GG vs JK Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Dream11 Team, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Dream11 Team, and Injury Update of the match between Galle Gladiators and Jaffna Kings.
GG vs JK LPL 2021 Match Preview:
Galle Gladiators will lock horns with Jaffna Kings in the Final match of the Lanka Premier League 2021, at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Hambantota, on Thursday.
Both sides look strong on paper and the final thus promises to be a cracker of a contest.
The Galle Gladiators were the first to reach the final. They comprehensively defeated the Jaffna Kings in the first qualifier.
Jaffna Kings skipper Thisara Perera won the toss and asked the Gladiators to bat first. Kusal Mendis led the charge with the bat at the top of the order as he helped his side post 188 on the board, losing five wickets in their 20 overs.
The bowlers then stepped up to knock over the Jaffna Kings on 124, winning the game by 64 runs. The Gladiators have been brilliant in the competition so far and will look to be at their best in the final.
Jaffna Kings, on the other hand, had to take the longer route to reach the final. After suffering a loss against the Galle Gladiators in the first qualifier, they faced the Dambulla Giants in the second qualifier, where they registered a convincing win.
After being asked to bat first, the Kings posted a massive 210 on the board, thanks to a brilliant century from Avishka Fernando. The bowlers then bowled brilliantly while defending the total as they picked up nine wickets to restrict the Giants to 187, winning the game by 23 runs.
The Kings will aim to exact revenge for their loss against the Gladiators and come out on top on Thursday.
GG vs JK LPL 2021 Match Details:
Venue: Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Hambantota
Date & Time: 23rd Dec, at 07:30 PM IST
Live Score: Cricketaddictor
GG vs JK LPL 2021 Pitch Report:
The pitch at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium is a belter of a track. The new ball comes nicely onto the bat and the batters enjoy batting on this surface. Expect the surface to stay true throughout the course of the match and fans can expect the final to be a high-scoring one.
GG vs JK LPL 2021 Probable Playing XIs:
GG: Kusal Mendis (wk), Danushka Gunathilaka, Anwar Ali, Bhanuka Rajapaksa (c), Mohammad Hafeez, Samit Patel, Isuru Udana, Sahan Arachchige, Pulina Tharanga, Nuwan Thushara, Mohammad Amir
JK: Avishka Fernando, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Shoaib Malik, Thisara Perera (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chaturanga de Silva, Ashan Randika, Jayden Seales, Suranga Lakmal, Maheesh Theekshana
Top Picks for GG vs JK LPL 2021 Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
GG
Kusal Mendis is the second-highest run-scorer in this tournament. In 9 matches so far, he has hammered 288 runs at an average of 36, with the highest score of 85.
Danushka Gunathilaka scored his first half-century of the tournament in Qualifier 1 against Jaffna Kings and got out after scoring 55 runs. Overall in 9 matches in this tournament, he has scored 172 runs at an average of 21.5.
Samit Patel is unquestionable the best pick for the captaincy. He is a talented all-rounder. He can get you points from both batting as well as bowling. He is the joint leading wicket-taker of the tournament. He has picked up 15 wickets at an economy of 5.50 and also scored 116 runs at a strike rate of 111.53 so far in the tournament.
JK
Avishka Fernando became the second player to score a century in the history of the Lanka Premier League. He scored 100 runs in Qualifier 2 against Dambulla Giants and took his total tally of runs to 249 in this tournament.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz has scored two back-to-back half-centuries in the last 2 matches. Overall, he has amassed 172 runs in 7 matches in this competition at an average of 24.57.
Maheesh Theekshana is a right-arm off-break bowler and a must-have pick for this match. He is the joint leading wicket-taker of the tournament. He has picked up 15 wickets at an economy of 6.20 so far in the tournament.
Thisara Perera is the skipper of Jaffna Kings. He will be the perfect pick for this match. He can contribute with both bat as well as the ball. As of now, he has scored 173 runs at an average of 34.60 and a strike rate of 190.10 and also picked up 4 wickets in just 10 matches.
Wanindu Hasaranga is undoubtedly the best pick for the captaincy. He is the top-ranked T20I bowler right now, also a powerful hitter. He has picked up 9 wickets at an economy of 6.71 and also scored 89 runs at a strike rate of 185.41 in just 9 matches.
Jayden Seales is a right-arm medium-fast bowler. He has the ability to generate a good pace. He has picked up 14 wickets at an economy of 7.09 so far in the tournament. He has picked up 3 wickets in the last match against DG, which makes him a perfect choice for the game.
Tom Kohler-Cadmore is a highly talented right-handed batsman. He is the top pick for this match. He has scored 239 runs at an average of 26.55 and a strike rate of 136.57 so far in the tournament.
GG vs JK LPL 2021 Must Picks for Dream11 Team Prediction:
| Player | Statistics (Last 5 matches) | Dream 11 Points |
| Samit Patel | 56 runs + 8 wickets | 101, 70, 62, 61, 2 |
| Kusal Mendis | 237 runs | 57, 105, 55, 33, 124 |
| Danushka Gunathilaka | 115 runs | 10, 29, 44, 20, 77 |
| Avishka Fernando | 158 runs | 9, 38, 10, 12, 152 |
| Thisara Perera | 23 runs + 4 wickets | 45, 20, 5, 66, 61 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 7 wickets | 114, 6, 72, 4, 58 |
GG vs JK LPL 2021 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
Captain – Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Avishka Fernando
Vice-Captain – Kusal Mendis, Maheesh Theekshana
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for GG vs JK Dream11 Team:
Wicketkeeper– Kusal Mendis (vc), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (c)
Batsmen– Danushka Gunathilaka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Avishka Fernando
All Rounders– Samit Patel, Wanindu Hasaranga
Bowlers– Nuwan Thushara, Maheesh Theekshana, Jayden Seales
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for GG vs JK Dream11 Team:
Wicketkeeper– Kusal Mendis, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Batsmen– Shoaib Malik, Danushka Gunathilaka, Avishka Fernando (c)
All Rounders– Thisara Perera, Samit Patel, Wanindu Hasaranga
Bowlers– Anwar Ali, Maheesh Theekshana (vc), M Amir
GG 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.