The 9th match of the Lanka Premier League 2024 will see Kandy Falcons (KFL) squaring off against Galle Marvels (GM) at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla on Sunday, July 7.
Ahead of this exciting match, here's all you need to know about the KFL vs GM Dream11 Prediction, today's playing 11s, fantasy cricket tips, and the pitch report.
Galle Marvels have won two of their last three matches. They lost their last match to Jaffna Kings by 5 wickets. Kandy Falcons, on the other hand, have won only one of their last three matches. They lost their last match to Colombo Strikers by a mere margin of 2 runs.
These two teams have played a total of 9 head-to-head matches, out of which Kandy Falcons have won 5 matches. Galle Marvels have won 4 head-to-head matches. So, this will be a good match to watch.
KFL vs GM Match Details
The 9th match of the Lanka Premier League 2024 will be played on July 7 at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla. The game is set to take place at 3:00 PM IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.
KFL vs GM, 9th Match
Date and Time: 7th July 2024, 3:00 PM IST
Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla
Pitch Report
The pitch at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla is good for batters. Fans can expect a high-scoring match with death bowlers playing a crucial role. The last match played here was between Dambulla Sixers and Jaffna Kings, where a total of 406 runs were scored at a loss of 13 wickets.
KFL vs GM Form Guide (Last 5 Matches)
KFL - L L W W W
GM - L W W L L
KFL vs GM Probable Playing XI
KFL Playing XI
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Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Angelo Mathews, Dushmantha Chameera, Kamindu Mendis, Andre Fletcher, Mohammed Harris, Kasun Rajitha, Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Dasun Shanaka, Pavan Rathnayake, Agha Salman
GM Playing XI
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Alex Hales, Tim Seifert, Dwaine Pretorius, Isuru Udana, Malsha Tharupathi, Niroshan Dickwella (c & wk), Maheesh Theekshana, Zahoor Khan, Bhanuka Rajapaksha, Janith Liyanage, Sahan Arachchige
KFL vs GM Dream11 Match Top Picks
Wicket-keeper
Niroshan Dickwella
Niroshan Dickwella is no doubt the best wicket-keeper pick for today's match. He will bat in the top order and has already scored 109 runs in the last three matches. Tim Seifert is another good wicket-keeper pick, who has smashed 126 runs in the last three matches.
Batters
Alex Hales
Alex Hales and Andre Fletcher are the two best batsmen picks for today's Dream11 team. Both the top-order batters are explosive and can make the best use of this pitch. Alex Hales has already made 102 runs in the last three matches. Kamindu Mendis is another good pick for today's match.
All-rounders
Wanindu Hasaranga
Isuru Udana and Wanindu Hasaranga are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team. Both players will play a crucial role for their teams in today's match as they will bat in the middle order and complete their quota of overs. Wanindu Hasaranga has made 25 runs and taken 4 wickets in the last three matches. Dasun Shanaka is another good all-rounder for today's match, who has scored 51 runs and taken 5 wickets in the last three matches.
Bowlers
Zahoor Khan
The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are Maheesh Theekshana and Zahoor Khan. Zahoor Khan has already taken 6 wickets in the last three matches. Dushmantha Chameera is another good bowler for today's match, who has taken 4 wickets in the last two matches.
KFL vs GM match captain and vice-captain choices
Wanindu Hasaranga
Wanindu Hasaranga is the most crucial pick from the Kandy Falcons squad as he will bat in the middle order and complete his quota of overs. He has scored 25 runs and taken 4 wickets in the last three matches. This makes him one of the top captaincy picks for today's match.
Dasun Shanaka
Dasun Shanaka is one of the best picks for today's match. He will play a crucial role both with bat and ball in today's match. He has already made 51 runs and taken 5 wickets in the last three matches.
5 Must-Picks for KFL vs GM, 9th Match
Isuru Udana
Zahoor Khan
Wanindu Hasaranga
Dasun Shanaka
Tim Seifert
Kandy Falcons vs Galle Marvels Match Expert Tips
As the pitch is expected to be good for both batters, it is advisable to make a team keeping that in mind. Making in-form batters and all-rounders the captain or vice-captain is the best way to gain maximum points and win grand leagues in today's match.
Kandy Falcons vs Galle Marvels Dream11 Prediction Today, Head-to-head
Wicket-keeper: N Dickwella, D Chandimal, T Seifert
Batters: A Hales, A Fletcher
All-rounders: I Udana, W Hasaranga, D Shanaka, A Matthews
Bowlers: Z Khan, M Theekshana
Kandy Falcons vs Galle Marvels Dream11 Prediction Today, Grand League
Wicket-keeper: N Dickwella, D Chandimal, T Seifert
Batters: A Hales
All-rounders: I Udana, W Hasaranga, D Shanaka, A Matthews, S Arachchige, D Pretorius
Bowlers: Z Khan
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