- Match: Galle Gladiators vs Jaffna Kings
- Date- 23rd December 2021
- Match Format- T20
- Venue- Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Hambantota
- Time- 7:30 PM IST
- Weather Forecast- Partly cloudy, 23- 27°C
GG vs JK, Finals, General Online Betting Odds
Galle Gladiators- 2.30
Jaffna Kings- 1.61
GG vs JK Betting Odds Comparison
| Betting Sites with Odds For GG vs JK | GG(Odds) | JK (Odds) |
| Bet365 | 2.30 | 1.61 |
| Betway | 2.25 | 1.57 |
| Unibet | 2.30 | 1.58 |
| 1x Bet | 2.39 | 1.58 |
GG vs JK, Today Match Prediction, Finals, Lanka Premier League 2021, 23rd December
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Galle Gladiators
The final of the Lankan Premier League (LPL) 2021 has the Galle Gladiators locking horns with Jaffna Kings at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium in Hambantota on Thursday. Gladiators reached the finals after defeating Jaffna Kings in the first qualifier of the tournament and will be looking to achieve that remarkable feat again.
In the previous encounter, batting first Gladiators posted a mammoth target of 188 runs on board. Their opening duo Kusal Mendis and Gunathilaka smashed the Kings’ bowlers all over the stadium securing a 140 Run partnership where Mendis hammered 85 Runs in 53 Balls. Gladiators took full advantage of the powerplay and scored 61 runs in the first powerplay without a loss.
In return, Jaffna Kings managed to score just 124 runs at the end of 20 overs. Nuwan Thushara became the star of the match by picking a fifer with an excellent economy of 3.39. Gladiators are currently in lethal form with their in-form opening duo and the bowling unit is picking wickets at regular intervals in the powerplay.
Top Batsmen for Galle Gladiators–
- Kusal Mendis- 288 Runs in 9 Matches, 150.00 Strike Rate
- Danushka Gunathilaka- 172 Runs in 9 Matches, 112.41 Strike Rate
Top Bowlers for Galle Gladiators–
- Samit Patel- 15 Wickets in 9 Matches at 5.50 Economy
- Nuwan Thushara- 11 Wickets in 7 Matches at 8.08 Economy
Jaffna Kings
Jaffna Kings utilized the opportunity they got in the second qualifier against Dambulla Giants and thrashed the latter by a difference of 23 runs. Batting first the Kings posted a mammoth total of 210 Runs where Avishka Fernando scored his maiden T20 hundred in 64 balls while Rahmanullah Gurbaz hammered 70 Runs in 40 balls.
In return, the Giants innings concluded at 187 Runs where Karunaratne put up a fight but couldn’t convert it to a win for his team. The Kings bowling unit was remarkable in sealing the win for their side as Jayden Seales picked three scalps while Theekshana and Perera managed to pick two.
Similar to the Gladiators, their opening batters are in excellent form while they would require the bowlers to keep a check on runs in case of a high-run chase affair against the Gladiators.
Top Batsmen for Jaffna Kings-
- Avishka Fernando- 249 Runs in 9 Matches, 152.76 Strike Rate
- Tom Kohler-Cadmore– 239 Runs in 10 Matches, 136.57 Strike Rate
Top Bowler for Jaffna Kings-
- Maheesh Theekshana– 15 Wickets in 9 Matches, 6.20 Economy
- Jayden Seales– 14 Wickets in 6 Matches, 7.09 Economy
Venue Stats
STATS – T20
| Venue | Hambantota |
| Total matches | 22 |
| Matches won batting first | 10 |
| Matches won bowling first | 12 |
| Tie | 0 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 170 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 130 |
| Highest total recorded | Kandy Tuskers 219/3 |
| Lowest total recorded | Colombo Kings 96/1 |
Weather Report
The weather is expected to be cloudy throughout the day and there are slight chances of rain playing spoilsport but the skies are expected to be clear during the course of play. The temperature will hover around 23- 30°C with the humidity level being a bit on the higher side.
