In the thrilling encounter between Galle Titans and Jaffna Kings, Match 7 of Lanka Premier League 2023, scheduled on August 4, 2023, Friday, 07.30 pm IST, the teams will battle it out at the iconic Pallekele International Stadium in Pallekele.
Galle Titans vs Jaffna Kings Match Preview
Under the captaincy of Dasun Shanaka, the Titans have been dominating the Lanka Premier League, leading the table comfortably with four points and an impressive net run rate of +2.075. Winning both their matches, they recently secured a five-wicket victory against B-Love Kandy, with Tim Seifert earning the Player of the Match title for his outstanding 74 runs off 39 balls.
Meanwhile, the Kings, led by Thisara Perera, currently hold the fourth spot with two points and a net run rate of -0.267. Their campaign began on a high note with a 21-run triumph over Colombo Strikers, but their fortunes took a turn for the worse as they suffered an eight-wicket loss at the hands of Dambulla Aura on August 1.
Galle Titans vs Jaffna Kings Weather Report
The playing conditions for the match do not look favorable as there is a significant 40 to 50 percent chance of rain throughout. The players can expect temperatures around 30 degrees Celsius, making it a potentially challenging and unpredictable game.
Galle Titans vs Jaffna Kings Pitch Report
The pitch at the venue in Pallekele is expected to favor the batsmen, making it a decent surface for batting. Due to the batting-friendly conditions, teams winning the toss may consider opting to field first to take advantage of any early assistance from the pitch and to chase down a target later with confidence.
Galle Titans vs Jaffna Kings Predicted XI
Galle Titans: Shevon Daniel, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Lasith Croospulle, Tim Seifert (wk), Shakib Al Hasan, Dasun Shanaka (c), Lahiru Samarakoon, Kasun Rajitha, Tabraiz Shamsi, Akila Dananjaya, Richard Ngarava
Jaffna Kings: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Charith Asalanka, Towhid Hridoy, Priyamal Perera, David Miller, Dunith Wellalage, Thisara Perera (c), Maheesh Theekshana, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Dilshan Madushanka, Hardus Viljoen
Dream11 Team for Galle Titans vs Jaffna Kings
Wicketkeeper: Tim Seifert
Captain: Shakib Al Hasan
Batters: Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Charith Asalanka, David Miller
Bowlers: Tabraiz Shamsi, Akila Dananjaya, Maheesh Theekshana
All-rounders: Dasun Shanaka, Thisara Perera, Hardus Viljoen
Where to Watch Galle Titans vs Jaffna Kings?
| COUNTRY | BROADCASTERS |
|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | Star Network |
| USA | Willow TV |
| India | Star Sports Network; Fan Code |
| Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Middle East/North Africa, Maldives | Star Network |
| Other countries | Sri Lanka Cricket Youtube |
