Lanka Premier League 2021, Qualifier 2: DG vs JK Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update

Preview:

Dambulla Giants will take on Jaffna Kings in the 2^nd Qualifier match of the Lanka Premier League 2021. Whoever wins this game will face Galle Gladiators in the final on Thursday. Dambulla Giants defeated Colombo Stars in the Eliminator by 6 wickets to seal their spot in Qualifier 2. Now they are just one step away from reaching the finals.

Jaffna Kings, on the other hand, were the most consistent team in this tournament. However, they lost to Galle Gladiators by 64 runs in Qualifier 1. Rahmanullah Gurbaz is back to his form which is a good sign for the Kings. They bat deep and are still the favourites to lift the trophy.

Match Details:

Dambulla Giants vs Jaffna Kings, Qualifier 2

Venue: Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Hambantota

Date & Time: December 21st at 7:30 PM IST and local time

Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network

Pitch Report:

It’s a genuine batting wicket. Having said that, it’s quite hard to go against the slow bowlers. Since it’s a knockout game, whoever wins the toss should bat first. Anything over 170 is a good score on this wicket.

Probable Playing XIs for DG vs JK:

Dambulla Giants

Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Phil Salt, Sandun Weerakkody, Janith Liyanage, Najibullah Zadran, Chamika Karunaratne, Ramesh Mendis, Sachitha Jayathilake, Josh Little, Imran Tahir, Nuwan Pradeep

Jaffna Kings

Avishka Fernando, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Ashen Bandara, Shoaib Malik, Thisara Perera (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chaturanga de Silva, Wahab Riaz, Suranga Lakmal, Maheesh Theekshana

Top Picks for DG vs JK Dream11 Match:

Top Picks ­– Dambulla Giants

Janith Liyanage has struck 2 half-centuries in his last 3 matches. Overall in this tournament, he has notched up 107 runs at an average of 53.5 and a strike rate of 121.59.

Phil Salt played a vital part in getting his side to this stage. In 9 matches in this league, he has amassed 279 runs at an average of 31 at a strike rate of 151.63.

Top Picks – Jaffna Kings

Rahmanullah Gurbaz is back to his best with a good half-century in the last game against Galle Gladiators. In 6 matches in this competition, he has scored 102 runs at a strike rate of 120.

Tom Kohler-Cadmore is the top run-scorer for Jaffna Kings in this tournament with 224 runs in 9 matches at an average of 28 with the best score of 92.

DG vs JK Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for DG vs JK Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Najibullah Zadran, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Phil Salt (c), Janith Liyanage, Thisara Perera (vc), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chaturanga de Silva, Imran Tahir, Nuwan Pradeep, Maheesh Theekshana

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for DG vs JK Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Niroshan Dickwella, Shoaib Malik, Tom Kohler-Cadmore (c), Phil Salt, Wanindu Hasaranga, S Jayathikale, Thisara Perera, Nuwam Pradeep, Wahab Riaz, Imran Tahir, Maheesh Theekshana (vc)

DG vs JK Risky Captaincy Choices:

Niroshan Dickwella has seen plenty of ups and downs in this tournament. He averages 14.77 with the bat in the last 9 matches. You can take a risk and pick him as your fantasy team skipper.

Chaturanga de Silva has scalped 5 wickets and scored 39 runs with the bat in this league. He is a risky captaincy pick for your fantasy teams.

Player you should avoid:

Suranga Lakmal has managed to pick only 5 wickets in 7 matches so far in this tournament. It’s better to avoid him while making your fantasy teams.

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.