Galle Gladiators vs Dambulla Aura, LPL 2022, Today Match Prediction 19 December 2022

ggd vs dha Match Prediction & Analysis

Dambulla Giants and Galle Gladiators will lock horns in the 20th match of the 2022 Lankan Premier League played at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

In the previous match, Dambulla Giants were completely outclassed by Kandy Falcons. The franchise will be looking to end their campaign on a positive note.

On the other hand, Galle Gladiators suffered a narrow defeat at the hands of Jaffna Kings. Captain Kusal Mendis will be hoping that the side can deliver a decent show in this must-win match.

Earlier this week, Dambulla Giants registered a comprehensive 48-run win over Galle Gladiators.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Galle Gladiators Preview

The franchise will be hoping that the side can deliver a strong show with the bat and ball and seal their place in the playoffs of the competition.

In the batting department, the side will be relying on in-form captain Kusal Mendis, Lahiru Udana, Nuwaindu Fernando, Asad Shafiq, Iftikhar Ahmed and Imad Wasim to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, captain Kusal Mendis produced a splendid half-century for Gladiators in a losing cause. Iftikhar Ahmed scored 23 runs off 19 balls with the help of two sixes, whereas Nuwaindu Mendis scored 22 runs off 11 balls.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Imad Wasim, Nuwan Pradeep, Nuwan Thushara, Imad Wasim and Wahab Riaz to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match. Left-arm quick Wahab Riaz was the best bowler on display for Gladiators and claimed 3 for 37 in his four overs.

Galle Gladiators Predicted Playing XI:

Thanuka Dabare, Kusal Mendis (c & wk), Lahiru Udara, Asad Shafiq, Nuwanidu Fernando, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Wahab Riaz, Lakshan Sandakan, Nuwan Pradeep, Nuwan Thushara

Galle Gladiators Actual Playing XI:

Thanuka Dabare, Imad Wasim, Azam Khan, Wahab Riaz, Nipun Malinga, Nimesh Vimukthi, Kusal Mendis, Nuwan Thushara, Nuwanidu Fernando, Asad Shafiq, Oshada Fernando

Dambulla Aura Preview

The franchise will be hoping that the side can deliver a strong show in their final round-robin match.

In the batting department, the side will be relying on Jordan Cox, Shevon Daniels, Sikandar Raza, Bhanuka Rajapaksa and captain Dasun Shanaka to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, Sikandar Raza was the lone warrior with the bat for Giants and finished the innings with the top-score of 45 runs off 33 balls with the help of three boundaries and two sixes. Besides Raza, Tail-ender Dilum Sudeera scored 21 not out off 26 balls.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Dilum Sudeera, Pramod Madushan, Sikandar Raza, Kalana Perera and Matthew Forde to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Dilum Sudeera, Matthew Forde and Kalana Perera bowled well for Dambulla Giants and claimed two wickets apiece.

Dambulla Aura Predicted Playing XI:

Shevon Daniel, Jordan Cox (wk), Dasun Shanaka (c), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Sikandar Raza, Matthew Forde, Ravindu Fernando, Pramod Madushan, Noor Ahmad, Dilum Sudeera, Kalana Perera

Dambulla Aura Actual Playing XI:

Pramod Madushan, Sikandar Raza, Noor Ahmad, Sudeera Thilakaratne, Lahiru Madushanka, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Matthew Forde, Lasith Croospulle, Jordan Cox, Sachitha Jayathilake, Shevon Daniel

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The weather conditions for the game on Monday is going to be thundery showers with light winds. The rainy conditions will certainly favour the batting units.

Venue Details

R. Premadasa Stadium is going to host the 20th match of the 2022 Lankan Premier League between Dambulla Giants and Galle Gladiators.

Toss: To Bat

Both the sides will be keen to win the toss, bat first and post a score in excess of 165 runs. The previous two matches played at this venue were won by side batting second