Galle Marvels vs Jaffna Kings Match Prediction– Who Will Win Lanka Premier League Final 2024?

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

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.

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