Galle Marvels and Jaffna Kings to play LPL 2024 final on Sunday He The match starts at 7.30 pm IST. This This is the fourth time the two teams will meet this season.
Galle Marvels vs Jaffna Kings Team Analysis
Wonders of Galle
Galle Marvels have won two of the three matches they have played against Jaffna Kings this season. They won the first match by five wickets, lost the second by five wickets and won Qualifier 1 by seven wickets. The Marvels are looking for their first LPL title.
Kings of Jaffna
The Kings are three-time LPL title holders, having won it three times in a row from 2020 to 2022. In this edition They too He finished in the top two with 10 points level with Wonders of Galle. The Marvels will be led by Niroshan Dickwell while The Kings will be led by Charith Asalanka.
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Galle Marvels vs Jaffna Kings Key Factors
Playing field conditions
Colombo has hosted the final phase of the LPL 2024 and It has been a high-scoring phase. Teams have won matches by chasing scores close to 200 with overs to spare. In the second qualifier, Kandy Falcons nearly reached Jaffna’s total of 187 and lost by just one run. Given how the phase unfolded, we can expect another high-scoring final.
Shape and fitness
Neither team has any fitness issues. Batsmen from all teams have dominated this tournament so far, and it seems that this will be the norm in the final as well. The players need to maintain their fitness as they will have a series against India right after the final on July 26.
Tactical acumen
Niroshan Dickwell and Charith Asalanka are local captains and hence should have adequate knowledge of the conditions in Colombo. So far, the matches in Colombo have been high on points and teams have won matches by chasing the rivals. This is a fact that both captains should keep in mind.
Galle Marvels vs Jaffna Kings Result Prediction
Team 1st innings 2nd innings Jaffna Kings 170-190 170-190 Galle Marvels 180-200 160-180
Recent stadium records (R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo)
STATISTICS – T20
Total matches 58
Games won batting first 23
Games won by pitching the first 34
Average rating of 1st Inns: 142
Average rating of 2nd Inns: 128
The highest total recorded was 215/5 (19.4 Ov) by BAN vs SL
The lowest total recorded was 80/10 (17.2 Ov) by AFG vs ENG
Highest score pursued 215/5 (19.4 Ov) by BAN vs SL
Lowest defended score 115/6 (20 Ov) by RSA vs SL
Who will score more runs for Jaffna Kings? Pathum Nissanka / Avishka Fernando
Who will take the most wickets for Jaffna Kings?: Jason Behrendorff / Noor Ahmad
Who will score the most runs for Galle Marvels?: Alex Hales/Niroshan Dickwella
Who will bag the most wickets for Galle Marvels?: Lahiru Kumara/Maheesh Theekshana
Galle Marvels vs Jaffna Kings Match Prediction: Who will win the Lanka Premier League 2024 Final?
Galle have won two of three matches against Jaffna this season. They have been performing well recently, but the Kings have won the first three LPL titles and have the experience to win important matches.
Conclusion
The 2024 LPL season comes to a close with this match. Galle Marvels are looking to win their first LPL title, while Jaffna Kings are looking for their fourth.
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