- Match: Galle Titans (GT) vs B-Love Kandy (BLK)
- Date- 19th August 2023
- Match Format- T20
- Venue- R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
- Time- 7:30 PM (IST)
- Weather Forecast- Partly Cloudy, 31℃
Galle Titans vs B-Love Kandy Today Match Prediction Preview:
Welcome to the GT vs BLK Today Prediction curated by Kheltalk cricket experts. In the Qualifier 2 of the Lanka Premier League 2023, Galle Titans will be crossing swords with B-Love Kandy.
In Qualifier 1, Galle Titans had lost to Dambulla Aura by 6 wickets. The batting department of the Titans couldn’t step up and ended up losing out on this game.
B-Love Kandy would be confident ahead of this game as they beat defending champions Jaffna Kings in the Eliminator. It was a humongous 61-run victory and the side from Kandy simply stamped their authority in this game.
Notably, in this Lanka Premier League edition, we will be having a new winner. This is because the winners of all the 3 previous editions, the franchise from Jaffna, has been knocked out.
Top Batters for GT vs BLK
- Wanindu Hasaranga (BLK)-231 runs in the tournament
- Mohammad Haris (BLK)- 79 runs in the previous game
- Tim Seifert (GT)- 231 runs in the tournament
Top Bowlers for GT vs BLK
- Wanindu Hasaranga (BLK)- 6 wickets in the previous game
- Tabraiz Shamsi (GT)- 12 wickets in the tournament
- Kasun Rajitha (GT)- 11 wickets in the tournament
GT vs BLK Today Match Prediction Scenarios
Scenario 1- If GT bats first
- First Innings score prediction- GT is expected to score 180-190 runs
- Result prediction- BLK will win the match 6 wickets
Scenario 2- If BLK bats first
- First Innings score prediction- BLK is expected to score 190-200 runs
- Result prediction- BLK will win the match by 20-25 runs
GT vs BLK Today Match Prediction, Qualifier 2, Who Will Win the Match?
B-Love Kandy to win
We predict that B-Love Kandy will be winning the Qualifier 2 game of the ongoing Lanka Premier League 2023. Their skipper Wanindu Hasaranga is in red-hot blistering form and has been wreaking havoc with the ball as well as with the bat.
Hasaranga will be a key player to watch out for in this game. He is in amazing form and he bagged 6 wickets in the previous game.
Team Update/Players Availability/Injury News
There are no injury news as of now. We will update if there are any updates.
B-Love Kandy vs Jaffna Kings Probable Playing 11
B-Love Kandy Playing XI
Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Wanidu Hasaranga, Fakhar Zaman, Angelo Mathews, Isuru Udana, Dinesh Chandimal, Mohammad Hasnain, Asif Ali, Sahan Arachchige, Ashen Bandara, Mohammad Haris
Galle Titans Playing XI
Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Lasith Croospulle, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das (wicket-keeper), Najibullah Zadran, Dasun Shanaka (captain), Lahiru Samarakoon, Seekkuge Prasanna, Kasun Rajitha, Lahiru Kumara, Tabraiz Shamsi
B-Love Kandy Squad
Thanuka Dabare, Navod Paranavithana, Angelo Mathews, Asif Ali, Dinesh Chandimal(w), Suresh Raina, Aamer Jamal, Wanindu Hasaranga(c), Kamindu Mendis, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Pradeep, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Isuru Udana, Lasith Abeyratne, Lahiru Madushanka, Chaturanga de Silva, Ashen Bandara, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Haris, Avishka Tharindu, Malsha Tharupathi, Sahan Arachchige
Galle Titans Squad
Shakib Al Hasan, Dasun Shanaka, Tabraiz Shamsi, Bhanuka Rajapaksha, Seekuge Prasanna, Lahiru Kumara, Lasith Croospulle, Sohan de Livera, Ashan Priyanjan, Ben Cutting, Mohammad Mithun, Minod Bhanuka, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Shevon Daniel, Mohamed Shiraz, Lahiru Samarakoon, Kasun Rajitha, Akila Dananjaya, Chad Bowes, Tim Seifert, Sonal Dinusha, Avishka Perera, Anuk Fernando, Vishwa Fernando, Martin Guptill
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