LPL 2023, Match 5 | GT vs BLK, Cricket Fantasy Tips and Predictions - Cricket Exchange Fantasy Teams
GT vs BLK, LPL 2023: Fantasy Tips and Teams for the 5th Match (Source: Twitter)
Galle Titans (GT) and B-Love Kandy (BLK) go toe-to-toe against each other in Match No.5 of the ongoing fourth edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL). The encounter is scheduled to take place on a doubleheader Tuesday, August 01st, 2023 at R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo at 7.30 PM IST. The Titans made a thrilling start to their campaign as they won the Super Over against Dambulla Aura (DA) while Kandy began their season with a loss against Colombo Strikers (CS).
However, before the game goes live, here is a look at some of the important player stats, the prime player picks, and the best-suggested XIs for the fantasy contests of this fixture.
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As mentioned, Galle won an exciting clash against the Aura in their tournament opener. Batting first, they managed to reach a big total of 180/5 in their allotted 20 overs with Shevon Daniel, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, and skipper Dasun Shanaka all contributing with the bat.
In reply, Dambulla also ended up with 180/7 as the game got dragged into a Super Over. With 10 needed, Rajapaksa smashed a four and a six to win a thriller for his side. With two points and a net run rate of 0.000, the Titans are placed in the third position in the table. (All scenarios till Match No.3)
On the other hand, Kandy came up short by a margin of 27 runs against the Strikers in their opener. With no points on the board and a negative NRR of 1.350, they are placed at the fifth spot in the table. (All scenarios till Match No.3)
GT vs BLK, Team Form Guide (Most Recent First)
Galle Titans: W-L-L-L-L
B-Love Kandy: L-L-L-W-W
GT vs BLK, Must Picks
Galle Titans
Bhanuka Rajapaksa
- T20 Stats: 3055 runs in 146 innings
- Recent Form: 93 runs in the last four innings (All T20s)
- Venue Record: 38 runs in five innings (T20Is)
Shakib Al Hasan
- T20 Stats: 6839 runs in 374 innings and 456 wickets in 399 innings
- Recent Form: 125 runs and 6 wickets in the last five innings (All T20s)
- Venue Record: 63 runs and 5 wickets in four innings (T20Is)
B-Love Kandy
Angelo Mathews
- T20 Stats: 3062 runs in 159 innings and 85 wickets in 132 innings
- Recent Form: 168 runs in the last five innings (across formats)
- Venue Record: 81 runs in 10 innings (T20Is)
Dinesh Chandimal
- T20 Stats: 4216 runs in 166 innings
- Recent Form: 45 runs in the last three innings (across formats)
- Venue Record: 162 runs in nine innings (T20Is)
GT vs BLK, Risky Picks
Galle Titans
Lasith Croospulle
- T20 Stats: 671 runs in 37 innings
- Recent Form: 52 runs in the last four innings (across formats)
- Venue Record: 3 runs in one innings (LPL 2023)
B-Love Kandy
Kamindu Mendis
- T20 Stats: 1079 runs in 47 innings and 15 wickets in 39 innings
- Recent Form: 37 runs in the last three innings (across formats)
- Venue Record: 34 runs and zero wickets in two innings (T20Is)
GT vs BLK, Top Captain or Vice-captain choices
Bhanuka Rajapaksa (GT)
Reasons
- Bhanuka Rajapaksa averages almost 24 with one century and 12 half-centuries in T20s
- The left-hander struck 48 off 34 and then 10 runs in the Super Over in the last game against Dambulla
Shakib Al Hasan (GT)
Reasons
- Veteran Bangladeshi all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan almost 22 with the bat with 29 fiftie to his name in T20s
- The spinner has picked up a staggering 456 wickets in the format as he is a valuable asset to any side across formats
Angelo Mathews (BLK)
Reasons
- Experienced campaigner Angelow Mathews has struck 12 half-centuries in the T20 format
- The right-hander top-scored for his team's opening game in the ongoing competition
GT vs BLK, Team for Head-to-Head/Small League Contests
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Wicketkeeper: Dinesh Chandimal
Batters: Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Shevon Daniel, Ashen Bandara
All-rounders: Shakib Al Hasan, Dasun Shanaka, Angelo Mathews, Wanindu Hasaranga
Bowlers: Kasun Rajitha, Isuru Udana, Mohammad Hasnain
Captain: Angelo Mathews
Vice-captain: Shakib Al Hasan
GT: 5 Players, BLK: 6 Players
GT vs BLK, Team for Winner takes all/Grand League Contests
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Wicketkeepers: Tim Seifert, Dinesh Chandimal
Batters: Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Lasith Croospulle, Kamindu Mendis
All-rounders: Shakib Al Hasan, Angelo Mathews, Wanindu Hasaranga
Bowlers: Tabraiz Shamsi, Mohammad Hasnain, Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Captain: Shakib Al Hasan
Vice-captain: Bhanuka Rajapaksa
GT: 5 Players, BLK: 6 Players
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