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The first Qualifier of the Lanka Premier League 2024 will see Jaffna Kings (JK) square off against Galle Marvels (GM) at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Khettarama, Colombo on Thursday, July 18. Here's all you need to know about the JK vs GM Dream11 Prediction, today's playing XIs, fantasy cricket tips and pitch report.
The Marvels were first in the league stage with five wins in eight matches but lost their last match to Colombo Strikers by seven wickets. The Kings, meanwhile, finished second, also winning five of their eight matches, losing their last match to Colombo Strikers by nine wickets.
The two teams have played 13 head-to-head matches, with the Kings leading 8-5.
JK vs GM Match Details
The first Qualifier of the Lanka Premier League 2024 will be played on July 18 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Khettarama, Colombo. The game will take place at 3 p.m. IST. The live score and commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.
Match: JK vs GM, 1st Qualifier Match
Date and Time: July 18, 2024; 3 p.m. IST
Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama, Colombo
Pitch Report
The pitch at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Khettarama is good for both batters and bowlers. Expect a high-scoring match, with bowlers playing a crucial role in middle overs.
The last match played here between Dambulla Sixers and Colombo Strikers saw 218 runs scored for the loss of 20 wickets.
JK vs GM Form Guide (Last 5 Matches)
JK - L W W L W
GM - L W W L W
JK vs GM Probable Playing XIs
JK
No injury update
Kusal Mendis (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Rilee Rossouw, Charith Asalanka (c), Fabian Allen, Pramod Madushan, Asitha Fernando, Azmatullah Omarzai, Ahan Wickramasinghe, Tabraiz Shamsi
GM
No injury update
Alex Hales, Tim Seifert, Dwaine Pretorius, Isuru Udana, Kavindu Nadeeshan, Niroshan Dickwella (c & wk), Maheesh Theekshana, Bhanuka Rajapaksha, Janith Liyanage, Sahan Arachchige, Pramod Jayasuriya
JK vs GM Dream11 Match Top Picks
Wicketkeeper
Niroshan Dickwella
Dickwella is the best wicketkeeper pick. He bats in the top order and has smashed 170 runs in eight matches. Kusal Mendis is another good wicketkeeper pick, scoring 106 runs in eight matches.
Batters
Avishka Fernando
Pathum Nissanka and Fernando are the two best batter picks. Both top-order batters have scored 311 runs in eight matches. Tim Seifert is another good pick, as he plays both spin and pace equally well. He has 291 runs in eight matches.
All-rounders
Isuru Udana
Udana and Sahan Arachchige are the best all-rounder picks. Both players bat in the middle order and also bowl. Udana has scored 126 runs and taken 12 wickets in eight matches. Dwaine Pretorius is another good all-rounder pick.
Bowlers
Maheesh Theekshana
The top bowler picks are Theekshana and Pramod Madushan. Theekshana has taken 10 wickets in eight matches. Jason Behrendorff is another good bowler option.
JK vs GM match captain and vice-captain choices
Isuru Udana
Udana is the most crucial pick from Galle Marvels squad, as he bats in the middle order and complete his quota of overs, making him one of the top captaincy picks.
Avishka Fernando
Fernando is one of the best picks. He played a crucial innings of 59 in the first match against Galle Marvels.
Five must-Picks for JK vs GM, 1st Qualifier Match
Isuru Udana
Pathum Nissanka
Tim Seifert
Avishka Fernando
Niroshan Dickwella
Jaffna Kings vs Galle Marvels Match Expert Tips
As the pitch is expected to be good for both batters and bowlers, it's advisable to make a fantasy team accordingly. Making in-form batters and all-rounders the captain or vice-captain could be the best way to gain maximum points and win grand leagues.
Jaffna Kings vs Galle Marvels Dream11 Prediction, Head-to-head
Wicketkeeper: N Dickwella, K Mendis
Batters: P Nissanka, A Hales, A Fernando, T Seifert
All-rounders: I Udana, D Pretorius, S Arachchige
Bowlers: P Madushan, M Theekshana
Jaffna Kings vs Galle Marvels Dream11 Prediction, Grand League
Wicketkeeper: N Dickwella
Batters: P Nissanka, A Hales, A Fernando, T Seifert, R Rossouw
All-rounders: I Udana, D Pretorius, S Arachchige, D de Silva
Bowlers: M Theekshana
