Dasun Shanaka`s Galle Titans will take on Thisara Perera-led Jaffna Kings in the seventh match of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2023 at the Pallekelle International Stadium in Pallekelle, on Friday.
Exciting cricket action awaits as Galle Titans gear up to clash with Jaffna Kings in Match 7 of the Lanka Premier League. The highly anticipated game will take place at the iconic Pallekele International Stadium on August 4, with the match scheduled to begin at 7:00 AM IST. Galle Titans have shown immense prowess in the tournament so far, securing victories in both their previous games.
In their opening encounter, they clinched a thrilling victory against Dambulla Aura in a super over. Subsequently, they exhibited their dominance by thrashing B-Love Kandy by a massive margin of 83 runs, thanks to some exceptional bowling that bundled out the opposition for a mere 83 runs. The Titans’ batting lineup has been in good form, with notable performances from Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Shakib Al Hasan, Dasun Shanaka, and Tim Seifert. If these batters can maintain their consistency, Galle Titans will be a formidable force in the league.
On the other hand, Jaffna Kings began their campaign with an impressive triumph over Colombo Strikers. However, they faced a significant setback in their last game when they suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of Dambulla Aura. Their batting faltered, managing only 129-7, and Dambulla easily chased down the target. Jaffna Kings will need to regroup and put up a better performance against the in-form Titans.
The pitch at Pallekele International Stadium is expected to be spin-friendly, offering assistance to the slow bowlers. Scoring runs against them will be challenging, making the powerplay crucial for setting a competitive total. Weather conditions should be favourable for cricket, with temperatures ranging between 31 and 23 degrees Celsius. Rain is not likely to disrupt the game.