- Rain: 10%
- Humidity: 73%
- Wind: 16 km/h
Pitch Report
The pitch at Hambantota International Cricket Stadium will provide equal assistance to both departments. Being a bit on the flatter side it is a relatively high-scoring surface with slight help for the spinners, However, while batting, building partnership will be key here. Looking at the previous match stats batting first would be a good option here.
GG vs JK, Finals, Today Match Prediction, Playing 11
Let’s check out the crucial playing 11 for today’s game and the Prediction for this match.
Galle Gladiators Playing 11-
Kusal Mendis (wk), Danushka Gunathilaka, Anwar Ali, Bhanuka Rajapaksa (c), Mohammad Hafeez, Samit Patel, Isuru Udana, Sahan Arachchige, Pulina Tharanga, Nuwan Thushara, Mohammad Amir
Wicketkeeper- Kusal Mendis
Batsmen- Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Danushka Gunathilaka, Mohammad Hafeez
All-rounder- Pulina Tharanga, Samit Patel, Sahan Arachchige
Bowlers- Anwar-Ali, Nuwan Thushara, Mohammad Amir, Isuru Udana
Jaffna Kings Playing 11-
Avishka Fernando, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Ashen Bandara, Shoaib Malik, Thisara Perera (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chaturanga de Silva, Wahab Riaz, Jayden Seales, Maheesh Theekshana
Wicketkeeper- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Batsmen- Avishka Fernando, Shoaib Malik, Ashen Bandara, Tom Kohler-Cadmore
All-Rounder- Wanindu Hasagranga,Thisara Perara, Chaturanga de Silva
Bowlers- Wahab Riaz, Maheesh Theekshana, Jayden Seales
GG vs JK- Who will win the match, Today Match Prediction
Galle Gladiators is expected to win against Jaffna Kings.
Galle Gladiators have won 3 consecutive matches in a row before heading into the finals while Jaffna Kings utilized the extra opportunity they got in the form of Qualifier 2. But it is Gladiators who hold the psychological edge of having beaten Kings three times this season, including in the first Qualifiers and they will be looking forward to bank upon that. This makes them clearly the favorites to win this fixture.
On the other hand, Jaffna Kings have had a dream run in the tournament so far unlike the final stages where they trembled a bit before reaching the finals. They really need to be on their toes if they want to defend their last year’s champion title as the Jaffna team knows how to play well in big matches.
Popular Betting Odds For GG vs JK, Finals, Today Match Prediction, Cricket Betting Tips
Top Batsman for Galle Gladiators- Kusal Mendis
Mendis is the second-highest run-scorer in this tournament. In 9 matches so far, he has hammered 288 runs at an average of 36, with the highest score of 85 which came to guide his team to a formidable score against the Jaffna Kings. His current form will surely be a threat to the Jaffna bowlers.
Top Batsman for Jaffna Kings- Avishka Fernando
Fernando became the second player to score a century in the history of the Lanka Premier League. He scored 100 runs in Qualifier 2 against Dambulla Giants and took his total tally of runs to 249 in this tournament. He wasn’t exactly that much consistent in the tournament, collecting four single-figure scores in his nine innings, but now that he is in form, he is devastating for the bowlers. His 100 off 64 balls in the second qualifier against Giants was the top score of the tournament.
Top Bowler for Galle Gladiators- Samit Patel
Patel’s consistent contributions have wound up making the Gladiators one of the tournament’s best teams in terms of the bowling attack. Also occasionally he has contributed with the bat. He is currently the leading wicket-taker in the tournament with 15 Wickets in 9 matches with an impressive economy of 5.50. Patel is certainly a player that cannot be missed.
Top Bolwer for Jaffna Kings- Maheesh Theekshana
Arguably he is the best bowler in the powerplay for Jaffna Kings. He has set the tone for so many of Kings’ excellent bowling performances. Coming in the list of leading wicket-takers he has 15 dismissals to his name in 9 wickets with a 6.20 Economy rate.
