Jaffna Kings vs Galle Marvels, 2nd Match Preview: LPL 2024

Jaffna vs Galle Match Details

• Match: Jaffna Kings vs Galle Marvels, 2nd Match
• Date: Tuesday, July 02, 2024
• Time: 3:00 PM
• Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele

Jaffna vs Galle Pitch Report: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium

The pitch at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy, Sri Lanka, offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. Fast bowlers can exploit early swing due to the freshness of the wicket, making it challenging for batsmen initially. However, as the match progresses and the shine wears off, batsmen can find it easier to score. The pitch tends to slow down in the later stages, providing spinners with a growing advantage.

Batsman’s Perspective:

• Early Challenges: Initial swing can be tricky.
• Settling In: Easier to score once the shine wears off.
• Later Stages: Slower pitch may favor spinners.

Bowler’s Perspective:

• Fast Bowlers: Early swing available due to the fresh wicket.
• Spinners: Increasingly effective as the pitch slows down.
• Consistent Lengths: Rewarded throughout the match.

T20 Domestic Statistics at Pallekele

• Total Matches Played: 25
• Batting First Won: 14
• Batting Second Won: 11
• Tie: 0
• Avg. Score in 1st Bat: 161
• Highest Score: Jaffna Kings 240/4
• Lowest Score: Dambulla Giants 89/10

Scoring Pattern

• Below Score 150: 10
• Score between 150 and 169: 6
• Score between 170 and 189: 4
• Above Score 190: 5

Recent Performances at Pallekele

Recent Matches

• Aug 08, 2023: Colombo Stars vs. Jaffna Kings
  • Colombo Stars: 146/8
  • Jaffna Kings: 150/4
  • Result: Jaffna Kings won by 6 wickets
• Aug 08, 2023: Kandy Warriors vs. Galle Gladiators
  • Kandy Warriors: 203/5
  • Galle Gladiators: 114/10
  • Result: Kandy Warriors won by 89 runs
• Aug 07, 2023: Dambulla Giants vs. Jaffna Kings
  • Dambulla Giants: 134/8
  • Jaffna Kings: 125/7
  • Result: Dambulla Giants won by 9 runs
• Aug 07, 2023: Galle Gladiators vs. Colombo Stars
  • Galle Gladiators: 188/3
  • Colombo Stars: 189/3
  • Result: Colombo Stars won by 7 wickets

Head-to-Head: Jaffna Kings vs Galle Marvels

• Total Matches: 11
• Jaffna Kings Wins: 7
• Galle Marvels Wins: 4
• No Result: 0

Recent Performance Jaffna vs Galle

• Jaffna Kings: _, L, L, W, L
• Galle Marvels: L, L, W, W, L

Last 3 Matches

• Date: Aug 04, 2023
  • Galle: 117/9 (20 overs)
  • Jaffna: 120/2 (12.4 overs)
  • Result: Jaffna Kings won by 8 wickets
• Date: Aug 13, 2023
  • Jaffna: 89/10 (20 overs)
  • Galle: 90/3 (13.3 overs)
  • Result: Galle Titans won by 7 wickets
• Date: Dec 18, 2022
  • Galle: 154/9 (20 overs)
  • Jaffna: 170/8 (20 overs)
  • Result: Jaffna won by 16 runs

Also Read: Kandy vs Dambulla 1st Match

Jaffna vs Galle Probable Playing XI

Jaffna Kings

1. Avishka Fernando
2. Pathum Nissanka
3. Alex Ross
4. Rilee Rossouw
5. Fabian Allen
6. Charith Asalanka
7. Dhananjaya de Silva
8. Nishan Madushka
9. Kusal Mendis
10. Asitha Fernando
11. Nisala Tharaka / Noor Ahmad

Galle Marvels

1. Alex Hales / Sean Williams
2. Sadisha Rajapaksa
3. Dhananjaya Lakshan
4. Dwaine Pretorius
5. Isuru Udana
6. Niroshan Dickwella / Bhanuka Rajapaksa
7. Tim Seifert
8. Lahiru Kumara
9. Mujeeb Ur Rahman
10. Maheesh Theekshana
11. Zahoor Khan

Jaffna vs Galle Dream11 Team Combination

• Avishka Fernando (Batter, Jaffna)
• Pathum Nissanka (Batter, Jaffna)
• Alex Hales (Batter, Galle) / Sean Williams (Allrounder, Galle)
• Rilee Rossouw (Batter, Jaffna)
• Charith Asalanka (Allrounder, Jaffna)
• Dhananjaya de Silva (Allrounder, Jaffna)
• Niroshan Dickwella (WK-Batter, Galle) / Bhanuka Rajapaksa (WK-Batter, Galle)
• Dwaine Pretorius (Allrounder, Galle)
• Fabian Allen (Allrounder, Jaffna)
• Maheesh Theekshana (Bowler, Galle)
• Lahiru Kumara (Bowler, Galle)

Prepare for an exciting clash between the Jaffna Kings and the Galle Marvels as they face off in the second match of the LPL 2024. With both teams boasting strong line-ups, it’s set to be a thrilling contest at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.