LPL 2023: Match 2, GG vs DA Match Prediction – Who will win today’s LPL match between Galle Titans and Dambulla Aura?

Match 2 of the third edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2023 will feature a clash between Galle Titans and Dambulla Aura at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo on Monday, July 31. This will be the first game that both sides will be playing in the tournament in 2023, and both will be keen on registering a win and getting off to good starts.

Galle Titans managed to reach the Eliminators of the tournament in 2022, and they will look to get off to a positive start to the competition. Dambulla Aura, on the other hand, had a season to forget as they finished in fifth place in the standings with four points in eight matches and hence would be hoping for a season to remember.

Match Details:

Tournament: Lanka Premier League 2023

Match: Galle Titans vs Dambulla Aura – 2nd Match

Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

Date & Time: Monday, July 31

Where to Watch Live: Star Sports and FanCode

R. Premadasa Stadium Pitch Report

The surface at R. Premadasa Stadium is mostly preferred by the batters. With the chasing side winning the majority of the games, winning the toss and opting to bowl first could prove to be a wise decision, as chases are preferred at such a surface.

Probable Playing XIs:

Galle Titans (GG)

Chad Bowes, Minod Bhanuka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Ben Cutting, Akila Dananjaya, Tim Seifert (wk), Shakib Al Hasan, Dasun Shanaka (C), Lahiru Kumara, Kasun Rajitha, Vishwa Fernando

Dambulla Aura (DA)

Avishka Fernando, Lakshan Edirisinghe, Kusal Mendis (C) (WK), Matthew Wade, Dhananjaya de Silva, Hayden Kerr, Janith Liyanage, Binura Fernando, Treveen Mathew, Noor Ahmad, Lungi Ngidi

Head-to-Head

Overall

Played – 6 Galle Titans – 01

Probable Best Batter of the Match

Avishka Fernando – Dambulla Aura

Dambulla Aura’s top-order batter, Avishka Fernando, could be expected to be the best batter in match 2 of the upcoming LPL 2023. Being in sensational form, Fernando will be keen on making his mark as soon as possible in the match.

Probable Best Bowler of the Match

Shakib Al Hasan – Galle Titans

One of the best all-rounders in world cricket, Shakib Al Hasan will look to instantly make his mark in the LPL as the tournament kicks off. Apart from his repertoire with the bat, he is just as influential with the ball as well. He could be the best bowler in the forthcoming tie.

Today’s Match Prediction: Galle Titans to win the match

Scenario 1

Toss: Galle Titans win the toss and bowl

PP score – 30-40

DA – 140-150

Result – Galle Titans win the match

Scenario – 2

Toss: Dambulla Aura win the toss and bowl

PP score – 40-50

GG – 150-160

Result – Galle Titans win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.