JK vs GM Dream11 Prediction Match 2 LPL 2024: Playing 11, Pitch Report, Fantasy Cricket Tips for Jaffna Kings vs Galle Marvels Dream11 Team

Jaffna Kings will be going up against Galle Marvels (previously named Galle Titans) in the 2nd match of Lanka Premier League 2024.

Let’s take a look at our fantasy preview for this game.

Jaffna Kings vs Galle Marvels – Match 2 of Lanka Premier League 2024

2 July, 3:00 PM IST

Pallekele International Stadium, Kandy

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JK vs GM Preview

Both teams will be eager to start their campaign on a winning note in this prestigious series. The Jaffna Stallions, known for their strong batting lineup and formidable bowling attack, will look to capitalize on their strengths to secure a victory. Led by their experienced captain and supported by a talented roster, they aim to set the tone early in the tournament.

On the other hand, the Galle Titans, with their own set of skilled players and strategic approach, pose a formidable challenge. Known for their aggressive batting and sharp fielding, they will aim to dominate the game from the outset.

Form Guide

JK – LLLWL

GM – LLWWL

Pallekele International Stadium Pitch Report

The pitch at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium favors batsmen as revealed by the average first innings score of 150 in the last T20 matches.

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Scoring Pattern Of Last T20 Matches –

At Below Score 140: 4

Score Between 200 And 249: 4

Score Between 140 And 180 : 3

Above Score 180: 3

Last LPL Results at the Venue:

(1 Jul 2024) –

DS: 179/4 (Pacers – 4w, Spinners – 0w)

KFS: 183/4 (Pacers – 3w, Spinners – 1w)

Kandy Falcons won by 6 wickets.

(8 Aug 2023) –

CS: 146/8 (Pacers – 3w, Spinners – 4w)

JK: 150/4 (14.3) (Pacers – 3w, Spinners – 1w)

Jaffna Kings won by 6 wickets.

JK PLAYING 11

Pathum Nissanka
Kusal Mendis (wk)
Avishka Fernando
Charith Asalanka (c)
Dhanajaya de Silva
Azmatullah Omarzai
Fabian Allen
Lahiru Samarakoon
Promad Madusan
Jason Behrondorff
Noor Ahmed

Jaffna Kings Team News

Jaffna kings Squad: Kusal Mendis(WK), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka(C), Dhananjaya de Silva, Azmatullah Omarzai, Fabian Allen, Lahiru Samarakoon, Pramod Madushan, Jason Behrendorff, Noor Ahmad, Nishan Madushka(WK), Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Rilee Rossouw, Arul Pragasam, Eshan Malinga, Murvin Abinash, Nisala Tharaka, Theesan Vithushan, Alex Ross, Wanuja Sahan, Vishad Randika(WK), Asitha Fernando, Ahan Wickramasinghe
Tabraiz Shamsi & Railee Rossouw will not be available for this match due to T20 World Cup 2024.
Will be updated.

JK Key Players

Dhananjaya de Silva vs Galle Marvels in LPL

Last 5 Scores in T20I	Last 5 Bowling Figures in T20I	Stats vs GM in LPL	LPL Stats at Pallekele Stadium	Captain or Vice captain choice
34, 21, 9, 8, 14	DNB, 1/11, DNB, 1/2, DNB	51 runs & 3 wickets in 3 matches	109 runs & 3 wickets in 6 matches	✅

Kusal Mendis Stats vs Galle Marvels in LPL

Last 5 Scores in T20I	LPL Stats vs GM	LPL Stats at Pallekele Stadium	Vice captain choice
46, 10, 19, 13, 86	68 runs in 3 matches	206 runs in 6 matches at an average of 34.33	❌

GM PLAYING 11

Niroshan Dickwella (c & wk)
Alex Hales
Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Lasith Croospulle
Janith Liyanage
Sean Williams
Isuru Udana
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Lahiru Kumara
Zahoor Khan
Maheesh Thikshana

Galle Marvels Team News

Galle Marvels Squad: Niroshan Dickwella(WK)(C), Alex Hales, Bhanuka Rajapaksa(WK), Lasith Croospulle, Janith Liyanage, Dwaine Pretorius, Isuru Udana, Mujeeb-ur-Rahman, Lahiru Kumara, Zahoor Khan, Maheesh Theekshana, Tim Seifert(WK), Mohamed Shiraz, Sahan Arachchige, Sadisha Rajapaksa, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Prabath Jayasuriya, Kavindu Nadeeshan, Chamindu Wijesinghe, Malsha Tharupathi, Sean Williams, Jeffrey Vandersay, Dhananjaya Lakshan
Will be updated.

GM Key Players

Alex Hales Stats in DT20

Last 5 Scores in T20 & HUNDRED	Career Stats in DT20	T20I Stats at Pallekele	Vice captain choice
50*, 32, 1, 23, 0	756 runs in 22 innings with an average of 39.8	93 runs in 3 matches	✅

Lahiru Kumara vs Jaffna Kings in LPL

Last 5 Bowling Figures in LPL	Stats vs JK in LPL	LPL Stats at Pallekele	Captain or Vice captain choice
2/21, 0/16, 2/9, 2/13, 2/31	2 wickets in 1 match	2 wickets in 2 matches	❌

Who will win today match between Jaffna Kings and Galle Marvels (2nd match of Lanka Premier League 2024)?

Jaffna Kings and Galle Marvels have faced each other 11 times in LPL and JK have a lead of 7-4.
In the last 5 meetings, JK have a lead of 4-1.
In the last five years, both teams have met each other at Pallekele once. JK won in 2023.

Jaffna Kings are predicted to win this match.

JK vs GM Dream11 Prediction

Wicket-keepers: K Mendis

Batsmen: A Hales, P Nissanka, C Asalanka

All-rounder: D de Silva, A Omarzai, S Williams/ D Pretorius

Bowlers: J Behrendorff, M Theekshana, Mujeeb-ur-Rahman, L Kumara

Who are the Best Captain or Vice Captain Options for JK vs GM Dream11 Team?

For Small League, Head to Head contest: D de Silva, A Hales

For Grand League, Mega Contest: A Omarzai, K Mendis

What are JK vs GM Fantasy Tips?

Looking at the pitch behaviour, Picking top-order batters would be crucial here.
Death-over bowlers are always excellent wicket-takers in fantasy, they can turn the game around at any time.
In Wicket Keeping, Bhanuka Rajapaksa is the best choice.
Pacers may play a major role on this pitch.