Lanka Premier League 2023 Cricket Prediction | Match 2: Galle Titans vs Dambulla Aura

Galle Titans vs Dambulla Aura at a Glance

• The Galle Titans finished second in both the 2019 and 2020 seasons.
• Dambulla Aura’s best finish was in the semifinals in 2020; they have never participated in the finals.
• Galle Titans were defeated by Dambulla Aura in both of their games last year.

Galle Titans vs Dambulla Aura Team Preview

Galle Titans

Bhanuka Rajapaksa will serve as the team’s captain. At the same time, the Galle Titans will also benefit from the talents of star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, as well as batting greats Dasun Shanaka, Tim Seifert, and Minod Bhanuka. The team’s bowling, which has top-notch spinners like Tabraiz Shami and Akila Dananjaya, will be its strength. Kasun Rajitha and Vishwa Fernando will be the bowlers with the fastest tempo. The team, formerly known as the Galle Gladiators, could not advance past the semifinals last season after dropping six of its eight league contests. 

After a terrible performance in which they dropped six of their last eight games, the Galle Titans will be hoping for a turnaround this time around. The team did make the playoffs, but they were defeated in the Eliminator. This time, the team is equipped with a strong roster and will be hoping for some successful outcomes.    

Dambulla Aura

One of the best-hitting lineups in the competition belongs to Dambulla Aura. Kusal Perera, Avishka Fernando, Dhananjaya de Silva, Alex Ross, and Ben McDermott are among the team’s elite players. Shahnawaz Dahani, Binura Fernando, and Pramod Madushan will be the top three pacers in the pace attack, while Noor Ahmed and Praveen Jayawickrama will lead the spin attack.

Dambulla Aura, who lost six out of eight games, likewise failed to have an effect and could not advance to the playoffs. For the LPL 2023 season, the squad has assembled a strong batting lineup, and they are anticipating success.    

Galle Titans vs Dambulla Aura Playing Squads

Galle Titans Squads

Galle Titans

Tim Seifert, Shakib Al Hasan, Avishka Perera, Mohammad Mithun, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka, Tambraiz Shamsi, Seekuge Prasanna, Kasun Rajitha, Vishwa Fernando, Richard Ngarva

Dambulla Aura Squads 

Dambulla Aura

Kusal Mendis, Dananjaya De Silva, Avishka Fernando, Sadeera Samrawickrama, Kusal Perera, Ben McDermott, Praveen Jayawickrama, Shahnawaz Dahani, Pramod Madushan, Noor Ahmed, Dushan Hemantha

Galle Titans vs Dambulla Aura Team Form in Last 5 Matches

Galle Titans vs Dambulla Aura outfield report

Galle Titans vs Dambulla Aura outfield report

In the LPL, chasing has historically been preferred by captains, thus we predict the side that wins the toss will choose to bowl first, particularly in the opening match to acclimate to the surface.

The temperature will be between 30 and 27 degrees with cloudy skies. Additionally, there is a 20% chance of rain.

The field should be suitable for playing cricket. For both teams, the new ball will be crucial. Because teams won’t be able to score many runs during the powerplay as a result of early wickets, spinners will have an easier time controlling the batters.  

Galle Titans vs Dambulla Aura Prediction

Winning the toss

• Dambulla Aura

Player of the Match

• Dambulla Aura – Avishka Fernando

Most sixes

• Galle Titans – Shakib Al Hasan
• Dambulla Aura – Avishka Fernando

Most wickets

• Galle Titans – Tambraiz Shamsi
• Dambulla Aura – Noor Ahmed

Most runs

• Galle Titans – Shakib Al Hasan
• Dambulla Aura – Avishka Fernando

Team Scores Batting First

• Galle Titans – 160+   
• Dambulla Aura – 170+  

According to our prediction, Dambulla Aura will win this match.