Lanka Premier League 2023 Cricket Prediction | Match 17: Jaffna Kings vs Galle Titans – Will Galle Titans see their third victory after consecutive losses? 

Jaffna Kings vs Galle Titans at a Glance

• According to the cricket betting tips pundit Jaffna Kings has a 60% chance to win.
• The Galle Titans have dropped their last four games.
• Despite having prominent players in the lineup, the Jaffna Kings’ batting is erratic.

Jaffna Kings vs Galle Titans Team Preview

Jaffna Kings

Jaffna Kings need to win this final game in order to have a chance of placing in the top four teams. They have six points from seven games. In their victories this season vs the Galle Titans, they are up 1-0.   

This is fantastic news for the Jaffna Kings, who, like their rivals, have some well-known middle and lower-tier players. Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Chris Lynn, both of whom are renowned for their powerhouse hitting, are in the top 3. Jaffna Kings have a potent batting lineup with Malik, Miller, and Perera at the lower end. They are depending on Dunith Wellalage to perform in this game because he is their best bowling option.    

Galle Titans

Galle Titans won back-to-back matches, including a victory in the super over, to start their Lanka Premier League campaign. However, they have now dropped four straight games and are now at the bottom of the standings.

The Titans team has many issues, and it appears that no one is up to the task of leading a comeback. The Titans substituted Bhanuka Rajapaksa in the previous game after he struggled to get going in the middle order. Titans should think about putting him back in the starting XI given the importance of this game and the caliber of the opposition’s bowling. The middle order has a ton of experience, and it is the only batting hope the Titans have.    

Jaffna Kings vs Galle Titans Playing Squads

Jaffna Kings Squads

Jaffna Kings

Thisara Perera (c), Nishan Madushka (wk), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, David Miller, Dunith Wellalage, Shoaib Malik, Maheesh Theekshana, Charith Asalanka, Dilshan Madushanka, Chris Lynn, Nuwan Thushara

Galle Titans Squads 

Galle Titans

Dasun Shanaka (c), Tim Seifert (wk), Chad Bowes, Ashan Priyanjan, Lahiru Samarakoon, Kasun Rajitha, Shakib Al Hasan, Lahiru Kumara, Shevon Daniel, Richard Ngarava

Jaffna Kings vs Galle Titans Team Form in Last 5 Matches

Jaffna Kings vs Galle Titans outfield report

R.Premadasa Stadium

Although it is unclear whether batting first or bowling first has an advantage, chasing down a team that manages to post a competitive score will be difficult. And in a game that was on the line, neither team would want to chase down a 170+ target.

With a high of 30 degrees Celsius, the weather would be partly cloudy.

Although bowlers have also had success here, it appears to be a fantastic batting wicket, giving hitters the advantage.

Jaffna Kings vs Galle Titans Prediction

Winning the toss

• Jaffna Kings

Player of the Match

• Jaffna Kings – Shoaib Malik

Most sixes

• Jaffna Kings – Shoaib Malik
• Galle Titans – Tim Seifert

Most wickets

• Jaffna Kings – Dunith Wellalage
• Galle Titans – Tabraiz Shamsi

Most runs

• Jaffna Kings – Shoaib Malik
• Galle Titans – Tim Seifert

Team Scores Batting First

• Jaffna Kings – 170+   
• Galle Titans – 160+  

According to our prediction, Jaffna Kings will win this match.