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The Galle Gladiators (GG) will be clashing against Kandy Falcons (KF) in the fourth match of the Lanka Premier League 2022 (LPL) at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium (MRICS) in Hambantota on Wednesday (December 7). The Gladiators finished the last season in the second position in the group stage table and lost the final against Jaffna Kings by 23 runs.
They started the season with a 24-run defeat against the Kings in the tournament opener. While the bowlers did a great job to bowl out their opponents for 137, batters struggled for runs and were bowled out for 113. Captain Kusal Mendis shone with a 51-run knock but the middle-order struggled for impactful partnerships while chasing a small target.
Kandy Falcons (formerly Kandy Warriors) finished the last season in the last position in the group table with just two wins from eight games. But they will be looking for a good start with the new squad under the leadership of Wanindu Hasaranga and new recruits Pathum Nissanka, Andre Fletcher, Fabian Allen, and Carlos Brathwaite.
Match Details
Galle Gladiators vs Kandy Falcons, Match 4, Lanka Premier League 2022
Venue: Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Hambantota
Date & Time: December 7, 07:30 PM IST
Telecast & Streaming Details: Sony Sports Network & SonyLiv
Pitch Report
The surface in Hambantota isn’t too kind to the batters as Kandy Falcons are the only side to have surpassed the score of 150 runs at this venue so far. Spinners will play a vital role in the contest as the pitch slows down considerably in the latter stages of the match. The team winning the toss is likely to bowl first on the sluggish surface.
Probable Playing XIs for GG vs KF
Galle Gladiators:
Nuwanidu Fernando, Kusal Mendis (c), Azam Khan (wk), Movin Subasingha, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Sammu Ashan, Pulina Tharanga, Wahab Riaz, Nuwan Pradeep, Nuwan Thushara.
Kandy Falcons:
Pathum Nissanka, Andre Fletcher (wk), Ashen Bandara, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Chamika Karunaratne, Fabian Allen, Carlos Brathwaite, Isuru Udana, Zahoor Khan, Ashian Daniel.
Probable Best Performers from GG vs KF
Probable best batter: Kusal Mendis
The in-form Sri Lankan opener started this season with 51 runs off 43 balls knock against Jaffna Kings in the opening match. He also smashed fifty in Sri Lanka’s last ODI match against Afghanistan prior to this tournament and will be a key batter for the Gladiators this season.
Probable best bowler: Wanindu Hasaranga
The star leg-spinner ranks first in the current ICC T20I Bowler rankings after taking the highest 15 wickets from just eight innings in the T20 World Cup 2022. He took five wickets against Afghanistan in the recent ODIs and captains the Falcons this season.
Today’s Match Prediction: Galle Gladiators to win the match
Also Check: Dream11 Team Prediction for GG vs KF
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.
