GT vs DA, LPL 2023: Fantasy Tips and Teams for the 2nd Match (Source: Twitter)
The 2nd match of the Lanka Premier League 2023 will be played between the Galle Titans (GT) and the Dambulla Aura (DA) at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The match will start at 3:00 PM IST on 31st July 2023. Here are the important stats, key players and suggested fantasy XIs for this game.
Galle Titans have the likes of Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka, Ben Cutting, Tim Seifert, Tabraiz Shamsi and quite a few other big players from Sri Lankan cricket. They have a strong core of domestic players and a good bunch of overseas players. They'll look to kickstart their campaign with a win.
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Dambulla Aura, on the other hand, has a star studded line-up. The likes of Matthew Wade, Ben McDermott, Kusal Mendis, Avishka Fernando, Dhanajaya de Silva, Noor Ahmad, Hasan Ali and other big names of world cricket in their squad. They will be eyeing a win in their first game as well.
GT vs DA, Must Picks
Galle Titans
Tim Seifert
- T20 Stats: 3555 runs in 155 innings.
Tabraiz Shamsi
- T20 Stats: 253 wickets in 213 innings.
Dambulla Aura
Kusal Mendis
- T20 Stats: 3219 runs in 116
Dhananjaya de Silva
T20 Stats: 2072 runs and 37 wickets 104 matches.
GT vs DA, Differential Picks
Kasun Rajitha (GT)
- Kasun Rajitha will bowl in the power play and then in the death overs.
- He can swing the new ball and has good pace as well.
- Rajitha will be an excellent differential pick.
Dushan Hemantha (DA)
- Dushan Hemantha is a talented player and will be an ideal differential pick.
- He is a wicket-taker and is handy with the bat as well.
GT vs DA, Top Captain or Vice-Captain Choices
Kusal Mendis (DA)
Reasons
- Kusal Mendis will open the innings for Dambulla.
- He is known for scoring big and performing consistently.
- He's one of the best batter for Sri Lanka in the shortest format and will be an excellent C/VC pick.
Dhananjaya de Silva (DA)
Reasons
- Dhananjaya de Silva will bat in the middle order and is expected to bowl 3-4 overs as well.
- De Silva was in exceptional form in the test series against Pakistan.
GT vs DA, Team for Head-to-Head/Small League Contests
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Wicket-keepers: Tim Seifert, Kusal Mendis
Batters: Avishka Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa
All-rounders: Dhanajaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka, Dushan Hemantha
Bowlers: Lahiru Kumara, Tabraiz Shamsi, Pramod Madushan, Noor Ahmad
Captain: Kusal Mendis
Vice-Captain: Dhananjaya de Silva
GT: 5 Players, DA: 6 Players
GT vs DA, Team for Winner Takes All/Grand League Contests
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Wicket-keepers: Kusal Mendis, Mindo Bhanuka
Batters: Avishka Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa
All-rounders: Dhanajaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka, Dushan Hemantha
Bowlers: Lahiru Kumara, Tabraiz Shamsi, Pramod Madushan, Noor Ahmad
Captain:Tabraiz Shamsi
Vice-Captain:Noor Ahmad
GT: 5 Players, DA: 6 Players