Galle Titans vs Dambulla Aura, 2nd Match of LPL2023 dream11 prediction today match

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Match : Galle Titans vs Dambulla Aura, 2nd Match of LPL2023

Venue : R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

Date & Time : 31stJuly, Monday at 3:30 PM IST

H2H Record :

Total matches - 06
GT won - 01
DA won - 04
NR - 01,

Pitch Report :

The pitch at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo is a balanced pitch with aid for both batsmen and bowlers. The pitch is also getting slow in middle overs and offers a bit of turn. The dew also tends to be heavier when the humidity is high. Both team looking for bowl first after winning the toss because of four out of the last five games at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo have been won by the chasing team.

The average 1st innings score at this venue in the recent matches is 160 runs.

Weather Report :

The temperature is expected to hover around 28°C on the Monday with 80% humidity and 26 km/hr wind speed. There are 10% chances of precipitation during the game.

Probable XI :

Galle Titans :

Tim Seifert, Avishka Perera, Shakib Al Hasan, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Mohammad Mithun, Dasun Shanaka, Seekuge Prasanna, Tambraiz Shamsi, Vishwa Fernando, Kasun Rajitha, Richard Ngarva.

Dambulla Aura :

Kusal Mendis, Avishka Fernando, Dananjaya De Silva, Kusal Perera, Sadeera Samrawickrama, Ben McDermott, Shahnawaz Dahani, Praveen Jayawickrama, Noor Ahmed, Pramod Madushan, Dushan Hemantha.

Preview :

Match 2 of the third edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2023 will feature a clash between Galle Titans (GT) and Dambulla Aura (DA) at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo on Monday, July 31. This will be the first game that both sides will be playing in the tournament in 2023, and both will be keen on registering a win and getting off to good starts.

Galle Titans, led by the experienced Dasun Shanaka, boasts a well-balanced squad. Their key player, Shakib Al Hasan, brings an impressive T20I record of 2382 runs and 140 wickets, making him a valuable asset in both batting and bowling departments. The mystery spinner Tabraiz Shamsi, with 74 T20I wickets, adds a crucial element to their bowling attack. Additionally, the explosive batter Bhanuka Rajapaksa, with 678 runs in T20Is, provides further firepower to their batting lineup.

On the other hand, Dambulla Aura, captained by Kushal Mendis, has a strong batting unit. Key players to watch out for are Dhananjaya de Silva, a versatile all-rounder with 731 runs and 13 wickets in T20Is, and Mathew Wade, who has scored 1018 runs in T20Is. The explosive opener Avishka Fernando, having scored 990 runs in T20Is, adds even more power to their batting unit. Both GT VS DA will look to start their campaign on a high note by registering a win in their opening game.

Team Guide

Makes various team combinations with the help of these information.

Kusal Perera :

Kusal Perera is an experienced left-handed top-order batter. He has amassed 2921 runs in 132 T20 matches, with an average of 23.94 and an impressive strike rate of 129.99 and also he has scored 305 runs in 15 matches of the tournament at an average of 20. The numbers are on the lower side but Perera is one of the most talented batters in Sri Lanka cricket and will be a great punt pick for this match.

Tim Seifert :

Tim Seifert looking in solid touch and has a brilliant run in the T10 League where he scored over 200 runs and was one of the tournament’s top run getter. As an overseas player, he carries the responsibility of scoring big runs for the team. In his career spanning 172 T20 matches, he has amassed an impressive total of 3555 runs with an average of 26.33 and a strike rate of 128.75. Good pick.

Kusal Mendis :

Kusal Mendis is an exceptional top-order batsman who also adds value with his wicketkeeping skills. He has scored 3219 runs at an average of 29.26 including 27 half-centuries in 117 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 98 T20 matches, he has scored 2397 runs at an average of 27.23. This impressive record includes a century and 17 half-centuries. One of the best fantacy c/vc pick.

Bhanuka Rajapaksa :

Bhanuka Rajapaksa recently played in T10 League but struggled to get going. However, he will be more comfortable in the T20 format where he can afford to consume a few balls. In his career, he has scored 3007 runs in 161 T20 matches, with an average of 23.13 and an impressive strike rate of 135.14. Hit or miss type player.

Shakib Al Hasan :

Shakib Al Hasan is the words best all-rounder at the moment, who has the scored 2563 runs at an average of 21.5 & gets 148 wickets in 131 T20s matches so far. Shakib Al Hasan will be vital for the Titans owing to his all-round skills. Shakib will add a lot of strength in the middle order while his four overs will be a safest c/vc pick.

Dhananjaya de Silva :

Dhananjaya de Silva is an excellent allrounder who's coming from decent Test series. In 104 T20 matches, he has scored 2072 runs at an average of 23.81 and has taken 37 wickets. 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.

Dasun Shanaka :

Dasun Shanaka is an quality asset to the team, showcasing exceptional batting and bowling skills. In his career, Shanaka has scored 3750 runs at an average of 27.57 and has picked up 59 wickets in 186 T20 matches. He is capable of batting in the middle order while also making valuable contributions with the ball by taking wickets. Must have pick.

Noor Ahmed :

Noor Ahmed will be a threat on the low and slow turning tracks of Sri Lanka. He's 62 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. Punt pick.

Tabraiz Shamsi :

Tabraiz Shamsi is a top-notch bowler, particularly skilled in bowling during the middle overs. He has taken 253 wickets at an economy rate of 7.25 in 219 T20 matches. Must have pick.

Lahiru Kumara :

Lahiru Kumara has a great potential as a fast bowler, showcasing his ability to deliver blistering pace and effectively generate movement in the ball. In 49 T20 matches, he has taken 61 wickets at an economy rate of 8.55. Good pick.

