GM vs JK Match Preview

After falling short in the early play-off rounds of the 2023 Lanka Premier League season, Jaffna Kings will be determined to win the league title when they face Galle Marvels in the first qualifying round. The loser of this match will face the winner of the Colombo Strikers vs Kandy Falcons game. Following their recent defeats to the Colombo Strikers, Jaffna and Galle may be wary of such a matchup. Galle finished third and fourth in the 2023 and 2022 campaigns. Galle, who finished first in the regular season with 10 points from eight games, is looking for their first win in the Lanka Premier League.

GM vs JK Match Details

Galle Marvels vs Jaffna Kings – Qualifier-1 Match, Lanka Premier League 2024

Venue: R Premadasa Sports Pavilion, Colombo

Date & Time: 18th July 2024 at 03:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Star Sports

GM vs JK Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	176
Avg 2nd inn score	168
Win% batting 1st	57
Win% batting 2nd	43

GM vs JK Pitch Report

The R Premadasa Sports Pavilion wicket makes for an entertaining bat-and-ball match. In the season opener at Colombo, amassed a six-wicket lead by chasing down Dambulla’s 171 with 16 balls remaining.

GM vs JK Weather Report

There is no chance of rain on match day. It will be overcast, and the temperature will be around 20 degrees.

GM vs JK Last Five Matches

GM ( Galle Marvels )	L W W L W
JK ( Jaffna Kings )	W L W W L

GM vs JK Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	GM Won	JK Won	Tie	NR
Overall	11	5	6	0	0
Last 5	5	2	3	0	0

Injury News

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

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GM vs JK Probable Playing XIs:

Jaffna Kings Probable Playing XIs

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Rilee Rossouw, Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka (c), Dhananjaya de Silva, Fabian Allen, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Pramod Madushan, Eshan Malinga, Jason Behrendorff

Galle Marvels Probable Playing XIs

Niroshan Dickwella (c), Alex Hales, Tim Seifert, Sadisha Rajapaksa, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Sahan Arachchige, Janith Liyanage, Isuru Udana, Dwaine Pretorius, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay

Topmost Picks for GM vs JK Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Jaffna Kings

Top Picks – Galle Marvels

• Tim Seifert – Tim Seifert will be a top-order batter to look out for when he walks in after the powerful opening combo of Dickwella and Hales have gone to work. The Black cap at the highest level this year.
• Isuru Udana – Isuru Udana will be an ever-present threat with the ball when he heads into this game. The left-arm seamer is currently the Galle Marvels’ highest wicket-taker with 11 wickets.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for GM vs JK Dream11 Team:

Kusal Mendis, Niroshan Dickwella, Pathum Nissanka, Sahan Arachchige, Avishka Fernando(VC), Alex Hales, Tim Seifert, Isuru Udana(C), Fabian Allen, Pramod Madushan, Maheesh Theekshana

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for GM vs JK Dream11 Team:

Kusal Mendis, Niroshan Dickwella, Pathum Nissanka(C), Rilee Rossouw, Avishka Fernando, Alex Hales, Tim Seifert(VC), Isuru Udana, Fabian Allen, Pramod Madushan, Maheesh Theekshana

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Pathum Nissanka

Vice-captain – Tim Seifert

Wicketkeeper – Niroshan Dickwwella

GM vs JK Probable Winners:

Galle’s head-to-head record against Jaffna is very even, with five wins each. Both teams have players in excellent form, but Jaffna has struggled to dominate possession in recent games. Jaffna took only one wicket in their most recent match against Colombo. It could be Jaffna’s undoing, with Galle winning by a narrow margin if the toss is favorable. Considering the team combination, Galle Marvels are expected to win this match.