GT vs BLK Match Preview

In the fifth match of the Lanka Premier League, Galle Titans will face B-Love Kandy. The game will begin at 7:30 p.m. IST at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Galle Titans began the tournament with a tumultuous victory over Dambulla Aura. The team managed to post 180 -5 thanks to Bhanuka Rajapaksa’s 48 and Dasun Shanaka’s 42, but the bowlers failed to defend the score. The game went into a Super Over in which Kasun Rajitha conceded only nine runs, which Galle Titans easily achieved. Meanwhile, B-Love Kandy did not have a good start to the tournament, falling to Colombo Strikers by a score of 27 runs. The bowlers did well, holding the Strikers to 157-6, but the batters let the team down, scoring only 130-8 in 20 overs.

GT vs BLK Match Details

Galle Titans vs B-Love Kandy – 5th Match

Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium – Colombo

Date & Time: 31th July 2023 at 03:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Fancode app

GT vs BLK Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	187
Avg 2nd inn score	179
Win% batting 1st	46
Win% batting 2nd	54

GT vs BLK Pitch Report

The pitch will help spinners, and scoring will be difficult unless the batter spends time at the wicket and gets used to the pace. Runs with a new ball will be critical.

GT vs BLK Weather Report

The weather for cricket will be pleasant, with temperatures ranging from 30 to 26 degrees. Rain poses no danger.

GT vs BLK Last Five Matches

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

GT vs BLK Head-to-Head Stats

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

Injury News

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

GT vs BLK Probable Playing XIs:

Galle Titans Probable Playing XIs

Shevon Daniel, Lasith Croospulle, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Tim Seifert (wk), Shakib Al Hasan, Dasun Shanaka (c), Lahiru Samarakoon, Seekkuge Prasanna, Vishwa Fernando, Tabraiz Shamsi, Kasun Rajitha

B-Love Kandy Probable Playing XIs

Ashen Bandara, Dinesh Chandimal, Mohammad Haris/Asif Ali, Sarfaraz Ahmed (wk), Angelo Mathews, Isuru Udana, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Aamer Jamal, Mohammad Hasnain, Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Topmost Picks for GT vs BLK Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Galle Titans

• Bhanuka Rajapaksa – Bhanuka Rajapaksa recently played in T10 League but struggled to get going. However, he will be more comfortable in the T20 format where he can afford to consume a few balls.
• Shakib Al Hasan – Shakib Al Hasan will be vital for the Titans owing to his all-round skills. Shakib will add a lot of strength in the middle order while his four overs will be crucial for the team.

Top Picks – B-Love Kandy

• Dinesh Chandimal – Dinesh Chandimal has historically fared well in LPL but he looked out of touch in the first game. Chandimal, however, would have got an idea about the pace and bounce of the surface and thus is likely to come good in the next match.
• Mujeeb ur Rahman – Mujeeb ur Rahman went wicketless in the first game but gave just 28 runs. It is rare to see Mujeeb end his spell without something in a wickets column, but things could change in the next game.

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

Tim Seifert, Bhanuka Rajapaksa(VC), Mohammad Haris, Ashen Bandara, Wanindu Hasaranga, Shakib Al Hasan, Dasun Shanaka(C), Tabraiz Shamsi, Isuru Udana, Kasun Rajitha, Mujeeb Ur Rahman

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

Tim Seifert, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Mohammad Haris, Ashen Bandara, Wanindu Hasaranga(VC), Angelo Mathews, Shakib Al Hasan(C), Dasun Shanaka, Tabraiz Shamsi, Isuru Udana, Kasun Rajitha

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Dasun Shanaka, Shakib Al Hasan

Vice-captain – Wanindu Hasaranga, Bhanuka Rajapaksa

Wicketkeeper – Tim Seifert

GT vs BLK Probable Winners:

Galle Titans will be the early favorites. With a strong batting attack and a potent bowling lineup, the team appears to be much stronger than Kandy. Furthermore, Kandy showed no promise in their first game, succumbing to a crushing defeat. Galle is our favorite to win. Considering the team combination, Galle Titans are expected to win this match.