Jaffna Kings will be all set to lock horns against Dambulla Giants in this crucial Lanka Premier League T20 encounter. Welcome to the DG vs JK Dream11 team prediction today and match preview.
Dambulla Giants will play their first match of the tournament and will aim to lose 4 of their last 5 matches which could enhance their form at the start of this year.
Jaffna Kings on the other hand have also managed to win 3 of their last 5 games which could help them maintain a similar momentum that can be witnessed in this contest.
Probable Winner, Betting Tips, and Match Prediction
Jaffna Kings should win this match by a very close margin.
Pitch Report and Toss
The pitch is not very helpful for batman but can favor spinners. The winners of the toss to bowl first.
Weather
The weather forecasts a pleasant sunny day.
Probable Playing 11
Dambulla Giants
B.Rajapaksa (wk), J.Cox, D.Shanaka, H.Ali, T.Abell, S.Raza, R.Mendis, C.de Silva, L.Kumara, P.van Meekeren, P.Madushan
Jaffna Kings
R.Gurbaz (wk), S.Malik, T.Perera, A.Fernando, T.Kohler Cadmore, D.de Silva, J.Fuller, D.Wellalage, V.iyaskanth, B.Fernando
Match Details
Lanka Premier League T20
Match: Dambulla Giants vs Jaffna Kings
Date and Time: 7th December – 03:00 pm IST
Venue: Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Sooriyawewa, Sri Lanka
Telecast: Sony Sports Network, Sony Liv
DG vs JK Dream11 Team Prediction, Lanka Premier League T20, Fantasy Cricket Picks
Wicket-Keeper
Bhanuka Rajapaksa (8.5 Cr) was able to create most of his contributions with his performance behind the stumps and will aim to showcase his strong batting talents in this contest.
Batsman
Dasun Shanaka (8.0 Cr) holds fantastic potential with his overall skills that have earned him fantastic contributions as the opening batsman which was not seen in the last match but can be found in the upcoming matches.
Shoaib Malik (8.5 Cr) created 15 runs at a strike rate of 75 in his last match but his recent bowling improvements earned him 1 wicket at an economy rate of 7 which can increase his contributions drastically.
Tom Kohler Cadmore (8.0 Cr) was decent in the first match but was quick to bounce back with a strong performance that earned him 36 runs at a strike rate of 120 that can keep him motivated to perform well in this fixture.
All-rounders
Sikandar Raza (9.0 Cr) was able to add 2 wickets in the last match along with 16 runs to keep the scoreboard moving which can increase his performance as the series progresses.
Dhananjaya de Silva (9.0 Cr) has been consistent in the last 2 matches with decent overall performances that can push him on another level as he understands the pitch and can use it to his benefit.
James Fuller (7.5 Cr) was brilliant in the last match as he scored 33 runs at a strike rate of 126.92 along with 1 wicket at an economy rate of 5.33 that makes him our prime choice.
Bowlers
Lahiru Kumara (8.0 Cr) was able to showcase his bowling potential as he was able to find 2 wickets at an economy rate of 3.75 which highlights his ability to contain the opposition.
Paul van Meekeren (7.5 Cr) was brilliant in the first match but rested in the last game as he holds fantastic composure with his bowling skills that earned him 2 wickets at an economy rate of 6.25 added with his performance on the field.
Maheesh Theekshana (9.0 Cr) has been consistent the last 2 games with 5 wickets that can keep him confident to present his bowling threat with every passing match that makes him a crucial contributor.
Dunith Wellalage (7.0 Cr) was able to find 2 wickets at an economy rate of 6.67 in his last match which can allow him to provide consistent contributions that can keep him focused on this match.
Dream11 Team Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain
D.de Silva will be our captain and D.Wellalage will be our vice-captain because of their current performance with recent improvements that can keep them consistent.
DREAM 11 TEAM
Rajapaksa, Shanaka, Kohler Cadmore, Malik, Raza, Fuller, de Silva (C), Kumara, van Meekeren, Theekshana, Wellalge (VC),
Dream11 Team Disclaimer
The veracity of our selections and team is based on earnest analysis of the league, matches, and playing 11s. We implore you to forage your team by your own accord with these facets helping spur your decision making.