Lanka Premier League 2024- Colombo Strikers vs Dambulla Sixers, Match 20 Preview
The last league stage encounter of the Lanka Premier League 2024 is scheduled to be played between the Dambulla Sixers and Colombo Strikers on Tuesday at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
The Colombo Strikers have sealed their qualification for the playoffs. They won their last match against Galle Marvels by seven wickets and would be looking to end the league stage with a win.
On the other hand, it has been a forgettable season for Dambulla Sixers. Two wins in seven matches means that Dambulla Sixers are languishing at the bottom of the points table. Nevertheless, they would be looking to end the season with a win and hopefully take the fifth spot in the rankings.
Colombo Strikers Review
Colombo Strikers’ recent form inspires a lot of confidence as they are coming into this encounter on the back of two consecutive wins. They should want to make it three wins in a row.
In their last game, they had bundled out Galle Marvels for just 138 runs on the board. It was a collective bowling effort from the team. Matheesa Pathirana was the pick of the bowlers as he claimed four wickets for just 20 runs. The likes of Shadab Khan and Wellalage claimed two wickets.
Inspiring bowling effort is a big positive for them going into the playoffs. Later, M Waseem played a crucial knock of 50 off 40 balls to help the team chase down the score in 18.2 overs. Glenn Phillips also continued his fine run with the bat with an unbeaten 31-ru knock. Both are must-haves in your fantasy team.
Dambulla Sixers Review
After winning two consecutive games, the Dambulla Sixers lost two matches in a row. Things would have been different if they had managed to win their last two games. The match against Galle Marvels went into a super over but they couldn’t win.
In their last game, they were blown apart by the Kandy Falcons. The latter put on a massive score of 222 on the board. And, in reply, Dambulla Sixers scored 168, falling 54 runs short of the target.
Dashan Hemantha, however, was a bright spot in the bowling. He also picked two wickets in the match against Galle Marvels.
He picked up three wickets for 14 runs in four overs. With the bat, Kusal Perera played a stellar knock of 74 off 40. In their previous game against Galle, Reeza Hendricks played a top knock of 72 off 57.
You can have all the aforementioned names in your fantasy team.
Winning Chances of Today Match for the Both Teams
Looking at the current form of both teams, Colombo Strikers does have an upper hand over Dambulla Sixers. They have won two games back to back and don’t want to lose the winning momentum.
The bowling has been a big positive for them with both spinners and pacers among the wickets. Colombo Strikers does have a chance to take the number one spot in the points table and they would be desperate to claim that.
The batters have been among the runs too and are expected to do well against Dambulla Sixers.
Pitch Report and Conditions for Today Match
Given the number of matches being played here this season, you expect both teams to prefer to chase rather than bat first. Although, Kandy Falcons have managed to win here by scoring a mammoth score.
The bowlers should get assistance with the new ball and the spinners are likely to come into the play in the middle overs. Anything between 160 and 180 is a par score on this pitch.
Today Match Weather Report
The temperature will hover between 26 and 29 degrees Celsius. The wind will flow at 25km/h. Humidity is at 83 percent while there is a 69 percent chance of rain affecting the game.
Who will win Dambulla Sixers vs Colombo Strikers 20thMatch LPL T20 2024
Who will win Dambulla Sixers vs Colombo Strikers 20th Match LPL T20 2024 – Toss- Colombo Strikers
Who will win Dambulla Sixers vs Colombo Strikers 20th Match LPL T20 2024 – Match- Colombo Strikers
DS vs CS Dream 11 Team
Wicket-Keepers:
K Perera
R Gurbaz
Batsmen:
R Hendricks
G Phillips
W Muhammad
All-Rounders:
S Khan
D Wellalage
D Hemantha
Bowlers:
N Thushara
D Madushanka
M Pathirana
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