Details Analysis

Cheat sheet

Galle Titans

WK :

Tim Seifert -

Open, Open, Open, Open, Open
88(48), 79(43)*, 0(3), 54(40), 42(23)

Minod Bhanuka -

1dwn, 2dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn
36(28), 66(39), 12(16), 41(24), 0(1)

Mohammad Mithun -

Open, Open, 3dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn,
5(2), 54(36), 14(15), 0(6), 3(11),

Sohan de Livera -

Open, Open, Open, Open, Open
37(17), 17(12), 48(40)*, 7(10), 46(20)

Batter :

Bhanuka Rajapaksa -

1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 2dwn
7(7), 34(25), 26(14), 0(3), 20(26)

Chad Bowes -

Open, Open, Open, Open, Open
19(13), 54(38), 7(9), 26(24), 1(5)

Lasith Croospulle - Right Arm off-break

1dwn, Open, Open, Open, Open,
4(4), 0(1), 13(9), 25(15), 3(4), 31(24),

Avishka Perera -

2dwn, 8dwn, 5dwn, DNB , 5dwn
16(21), 9(7), 0(2), DNB , 0(2)

Shevon Daniel -

1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, Open, Open
30(27), 40(31), 31(18)*, 11(10), 2(4)

Pasindu Sooriyabandara -

3dwn, 3dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn
28(14), 33(28), 4(4)*, 9(12)*, 11(13)*

All-rounder :

Shakib Al Hasan - Left Arm Orthodox

3dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, 1dwn, 4dwn,
18(11)*, 19(17), 6(6), 38(24)*, 20(13)*,
2/15(3), 2/27(4), 0/15(2), 4/22(4), 0/5(1),

Ben Cutting - Right Arm Medium

4dwn, 5dwn, DNB, 4dwn, 4dwn,
33(14), 15(13), DNB, 12(10), 20(19)
DNB, DNB, DNB, 2/12(1), 1/29(3)

Dasun Shanaka - Right Arm Medium

2dwn, 2dwn, 5dwn, 3dwn,4dwn,
17(16), 0(3), 9(7)*, 15(8), 7(8), 1(3),
DNB, DNB, DNB, DNB, DNB,

Anuk Fernando - Left Arm Fast Medium

3dwn, 3dwn, 1dwn, Open, 2dwn
8(9), 22(18), 39(39), 1(2), 22(24)
3/22(3), 1/15(2), 0/41(4), 0/19(2), 3/19(4)

Ashan Priyanjan - Right Arm off-break

1dwn, 2dwn, 3dwn, 4dw, 2dwn
4(4),9(6), 1(1), 4(10), 8(14)
2/13(2), DNB, 0/17(1), 2/11(3), 0/18(2)

Sonal Dinusha - Left Arm Orthodox

3dwn, 5dwn, 5dwn, 3dwn, 3dwn
9(6)*, 13(11), 1(1)*, 0(1), 51(27)*
1/21(3), 0/19(3), 1/1(1), 0/13(2), 3/6(3)

Bowler :

Tabraiz Shamsi - Left Arm wrist spin

0/33(2), 1/27(2), 2/20(4), 1/40(4), 1/25(4)

Lahiru Kumara - Right Arm Medium

3/38(4), 0/27(2), 2/56(4), 4/36(4), 0/27(3)

Kasun Rajitha - Right Arm Medium

0/34(4), 1/25(2), 1/35(4), 2/22(4), 0/47(4)

Akila Dananjaya - Right Arm off-break

3/30(4), 1/27(2), 1/9(2), 0/18(4),

Seekkuge Prasanna - Legbreak

0/11(1), 1/22(3), 0/24(4), 1/23(3), 0/17(2), 0/20(3),

Richard Ngarava - Left Arm Fast Medium

0/14(2), 1/32(4), 2/20(3), 1/41(4), 2/18(4), 2/24(4),

Mohamed Shiraz - Right Arm Medium

1/12(2), 1/36(4), 3/10(4), 1/17(2), 2/11(3)

Vishwa Fernando - Left Arm Fast Medium

0/26(4), 2/26(3), 2/15(3), 3/22(4), 0/9(2)

Lahiru Samarakoon - Right Arm Medium fast

1/24(2), 4/31(4), 3/7(3), 3/5(3), 2/9(2)

Milan Rathnayake - Right Arm Medium

0/6(2), 3/20(4), 0/11(1), 1/9(3), 0/29(2)

Dambulla Aura

WK :

Kusal Mendis -

Open, Open, Open, Open, Open
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 -

2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn
44(27), 15(15)*, 9(10), 32(28), 48(41)

Batter :

Avishka Fernando -

Open, Open, Open, Open, 1dwn
30(10), 41(33), 73(47), 39(25), 1(3)

Kusal Perera -

1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, Open, Open
33(21), 35(32), 53(45)*, 3(6), 58(38)

Alex Ross -

DNB, 3dwn, 3dwn, 2dwn, 3dwn
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

2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, 1dwn
20(9), 37(26), 15(10), 22(14), 8(6)
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

4dwn, 4dwn, 2dwn, DNB,DNB
16(19), 0(1), 2(4), DNB, DNB,DNB
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

4dwn, 3dwn, 2dwn, 5dwn, 4dwn
27(12), 15(12), 30(22), 15(9), 0(2)
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

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

0/17(1), 0/3(2), 1/22(3), 1/18(4), 1/23(3)

Shahnawaz Dahani - Right Arm Medium fast

1/40(4), 0/21(2), 1/22(3), 1/24(4), 0/33(2)

Binura Fernando - Left Arm Fast Medium

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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