Galle Marvels vs B-Love Kandy, LPL 2023, Today Match Prediction 01 August 2023

GLT vs KAF Match Prediction & Analysis

Galle Titans will look for their second win of the season as they face B-Love Kandy in the 5th game of the  Lanka Premier League 2023. The Titans come here with a thrilling win against Dambulla Aura, and they will feel confident. B-Love Kandy must get its acts together after the big loss against the Colombo Strikers in the last game.  

B-Love Kandy's batters looked rusty in the last game, and they could put up only 130 runs on the scoreboard. Most batters failed to push the scoring rate, which will worry the side. The Titans also have some issues with their bowling attack. We are still at the early stage of the tournament and expect a good game here.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

GLT

W

GLT

180/5 in 20.0 9

LPL 2023

Match tied (Galle Titans won the Super Over) 31 Jul 2023

DAS

9/1 in 1.0 9

KAF

L

KAF

130/8 in 20.0 6.5

LPL 2023

Colombo Strikers won by 27 runs 31 Jul 2023

CLS

157/6 in 20.0 7.85

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Galle Marvels Preview

It was an exciting start to the campaign for Dasun Shanaka's side. They won the last game against the Dambulla Aura in the Super Over. While Shanaka will be proud of how his side handled pressure in the dying stages, he would like to see a better show from his bowlers in this game. They lost both games against B-Love Kandy last year and shall look to perform better.  

Shevon Daniel batted well in the last game, and he will look to set up a big stand with Lasith Croospulle. Bhanuka Rajapaksa looked good at No. 3, and he must build partnerships with Tim Seifert and Shakib al Hasan in the middle order. Shanaka and Lahiru Samarakoon add firepower to this line-up down the order.  

Kasun Rajitha held his nerves in the last game, and he must get early breakthroughs with Vishwa Fernando as Kandy batters looked rusty in the last game. Shakib and Tarbaiz Shamsi are experienced bowlers, and they will look to do well in the middle overs. Shanaka, Lasith Croospulle, and Seekkuge Prasanna add variety to this attack.

Galle Marvels Predicted Playing XI:

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

Galle Marvels Actual Playing XI:

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

B-Love Kandy Preview

Wanindu Hasaranga mustn't let the last game's performance be on their minds. The batters let the side down in the last game against the Colombo Strikers. They have several matchwinners on the side, and Hasaranga will like to see them do well and earn their first points in this game.  

Dinesh Chandimal and Thanuka Dabare struggled at the top, and the pair must deliver the goods in this game. The middle order is good, and they expect runs from Kamindu Mendis, Angelo Mathews, and Ashen Bandara. Hasaranga, Isuru Udana, Sarfaraz Ahmed must add quick runs down the order.   

The bowling attack looked good in the last game, and the side will expect tight spells from Mohammad Hasnain and Isuru Udana. Hasaranga and Mujeeb ur Rahman make it a strong spin attack and have an important role. Aamer Jamal, Mendis, and Thanuka Dabare must deliver the goods in the ing role.

B-Love Kandy Predicted Playing XI:

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

B-Love Kandy Actual Playing XI:

Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Kamindu Mendis, Asif Ali, Isuru Udana, Ashen Bandara, Angelo Mathews, Thanuka Dabare, Mohammad Hasnain, Aamer Jamal, Dinesh Chandimal, Wanidu Hasaranga

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The skies over Colombo would be partly cloudy, but the surface here would be good to bat on. The ball would come to the bat nicely, allowing batsmen to play their strokes. Slow bowlers would do well on this track, and the side batting first must have 170 runs on the board to win the game.

GLT vs KAF Pitch Report

In the past, we have seen batsmen enjoy the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo track. The fast outfield and the flat surface allow lots of scoring opportunities for the batsmen. It is a tough venue for fast bowlers with negligible assistance. However, we have seen spinners do well here as the ball can turn sharply and surprise the batsmen.

Toss: To Bat

We have seen the wicket slow down in the latter half. It would be the best for batting in the first half, and chasing scores here in the evening is a challenge. The side winning the toss would have little hesitation in opting to bat first in the game.