going forward.

Tom Kohler-Cadmore: Kohler-Cadmore had an excellent outing in the recently concluded T10 League in Abu Dhabi, where he finished as the second-highest scorer. In his last 10 matches, Kohler-Cadmore has scored 286 runs at an average of almost 36 runs.

Avishka Fernando: Fernando is an explosive opener for the Jaffna Kings. In his last 9 matches, Fernando has scored 311 runs at a strike rate of 154. 

 

JSK vs GGD Dream11 Team 1

Keeper: K Mendia (C), R Gurbaz

Batters: S Malik, T Perera, T Kohler Cadmore (VC), A Fernando

All-rounders: D de Silva, N Vimukthi

Bowlers: M Hasnain, N Thushara, M Theekshana

JSK vs GGD Dream11 Prediction - OCB Team Prediction