LPL 2023, GT vs BLK | Match Preview, Live Streaming, Pitch Report, Cricket Tips & Prediction
Isuru Udana claimed three wickets against Strikers (SLC)
Galle Titans to go up against B-Love Kandy in game number five of the ongoing Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2023 season. Set to be played at the iconic R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, the match marks the second outing for both sides this tournament.
In head-to-head battles across all six of their LPL meetings, both teams have emerged victorious thrice each.
GT vs BLK: Team Preview
Galle Titans
Galle Titans held off a charging Dambulla Aura in their opening fixture of the competition. Batting first, the Titans put up 180 on the board off the back of sparkling 40s from Bhanuka Rajapaksa and captain Dasun Shanaka. While Aura managed to level up the scores to secure a thrilling tie in the initial contest, Shanaka and co. emerged victorious in the subsequent nail-biting Super Over.
B-Love Kandy
B-Love Kandy, formerly known as Kandy Falcons, fell 27 runs short of Colombo Strikers in their opening match of the LPL 2023 season. Apart from senior man Angelo Mathews, none of the Kandy batters managed to score past 20 in their 158-run chase in Colombo. Speedsters Isuru Udana and Mohammad Hasnain were the only saving grace for Kandy in their one-sided defeat, as the two claimed a combined five wickets in the game.
Match Details
Date and Time: August 1, 7:30 PM IST
Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Live Streaming and Broadcast: FanCode & Star Sports Network
Pitch Report
Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium is generally known for assisting spinners, with some assistance on offer for pacers as well. The average T20 first innings score at the venue has been 148, however, the same average increases to 170 per first innings when factoring the first three games of this season. Captain winning the toss will look to bat first, considering the overall track record of the venue.
Probable Playing XIs
Galle Titans: Shevon Daniel, Lasith Croospulle, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Tim Seifert (wk), Shakib Al Hasan, Dasun Shanaka (c), Lahiru Samarakoon, Seekkuge Prasanna, Vishwa Fernando, Tabraiz Shamsi and Kasun Rajitha.
B-Love Kandy: Ashen Bandara, Dinesh Chandimal, Thanuka Dabare, Sarfaraz Ahmed (wk), Angelo Mathews, Isuru Udana, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Aamer Jamal, Mohammad Hasnain and Mujeeb Ur Rahman.
Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips
Wicketkeeper: Tim Seifert, Sarfaraz Ahmed
Batters: Shevon Daniel, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Thanuka Dabare
All-Rounders: Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Shakib Al Hasan
Bowlers: Isuru Udana, Mohammad Hasnain, Kasun Rajitha
Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga
Vice-Captain: Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Prediction
Considering the recent form of both sides this LPL 2023 season, Galle Titans will start out as favourites to defeat B-Love Kandy.
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