Qualifier 2: DG vs JK Dream11 Prediction, Lanka Premier League 2021: Playing XI, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Team, Weather Updates and Pitch Report
Preview for DG vs JK Dream11 Contest
Jaffna Kings received yet another shocking defeat in the hands of Galle Gladiators, making it three defeats against them in this tournament. Funnily, they managed to win all the other games besides the ones against Gladiators. They face off against Dambulla Giants in a clash to enter the finale. Giants went past Colombo Stars in the Eliminator and delivered a fine all-round performance. This game has all ingredients for an action-packed knockout fixture and there’s plenty at stake for both sides, making it more interesting.
Probable Playing XI
Dambulla Giants
Niroshan Dickwella (c & wk), Philip Salt, Janith Liyanage, Sandun Weerakkody, Najibullah Zadran, Chamika Karunaratne, Ramesh Mendis, Sachitha Jayathilake, Joshua Little, Imran Tahir, Nuwan Pradeep
Jaffna Kings
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Avishka Fernando, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Shoaib Malik, Thisara Perera (c), Ashen Bandara, Wanindu Hasaranga, Chaturanga de Silva, Wahab Riaz, Suranga Lakmal, Maheesh Theekshana
Weather Update
Weather conditions in Hambantota are pretty good right now for a game of cricket, but rain threat looms around a bit. The temperatures in the town will be around 26-30 degrees during game time.
Pitch Report
Batters can score runs if they survive the initial tricky overs, and team batting first must score in excess of 160 to make a good case for themselves. If teams can post a big score like the Gladiators did in the first qualifier, it will get very tricky for the team chasing to get close to their total.
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DG vs JK Dream11 Prediction
Despite losing their last two games, Jaffna Kings have been the best team in the tournament, having registered six wins in a row at one stage. Their players will be extra-bit-hungry in this fixture, and for fantasy managers, the suggestion would be to slide towards them a bit in terms of team selection, but both sides have decent options for multiplier roles.
DG vs JK Dream11 Captaincy Picks
Philip Salt: The second-highest run-scorer in the tournament right now, he chipped in with a vital cameo last game in the run chase. He has 279 runs to his credit at a whopping strike rate of 151.63. He is a top option for small leagues captaincy.
Imran Tahir: The veteran South African can be a good option to gamble on for captaincy in mega leagues. He has 15 wickets in 9 games at an economy of 6, and registered figures of 2/25 in the Eliminator.
Wanindu Hasaranga: This all-rounder is the most highly-rated Lankan cricketer in limited-overs cricket, and has scored 89 runs with the bat at a strike rate in excess of 185, to go with 8 wickets with the ball. He can be a decent vice-captain fit in the team.
DG vs JK Dream11 Budget Picks
Nuwan Pradeep: It is a surprise that Nuwan Pradeep costs just 8.5 credits despite all his good work. He is an economic pick, and provides fantastic returns, having picked up 10 wickets already in 7 games.
Najibullah Zadran: In the last game, Najibullah Zadran had a rare opportunity to prove his worth and he registered a fantastic 34-run knock in the run chase. He is a very valuable addition at 8.5 credits.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz: Another Afghan cricketer in top form, Rahmanullah Gurbaz chipped in with a stunning half-century in double-quick time last game and is a bargain addition at just 8.5 credits.
Mega League Team for DG vs JK Dream11 Contest
Small/Head to Head Team for DG vs JK Dream11 Contest
