Match 20 of the Lanka Premier League, 2024 has Dambulla Sixers taking on Colombo Strikers at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on July 16 at 07:30 PM IST.
DS vs CS (Dambulla Sixers vs Colombo Strikers), Match 20 - Match Information
Match: Dambulla Sixers vs Colombo Strikers, Match 20
Date: July 16, 2024
Time: 07:30 PM IST
Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
DS vs CS (Dambulla Sixers vs Colombo Strikers), Match 20 Preview
Dambulla Sixers have played 7 matches in the tournament and are ranked fifth on the points table, while Colombo Strikers have also played 7 and are placed third.
In their previous encounter in this tournament, Kusal Perera was the Man of the Match and Kusal Perera scored the highest fantasy points for Dambulla Sixers with 112 match fantasy points while Glenn Phillips topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Colombo Strikers with 73 match fantasy points.
In the last match played by Dambulla Sixers, they lost to Kandy Falcons by 54 runs. The top fantasy player for Dambulla Sixers was Dushan Hemantha who scored 123 fantasy points.
In their last match, Colombo Strikers beat Galle Marvels by 7 wickets. The top fantasy player for Colombo Strikers was Matheesha Pathirana who scored 132 fantasy points.
DS vs CS, R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 149 runs. The pitch at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo is balanced, with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers. Depending on the ground conditions today, the team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl.
Weather Report for R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Temperature will hover around 26.92 °C and humidity is expected to be around 85%. Winds at a speed of 3.58 m/s are expected. Cloudy weather is expected during the match, this may help pacers with movement. Light rain is forecasted which may affect playing conditions.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both Pacers and Spinners alike.
DS vs CS, head-to-head
In the 10 matches played between these 2 teams, Dambulla Sixers have a good record against Colombo Strikers. Based on our analysis and trends, We predict the trend to continue. Bowlers of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.
DS vs CS Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
- Mathurage Don Kusal Janitha Perera
Kusal Perera is a wicket-keeper with an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.8 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. The left-handed batter has scored 215 runs in the recently played 5 matches. - Reeza Raphael Hendricks
Reeza Hendricks is a batter with an average of 40 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and is an inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. The right-handed batter has scored 183 runs in the recently played 5 matches. - Angelo Kanishka Perera
Angelo Perera is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. The right-handed batter has scored 128 runs in the last 4 matches. Perera is also a handy bowler, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in recent matches has taken 1 wickets.
DS vs CS Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
- Taskin Ahmed
Taskin Ahmed is a bowler with an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. The right-arm fast bowler has taken 4 wickets in the last 3 matches. Taskin has a very good record against this opponent, taking 2 wickets in recent matches. - Aththachchi Nuwan Pradeep Roshan Fernando
Nuwan Pradeep is a bowler with an average of 28 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. The right-arm fast-medium bowler has taken 4 wickets in the recently played 4 matches. He has been very successful against this team, taking 6 wickets in recent matches. - Ilandari Dewage Nuwan Thushara
Nuwan Thushara is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.7. The right-arm medium fast has scored 10 wickets in the last 5 matches. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 5 wickets in recent matches.
DS vs CS Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
- Munasinghe Arachchige Dushan Ishara Hemantha
Dushan Hemantha is an all-rounder with an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.1 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. The leg-break bowler has taken 5 wickets in the recent 3 matches. Hemantha has done very well against this opposition, taking 3 wickets in recent matches. - Chamika Karunaratne
Chamika Karunaratne is an inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. He has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.1. The right-arm medium-fast bowler has done very well against this opposition, taking 2 wickets in recent matches. - Dunith Nethmika Wellalage
Dunith Wellalage is an all-rounder with an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.7 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. The slow left-arm orthodox bowler has taken 1 wicket in the recent 3 matches. Wellalage has done very well against this opposition, taking 1 wicket in recent matches.
DS vs CS Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
The top point-getters for Dambulla Sixers are Chamindu Wickramasinghe with 134 match fantasy points. Dushan Hemantha with 116 match fantasy points and Nuwan Thushara with 107 match fantasy points.
The Top Point Getters for Colombo Strikers are Glenn Phillips with 86 match fantasy points. Rahmanullah Gurbaz with 56 match fantasy points and Angelo Perera with 47 match fantasy points.
DS vs CS Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
- Mathurage Don Kusal Janitha Perera
Kusal Perera can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.8. The left-handed batter has scored 215 runs in the recently played 5 matches. - Munasinghe Arachchige Dushan Ishara Hemantha
Dushan Hemantha is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.1. The leg-break bowler has taken 5 wickets in the recent 3 matches. Hemantha has done very well against this opposition, taking 3 wickets in recent matches. - Chamika Karunaratne
Chamika Karunaratne can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.1. The right-arm medium-fast bowler has done very well against this opposition, taking 2 wickets in recent matches. - Reeza Raphael Hendricks
Reeza Hendricks is an inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. Reeza Hendricks has an average of 40 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. The right-handed batter has scored 183 runs in the recently played 5 matches. - Taskin Ahmed
Taskin Ahmed is a bowler with an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. The right-arm fast bowler has taken 4 wickets in the last 3 matches. Taskin has a very good record against this opponent, taking 2 wickets in recent matches.
DS vs CS Squad Information
Colombo Strikers (CS) Squad: Thisara Perera, Taskin Ahmed, Angelo Perera, Shehan Fernando, Binura Fernando, Chamika Karunaratne, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kavin Bandara, Glenn Phillips, Shadab Khan, Isitha Wijesundara, Nipun Dhananjaya, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Dunith Wellalage, Shevon Daniel, Matheesha Pathirana, Chamika Gunasekara, Muhammad Waseem, AM Ghazanfar and Garuka Sanketh
Dambulla Sixers (DS) Squad: Reeza Hendricks, Mohammad Nabi, Kusal Perera, Nuwan Pradeep, Lahiru Madushanka, Danushka Gunathilaka, Mark Chapman, Akila Dananjaya, Mustafizur Rahman, Lahiru Udara, Dushan Hemantha, Sachitha Jayatilake, Nuwan Thushara, Praveen Jayawickrama, Nimesh Vimukthi, Nuwanidu Fernando, Ibrahim Zadran, Towhid Hridoy, Sonal Dinusha, Dilshan Madushanka, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Asanka Manoj and Ranesh Silva
DS vs CS Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Kusal Perera, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Sadeera Samarawickrama
Batters: Reeza Hendricks and Shevon Daniel
All-Rounders: Chamika Karunaratne, Dushan Hemantha and Mohammad Nabi
Bowlers: Taskin Ahmed, Nuwan Pradeep and Binura Fernando
Captain: Sadeera Samarawickrama
Vice-Captain: Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Photo credit: Imago
