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CLAIM NOWToss Winner - Galle Marvels won the toss and choose to bowl first
Galle Marvels beat Kandy Bolts by 6 wickets
Galle already have a win over Kandy this tournament, giving them a psychological advantage heading into the Eliminator.
Galle Marvels are favorites to win the Eliminator.
Tournament: | Lanka T10 Super League, 2024 |
Format: | t10 |
Venue: | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, Sri Lanka |
Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
It's do-or-die time in the Lanka T10 Super League as the playoffs begin. Galle Marvels and Kandy Bolts meet in the Eliminator at Pallekele this evening. The loser's tournament run ends here, while the winner earns a spot in Qualifier 2 later tonight against the loser of Qualifier 1. Galle secured third place in the group stage with 7 points from 7 games, while Kandy finished just behind them with 6 points. Having already defeated Kandy once in the tournament, Galle will be looking to capitalize on that previous success.
82/6 in 10.0 8.2
84/5 in 9.2 9
163/6 in 10.0 16.3
116/9 in 10.0 11.6
Galle Marvels have shown mixed results in their campaign so far, winning two matches and losing two. With a well-rounded squad, they are expected to give Kandy a stiff challenge in this contest.
Alex Hales has been their standout performer at the top, accumulating 105 runs in 5 innings with a strike rate of 172. Shakib Al Hasan has also been impactful, adding 95 runs in 5 games at a fiery strike rate of 206. Niroshan Dickwella and Bhanuka Rajapaksa have chipped in with useful cameos to the batting lineup.
Binura Fernando has spearheaded their bowling attack, taking 6 wickets in 4 innings, though his economy rate stands at 10.25. The likes of Jeffrey Vandersay, Zahoor Khan, and Maheesh Theekshana have strengthened the bowling unit, making it a versatile and reliable attack.
Alex Hales, Niroshan Dickwella, Shakib Al Hasan, Lahiru Udara (wk), Sadisha Rajapaksa, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Jeffrey Vandersay, Zahoor Khan, Luke Wood, Maheesh Theekshana (c)
Prabath Jayasuriya, Movin Subasingha, Alex Hales, Niroshan Dickwella, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Shakib Al Hasan, Lahiru Udara, Zahoor Khan, Luke Wood, Maheesh Theekshana, Binura Fernando
Kandy Bolts' season has been a mixed bag, with just one victory to their name. They've experienced two defeats and had four matches abandoned because of bad weather. If they want to win the Eliminator, they'll need to step up their game considerably.
Dinesh Chandimal has been their most effective batsman, scoring 92 runs in 4 innings at a strike rate of 242. We reckon Pathum Nissanka and Shehan Jayasuriya could also be key contributors with the bat in this game.
Thisara Perera has spearheaded the bowling attack, taking 4 wickets in 3 innings. However, his economy rate has been on the high side at 11. Imad Wasim has performed decently, picking up 3 wickets at 9.50. The rest of the bowling unit, however, looks a bit shaky.
Pathum Nissanka, George Munsey, Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Thisara Perera (c), Shehan Jayasuriya, Mohammed Shamaaz, Imad Wasim, Seekkuge Prasanna, Chaturanga de Silva, Kavindu Nirmana, Ronsford Beaton
Thisara Perera, Imad Wasim, Dinesh Chandimal, Pathum Nissanka, George Munsey, Chaturanga de Silva, Ronsford Beaton, Shehan Jayasuriya, Seekkuge Prasanna, Mohammed Shamaaz, Arineshto Vhezha, Chamika Gunasekara
From the start of the tournament, the pitch at Pallekele has been a little on the slower side although it is still a pretty good one for batting. While seam bowlers might find some early help, the wicket settles down quickly, offering a true bounce. One side of the ground has shorter boundaries, which can be a challenge for bowlers and encourage batters to be more attacking. Spinners could get some turn as the match progresses, but pace bowlers will need to bowl well to keep the runs in check.
Expect cloudy weather in the evening. There's a possibility of rain in the afternoon, which might affect the game.
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Based on recent trends, the team batting first should aim to score around 120-130 runs to stay competitive.
This season in the T10 Super League, teams chasing have won seven matches, while teams batting first have won four. Based on this pattern, we anticipate both captains will opt to field first.
While any team can pull off a win in a T10 game, recent performances suggest that Galle Marvels have the edge over Kandy Bolts in the Eliminator. They seem more well-rounded and have already triumphed over Kandy once this season. We're predicting a Galle victory in this matchup.
Galle Marvels are favorites to win the Eliminator.
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