KAN vs GAL Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match? LPL 2020, Match 6

Kandy Tuskers and Galle Gladiators haven’t made impressive starts to the ongoing edition of the Lanka Premier League. Both teams have lost their two matches, but it’s the Gladiators, who are at the bottom of the points table, based on an inferior net run rate of -1.622.

The Tuskers were little unlucky since they missed out against the Dambulla Viiking, losing by four runs- DLS Method. Both teams are now set to lock horns in the second of Monday’s doubleheader in Hambantota.

Apart from winning their next game, both Gladiators and Tuskers need to be on their toes and get their nrr up into the positives. The Tuskers’ batting is in reasonable form after notching 219 runs against Colombo Kings. Galle won’t be high on confidence after conceding 96 runs off five overs.

Pitch and Conditions

The pitch in Hambantota hasn’t had much for the bowlers thus far in the tournament. With an average first innings score way over 200, it’s evident that bowlers may not have it easy even next time around.

The dew factor will be there and hence, batting second should be the way forward for the teams. There is a 16 per cent chance of rain with the temperature around 27 degrees Celsius.

Playing Combinations for KAN vs GAL

Kandy Tuskers

Probable XI

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Kusal Perera (C and WK), Kusal Mendis, Asela Gunaratne, Seekkuge Prasanna, Priyamal Perera, Nuwan Pradeep, Naveen-ul-Haq, Kamindu Mendis, Dilruwan Perera, Kaveeshka Anjula

Bench– Brendan Taylor, Vishwa Fernando, Dilruwan Perera, Nishan Madushanka, Priyamal Perera, Dale Steyn, Lahiru Samarakoon, Chamika Edirisinghe, Munaf Patel, Kevin Koththigoda, Irfan Pathan, Ishan Jayaratne

Galle Gladiators

Probable XI

Danushka Gunathilaka, Hazratullah Zazai, Bhanuka Rajapaksha, Azam Khan, Dhananjaya Lakshan, Shehan Jayasuriya, Shahid Afridi (C), Milinda Siriwardana, Mohammad Amir, Akila Dananjaya, Asitha Fernando,

Bench– Chanaka Ruwansiri, Sahan Arachchige, Mohamed Shiraz, Duvindu Tilakaratne, Waqas Maqsood, Hazratullah Zazai, Lakshan Sandakan, Hazratullah Zazai, Nuwan Thushara, Chadwick Walton, Mohamed Shiraz

Probable Top Performers for KAN vs GAL

Kusal Perera– Kandy Tuskers

Kusal Perera started his LPL campaign with a knock of 87 runs against the Colombo Kings, though it came in a losing cause. In the previous game though, he couldn’t replicate the same and got out to Pakistan’s Anwar Ali.

He got a four and in the very next ball, he perished to the speedster. Perera remains a vital cog to the Tuskers’ setup and he can’t afford to drop his guard by any means.

Danushka Gunathilaka– Galle Gladiators

Danushka Gunathilaka has found his mojo in the LPL. Opening the batting for the Gladiators, the left-handed batsman has 68 runs at a strike-rate of 151.11. With scores of 38 and 30, he has gotten the starts.

It’s now time for him to convert them. In the previous game against the Viiking, he got going in the powerplay, hitting two fours and as many sixes. He will be looking for another good knock.

Average first innings score: 211 (4 matches in LPL 2020)

Record of chasing teams: Won- 1 | Lost- 2 |Tie- 1

Broadcast Details

Match timings – 08:00 PM local time, 08:00 PM IST

TV – Sony SIX

Live Streaming – Sony LIV

The prediction is for Kandy Tuskers to win the match.

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.