DHG vs CLS Match Preview
Marching ahead with unwavering momentum, the Dambulla Aura makes a triumphant return to the R. Premadasa Stadium, riding high on a streak of three consecutive victories. Their latest triumph came just hours before the impending clash, where they showcased an impressive feat by taming the Galle Titans, restricting them to a mere 133/9. Avishka Fernando emerged as the star of the show, crafting a majestic innings of 70 not out from 49 deliveries, propelling Dambulla to a seven-wicket victory accomplished in just 17.4 overs. However, there is little time for rest as they prepare to face yet another arduous challenge.
On the other side, regret hangs heavily over the Colombo Strikers as they reflect on their recent encounter with the Jaffna Kings. Despite promising beginnings from the top three batters, their inability to capitalize ultimately led to their downfall, resulting in a modest total of 146/8. The Jaffna Kings capitalized ruthlessly, dismantling Colombo's bowling attack and securing victory by the midpoint of the 15th over. This leaves the Strikers with a mixed record of two wins and three losses in their last five outings.
Turning to the forecast, the Colombo Strikers have enjoyed a significantly longer recovery period compared to the busy Dambulla Aura, granting them a well-rested and poised stance for the upcoming action. Nevertheless, the Aura's impressive form mitigates the concern arising from the time gap, as they operate with the precision of a finely-tuned mechanism. Despite this, the Colombo team, playing on their home turf, is expected to burst onto the scene, driven by a strong determination to prove their mettle. The memory of their close encounter with Dambulla, a match decided by a mere ten runs, still lingers in their minds. Colombo is unlikely to forget this, and it would not be surprising if one of their batters steps up, amassing a substantial score to make amends for their performance against Jaffna. This scenario could potentially set the stage for a much-needed victory against the formidable Dambulla side. Regardless, a cracker of a contest is definitely on the cards here.
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DHG vs CLS Probable 11
DHG Playing 11
- Avishka Fernando
- Kusal Mendis (C)
- Sadeera Samarawickrama
- Kusal Perera
- Dhananjay de Silva
- Ben McDermott
- Hayden Kerr
- Binura Fernando
- Dushan Hemantha
- Noor Ahmed
- Hasan Ali
CLS Playing 11
- Pathum Nissanka
- Babar Azam (C)
- Lahiru Udana (Wk)
- Nuwanidu Fernando
- Iftikhar Ahmed
- Mohammad Nawaz
- Chamika Karunaratne
- Ramesh Mendis
- Naseem Shah
- Matheesha Pathirana
- Lakshan Sandakan
Dream11 Prediction
Check out the Dream11 fantasy team lineup for the upcoming Lanka Premier League 2023 match between Dambulla Aura and Colombo Strikers. Don't forget to check back the latest updated team lineup right after the toss.
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DHG vs CLS Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: Kusal Mendis
Batters: Babar Azam (VC), Avishka Fernando , Pathum Nissanka , Kusal Perera
All-rounders: Dananjaya de Silva (C), Chamika Karunaratne , Hayden Kerr
Bowlers: Naseem Shah, Matheesha Pathirana , Binura Fernando