GG vs DV Dream11 Team Prediction | Match 17 | Lanka Premier League T20 | 09th Dec 2020
Galle Gladiators have failed to find their mojo in the Lanka Premier League so far and have won only one game out of six games. They are placed at number 4 currently and need more wins to keep themselves in the content for the semi-finals. On the other hand, Dambulla Viiking is in fine form and are placed second with 4 wins in 6 games. So, let’s go through our Dream11 Prediction for the upcoming Lanka Premier League game between GG vs DV
Match Details:
Date & Time- 09th December 2020, 8:00 PM IST
Venue Name: Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Sooriyawewa, Hambantota
Pitch Condition:
The break of one day should rejuvenate the wicket and make it fresh and more batting-friendly but at the same time the bowlers especially the slower ones will get purchase from this wicket.
Venue Stats:
Average 1st inns score at this venue- 187
Average 2nd inns score at this venue- 169
Highest team score at this venue- 211
Lowest team score at this venue- 104
Matches won by the team batting first- 17
Matches won by the team batting second- 11
Squad:
Galle Gladiators: Danushka Gunathilika, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Akila Dananjaya, Milinda Siriwardena, Lakshan Sandakan, Shehan Jayasuriya, Asitha Fernando, Nuwan Thushara, Mohamed Shiraz, Dhananjaya Lakshan, Chanaka Ruwansiri, Shahid Afridi, Hazratullah Zazai, Mohammad Amir, Azam Khan, Chadwick Walton, Ahsan Ali
Dambulla Viiking: Dasun Shanaka, Samit Patel, Samiullah Shenwari, Anwar Ali, Niroshan Dickwella, Lahiru Kumara, Oshada Fernando, Kasun Rajitha, Paul Stirling, Lahiru Madushanka, Upul Tharanga, Angelo Perera, Ramesh Mendis, Pulina Tharanga, Ashen Bandara, Dilshan Madushanka, Kavindu Naveeshan, Sachindu Colombage, Sundeep Tyagi, Malinda Pushpakumara, Aftab Alam
GG vs DV Dream11 Team News:
Galle Gladiators :
- M Gunathilika and H Zazai will open the innings.
- A Khan, P Rajapaksa, T Siriwardana will form the middle order. S Afridi might promote himself to boost the run-rate.
- A Dananjaya, M Amir, M Shiraz, and S Afridi will be the key bowlers.
Dambulla Vikings:
- N Dickwella will be the wicket-keeper.
- U Tharanga should bat in the top order while A Perera and P Stirling will be critical in the batting order.
- The role of D Shanaka, S Patel, and R Mendis will be important as these players will be expected to deliver in the batting as well as bowling department.
- K Rajitha is the X factor in the bowling department while Anwar-Ali, L Kumara, and A Alam will complete the bowling attack.
GG vs DV Dream11 Prediction, Line-Ups:
GG Playing 11:
Wicket-keeper: A Khan
Batsmen: A Gunarthalika, H Zazai, B Rajapaksa,
All-rounders: S Afridi, S Jayasurya,
Bowlers: A Dhanjaya, M Amir, A Fernando, L Sandakan, M Shiraz
DV Playing 11:
Wicket-keeper: N Dickwella
Batsmen: U Tharanga, A Perera, P Stirling
All-rounders: D Shanaka, S Patel, R Mendis
Bowlers: K Rajitha, Anwar-Ali, L Kumara, A Alam
Captain Pick for GG vs DV Dream11 Team
Option 1: MD Gunthalika
MD Gunthalika has been the most consistent batsman for his team. The southpaw has batted aggressively and has been very consistent. He has made 322 runs in 6 innings and has made 3 fifty-plus scores. He has a strike-rate of 145.04 and has a stunning average of 64.40. His staggering consistency and form make him the perfect choice for captain.
Option 2: Samit Patel
Samit Patel is a must-have all-rounder in the team as he contributes with the bat as well as the ball. The all-rounder has made 142 runs so far in 6 games and has scored one fifty. He has an average of 23.66 and has a strike-rate of 132.71. He has also claimed 6 wickets so far with a strike-rate of 15.6.
Vice-Captain Choice:
Option 1: Mohammad Amir
After failing to perform in the previous games, Mohammad Amir came back to form and breathed fire in the last game against Colombo Kings. He picked 5 wickets and gave away just 26 runs. The five-wicket haul showcased his bowling process and now that he is back in form, he is a big threat for the opposition teams.
Option 2: MD Shanaka
MD Shanaka has been rock solid for his team. The batsman has made 236 runs at an average of 47.20 and has a strike-rate of 169.78. He has made 2 fifties and has 73 as his highest score. He is in fine form and his incredible batting ability makes an ideal option for vice-captain.
Top 5 Players For GG vs DV Dream11 Team Prediction:
- MD Gunathalika: 6 matches- 322 runs
- MD Shanaka: 6 matches – 236 runs
- M Amir- 6 matches–7 wickets
- S Patel– 6 games – 142 runs -6 wickets
- Anwar Ali- 6 matches – 7 wickets
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GG vs DV Dream11 Prediction: Who will win the match
Dambulla has got its key players in great form. This gives them an edge in this contest. So in this match expect Dambulla to win the game. Our Dream11 Prediction experts have predicted a crucial and nail-biting encounter. However, they have given an edge to Dambulla Vikings over their opponents.
