Colombo Strikers Vs Dambulla Aura, 8th Match of LPL 2023 dream11 prediction today match
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Match : Colombo Strikers Vs Dambulla Aura, 8th Match of LPL 2023
Venue : Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
Date & Time : 5th August Saturday at 3:00 PM IST
H2H Record :
Total matches - 07
CS won - 03
DA won - 04
NR - 00,
Pitch Report :
The pitch at the Pallekele International Stadium delever a neutral wicket where both the departments are expected to receive a decent amount of help from the surface. It will certainly be a slow pitch assisting the spinners in putting the brake on the flow of runs. Toss winning team looking for bowl first. Although the highest wicket taker was a spinner, the bulk of the wickets were taken by the pacers.
The average first innings score is here 154 runs.
Weather Report :
The temperature is expected to hover around 28°C on the Saturday with 80% humidity and 20 km/hr wind speed. There are 40% chances of rain during the game.
Probable XI :
Colombo Strikers :
Niroshan Dickwella (wk/c), Babar Azam, Pathum Nissanka, Nuwanidu Fernando, Chamika Karunaratne, Ramesh Mendis, Mohammad Nawaz, Dhananjaya Lakshan, Naseem Shah, Matheesha Pathirana, Jeffrey Vandersay.
Dambulla Aura :
Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk/c), Kusal Perera, Dhananjaya de Silva, Alex Ross, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Hayden Kerr, Binura Fernando, Shahnawaz Dahani, Ravindu Fernando, Noor Ahmad.
Preview :
Colombo Strikers and Dambulla Aura will lock horns in Match 8 of Lanka Premier League 2023 on Saturday, 5 August 2023 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy. Next up, the Niroshan Dickwella-led side will take on Dambulla Aura, who looked a bit shaky with the bat in their third match of the season. Meanwhile, the strikers will be aiming to keep up with the momentum. Pakistan skipper Babar Azam and Sri Lanka international Matheesa Pathirana did a commendable job in the last match and thus, they will back themselves to get the job done once again.
Dambulla meanwhile has struggled with the bat in the initial stage. That is one area that the team needs to get better at. Opener Avishka Fernando in the last match tried to give a good start but despite getting the start, the 25-year-old failed to get going. However, Dhananjaya de Silva's impressive performance helped the team finish well against B-Kandy Love. On the other hand, their bowlers have done a good job so far in the tournament and that remains one of their strengths.
Colombo Strikers have momentum and confidence on their side following their most recent victory, not to mention a world class point of difference on their side with the bat. Babar Azam is just one Colombo player who could cash in here based on what the Dambulla Aura bowlers offered on Friday and it will be very difficult for them to match Colombo’s score whether they be batting first or second. Expect the Strikers to pick up the points.
Team Guide
Makes various team combinations with the help of these information.
*Colombo Strikers*
Niroshan Dickwella :
Niroshan Dickwella is an attacking wicket keeper batter, who's the top run-scorer for Colombo Strikers in the Lanka Premier League 2023 with 122 runs from his last 7 matches at an average of 20 and a strike rate of 122. He was the played a brilliant knock of 58(34) in the first game. Punt pick.
Babar Azam :
Babar Azam is one of the most consistent batsmen in the T20 format. He has scored 9267 runs so far at an average of 43.9p and a strike rate of 128.60. He was the man of the match in last game scored valuable 59(52). Default c/vc pick.
Pathum Nissanka :
Pathum Nissanka is the top Srilankan batter, who was part of Kandy Falcons in the last edition where he scored 229 runs in 8 matches at an average of 28.62 with the highest score of 71. But he's managed to scored just 16 runs in first two games. Default c/vc pick.
Iftikhar Ahmed :
Iftikhar Ahmed brings in a huge amount of experience in this format of the game. The batter has over 4300 in T20 matches at an average of nearly 30 and a strike rate of over 128. Iftikhar will be a key batter in the middle order and will be responsible for giving the team a strong finish. Good pick.
Chamika Karunaratne :
Chamika Karunaratne is a talented right-arm fast bowling all-rounder who is also expected to contribute with the bat in the lower middle order. In his first match, he scored 23 runs at an impressive strike rate of 153.33 and also took a wicket. Good pick.
