DG vs JK Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Dream11 Team, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Dream11 Team, and Injury Update of the match between Dambulla Giants and Jaffna Kings.
DG vs JK LPL 2021 Match Preview:
Dambulla Giants will lock horns with Jaffna Kings in the 2nd Qualifier match of the Lanka Premier League 2021, at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Sooriyawewa, Hambantota, on Tuesday.
Whoever wins this game will face Galle Gladiators in the final on Thursday. Dambulla Giants defeated Colombo Stars in the Eliminator by 6 wickets to seal their spot in Qualifier 2. Now they are just one step away from reaching the finals.
Jaffna Kings, on the other hand, were the most consistent team in this tournament. However, they lost to Galle Gladiators by 64 runs in Qualifier 1. Rahmanullah Gurbaz is back to his form which is a good sign for the Kings. They bat deep and are still the favourites to lift the trophy.
DG vs JK LPL 2021 Match Details:
Venue: Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Sooriyawewa, Hambantota
Date & Time: 21st Dec, at 07:30 PM IST
Live Score: Cricketaddictor
DG vs JK LPL 2021 Pitch Report:
It’s a genuine batting wicket. Having said that, it’s quite hard to go against the slow bowlers. Since it’s a knockout game, whoever wins the toss should bat first. Anything over 170 is a good score on this wicket.
DG vs JK LPL 2021 Probable Playing XIs:
DG: Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Phil Salt, Sandun Weerakkody, Janith Liyanage, Najibullah Zadran, Chamika Karunaratne, Ramesh Mendis, Sachitha Jayathilake, Josh Little, Imran Tahir, Nuwan Pradeep
JK: Avishka Fernando, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Ashen Bandara, Shoaib Malik, Thisara Perera (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chaturanga de Silva, Wahab Riaz, Suranga Lakmal, Maheesh Theekshana
Top Picks for DG vs JK LPL 2021 Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
DG
Janith Liyanage has struck 2 half-centuries in his last 3 matches. Overall in this tournament, he has notched up 107 runs at an average of 53.5 and a strike rate of 121.59.
Phil Salt played a vital part in getting his side to this stage. In 9 matches in this league, he has amassed 279 runs at an average of 31 at a strike rate of 151.63.
Najibullah Zadran is a middle order batsman who has scored 131 runs at a strike rate of 109.16 in this tournament. He is a good budget option at 8.5 credits.
Imran Tahir is the leading wicket taker for Dambulla Giants with 15 wickets at an economy of 6 in this tournament. He has been very consistent, picking up at least 2 wickets in each of his last 6 innings.
Ramesh Mendis is a bowling all-rounder who has done pretty well in this tournament. He has scalped 7 wickets at an economy rate of 7.62 and has scored 125 runs at a strike rate of 138.88.
JK
Rahmanullah Gurbaz is back to his best with a good half-century in the last game against Galle Gladiators. In 6 matches in this competition, he has scored 102 runs at a strike rate of 120.
Tom Kohler-Cadmore is the top run-scorer for Jaffna Kings in this tournament with 224 runs in 9 matches at an average of 28 with the best score of 92.
Shoaib Malik has scored 135 runs at an average of 33.75 and a strike rate of 143.61 in this edition. He has a top score of 44 and has picked up 3 wickets as well.
Maheesh Theekshana is the leading wicket taker in this tournament for JK with 13 wickets at an economy of 6.25.
Wahab Riaz has picked up 9 wickets in just 5 matches at an economy of 9.22 and a strike rate of 10.5. He has a BBI of 4/26.
Wanindu Hasaranga has taken 8 wickets in the tournament at an economy rate of 6.53 and has scored 89 runs at a strike rate of 185.41.
DG vs JK LPL 2021 Must Picks for Dream11 Team Prediction:
| Player | Statistics (Last 5 matches) | Dream 11 Points |
| Phil Salt | 120 runs | 32, 37, 64, 7, 58 |
| Ramesh Mendis | 56 runs + 3 wickets | 47, 41, -2, 119, 4 |
| Imran Tahir | 11 wickets | 4, 84, 93, 74, 64 |
| Tom Kohler-Cadmore | 115 runs | 63, 19, 129, 13, 9 |
| Shoaib Malik | 49 runs + 3 wickets | 66, 55, 22, 67, 6 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 9 wickets | 6, 114, 6, 72, 4 |
DG vs JK LPL 2021 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
Captain – Phil Salt, Tom Kohler-Cadmore
Vice-Captain – Thisara Perera, Maheesh Theekshana
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for DG vs JK Dream11 Team:
Wicketkeeper– Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Batsmen– Najibullah Zadran, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Phil Salt (c),Janith Liyanage
All Rounders– Thisara Perera (vc), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chaturanga de Silva
Bowlers– Imran Tahir, Nuwan Pradeep, Maheesh Theekshana
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for DG vs JK Dream11 Team:
Wicketkeeper– Niroshan Dickwella
Batsmen– Shoaib Malik, Tom Kohler-Cadmore (c), Phil Salt
All Rounders– Wanindu Hasaranga, S Jayathikale, Thisara Perera
Bowlers– Nuwam Pradeep, Wahab Riaz, Imran Tahir, Maheesh Theekshana (vc)
DG vs JK LPL 2021 Probable Winner:
Jaffna Kings are expected to win this match of the Lanka Premier League 2021.
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.