CLS vs DHG Match Prediction & Betting Tips - Jul 07, 2024
Colombo Strikers and Dambulla Sixers are fixtured to meet in this year's Lanka Premier League match. This will be the first fixture this season where the teams lock horns. It will be the tenth game of the tournament as we get closer to the halfway mark. This fixture is expected to be closely contested, not a lopsided affair. Let's see how these teams perform against each other.
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Colombo Strikers vs Dambulla Sixers head-to-head record
In the last five matches between the sides, Dambulla Thunders have won three and Colombo Strikers have won two. Dambulla Thunders won both of the fixtures between them last season.
Colombo Strikers vs Dambulla Sixers live streaming and broadcast
The live broadcast in India can be viewed on Star Sports Network, with streaming available on JioCinema.
You can rely on these cricket betting tips to elevate your cricket bets for the Lanka Premier League match between Colombo Strikers and Dambulla Thunders in Dambulla, Sri Lanka on Sunday, July 7 2024.
CLS vs DHG Team Previews
Colombo Stars
Colombo Strikers have endured a mixed bag of results so far having won and lost in almost equal measure. This wouldn't be cause for concern as they sit among a number of teams in a similar scenario.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz came up with a cameo of 29 off 17 in his second game of the tournament. He is capable of much better than this, as was seen in the 2024 T20 World Cup where he was the top run-scorer with 281 runs. He arguably made the biggest impact on the tournament with the bat.
Pakistan leg-spinner Shadab Khan is handy with the bat, but he has shown his class with the ball so far. He produced almost identical figures in his opening two games. He took four for 22 versus B-Love Kandy and four for 21 against Galle Marvels.
Glenn Phillips is a compact, muscular hitter, known for playing outrageous shots. He has another opportunity to show off his flair and power game against the Dambulla Sixers. He made his T20I debut for New Zealand in 2017.
Colombo Stars Playing 11
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Angelo Perera, Glenn Phillips, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Thisara Perera, Shadab Khan, Dunith Wellalage, Chamika Karunaratne, Taskin Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana, Binura Fernando.
Dambulla Giants
The 2024 Dambulla Sixers squad for the Lanka Premier League boasts a blend of experienced and emerging players. Their top-order batting will be key supported by skilful bowlers like Mustafizur Rahman. Their captain will also need to play a hand for the Sixers to do well.
Kusal Perera's 102 against Jaffna Kings is the highest individual score in T20s for Dambulla Sixers. His incredible innings also saw him break the record for the most runs in boundaries in an innings for Dambulla Sixers.
Bangladeshi Mustafizur Rahman forms part of an intriguing Dambulla Sixers fast-bowling group. The left-arm pacer took two wickets against Jaffna Kings.
Mohammad Nabi was tidy against the Jaffna Kings without picking up many wickets. He will be hoping to continue with his control of the ball that he has, in the hopes of it producing more wickets. The experienced Afghan has played for as many as 38 teams over his career.
Dambulla Giants Playing 11
Kusal Perera, Reeza Hendricks, Lahiru Udara, Nuwanidu Fernando, Mark Chapman, Mohammad Nabi, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Dushan Hemantha, Dilshan Madushanka, Mustafizur Rahman, Nuwan Pradeep.
CLS vs DHG Toss Prediction
This match will be played at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium as a night game.
Captains may prefer to have clarity on the target they need to chase rather than setting one.
Read our guide on toss predictions to learn how we analyze and come up with our tips.
Pitch and Conditions
The weather in Dambulla is expected to be hot although slightly cooler than the day game prior to this one. Conditions will also be humid.
During night games, the pitch often becomes more conducive to fast bowlers, as the evening dew can make the surface slightly quicker and aid swing. The three T20Is at this ground have all been night games. The average first innings score in these games is 185.
CLS vs DHG Betting Tips
Player match-ups have been a significant talking point in T20 cricket. Key player match-ups can influence the outcome of the game. Both captains will want to keep the odds in their favour.
Praveen Jayawickrama, as a left-arm spinner, could be a significant match-up for a Colombo Strikers batting order which consists of predominantly right-handers.
The player match-ups will be an exciting sub-plot to this encounter. Colombo Strikers, under the guidance of Thisara Perera, may walk away with the win.
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The coin may land in favour of Thisara Perera. There is a 50 percent chance of the Colombo Strikers winning the toss. If the Strikers win the toss, they may want to bowl first.
It is difficult to look past the talent of the young Afghan cricketer. At only 22, he has over 4000 T20 runs with a high score of 121 not out.
After leading the pack with the wickets, the Colombo Strikers' overseas recruit is unlikely to release the pressure that he's put on teams in this campaign. He enjoys taking clumps of wickets at a time. He has taken ten four-wicket hauls and one five-wicket haul in T20s.
Perera's batting is inspired by his hero Sanath Jayasuriya's technique. The blistering opener has more than 600 runs in his LPL career.
The left-armer endured a disappointing T20 World Cup campaign with Bangladesh. He was a shining light nonetheless by taking three for 17 versus Sri Lanka and three for seven against Nepal.
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