Matheesha Pathirana :
Matheesha Pathirana has unique bowling action which makes him hard to pick. In his 24 T20s overall, he has picked up 30 wickets with the best figures of 3 for 15 and his second best comes in last game took 3/24. Will be a best c/vc pick from bowling section.
Naseem Shah :
Naseem Shah has the potential to become a valuable asset in this match. We can expect him to make some early breakthroughs and contribute significantly to the team's success. He picked up two wickets in the last game. Good pick.
Jeffrey Vandersay :
Jeffrey Vandersay has been the best bowler for Colombo Strikers and has picked up 5 wickets from his last 6 matches while bowling at an economy rate of 6 and a strike rate of 22. He's bowled well in the last game picked up two wickets. Good pick.
*Dambulla Aura*
Kusal Mendis :
Kusal Mendis is an exceptional top-order batsman who also adds value with his wicketkeeping skills. He has scored 3256 runs at an average of 29.10 including 27 half-centuries in 120 T20 matches. Must have pick.
Avishka Fernando :
Avishka Fernando is a hard-hitting opening batsman known for his ability to score big and dominate bowlers and also looking in fine form recenty concluded Emerging Asia cup. In 101 T20 matches, he has scored 2482 runs at an average of 27.11. This impressive record includes a century and 18 half-centuries and smashed match winning 52(32) in the second game. One of the best fantacy c/vc pick.
Kusal Perera :
Kusal Perera is an experienced left-handed top-order batter. He has amassed 2999 runs in 135 T20 matches, with an average of 23.90 and an impressive strike rate of 129.99 and also he has scored 383 runs in 18 matches of the tournament at an average of 22.30. The numbers are on the lower side but Perera is one of the most talented batters in Sri Lanka and scored magnificently 40 runs off just 25 balls in the first game & 34(22)* in the second game, and will be a great punt pick for this match.
Dhananjaya de Silva :
Dhananjaya de Silva is an excellent allrounder who's coming from decent Test series. In 107 T20 matches, he has scored 2186 runs at an average of 23.90 and has taken 40 wickets. Dhananjaya was the batted well in the last game scored crucial 61(39) & also get a wicket. His ability to chip in with crucial runs and pick up vital wickets in the middle overs can be a game-changer for your fantacy team.
Noor Ahmed :
Noor Ahmed will be a threat on the low and slow turning tracks of Sri Lanka. He's 63 wickets in as many T20s matches with the economy of 7.28. Noor Ahmed recently played in T10 League and emerged as one of the top performers and took 1/24 in the first game. Punt pick.
Shahnawaz Dahani :
Shahnawaz Dahani has been among the wickets in the ongoing edition of the LPL. Hence, fantasy users should pick him in their teams for the CS vs DA match. In three matches, the speedster has picked up three wickets at an average of 28.33. If he finds his rhythm, Kandy batters would be in trouble. Punt pick.
Binura Fernando :
Binura Fernando is bowling really well in this tournament. The Dambulla Aura pacer has returned with three wickets at an economy rate of 7.37. Punt pick.
