Match 2 of the Lanka Premier League, 2024, will be played between Jaffna Kings and Galle Marvels (JK vs GM) at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, on July 2 at 03:00 PM IST.
JK vs GM (Jaffna Kings vs Galle Marvels), Match 2 - Match Information
Match: Jaffna Kings vs Galle Marvels, Match 2
Date: July 2, 2024
Time: 03:00 PM IST
Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
JK vs GM (Jaffna Kings vs Galle Marvels), Match 2 Preview
Galle Marvels are playing their first game of this tournament. In their last 5 games, Galle Marvels have won 2 games and lost 3. Jaffna Kings are also playing their first game of this tournament. In their last 5 games, Jaffna Kings have won 1 game and lost 4.
Both teams last played against each other in Match 17 of the Lanka Premier League, 2023, where Maheesh Theekshana scored the highest fantasy points for Jaffna Kings with 48 match fantasy points while Kasun Rajitha topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Galle Marvels with 142 match fantasy points.
JK vs GM, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 144 runs. The pitch at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, is a balanced one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions.
Weather Report for Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
The temperature is expected to be around 26°C with 77% humidity. 2.25 m/s winds are expected. Cloud cover is expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers.
Pace or Spin?
The pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 75% of the total wickets at this venue. We would suggest that you pick as many pace bowlers as possible in your team.
JK vs GM, Head-to-Head
In the 11 matches played between these 2 teams, the bowlers of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.
JK vs GM Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Seifert | 5 | 162 | 32.4 | 0 | - | 52, 21, 12, 41, 36 | - |
| Bhanuka Rajapaksa | 5 | 142 | 28.4 | 0 | - | 18, 19, 15, 88, 2 | - |
- Tim Louis Seifert
Tim Seifert is a wicket-keeper with an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 52, 21, 12, 41 and 36 runs.
- Pramod Bhanuka Bandara Rajapaksa
Bhanuka Rajapaksa is a batter with an average of 27 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. Bhanuka Rajapaksa is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, he has scored 142 runs.
JK vs GM Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lahiru Kumara | 4 | 3 | - | 7 | 17.6 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 3 | 2, 2, 0, 3, 0 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 3 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 53 | 0, 0, 0, 7, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Chandradasa Brahammana Ralalage Lahiru Sudesh Kumara
Lahiru Kumara is a bowler with an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.8 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a right-arm fast bowler and in the recently played 4 matches, Lahiru Kumara has taken 7 wickets at an average of 17.6. He has a good record against this opponent, taking 4 wickets in recent matches.
- Morawakage Maheesh Theekshana
Maheesh Theekshana is a bowler with an average of 23 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 6.3 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. He bowls off-break and in the last 3 matches, this player has taken 1 wicket at an average of 53. Maheesh Theekshana has been successful against this team, taking 3 wickets in recent matches.
JK vs GM Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charith Asalanka | 5 | 77 | 19.3 | 0 | - | 46, 19, 6, 6, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Kariyawasam Indipalage Charith Asalanka
Charith Asalanka is a high-risk, high-returns player for your Fantasy Team. Charith Asalanka has an average of 29 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. He is a left-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 77 runs. Charith Asalanka has been successful against this team, taking 1 wicket in recent matches.
JK vs GM Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lahiru Kumara | 4 | 3 | - | 7 | 17.6 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 3 | 2, 2, 0, 3, 0 |
| Charith Asalanka | 5 | 77 | 19.3 | 0 | - | 46, 19, 6, 6, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Tim Seifert | 5 | 162 | 32.4 | 0 | - | 52, 21, 12, 41, 36 | - |
| Bhanuka Rajapaksa | 5 | 142 | 28.4 | 0 | - | 18, 19, 15, 88, 2 | - |
| Lasith Croospulle | 5 | 112 | 22.4 | 0 | - | 48, 6, 12, 0, 46 | - |
- Chandradasa Brahammana Ralalage Lahiru Sudesh Kumara
Lahiru Kumara is a bowler with an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.8 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a right-arm fast bowler and in the recently played 4 matches, Lahiru Kumara has taken 7 wickets at an average of 17.6. He has a good record against this opponent, taking 4 wickets in recent matches.
- Kariyawasam Indipalage Charith Asalanka
Charith Asalanka is a high-risk, high-returns player for your Fantasy Team. Charith Asalanka has an average of 29 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. He is a left-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 77 runs. Charith Asalanka has been successful against this team, taking 1 wicket in recent matches.
- Tim Louis Seifert
Tim Seifert is a wicket-keeper with an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 52, 21, 12, 41 and 36 runs.
- Pramod Bhanuka Bandara Rajapaksa
Bhanuka Rajapaksa is a batter with an average of 27 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. Bhanuka Rajapaksa is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, he has scored 142 runs.
- Dian Lasith Shenan Croospulle
Lasith Croospulle is a batter with an average of 35 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 6.9 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Lasith Croospulle is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last few matches, he has scored 112 runs.
JK vs GM Squad Information
Galle Marvels (GM) Squad: Sean Williams, Isuru Udana, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Alex Hales, Dwaine Pretorius, Zahoor Khan, Niroshan Dickwella, Jeffrey Vandersay, Prabath Jayasuriya, Tim Seifert, Sahan Arachchige, Lahiru Kumara, Janith Liyanage, Mohamed Shiraz, Lasith Croospulle, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Dhananjaya Lakshan, Maheesh Theekshana, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Chamindu Wijesinghe, Kavindu Nadeeshan, Sadisha Rajapaksa and Malsha Tharupathi
Jaffna Kings (JK) Squad: Rilee Rossouw, Alex Ross, Tabraiz Shamsi, Jason Behrendorff, Dhananjaya de Silva, Nisala Tharaka, Kusal Mendis, Fabian Allen, Asitha Fernando, Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka, Vishad Randika, Pramod Madushan, Lahiru Samarakoon, Arul Pragasam, Pathum Nissanka, Azmatullah Omarzai, Nishan Madushka, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Noor Ahmad, Ahan Wickramasinghe, Wanuja Sahan, Eshan Malinga, Theesan Vithushan and Murvin Abinash
JK vs GM Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Tim Seifert and Nishan Madushka
Batters: Charith Asalanka, Lasith Croospulle and Avishka Fernando
All-Rounders: Sahan Arachchige and Jeffrey Vandersay
Bowlers: Lahiru Kumara, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Maheesh Theekshana and Noor Ahmad
Captain: Lahiru Kumara
Vice-Captain: Vijayakanth Viyaskanth
Photo credit: Alamy
