The 20th match of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2024 will be played between Colombo Strikers vs Dabula Sixers on July 16 at 7.30 PM IST at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
Talking about the previous match of both the teams, Colombo Strikers had defeated Galle by 7 wickets in the last match.
Dambulla was defeated by Kandy by 54 runs.
Team Analysis
The Colombo Strikers, captained by Thisara Perera, boast a formidable lineup. The team includes dangerous batsmen like Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Angelo Perera, and Sadira Samarawickrama, who are expected to anchor the batting performance. Their all-rounder department is significantly strengthened by players like Shadab Khan and Dunith Velalage, who offer valuable contributions in both batting and bowling. The bowling attack is led by Taskin Ahmed and Mathisha Pathirana, who are crucial to Colombo’s strategy in restricting the opposition’s run flow.
On the other hand, the Dambulla Sixers, captained by Dilshan Madushanka, also present a strong squad. The team features key players like Danushka Gunathilaka, Kusal Perera, Nuwanidu Fernando, and Tauheed Hridoy, alongside the experienced Mark Chapman, who add depth to the batting lineup. The all-rounder segment includes Mohammad Nabi and Chamindu Wickramasinghe, who are expected to provide balance to the team with their dual capabilities. The bowling unit comprises talents like Nuwan Thushara, Dilshan Madushanka, and Mustafizur Rahman, who are crucial in taking wickets and containing the opposition’s runs.
Head-to-Head
Historically, the Dambulla Sixers have dominated the head-to-head encounters against the Colombo Strikers. Out of the 10 T20 matches played between these two teams, Dambulla has won 7 matches while Colombo has managed to secure victory in only 3 matches. This record suggests a psychological edge for the Dambulla Sixers as they head into this match.
Point Table Position
the points table of both the teams, Dambulla Sixers are at number 5 in the points table after winning 2 out of 7 matches.
Colombo Strikers are at number 3 in the points table after winning 3 out of 6 matches.
Match Info
- Match: Colombo Strikers vs Dambulla Sixers , 20h Match ,Lanka Premier League 2024,
- Venue: R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
- Date & Time: July 16, 7.30 pm
Weather Report
Toss and Match Prediction
TOSS WIINER TEAM OF TODAY ‘S MATCH WILL BE , COLOMBO STRIKERS
AND MATCH WINNER TEAM COLOMBO STRIKERS …. CRICCHAMP OPINION
Pitch Report
The R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo boasts a sporting pitch characterized by its ability to offer decent bounce and lateral movement, making it favorable for pacers. Batters, on the other hand, can expect to be rewarded for their skillful strokeplay on this surface. Given these conditions, the team winning the toss might prefer to chase, taking advantage of the potential benefits the pitch can offer in the later stages of the game.
Probable 11
Colombo Striker:
Angelo Perera, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Glenn Phillips, Sadira Samarawickrama (wk), Shadab Khan, Thisara Perera (c), Chamika Karunaratne, Dunith Vellez, Taskin Ahmed, Mathisha Pathirana, Binura Fernando.
Dambulla Sixers
Dilshan Madushanka, Nuwan Thushara, Dushan Hemantha, Mustafizur Rahman, Ibrahim Zadran, Lahiru Udara, Danushka Gunathilaka, Iftikhar Ahmed, Hazmatullah Zazai, Karim Janat, Santosh Gunathilaka.