Details Analysis
Cheat sheet
Colombo Strikers
WK :
Niroshan Dickwella (c) -
Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open
4(4), 58(34), 70(26)*, 6(5), 27(10), 34(11), 15(14)
Lorcan Tucker -
1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn,
0(3), 14(12)*, 94(51)*, 12(9)*, 8(11),
Lahiru Udara -
1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, Open, 1dwn, 1dwn,
6(13), 0(1), 32(32), 24(14), 5(6), 45(30),
Batter :
Babar Azam -
Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open,
59(52), 7(8), 19(18), 1(6), 100(58)*, 9(7), 42(36),
Iftikhar Ahmed - Right Arm off-break
3dwn, 5dwn, 4dwn, 4dwn, 3dwn,
36(22), 60(24), 33(19)*, 0(1), 31(25),
DNB, DNB, 0/10(2), DNB, DNB,
Pathum Nissanka -
1dwn, 1dwn, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open
15(12), 1(2), 25(25), 9(9), 0(1), 15(17), 33(35)
Nuwanidu Fernando -
2dwn, 2dwn, Open, 4dwn, 3dwn, 3dwn, 4dwn,
28(31), 17(14), 13(27), 63(42), 22(11), 5(3), 56(50),
Angelo Perera -
4dwn, 4dwn, 2dwn, DNB , 1dwn
0(2), 29(22)*, 2(3), DNB , 12(10)
Nipun Dhananjaya -
Open, Open, 1dwn, 1dwn, Open
44(48)*, 11(20), 31(22), 14(8), 2(10)
Dhananjaya Lakshan - Right Arm Medium fast
3dwn, DNB, 2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn,
12(11), DNB, 51(32), 4(16), 5(5)*, 11(9),
DNB, 4/30(3), 1/27(2), 0/11(1), 2/27(3), 0/9(1)
Yashodha Lanka -
4dwn, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open
11(16), 6(11), 1(3), 41(13)*, 45(34), 45(41)
Ahan Wickramasinghe -
DNB, DNB, 3dwn, 1dwn, DNB
DNB , DNB, 38(22), 10(8), DNB
All-rounder :
Mohammad Nawaz - Left Arm Orthodox
4dwn, 3dwn, 6dwn, DNB, 5dwn, DNB, 1dwn,
10(6), 3(6), 5(3)*, DNB, 16(7), DNB, 15(14),
1/18(4), 0/24(4), 0/11(1), 0/16(4), DNB, 1/50(4)
Chamika Karunaratne - Right Arm Medium
5dwn, 5dwn, 6dwn, 6dwn, 6dwn, 5dwn, 8dwn
9(4)*, 23(15), 0(2), 11(10)*, 23(16)*, 6(5), 14(13)*
0/28(4), 1/36(4), 1/52(4), 1/41(4), 1/22(3), 0/4(1), 1/15(3)
Jeffrey Vandersay - Leg break (Bowler)
2/32(4), 0/25(4), 1/23(4), 0/24(4), 1/31(4), 0/13(1)
Kavishka Anjula - Right Arm Medium
DNB, 6dwn, DNB , DNB , 4dwn
DNB, 1(4), DNB , DNB , 10(11)
0/21(4), 2/25(3), 0/4(1), 1/4(3), 0/32(2)
Movin Subasingha - Right Arm off-break
2dwn, 3dwn, 3dwn, 3dwn, 3dwn
1(2), 0(3), 14(7), 10(7), 55(25)
1/26(3), 0/16(2), 1/26(4), 1/25(4), 1/23(4)
Bowler :
Naseem Shah - Right Arm fast
2/19(4), 1/30(3), 1/28(4), 1/20(4), 2/23(4), 0/34(4), 0/26(3)
Wahab Riaz - Left Arm Fast Medium
1/20(3), 0/28(2), 1/32(4), 1/56(4),
Matheesha Pathirana - Right Arm Medium
3/24(4), 1/32(4), 2/44(4), 2/37(4), 2/22(4), 0/23(3), 3/37(4),
Ramesh Mendis - Right Arm off-break
0/10(1), 0/51(3), 1/30(4), 2/22(4), 1/3(2), 1/21(3)
Lakshan Sandakan - Left Arm wrist spin
1/34(4), 0/18(3), 0/29(3), 0/16(3), 0/37(4), 2/22(4),
Shashika Dulshan - Left Arm Orthodox
2/28(4), 1/9(1), 1/24(4), 2/16(3), DNB,
Eshan Malinga - Right Arm Medium
1/24(3), 1/11(1), 1/27(4), 1/29(4), 0/15(1)
Dambulla Aura
WK :
Kusal Mendis -
Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open
7(9), 29(23), 1(3), 73(48), 10(5), 25(9), 21(19), 7(11)
Matthew Wade -
