LPL 2021: 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 inaugural match of the Lanka Premier League 2021, at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on Sunday.
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.
It’s a repeat of the last year’s final where Jaffna Kings won the game by 53 runs to lift the trophy for the 1st time. Galle Gladiators will be led by Bhanuka Rajapaksa in this year and will be looking to make a strong impression from the start.
On the other hand, Jaffna Kings will be eager to start the proceedings with a win and they have got some real potential players with the likes of skipper Thisara Perera, Upul Tharanga, and Maheesh Theekshana.
GG vs JK LPL 2021 Match Details:
Venue: R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Date & Time: 5th Dec, at 07:30 PM IST
Live Score: Cricketaddictor
GG vs JK LPL 2021 Pitch Report:
It’s a balanced surface with equal aid for both batters and bowlers. Spinners will always be handy on this track, having said the seamers can extract bounce if they do bend their back. It’s a 160-170 kind of a wicket and bowling first is a preferable option here.
GG vs JK LPL 2021 Probable Playing XIs:
GG: Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Mohammad Shamaaz, Danushka Gunathilaka, Pulina Tharanga, Kusal Mendis, Samit Patel, Lahiru Madushanka, Ashian Daniel, Nuwan Thushara, Isuru Udana, Tabraiz Shamsi
JK: Avishka Fernando, Upul Tharanga, Ashen Bandara, Ashan Randika, Thisara Perera, Krishan Arachchige, Suranga Lakmal, Chathuranga de Silva, Usman Khan Shinwari, Jayden Seales, Maheesh Theekshana
Top Picks for GG vs JK LPL 2021 Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
GG
Bhanuka Rajapaksa is in tremendous form at the moment. He had a great Abu Dhabi T10 league for Chennai Braves. He has mustered 180 runs in 8 innings in the last edition of the LPL at an average of 25.71.
Danushka Gunathilaka was beyond his standards in the last edition. He emerged as the leading run-scorer with 476 runs in 10 matches at an average of 59.5 which comprises 4 half-centuries.
JK
Thisara Perera was simply superb with his all-round performances in the last edition. The all-rounder struck 261 runs and picked up 5 wickets at an economy of 7.63.
Avishka Fernando is a class act and he is the next big thing for Sri Lanka in the future. He was the leading run-scorer for Jaffna Kings in the last edition, he has scored 275 runs in 8 innings at an average of 39.28.
GG vs JK LPL 2021 Must Picks for Dream11 Team Prediction:
| Player | Statistics (Last 5 matches) | Dream 11 Points |
| Bhanuka Rajapaksa | 121 runs | 80, 55, 10, 38, 12 |
| Danushka Gunathilaka | 89 runs | 103, 20, 34, 7, 17 |
| Avishka Fernando | 20 runs | 2, 16, 7, 18, 4 |
| Thisara Perera | 35 runs | 123, 1, 19, 62, 15 |
GG vs JK LPL 2021 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
Captain – Avishka Fernando, Thisara Perera
Vice-Captain – Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Danushka Gunathilaka
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for GG vs JK Dream11 Team:
Wicketkeeper– Krishan Arachchige
Batsmen– Danushka Gunathilaka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa (vc), Kusal Mendis, Avishka Fernando (c)
All Rounders– Thisara Perera, Pulina Tharanga
Bowlers– Isuru Udana, Usman Khan Shinwari, Tabraiz Shamsi, Maheesh Theekshana
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for GG vs JK Dream11 Team:
Wicketkeeper– Krishan Arachchige
Batsmen– Upul Tharanga, Danushka Gunathilaka (vc), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Avishka Fernando, Ashen Bandara
All Rounders– Samit Patel, Thisara Perera (c)
Bowlers– Suranga Lakmal, Tabraiz Shamsi, Maheesh Theekshana
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.