Lanka Premier League 2021: Match 10, Galle Gladiators vs Kandy Warriors, Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match?

The 10^th match of the Lanka Premier League 2021 is all set to take place between Galle Gladiators and Kandy Warriors. The two teams are coming out of a very different type of outing from their last games as the Warriors lost the contest through a DLS method whereas Gladiators saw their match being called off against Dambulla Giants due to persistent rain.

The league isn’t going well for the Warriors who are yet to win a game in the season and their upcoming opponents (Galle Gladiators) are marching up with totally contrasting fortunes by sitting at the top of the table with five points.

Match Details

Match – Galle Gladiators vs Kandy Warriors – Match 10

Venue – R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

Date and Time – 11 December, 09:30 AM GMT / 03:00 PM IST

Where to watch live – Sony Sports Network, Sony LIV

Pitch Report

Teams winning the toss are still going on with batting as their preference and hence, the bowlers can be expected to be on their toes a bit. Conditions can be friendly for spinners in the respective squads.

Average score: 145 (in LPL games so far)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 3, Lost – 4, N/R – 1

Probable Playing XIs

Galle Gladiators

Kusal Mendis, Danushka Gunathilaka, Mohammad Hafeez, Ben Dunk (wk), Bhanuka Rajapaksa (c), Samit Patel, Lahiru Madushanka, Dhananjaya Lakshan, Noor Ahmad, Nuwan Thushara, Suminda Lakshan

Kandy Warriors

Kennar Lewis, Minod Bhanuka (wk), Charith Asalanka, Kamindu Mendis, Angelo Perera (c), Rovman Powell, TM Sampath, Nimesh Vimukthi, Sachindu Colombage, Al-Amin Hossain, Shiraz Ahmed

Head-to-Head

Played – 2 | Galle Gladiators – 1 | Kandy Warriors– 1 | N/R – 0

Probable best batter of the match

Bhanuka Rajapaksa (Galle Gladiators)

Rajapaksa stands to be the highest run-getter for Gladiators with 80 runs under his belt. He couldn’t get the chance to bat in his team’s last game which got called off due to rain but given the chance, he is expected to shine with the bat.

Probable best bowler of the match

Samit Patel (Galle Gladiators)

Samit Patel is the highest wicket-taker of the Gladiators so far, in the four games, he has already scalped seven wickets for his side at a stunning economy of 4.50. He is expected to maintain his momentum.

Today’s match prediction: Gladiators favourite to win the contest

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.