Galle Marvels vs Jaffna Kings Match Prediction– Who Will Win Lanka Premier League Final 2024?
Published - 21 Jul 2024, 01:56 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 01:16 AM
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Galle Marvels and Jaffna Kings play the LPL 2024 final on Sunday The match starts at 7.30 pm IST. This is the fourth time the two teams will face off each other this season.
Galle Marvels vs Jaffna Kings Team Analysis
Galle Marvels
Galle Marvels have won two out of the three games they have played against Jaffna Kings this season. They won the first game by five wickets, lost the second game by five wickets, and won the Qualifier 1 by seven wickets. The Marvels are looking for their maiden LPL title.
Jaffna Kings
The Kings are the three-time champions of the LPL title. They won thrice on the trot from 2020-2022. In this edition as well, they finished in the top two with 10 points level with Galle Marvels. The Marvels will be led by Niroshan Dickwell while the Kings will be led by Charith Asalanka.
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Galle Marvels vs Jaffna Kings Key Factors
Pitch Conditions
Colombo has hosted the final phase of LPL 2024 and it has been a high-scoring phase. Teams have won matches chasing scores close to 200 with overs to spare. In the Qualifier two, Kandy Falcons almost chased down Jaffna's total of 187 and lost by just one run. Given how the phase panned out, we can expect another high-scoring final.
Form and Fitness
There are no fitness concerns from both teams. The batters from all the teams have dominated this tournament so far this looks to be the norm in the final as well. Players need to maintain their fitness as there is a series against India coming right up after the final on July 26.
Tactical Acumen
Niroshan Dickwell and Charith Asalanka both are local captains and hence should have a proper understanding of the conditions in Colombo. Matches have been high-scoring so far in the Colombo leg and teams have won matches chasing. This is a fact that both captains need to keep in mind.
Galle Marvels vs Jaffna Kings Score Prediction
| Team | 1st Innings | 2nd Innings |
| Jaffna Kings | 170-190 | 170-190 |
| Galle Marvels | 180-200 | 160-180 |
Recent Venue Records (R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo)
STATS - T20
Total matches 58
Matches won batting first 23
Matches won bowling first 34
Average 1st Inns scores 142
Average 2nd Inns scores 128
Highest total recorded 215/5 (19.4 Ov) by BAN vs SL
Lowest total recorded 80/10 (17.2 Ov) by AFG vs ENG
Highest score chased 215/5 (19.4 Ov) by BAN vs SL
Lowest score defended 115/6 (20 Ov) by RSA vs SL
Who Will Score Most Runs For Jaffna Kings: Pathum Nissanka / Avishka Fernando
Who Will Take Most Wickets For Jaffna Kings: Jason Behrendorff / Noor Ahmad
Who Will Score Most Runs For Galle Marvels: Alex Hales / Niroshan Dickwella
Who Will Take Most Wickets For Galle Marvels: Lahiru Kumara / Maheesh Theekshana
Galle Marvels vs Jaffna Kings Match Prediction– Who Will Win Lanka Premier League Final 2024?
Galle has won two out of the three matches against Jaffna this season. They have the recent form, but the Kings have won the first three LPL titles and have the necessary experience to win big matches.
Conclusion
The LPL 2024 season comes to an end with this match. Galle Marvels are looking to win their first LPL title while Jaffna Kings are their fourth.
