Galle Gladiators vs Kandy Falcons Match Details
Match: Galle Gladiators vs Kandy Falcons, Match 04 | LPL 2022
Date: Wednesday, 07 December 2022
Time: 19:30 (GMT+5.5) / 20:00 (GMT+6)
Format: T20
Venue: Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Hambantota
Galle Gladiators vs Kandy Falcons Preview
- The Galle Gladiators have dropped 2 of their past 5 Lanka Premier League contests.
- Kandy Falcons have won just two of their last five Lanka Premier League games.
- Both players split the victory in their head-to-head matchup because they each won two of the four games.
At the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, the Kandy Falcons and the Galle Gladiators will square off. On Wednesday, December 7, the fourth game of the 2022 Lanka Premier League begins at 19:30 local time.
Galle Gladiators’ season got off to a poor start on Tuesday as Jaffna Kings defeated them by 24 runs. The Gladiators fell short despite a strong opening partnership of 58 when needing 138 to win, and they will need to play better in this match.
Every club hopes to get off to a strong start in a competition, but Kandy Falcons surpassed all expectations on Tuesday by thrashing Colombo Stars by 109 runs. Although it will be challenging for them to match that performance in this game, the Falcons will be fired up.
Galle Gladiators vs Kandy Falcons Weather Report
There doesn’t appear to be any prospect of rain, making the weather prediction ideal for playing cricket. The temperature range between the maximum and minimum will be between 30°C and 23°C.
Galle Gladiators vs Kandy Falcons Match Toss Prediction
Both teams would try to capitalize on the new pitch and score many runs. The record also demonstrates that hitting gets more challenging in the second inning. The team that wins the toss will get to bat first.
Galle Gladiators vs Kandy Falcons Pitch Report
The Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium will host the game. For the spinners, there will be a lot of turns, and on a surface with little bounce, hitting sixes will be challenging.
Galle Gladiators Team News & Probable Playing XIs
The Galle Gladiators’ bowling attack will make them very happy. In addition to being frugal, the bowlers also took wickets at key moments, preventing the opposition from scoring runs freely and so slowing the flow of runs. After just one game, they are unlikely to alter their lineup.
Recent form – L L W W W
Galle Gladiators’ Probable XI
Kusal Mendis (c), Azam Khan (wk), Iftikhar Ahmed, Nuwanidu Fernando, Movin Subasingha, Shammu Ashan, Pulina Tharanga, Imad Wasim, Nuwan Pradeep, Nuwan Thushara, Wahab Riaz
Kandy Falcons Team News & Probable Playing XIs
The Kandy Falcons’ performance in their opening match would be the epitome of a fantastic start to the competition. This was one of the best victories in the Lanka Premier League thanks to dominance with the bat and ball. After just one game, they are unlikely to alter their lineup.
Recent form – W L W L L
Kandy Falcons’ Probable XI
Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Andre Fletcher (wk), Ashen Bandara, Pathum Nissanka, Chamika Karunaratne, Kamindu Mendis, Carlos Brathwaite, Fabian Allen, Ashian Daniel, Isuru Udana, Zahoor Khan
Galle Gladiators vs Kandy Falcons Head-to-Head Stats (Last 4 matches)
| Team | Win | Loss | Draw |
| Galle Gladiators | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Kandy Falcons | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Galle Gladiators vs Kandy Falcons – Match 04, Dream 11
Wicket-keeper
- Andre Fletcher
- Kusal Mendis (VC)
Batters
- Iftikhar Ahmed
- Pathum Nissanka
- Nuwanido Fernando
All-Rounders
- Wanindu Hasaranga (C)
- Imad Wasim
- Carlos Brathwaite
Bowlers
- Fabien Allen
- Nuwan Pradeep
- Nuwan Tushara
Galle Gladiators vs Kandy Falcons Prediction
Winning the toss
- Kandy Falcons
Top batsman
- Galle Gladiators – Kusal Mendis
- Kandy Falcons – Kamindu Mendis
Top bowler
- Galle Gladiators – Nuwan Thushara
- Kandy Falcons – Kamindu Mendis
Most sixes
- Galle Gladiators – Kusal Mendis
- Kandy Falcons – Kamindu Mendis
Player of the Match
- Kandy Falcons – Kamindu Mendis
Team Scores Batting First
- Galle Gladiators – 155+
- Kandy Falcons – 165+
Kandy Falcons is the favourite to win this match.
It would be simple to assume that this will be another easy win for Kandy as the Galle Gladiators started the competition with a loss and the Kandy Falcons started their campaign with a decisive triumph. With Kusal Mendis’ runs keeping the Gladiators competitive, we anticipate a close game. However, as a whole, we anticipate that Kandy Falcons will triumph.