HBT vs GM Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing 11 and Pitch Report for Lanka T10 Super League 2024, Match 5
The fifth match of the Lanka T10 Super League 2024 will see the Bangla Tigers (HBT) square off against the Galle Marvels (GM) at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on Thursday, December 12. Ahead of the match, here's all you need to know about the HBT vs GM Dream11 Prediction, today's playing 11s, fantasy cricket tips, best player picks, and the pitch report.
This is the inaugural season of the Lanka T10 Super League. Galle won their first match of the tournament against the Kandy Bolts by seven wickets. The Hambantota Bangla Tigers, on the other hand, lost their first match of the tournament to the Jaffna Titans by eight wickets.
These two teams have never played a head-to-head match. Both teams will be looking to win today's nail-biting match.
HBT vs GM Match Details
The fifth match of the Lanka T10 Super League 2024 will be played on December 12 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy. The game is set to take place at 6:15 PM IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.
HBT vs GM, 5th Match
Date and Time: 12 December 2024, 6:15 PM IST
Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
Pitch Report
The pitch at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy is good for batters. Teams should look to bat first and try to score a lot of runs. Fans can expect a good scoring match in both the innings. Since this is the start of T10 culture at this venue, a high-scoring game is anticipated with batters committing their all for runs.
The last T10 match played at this venue was between Kandy Bolts and Galle Marvels, where a total of 202 runs were scored at a loss of eight wickets.
HBT vs GM Form Guide
HBT - L
GM - W
HBT vs GM Probable Playing XI
HBT Playing XI
No injury updates
Kusal Perera (wk), Hazratullah Zazai, Shevon Daniel, Dasun Shanaka, Dhananjaya Lakshan, Karim Janat, Sahan Arachchige, Isuru Udana, Richard Gleeson, Nishan Peiris, and Dushmantha Chameera.
GM Playing XI
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Mahesh Theekshana, Shakib Al Hasan, Alex Hales, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Binura Fernando, Jeffrey Vandersay, Kesrick Williams, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Andre Fletcher (wk), and Dumindu Sewmina.
HBT vs GM Dream11 Match Top Picks
Wicket-keeper
Andre Fletcher
Andre Fletcher is no doubt the best wicketkeeper pick for today's match. He is expected to bat in the top order and has smashed 41 runs in the last match of the tournament. Kusal Perera is another good wicketkeeper option for today's nail-biting match.
Batters
Alex Hales
Bhanuka Rajapaksa and Alex Hales are the two best batters for today's Dream11 team. Hales is a hard hitter who can score a lot of runs at this venue. Sabbir Rahman is another good batter for today's match.
All-rounders
Shakib Al Hasan
Dasun Shanaka nd Shakib Al Hasan are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team. Both players are crucial for today's match. Shakib will bat in the middle order and complete his quota of overs in today's match. He smashed 29 runs in the last match. Sahan Arachchige is another good all-rounder for today's match.
Bowlers
Isuru Udana
The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are Isuru Udana and Mahesh Theekshana. Both the pacers can take a lot of wickets at this venue. Binura Fernando is another good bowler for today's match. He took three wickets in the last match against the Kandy Bolts.
HBT vs GM match captain and vice-captain choices
Shakib Al Hasan
Shakib Al Hasan is the most crucial pick from Galle Marvels as the pitch is expected to support both bowlers and batters. He will bat in the middle order and complete his quota of overs in today's match. He was in good touch in the recent domestic cricket matches.
Dasun Shanaka
Dasun Shanaka is one of the most crucial picks from the Hambantota Bangla Tigers squad. He is in top notch form and can once again perform well at this venue. He is also expected to bowl around one over in today's match. He smashed 51 runs in the last match.
5 Must-Picks for HBT vs GM, 5th Match
Shakib Al Hasan
Binura Fernando
Alex Hales
Andre Fletcher
Dasun Shanaka
Hambantota Bangla Tigers vs Galle Marvels Match Expert Tips
As the pitch is expected to be good and well-balanced, it is advisable to make a team keeping that in mind. Making hard hitters or all-rounders the captain or vice-captain is the best way to gain maximum points and win grand leagues in today's match.
Hambantota Bangla Tigers vs Galle Marvels Dream11 Prediction Today, Head-to-head
Wicketkeepers: A Fletcher, K Perera, M Shahzad
Batters: B Rajapaksa, A Hales
All-rounders: S Al Hasan, D Shanaka
Bowlers: L Wood, M Theekshana, I Udana, B Fernando
Hambantota Bangla Tigers vs Galle Marvels Dream11 Prediction Today, Grand League
Wicketkeepers: A Fletcher, K Perera
Batters: A Hales
All-rounders: S Al Hasan, D Shanaka, S Arachchige
Bowlers: J Vandersay, M Theekshana, I Udana, B Fernando, R Gleeson