Preview for GG vs DG Dream11 Contest Dambulla Giants were on a roll in the tournament, and have registered 3 wins in five fixtures, but a heavy loss to Jaffna Kings puts a dent on their progress. Their last fixture against the Galle Gladiators was nullified due to rain, and in this reverse fixture, the […]
Dambulla Giants were on a roll in the tournament, and have registered 3 wins in five fixtures, but a heavy loss to Jaffna Kings puts a dent on their progress. Their last fixture against the Galle Gladiators was nullified due to rain, and in this reverse fixture, the Gladiators can go to the second spot if they register a win. Gladiators lost their previous game by a big margin, something that hit their confidence, but they’re still within touching distance to the top spots, which is a positive sign.
Kusal Mendis, Danushka Gunathilaka, Mohammad Hafeez, Bhanuka Rajapaksa (c), Samit Patel, Mohammed Shamaaz (wk), Dhananjaya Lakshan, Isuru Udana, Noor Ahmad, Nuwan Thushara, Mohammad Amir
Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Philip Salt, Sohaib Maqsood, Tharindu Ratnayake, Nuwanidu Fernando, Dasun Shanaka (c), Ramesh Mendis, Chamika Karunaratne, Nuwan Pradeep, Joshua Little, Imran Tahir
Some showers are expected in Colombo tomorrow and we could see the game getting interrupted towards the end of the day. The temperatures are expected to be under 25 degrees during the night with humidity rising as high as 76%.
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There will be decent support for the spinners in Colombo as usual, and it may be a very crucial toss to win for either sides, as the teams chasing could have the advantage. The average score for teams batting first here is 152 in T20Is, which provides a small picture of what we can expect from this game.
This is quite an even contest between bat and ball, but the fantasy managers will be attracted a bit more towards the Giants’ individual talent, as they should be. Their bowlers and batters are contributing profusely in fantasy gaming, and there are some good options in the Gladiators’ side too, who are capable of taking up the multiplier role.
Samit Patel: Easily the best all-rounder in the tournament right now, the 37-year-old English cricketer is the leading wicket-taker in the tournament with 11 wickets and is capable of striking it big with the bat as well. He is a good captaincy option for small leagues.
Kusal Mendis: Although not many people have taken notice of his brilliant work, Kusal Mendis has struck 159 runs at a strike rate of 138.26. He can be the captain for your mega league team and can provide you with great returns.
Philip Salt: The highest run-scorer in the tournament right now, Philip Salt is the only player to have surpassed 200 runs (203). He provides consistent returns and is a capable option for vice-captaincy.
Nuwanidu Fernando: The 22-year-old top-order batter has got some starts, and is on the brink of a big score for the giants. He costs just 8 credit points.
Nuwan Thushara: Thushara has been bowling some exceptional spells in the tournament and has 6 wickets to his name thus far. He is a worthy investment at 8.5 credits.
Nuwan Pradeep: The veteran speedster has been a massive addition to the Giants this season, and has picked up 8 wickets in 6 appearances. He is a bargain pick at just 8.5 credits.
