Lanka Premier League 2023 Cricket Prediction | Match 7: Galle Titans vs Jaffna Kings

Galle Titans vs Jaffna Kings at a Glance

• Tim Seifert scored a scorching 74 points against B-LOVE Kandy. Seifert has been in incredible form recently, and one can expect him to do so again. He is our choice for the best batter for the Galle Titans.
• The pitches are difficult to bat on, and many wickets have fallen in all games. Again, the total number of wickets should be greater than 13.
• Rahmanullah Gurbaz has struggled in his first two games, but he rarely goes long without performing. He can be counted on to be Jaffna Kings’ best batter.

Galle Titans vs Jaffna Kings Team Preview

Galle Titans

So far, the Galle Titans have won both of their games. In the first game, they overcame Dambulla Aura in a super over before thumping B-Love Kandy by 83 runs after bowling them out for 83. 

Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Shakib Al Hasan, Dasun Shanaka, and Tim Seifert have all performed admirably for the Titans. If these hitters can keep it up, the Titans will be a force to be reckoned with. They’ll almost certainly open the following game with the same 11-man lineup.    

Jaffna Kings

Jaffna Kings began the tournament with a massive win against Colombo Strikers before falling to Dambulla Aura in the final game. The team’s batting crumbled, as they could only manage 129-7, and Dambulla easily achieved the objective.

Despite losing the previous game, the Jaffna Kings are set to have the same lineup. Jaffna Kings have a good team of players, and if they all play to their full capacity, they will be difficult to beat.    

Galle Titans vs Jaffna Kings Playing Squads

Galle Titans Squads

Galle Titans

Dasun Shanaka (c), Tim Seifert (wk), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Shevon Daniel, Shakib Al Hasan, Tabraiz Shamsi, Kasun Rajitha, Lahiru Samarakoon, Akila Dananjaya, Lasith Croospulle/Minod Bhanuka, Richard Ngarava

Jaffna Kings Squads 

Jaffna Kings

Thisara Perera (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Towhid Hridoy, David Miller, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Priyamal Perera, Dilshan Madushanka, Charith Asalanka, Hardus Viljoen

Galle Titans vs Jaffna Kings Team Form in Last 5 Matches

Galle Titans vs Jaffna Kings outfield report

Galle Titans vs Jaffna Kings outfield report

Both teams may want to bowl first to see how the Pallekele wicket performs.

The temperature will be between 31 to 23 degrees Fahrenheit. Rain is also not a major worry.

As the ball grips and turns at Pallekele, the pitch will aid the spinners. It is difficult to score runs against slower bowlers, thus scoring in the powerplay will be crucial. 

Galle Titans vs Jaffna Kings Prediction

Winning the toss

• Galle Titans

Player of the Match

• Galle Titans – Bhanuka Rajapaksa

Most sixes

• Galle Titans – Bhanuka Rajapaksa
• Jaffna Kings – Towhid Hridoy

Most wickets

• Galle Titans – Kasun Rajitha
• Jaffna Kings – Maheesh Theekshana

Most runs

• Galle Titans – Bhanuka Rajapaksa
• Jaffna Kings – Towhid Hridoy

Team Scores Batting First

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

According to our prediction, Galle Titans will win this match.