GG vs DG Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Dream11 Team, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Dream11 Team, and Injury Update of the match between Galle Gladiators and Dambulla Giants.
GG vs DG LPL 2021 Match Preview:
The 2nd edition of the Lanka Premier League is all set to get underway from December 5th. Colombo Stars, Dambulla Giants, Galle Gladiators, Jaffna Kings, and Kandy Warriors will compete with each other over the next 3 weeks. The final will be played on the 23rd of December.
Galle Gladiators will lock horns with Dambulla Giants in the 16th match of the Lanka Premier League 2021, at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on Tuesday.
The Gladiators, led by Bhanuka Rajapaksha, have fallen down their perch in the ongoing tournament. From being the table-toppers, the Gladiators have slipped to third, having lost two games in a row. On December 12, the Colombo Stars beat them by 41 runs.
After being put in to field first, the Gladiators’ bowlers faltered as the Stars racked up a massive score of 162 for seven. Samit Patel and Dhananjaya Lakshan picked up two wickets apiece. Kusal Mendis scored 64, but the Gladiators were bowled out for 121.
The Giants, led by Dasun Shanaka, meanwhile, are second in the points table with seven points from six games. However, their net run rate of -1.155 is the worst among all participating teams. On Monday, December 13, the Jaffna Kings beat them by seven wickets.
The Giants were shot out for 69 in 14.1 overs after being put in to bat first. Barring Phil Salt and Tharindu Ratnayake, none of their batters got into double digits. Imran Tahir picked up two wickets as the Kings chased their target down in 9.2 overs and with 64 deliveries left.
GG vs DG LPL 2021 Match Details:
Venue: R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Date & Time: 14th Dec, at 07:30 PM IST
Live Score: Cricketaddictor
GG vs DG LPL 2021 Pitch Report:
The pitch in Colombo has been good for batting, but it has also helped spinners to a large extent. Winning the toss and fielding first should be the way forward.
GG vs DG LPL 2021 Probable Playing XIs:
GG: Kusal Mendis, Danushka Gunathilaka, Mohammad Hafeez, Bhanuka Rajapaksa (c), Samit Patel, Mohammed Shamaaz (wk), Dhananjaya Lakshan, Isuru Udana, Noor Ahmad, Nuwan Thushara, Mohammad Amir.
DG: Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Philip Salt, Sohaib Maqsood, Tharindu Ratnayake, Nuwanidu Fernando, Dasun Shanaka (c), Ramesh Mendis, Chamika Karunaratne, Nuwan Pradeep, Joshua Little, Imran Tahir.
Top Picks for GG vs DG LPL 2021 Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
GG
Kusal Mendis has been in tremendous form in this season. He has smashed 159 runs in 6 innings at an average of 31.80 and with a strike rate of 138.26.
Samit Patel is giving everything for his side. He is a 360° cricketer and a real match-winner as well. In 6 matches in this league, he has scalped 11 wickets at an economy of 4.79 and has also scored 107 runs at an average of 32.
The Gladiators will be dependent on skipper Bhanuka Rajapaksa, who has scored one half-century in this tournament. In 5 innings, he has accumulated 84 runs at an average of 20.75.
Dhananjaya Lakshan is the second leading wicket-taker for his team. He has scalped 6 wickets in 4 matches so far in this competition.
DG
Phil Salt is top on the list of most run-scorers in this tournament. In 6 matches, he has piled up 203 runs at an average of 33.83 with a strike rate of 162.40.
Niroshan Dickwella is providing solid starts at the top of the order for Dambulla Giants. Wicketkeeper batter has scored 121 runs in 6 matches at an average of 21 and striking at the rate of 156.46.
Nuwan Pradeep is the leading wicket taker for DG with 8 wickets from 16 overs at an economy of 11.31. He has a BBI of 3/31 and is an excellent bet for wickets.
Ramesh Mendis has scored 84 runs in 6 innings at a strike rate of 130 and an average of 36.40 while also picking up 5 wickets from 13 overs at an economy of 6.76. He has a top score of 33 and a BBI of 3/21.
GG vs DG LPL 2021 Must Picks for Dream11 Team Prediction:
| Player | Statistics (Last 5 matches) | Dream 11 Points |
| Kusal Mendis | 143 runs | 32, 9, 22, 30, 57 |
| Samit Patel | 65 runs + 8 wickets | 141, 25, 93, 35, 101 |
| Dhananjaya Lakshan | 30 runs + 6 wickets | 45, 45, 70, 27, 47 |
| Phil Salt | 139 runs | 96, 18, 108, 32, 37 |
| Niroshan Dickwella | 84 runs | 79, 11, 33, 44, 58 |
| Nuwan Pradeep | 5 wickets | 91, 40, 93, 4, 25 |
GG vs DG LPL 2021 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
Captain – Samit Patel, Philip Salt
Vice-Captain – Kusal Mendis, Dhananjaya Lakshan
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for GG vs DG Dream11 Team:
Wicketkeeper– Philip Salt
Batsmen– Danushka Gunathilaka, Sohaib Maqsood, Kusal Mendis(vc)
All Rounders– Samit Patel(c), Mohammad Hafeez, Dasun Shanaka, Ramesh Mendis
Bowlers– Nuwan Pradeep, Imran Tahir, Noor Ahmad
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for GG vs DG Dream11 Team:
Wicketkeeper– Philip Salt(c)
Batsmen– Danushka Gunathilaka, Nuwanidu Fernando, Kusal Mendis
All Rounders– Samit Patel, Mohammad Hafeez, Dasun Shanaka, Ramesh Mendis
Bowlers– Nuwan Pradeep, Imran Tahir, Dhananjaya Lakshan(vc)
GG vs DG LPL 2021 Probable Winner:
Galle Gladiators 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.