BLK vs GT Match Preview

In the 12th match of the Lanka Premier League, B Love Kandy will face Galle Titans. The Pallekele International Cricket Stadium will host this match. B Love Kandy have two wins and two losses in four matches and are at the bottom of the table. In the previous match, they were defeated by Jaffna Kings by an 8-wicket margin. Galle Titans were defeated by Colombo by 5 wickets in their previous match. They scored 191 runs while batting first, which proved to be an above-average total halfway through the innings. They were bundled out for 119 while batting first, and the target was easily chased down later.

BLK vs GT Match Details

B-Love Kandy vs Galle Titans – 12th Match

Venue: Pallekele Cricket Stadium – Kandy

Date & Time: 08th August 2023 at 03:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Fancode app

BLK vs GT Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	157
Avg 2nd inn score	148
Win% batting 1st	46
Win% batting 2nd	54

BLK vs GT Pitch Report

Pallekele’s pitch has a level surface and consistent bounce, making it ideal for batting. Because of the reduced boundaries and quick outfield, batters will find it easy to score runs. Given the dew factor, both captains are likely to chase in this match.

BLK vs GT Weather Report

Temperatures are expected to range from 26 to 29 degrees Celsius, with a humidity level of 77%. There will be no rain, and the wind speed is expected to be around 18 km/h.

BLK vs GT Last Five Matches

BLK ( B-Love Kandy )	W W L L L
GT ( Galle Titans )	L L W W L

BLK vs GT Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	BLK Won	GT Won	Tie	NR
Overall	6	3	3	0	0
Last 5	5	3	2	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

BLK vs GT Probable Playing XIs:

B-Love Kandy Probable Playing XIs

Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Wanidu Hasaranga, Fakhar Zaman, Angelo Mathews, Isuru Udana, Dinesh Chandimal, Dushmantha Chameera, Sahan Arachchige, Ashen Bandara, Mohammad Haris

Galle Titans Probable Playing XIs

Shevon Daniel, Lasith Croospulle, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Tim Seifert (wk), Shakib Al Hasan, Dasun Shanaka (c), Lahiru Samarakoon, Kasun Rajitha, Tabraiz Shamsi, Akila Dananjaya, Richard Ngarava

Topmost Picks for BLK vs GT Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – B-Love Kandy

• Wanindu Hasaranga – Wanindu Hasaranga was outstanding in the previous match picking up three wickets with the ball. He also scored 52 runs while batting at No. 3. He will give points from both departments.
• Fakhar Zaman – Fakhar Zaman will open the batting and scored 42 runs in the previous match. He will be a handy budget pick.

Top Picks – Galle Titans

• Tim Seifert – Tim Seifert has been in sublime form in the previous few games and scored 54 runs in his last game. He will also give points with his wicket-keeping.
• Shakib Al Hasan – Shakib Al Hasan has had a good tournament with both bat and ball. He will be a good captaincy pick considering his recent form.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for BLK vs GT Dream11 Team:

Tim Seifert, Dinesh Chandimal, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dushmantha Chameera, Fakhar Zaman, Shakib Al Hasan(C), Dasun Shanaka, Angelo Mathews(VC), Wanidu Hasaranga, Kasun Rajitha, Isuru Udana

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for BLK vs GT Dream11 Team:

Tim Seifert, Dinesh Chandimal, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Shevon Daniel, Fakhar Zaman, Shakib Al Hasan, Dasun Shanaka(VC), Angelo Mathews, Wanidu Hasaranga(C), Kasun Rajitha, Isuru Udana

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Wanidu Hasaranga, Shakib Al Hasan

Vice-captain – Dasun Shanaka, Angelo Mathews

Wicketkeeper – Tim Seifert

BLK vs GT Probable Winners:

They have a strong bowling attack, but their batting has let them down in a couple of games. However, the Colombo batters made an impact in the power play, and Galle failed to get any wickets in the first ten overs, allowing the target to be chased down in the final over of the match. This match promises to be exciting. Considering the team combination, Galle Titans is expected to win this match.