Qualifier 2 - Galle Titans vs B-Love Kandy - August 19
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Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions: Lanka Premier League 2023, 23rd Match - Qualifier 2 - Galle Titans vs B-Love Kandy - August 19
The 23rd match and the Second Qualifier of the Lanka Premier League will take place between Galle Titans and B-Love Kandy on the 19th of August, 2023 at the R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama, Colombo.
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B-Love Kandy Form Guide:
B-Love Kandy have won the Eliminator match against Jaffna Kings to secure a spot in the second qualifier of the tournament where they will face Galle Titans.
The top run scorer for B-Love Kandy in the competition is Wanindu Hasaranga with 231 runs to his credit.
The top wicket taker for B-Love Kandy in the competition is Wanindu Hasaranga with 17 scalps under his belt.
In the Eliminator match, B-Love Kandy batted first and they posted a total of 188 for 8 in 20 overs. Mohammad Haris was superb right from the word go. He smashed 79 runs off 49 balls. His innings featured 8 fours and 4 huge maximums. Little cameos in the middle order ensured that B-Love Kandy got past the 180 run mark to finish at 188 in 20 overs of play.
During the chase, Jaffna Kings got off to a terrible start and lost 4 wickets for just 49 runs. Shoaib Malik and David Miller tried to revive the innings with their knocks of 31 and 26 runs respectively. However, the required rate was always mounting pressure on to the batters. Wanindu Hasaranga picked up 6 wickets in the match to trigger a collapse and Jaffna Kings were bowled out for 127, losing the match by 61 runs.
Galle Titans Form Guide:
Galle Titans have lost the first Qualifier match against Dambulla Aura by 6 wickets. Hence, they will have to face B-Love Kandy in the second Qualifier match in order to seal a spot in the Finals.
The top run scorer for Galle Titans in the competition is Tim Seifert with 231 runs to his credit.
The top wicket taker for Galle Titans in the competition is Tabraiz Shamsi with 12 scalps under his belt.
In the First Qualifier match, Galle Titans batted first and they could only post a modest total of 146 before being bowled out. Bhanuka Rajapaksha got out on the second ball of the match. Lasith Croospulle impressed with his brilliant knock of 80 runs in 61 balls. Noor Ahmad changed the course of the match by striking twice in his over. Galle Titans lost the plot in the last 2 overs and were bowled out for 146.
During the chase, Avishka Fernando gave his team a thunderous start. He smashed 24 runs in just 14 balls before being dismissed by Shakib Al Hasan. Kusal Mendis played a patient but effective knock of 49 while Kusal Perera made 53 runs to take Dambulla Aura home in the last over with 6 wickets in hand.
Let’s have a look at the squads:
Galle Titans
Shakib Al Hasan, Dasun Shanaka, Tabraiz Shamsi, Bhanuka Rajapaksha, Seekuge Prasanna, Lahiru Kumara, Lasith Croospulle, Sohan de Livera (wicket-keeper), Ashan Priyanjan, Ben Cutting, Mohammad Mithun (wicket-keeper), Minod Bhanuka, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Shevon Daniel, Mohamed Shiraz, Lahiru Samarakoon, Kasun Rajitha, Akila Dananjaya, Chad Bowes, Tim Seifert (wicket-keeper), Sonal Dinusha, Avishka Perera, Anuk Fernando, Vishwa Fernando, Martin Guptill
B-Love Kandy
Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Wanindu Hasaranga, Fakhar Zaman, Angelo Mathews, Isuru Udana, Dinesh Chandimal (wicket-keeper), Mohammad Hasnain, Dushmantha Chameera, Sahan Arachchige, Ashen Bandara, Mohammad Haris, Navod Paranavithana, Asif Ali, Kamindu Mendis, Nuwan Pradeep, Chaturanga de Silva, Lahiru Madushanka, Aamer Jamal, Malsha Tharupathi, Thanuka Dabare, Lasith Abeyratne (wicket-keeper), Avishka Tharindu
Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay
Who will win the toss? – Galle Titans
Who will win? - Galle Titans
Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Bhanuka Rajapaksha (Galle Titans), Dinesh Chandimal (B-Love Kandy)
Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Shakib Al Hasan (Galle Titans), Nuwan Pradeep (B-Love Kandy)
Most Sixes – Bhanuka Rajapaksha (Galle Titans), Dinesh Chandimal (B-Love Kandy)
Player of the Match- Shakib Al Hasan (Galle Titans)
Team Scores Batting first - Galle Titans 155+, B-Love Kandy 145+
Match Handicap: Galle Titans
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*NB these predictions may be changed nearer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced and we will be running ‘In-Play’ features, so stay tuned.
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