Colombo Strikers vs Galle Titans T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips, LPL 2023
Colombo Strikers will lock horns with Galle Titans in match 20 of the Lanka Premier League. The game will be played at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo and will start at 7:30 PM IST..
This is the final league game of the LPL and will determine which team will make it to the playoffs. Both teams are tottering at the bottom of the points table with three wins in seven games. This is a must-win game for both sides. The winner of the match will qualify for the next round while the loser will be tied on points with Jaffna Kings and the team with the better net run rate will go through.
Jaffna Kings have a better run rate than both teams so the loser will most likely miss out on the playoff spot. As for the teams’ performance, they have been let down by the batters.
Colombo Strikers vs Galle Titans T20 Live Streaming
TV channels: The tournament will be available on Star Sports 3 in India.
Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the Fancode app and website.
CS vs GT Match Toss Prediction
The wicket is not easy to chase as the pitch gets slower as the game progress. Captain winning the toss would like to bat first.
CS vs GT Pitch Report
The wicket is not easy to bat. Runs are hard to come by due to the slow nature of the surface. Anything over 160 can be very hard to chase.
Colombo Weather Report
The temperature will range between 31 and 26 degrees. Rain is not a threat so we will get a full game.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Colombo Strikers vs Galle Titans, Lanka Premier League 2023
Colombo Strikers Team News & Playing 11
CS Team News
Colombo Strikers picked up a nine-run win over B-Love Kandy in the previous game. The team rested Niroshan Dickwella and Angelo Perera. While we are not sure about Perera, Dickwella is likely to come back to the team.
CS Key Players
- Babar Azam- Babar Azam will be the main man with the bat. He is the leading run-scorer of the tournament with 255 runs in 7 games.
- Pathum Nissanka- Pathum Nissanka played a good hand of 51 against Kandy. This was his second fifty of the tournament. The opener will be hoping he can deliver consistent performances and lead his team to playoffs and towards the trophy.
- Matheesha Pathirana – Pathirana has been in great wicket-taking form in LPL 2023. He is the leading wicket-taker of LPL 2023 with 12 wickets in seven games.
CS Team Form
Colombo Stars have won just three of the seven games and face a must-win situation in the next game.
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Colombo Strikers Predicted Playing 11
Pathum Nissanka, Babar Azam, Nuwanidu Fernando, Iftikhar Ahmed, Lahiru Udara/Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Nipun Dhananjaya, Mohammad Nawaz, Chamika Karunaratne (c), Jeffrey Vandersay, Naseem Shah, Matheesha Pathirana
Galle Titans Team News & Playing 11
GT Team News
The Titans are also in a similar position to the Strikers. They ended their four-match winning streak after beating Jaffna Kings in the previous game. The team is unlikely to alter the winning combination.
GT Key Players
- Tim Seifert – Tim Seifert continued his consistent run with the bat and scored 55 runs. Overall, he has scored 231 runs in seven matches and is behind Babar in the list of most runs this season.
- Bhanuka Rajapaksa – Rajapaksa has had a horrid tournament but big players always do well in pressure games. We are expecting a good show by Bhanuka Rajapaksa in the next clash against the Strikers.
- Tabraiz Shamsi – Spinners will be key on the surface and Shamsi will be looking to have another good game. He bowled a spell of 2-19 in the last game.
GT Team Form
Galle Titans have been poor in the tournament, winning three and losing four games.
Galle Titans Predicted Playing 11
Tim Seifert, Chad Bowes, Shakib Al Hasan, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Sohan de Livera (wk), Dasun Shanaka (c), Lahiru Samarakoon, Kasun Rajitha, Lahiru Kumara, Seekkuge Prasanna, Tabraiz Shamsi
Colombo Strikers vs Galle Titans Head to Head
Colombo Strikers have dominated Galle Titans in the LPL history,
CS vs GT Head to Head Stats in T20s
| |
Matches Played |
CS Won |
GT Won |
Tie |
NR |
| Overall |
9 |
6 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
| Last 5 |
5 |
4 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Colombo Strikers vs Galle Titans Betting Odds
The bookies are backing Colombo Strikers to win. The batting from both teams has been poor but the form of Babar Azam gives Colombo an edge.
Who will win Colombo Strikers vs Galle Titans T20 Match?
We suggest backing Colombo Strikers to win. Babar Azam has been in great form while Pathum Nissanka also showed glimpses of potential in the last game after scoring 51. Matheesha Pathirana and Naseem Shah are also in good form with the ball.
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🏆 Colombo Strikers vs Galle Titans Prediction
We suggest backing Colombo Strikers as winners. Babar Azam’s form makes a huge difference. Also, the team has a better bowling attack, with the likes of Matheesha Pathirana and Naseem Shah in great form. Jeff Vandersay can also prove to be vital on a sluggish pitch.
Aug 15, 2023
19:30 IST / 14:00 GMT
R. Premadasa Stadium - Colombo, Sri Lanka
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