CLS vs GGD Match Preview
To create a balanced Dream11 team, include batters who can counter bowling attacks and bowlers who can claim important wickets. All-rounders will be key, providing contributions in both respects.
Alex Hales is one of the finest exploiters of the powerplay fielding restrictions. He has over 6300 runs in T20 powerplays. He will be unstoppable if he manages to get past the powerplay and convert his start into a significant score.
Angelo Perera has vast experience of the Sri Lankan domestic competitions. He has over 2000 runs in a T20 career spanning over 120 games.
Sri Lanka's next Malinga in Matheesha Pathirana will one of the death-overs specialists for Colombo Strikers. He has best bowling figures of four for 26 in the LPL.
Prabath Jayasuriya looks to be taking one of the shortest formats of the game more seriously. His best T20 figures of four for eight were against Galle Cricket Club.
Bhanuka Rajapaksa's exploits have earned him national and international recognition. He has 37 T20I caps with 678 runs and three half-centuries.
Weather Report
The weather will be hot and humid as always, but the thunderstorms could be the telling factor. Rain is predicted to happen at a 95 percent chance of falling.
Pitch Report
The rain which may hover around throughout the day could impact this night game. The ball may be difficult for the bowlers to grip. The game could be high-scoring because of this. A score over 170 could make for an interesting chase.
Notable stats
Babar's brilliance
Pakistan's Babar Azam has scored the most runs in this fixture. He has scored 110 runs across two games for Colombo Strikers against Galle Marvels.
Team News
In an almost do-or-die game for Colombo Strikers, they may not enforce any changes. They may rely on the players who have done the business throughout the tournament.
Galle Marvels will have ample opportunity to experiment in this one. They may want to give further exposure to the young Malsha Tharupathi. Sean Williams may get the chance to stamp his mark on the tournament and add to the Marvels' batting depth.
CLS vs GGD Probable 11
CLS Playing 11
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Wk)
- Angelo Perera
- Muhammad Waseem
- Glenn Phillips
- Thisara Perera (C)
- Sadeera Samarawickrama
- Shadab Khan
- Isitha Wijesundara
- Binura Fernando
- Dunith Wellalage
- Matheesha Pathirana
GGD Playing 11
- Niroshan Dickwella (C)
- Alex Hales
- Tim Seifert
- Bhanuka Rajapaksa
- Janith Liyanage
- Sahan Arachchige
- Dwaine Pretorius
- Isuru Udana
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Kavindu Nadeeshan
- Prabath Jayasuriya
Dream11 Prediction
Both sides will be up for this game. Galle Marvels, having already qualified for the play-offs, may rest on their laurels. Colombo Strikers will want to sniff every opportunity they have of a victory here.
Top Picks
Matheesha Pathirana: The exciting young Sri Lankan talent will want to stand up in the crucial moments for his team. He is closing in on 50 wickets for the year as it currently stands.
Glenn Phillips: His strength will be his abilities with willow in hand, but the man from New Zealand is an electric fielder too. 2024 has started off brightly for him with over 600 T20 runs already.
Alex Hales: He is one of the cleanest strikers of a cricket ball in T20 cricket. With high importance often placed on the ability to find the boundary in the shorter formats, his tally of over 1900 boundaries in T20 cricket will make him crucial.
CLS vs GGD Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: Niroshan Dickwella (C), Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Batters: Muhammad Waseem
All-rounders: Shadab Khan, Thisara Perera (VC), Isuru Udana, Dwaine Pretorius
Bowlers: Binura Fernando, Dunith Wellalage, Kavindu Nadeeshan, Prabath Jayasuriya
