KAN vs GAL Prediction, 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips: Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update – Lanka Premier League, Match 6

Kandy Tuskers are expected to hand Galle Gladiators their second consecutive defeat.

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Kandy Tuskers are expected to hand Galle Gladiators their second consecutive defeat.

Match Details:

The 6th match of the Lanka Premier League 2020 will be played between the Kandy Tuskers and the Galle Gladiators at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, in Hambantota.

This match is scheduled to start at 08:00 PM Local Time and IST. The game will be telecasted on Sony Six.

Preview:

The two sides who will clash at Hambantota tomorrow will be desperate to get their campaign going. Both Galle Gladiators and Kandy Tuskers are yet to register a win in the inaugural edition of Lanka Premier League. Kandy Tuskers can consider themselves unlucky, as their first match against the Colombo Kings reach the super over.

Unfortunately for them, they couldn’t cross the last hurdle. The Tuskers didn’t have luck on their side in the second game as well, as they lost by just 4 runs against Dambulla Viiking, owing to the D/L method. As for Galle Gladiators, they were simply outplayed by Jaffna Stallions in their first game. They will aim for a better overall display.


KAN vs GAL Weather Report for Match 6:

The temperature will hover around the 26 degree Celsius mark, but that is not what is concerning. The main cause of concern in the 70% chances of precipitation.

Pitch Report:

The pitch at this venue is a paradise for the batsmen. Anything under 200 might be below par here, as it is excruciatingly difficult to contain.

Average first innings score:

197 (Last 2 completed matches of the tournament)

Record of Chasing Teams:

Won – 1, Lost – 0, Tie – 1


Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there’s an update)

KAN vs GAL Today’s Probable Playing XIs:

Kandy Tuskers:

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Kusal Perera (c & wk), Kusal Mendis, Asela Gunaratne, Priyamal Perera, Seekkuge Prasanna, Dilruwan Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Nuwan Pradeep, Naveen-ul-Haq, Kaveeshka Anjula

Bench:

Brendan Taylor, Dale Steyn, Munaf Patel, Ishan Jayaratne, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Samarakoon, Kevin Koththigoda, Nishan Madushka, Chamikara Edirisinghe, Irfan Pathan, Lasith Embuldeniya

Galle Gladiators:

Danushka Gunathilaka, Hazratullah Zazai, Azam Khan (wk), Dhananjaya Lakshan, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Milinda Siriwardana, Shahid Afridi (c), Shehan Jayasuriya, Mohamed Shiraz, Mohammad Amir, Asitha Fernando

Bench:

Chadwick Walton, Akila Dananjaya, Waqas Maqsood, Lakshan Sandakan, Ahsan Ali, Sahan Arachchige, Duvindu Tillakaratne, Nuwan Thushara, Chanaka Ruwansiri


KAN vs GAL Top picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:

Rahmanullah Gurbaz has been in sublime touch in this competition. He has amassed 83 runs, boasting of an average of over 40.

Asela Gunaratne can earn you points both with the bat and the ball. He has picked up 3 wickets and has also scored 36 runs.

Shahid Afridi is proving that class cannot be curbed by age. He has already scored 70 runs and is looking in great shape to cause more havoc.

Danushka Gunathilaka has scored 68 runs in the 2 matches he has played so far. He has amassed those runs at a strike rate of over 150.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Asela Gunaratne

Vice-Captain Options – Shahid Afridi, Danushka Gunathilaka

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for KAN vs GAL 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Kusal Parera

Batters – Rahmanullah Gurbaz (VC), Asela Gunaratne, Kamindu Mendis, Danushka Gunathilaka

All-Rounders – Seekkuge Prasanna, Shahid Afridi (C)

Bowlers – Naveen-ul-Haq, Nuwan Pradeep, Asitha Fernando, Mohammad Amir

12th Man – Mohamed Shiraz

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for KAN vs GAL 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Kusal Parera, Azam Khan

Batters – Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Asela Gunaratne (C), Hazratullah Zazai, Danushka Gunathilaka (VC)

All-Rounders – Shahid Afridi, Shehan Jayasuriya

Bowlers – Naveen-ul-Haq, Mohamed Shiraz, Mohammad Amir

12th Man – Seekkuge Prasanna


Expert Advice:

Mohammad Amir picked up a lone wicket in the first game. However, given his caliber, he can be backed to perform well in this game.

KAN vs GAL Probable Winners:

Kandy Tuskers are expected to win this match.

Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.

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