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LPL 2024 Final: Jaffna Kings, Gale Marvels face off in high-octane contest
The Lanka Premier League 2024 final promises to be a thrilling encounter as Galle Marvels and Jaffna Kings are gearing up to face off in the final of the tournament on Sunday at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. Both teams have demonstrated remarkable skill, tenacity, and balanced approach throughout the tournament, setting the stage for an epic showdown.
Galle Marvels have had a stellar season, showcasing a balanced blend of explosive batting and disciplined bowling. They remain on top in the points table with five victories out of eight games. To make it to the final of LPL 2024, Galle Marvels had outperformed Jaffna Kings in the Qualifier 1 to secure a crucial victory to earn their place into the final. Key players like Alex Hales, Tim Seifert and Janith Liyanage have been instrumental in team’s success.
On the other hand, Jaffna Kings, after being thrashed by Marvels, returned to winning ways, beating Kandy Falcons in the Qualifier 2 to make their way into the final of the tournament. They have also been a formidable force with five wins out of eight games. Kusal Mendis, playing a 105-run unbeaten, played a greater role in Jaffna’s win in the Qualifier 2. He would again be expected to continue with his heroic form.
Head to Head
Matches - 14
JK Won - 8
GM Won - 6
Galle Marvels probable XI: Niroshan Dickwella (c&wk), Alex Hales, Tim Seifert, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Sahan Arachchige, Janith Liyanage, Isuru Udana, Dwaine Pretorius, Prabath Jayasuriya, Kavindu Nadeeshan, Maheesh Theekshana
Jaffna Kings probable XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Rilee Rossouw, Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka (c), Dhananjaya de Silva, Azmatullah Omarzai, Fabian Allen, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Jason Behrendorff, Asitha Fernando
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