DHG vs CLS Match Prediction & Betting Tips - Jul 16, 2024
The upcoming Lanka Premier League match will feature Dambulla Sixers and Colombo Strikers facing off once more. This will be the final group stage game of the tournament. It will be compelling to see how these teams match up.
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Dambulla Sixers vs Colombo Strikers head-to-head record
The head-to-head record in the last five games between the sides is fairly even, although Dambulla only just have more wins. Dambulla just edge the head-to-head in their last five games by three wins to Colombo's two. Dambulla Sixers also won their other encounter this season.
Dambulla Sixers vs Colombo Strikers live streaming and broadcast
Indian viewers can tune in to the live broadcast on Star Sports Network or stream it on JioCinema.
Leverage these cricket betting tips to enhance your betting for the Lanka Premier League match between Dambulla Sixers and Colombo Strikers in Colombo, Sri Lanka on Tuesday, 16 July 2024.
DHG vs CLS Team Previews
Dambulla Giants
The Dambulla franchise ended on top of the log in 2023, but they would have been disappointed not to finish their good work throughout the season with a win in the Final. They may have to go a similar route to B-Love Kandy in 2023, by going unbeaten in the play-offs to win the tournament.
Nuwanidu Fernando has crossed over enemy territory in 2024 by playing for the Dambulla Sixers. He scored 56 not out off 39 balls against Dambulla last season.
Mohammad Nabi will be a calm customer under pressure. He is the most all-round player in the Dambulla Sixers' lineup, playing a role with bat, ball, in the field and as a captain.
Mark Chapman has had a wonderful start to his LPL career. He is no stranger to T20 cricket in Asia considering he previously played international cricket for Hong Kong before his newly-adopted nation of New Zealand. He has in excess of 1200 T20 runs in the subcontinent.
Dambulla Giants Playing 11
Kusal Perera, Reeza Hendricks, Nuwanidu Fernando, Mark Chapman, Towhid Hridoy, Mohammad Nabi, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Dushan Hemantha, Akila Dananjaya, Nuwan Thushara, Nuwan Pradeep.
Colombo Stars
The Colombo Strikers ended the previous season in last position on the table with six points. They missed out to Jaffna Kings who scraped through with six points, but a better run rate. This year could be the chance to stake a claim in the play-offs.
Matheesha Pathirana will be a name to watch as he plays more white-ball cricket for Sri Lanka in the future. He has 14 wickets after nine T20Is.
Sadeera Samarawickrama made the switch to Colombo Strikers after playing for Dambulla in 2023. He scored 59 off 35 in last year's Dambulla vs Colombo game.
On paper, the Strikers have a strong lineup. Taskin Ahmed is one of those bowlers who features in that lineup. He is well-versed in Asian bowling conditions after playing for Bangladesh and various domestic teams in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
Colombo Stars Playing 11
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Angelo Perera, Mohammad Waseem, Glenn Phillips, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Thisara Perera, Shadab Khan, Dunith Wellalage, Ishitha Wijesundera, Binura Fernando, Matheesha Pathirana.
DHG vs CLS Toss Prediction
This match will be played at the R. Premadasa Cricket Stadium as a night game.
Dew can be a significant factor in night games, making the ball difficult to grip for bowlers and affecting fielding conditions. This might influence the decision to bowl first.
At Colombo in 2023 the choices at the toss were evenly split. The captains chose to bat and chose to bowl eight times each.
Read our guide on toss predictions to learn how we analyze and come up with our tips.
Pitch and Conditions
Hot and humid weather conditions are anticipated. It should be cloudy with a few showers. Rain is 92 percent likely to occur.
Dew can be a factor in night matches, often aiding batting conditions in the second innings by reducing grip for bowlers.
A first innings score between 150 and 160 runs could make the game interesting.
DHG vs CLS Betting Tips
These two sides have largely been around the same territory on the table throughout the season.
Neither side has taken the tournament by storm so you can expect a more evenly-matched game.
The Sixers' win against the Strikers earlier this season could give them the confidence they need to get the job done again.
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The coin may land in favour of Mohammad Nabi. There is a 50 percent chance of the Dambulla Sixers winning the toss. If the Sixers win the toss, they may want to bowl first.
Fernando has started to make the top-order batting position his own. He has scored over 600 runs when batting at either number three or number four in T20s.
The Afghan all-rounder will bring bundles of global T20 experience to this game. As a bowler, Nabi has over 350 T20 wickets and best bowling figures of five for 15.
You can only score a century in T20 cricket if you have serious boundary-hitting ability. The Sri Lankan batter has produced notable scores throughout his T20 career. His highest score is 100 not out against Police Sports Club.
Colombo's Malinga will look to impress with the ball in the final match of the league season. He has dealt with pressure effectively before. He took four for 28 for Chennai Super Kings against Mumbai Indians in one of the IPL's most anticipated games of the year.
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