Open, 5dwn, Open, Open, Open,
0(1), 13(6)*, 53(41), 46(47), 20(14), 20(24),
Ben McDermott -
Open, Open, Open, Open, Open
29(12), 9(7), 54(27)*, 16(12), 0(4)
Sadeera Samarawickrama -
1dwn, 1dwn, 3dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn
14(6), 12(22)*, 13(9), 44(27), 15(15)*, 9(10), 32(28), 48(41)
Batter :
Avishka Fernando -
Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, 1dwn
32(31), 52(32), 1(3), 30(10), 41(33), 73(47), 39(25), 1(3)
Kusal Perera -
2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, Open, Open
4(5), 34(22)*, 40(25), 33(21), 35(32), 53(45)*, 3(6), 58(38)
Alex Ross -
4dwn, DNB, 4dwn, DNB, 3dwn, 3dwn, 2dwn, 3dwn
21(18), DNB, 39(28)*, DNB, 14(11), 6(10), 40(32)*, 2(4)
Janith Liyanage - Right Arm Medium
4dwn, 2dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn
12(14), 6(7), 31(30), 15(20), 35(37)
DNB, 2/24(4), 3/28(4), 1/33(4), 1/32(3)
Lakshan Edirisinghe - Right Arm off-break
DNB, 4dwn, 2dwn, 1dwn, 2dwn
DNB , 34(26), 0(1), 8(11), 17(18)
0/7(2), 0/26(2), 1/40(4), 2/22(3), 3/19(4)
Jehan Daniel -
3dwn, 3dwn, DNB, DNB , 3dwn
23(14)*, 5(13), DNB, DNB , 82(43)
Manelker De Silva -
3dwn, 3dwn, 6dwn, 1dwn, 2dwn
34(25), 9(12), 1(2), 10(13), 16(16)
All-rounder :
Dhananjaya de Silva - Right Arm off-break
3dwn, DNB, 1dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, 1dwn
61(39), DNB, 43(31), 20(9), 37(26), 15(10), 22(14), 8(6)
1/16(3), 1/17(4), 1/38(4), DNB, 0/31(2), DNB , DNB , 1/6(1)
Dushan Hemantha - Legbreak
6dwn, 2dwn, 3dwn, 2dwn, 3dwn, 2dwn
2(3), 12(13), 9(7), 17(12)*, 11(8), 23(23)
1/44(4), 2/23(2),1/13(2), 1/14(3), 2/13(4), 0/34(4)
Hayden Kerr - Right Arm Medium
5dwn, DNB, 6dwn, 4dwn, 4dwn, 2dwn, DNB,DNB
12(13)*, DNB, 20(10), 16(19), 0(1), 2(4), DNB, DNB,DNB
1/28(4), 1/16(3), 0/35(3), 0/24(3), 2/34(4), 0/9(2), 0/27(3), 2/31(4).
Sachitha Jayathilake - Legbreak
5dwn, 4dwn, 5dwn, 3dwn, 6dwn
7(9), 4(7), 63(40)*, 2(2)*, 7(5)
1/14(3), 1/15(3), 0/9(1), 0/17(2), 0/3(1)
Ravindu Fernando - Right Arm off-break
DNB, DNB, 5dwn, 4dwn, 3dwn, 2dwn, 5dwn, 4dwn
DNB, DNB, 13(8), 27(12), 15(12), 30(22), 15(9), 0(2)
0/17(1), 0/5(1), 0/12(1), 1/27(3), DNB, DNB, 0/19(2), DNB
Bowler :
Pramod Madushan - Right Arm Medium
1/38(4), 0/21(2), 2/37(4), 0/11(2), 0/34(3)
Lungi Ngidi - Right Arm Medium fast
2/45(4), 0/40(4), 2/39(4), 1/21(4), 1/19(4), 2/29(4)
Noor Ahmad - Left Arm wrist spin
0/26(4), 1/27(4), 2/17(3), 0/35(4), 1/29(4), 2/39(4), 0/38(4)
Hasan Ali - Right Arm Medium
3/25(4), 2/22(4), 2/15(4), 1/44(4), 1/23(3)
Praveen Jayawickrama - Left Arm wrist spin
0/25(4), 0/17(1), 0/3(2), 1/22(3), 1/18(4), 1/23(3)
Shahnawaz Dahani - Right Arm Medium fast
0/46(4), 1/36(4), 2/37(4), 1/40(4), 0/21(2), 1/22(3), 1/24(4), 0/33(2)
Binura Fernando - Left Arm Fast Medium
0/21(3), 2/27(4), 1/32(4), 0/27(4), 0/14(1), 1/25(4), 0/26(4), 1/48(4)
Wanuja Sahan - Left Arm Orthodox
0/20(4), 2/18(3), 1/21(4), 1/18(2), 1/24(3)
Treveen Mathew - Right Arm off-break
Domestic
0/42(7), 0/53(8), 0/37(10), 1/35(10), 1/40(10)
Kavindu Pathiratne - Right Arm Medium
2/16(2), DNB, 0/18(2), 3/41(4), 0/15(3)
Cheat Sheet
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