JK vs GM Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 1, LPL 2026

Dream11 fantasy XI tips and guide for match 1 of LPL 2026 between JK vs GM to be played in Colombo.

The sixth edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL 2026) is all set to begin on July 17. The new season will have 24 matches between five teams. Jaffna Kings, four-time champions, will put their title on the line.

All these matches will be played across three different venues in Sri Lanka. The opening encounter will be held at Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo on Friday at 7:30 PM. Jaffna Kings will lock horns with three-time finalist Galle Marvels.

Dasun Shanaka will lead the Marvels, whereas Bhanuka Rajapaksa will lead the four-time champions. The Kings will look to start their title defence with a win. Some players from these teams are unavailable due to other commitments, which will pose a challenge for both teams.

JK vs GM: Match Details

• Match: Jaffna Kings (JK) vs Galle Marvels (GM), Match 1, LPL 2026
• Match Date: July 17, 2026 (Friday)
• Time: 7:30 PM (Indian Standard Time) / 2:00 PM GMT / 7:30 PM LOCAL
• Venue: Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo

JK vs GM: Head-to-Head: JK (9) – GM (7)

These two franchises have faced each other 16 times in the Lanka Premier League. Jaffna Kings have managed nine wins, including three in the finals, while Galle (formerly Gladiators, Titans, and Marvels) have won seven matches.

JK vs GM: Weather Report

The forecast shows a cloudy evening in Colombo during the game. The temperature will be around 28°C with an average humidity of 80%.

JK vs GM: Pitch Report

The wicket at the Sinhalese Cricket Ground is on the slower side. The ball will grip here more, and it will be difficult for the batters to time their shots. For the fast bowlers, there will be seam movement with the new ball.

The slowness of the wicket can make the chase a bit difficult. The record also shows that the team batting first has done well here in T20s.

JK vs GM: Predicted XIs:

Jaffna Kings: Ibrahim Zadran, Avishka Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa (c & wk), Kamil Mishara, Nuwaindu Fernando, David Wiese, Dipendra Singh Airee, Dunith Wellalage, Dilshan Madushanka, Sandeep Lamichhane, Kugathas Mathulan.

Galle Marvels: Rassie van der Dussen, Lasith Croospulle, Charith Asalanka, Sahan Arachchige, Dasun Shanaka (C), Mohammad Nawaz, Sam Harper (WK), Chamika Karunaratne, Kasun Rajitha, Eshan Malinga, V, Viyaskanth.

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 JK vs GM Dream11:

Wicket-keeper: Kamil Mishara

Batters: Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Ibrahim Zadran, Charith Asalanka, Rassie van der Dussen

All-rounders: Dasun Shanaka, Chamika Karunaratne, David Wiese, Dunith Wellalage, Mohammad Nawaz

Bowler: Eshan Malinga

Captain First-Choice: Rassie van der Dussen || Captain Second-Choice: Bhanuka Rajapaksa

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Mohammad Nawaz || Vice-captain Second Choice: Chamika Karunaratne

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 JK vs GM Dream11:

Wicket-keeper: Kamil Mishara

Batters: Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Ibrahim Zadran, Charith Asalanka, Rassie van der Dussen, Avishka Fernando

All-rounders: Dasun Shanaka, Chamika Karunaratne, David Wiese, Dunith Wellalage

Bowler: Eshan Malinga

Captain First-Choice: Dasun Shanaka || Captain Second-Choice: Dunith Wellalage

Vice-Captain First-Choice: David Wiese || Vice-captain Second Choice: Ibrahim Zadran

JK vs GM: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?

Galle Marvels are without some of the key players, which might affect their combination. Jaffna Kings are better suited to win the opening game of the LPL 2026.

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