Colombo Strikers will be up against the Galle Titans in the 10th match of the Lanka Premier League, 2023Â at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy on 7th August 2023 at 03:00 PM IST.
CS vs GT (Colombo Strikers vs Galle Titans), Match 10 - Match Information
Match: Colombo Strikers vs Galle Titans, Match 10
Date: 7th August 2023
Time: 03:00 PM IST
Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
CS vs GT (Colombo Strikers vs Galle Titans), Match 10 Preview
Colombo Strikers have played 3 matches in the series and they are currently ranked fifth on the points table, while Galle Titans have also played 3 matches in the series and they will be looking to strengthen their hold of the top spot.
Lanka Premier League, 2023 Points Table
The points table of Lanka Premier League, 2023Â Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost, and Net run-rate.
| Team | P | W | L | Pts. | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | +0.412 |
| DA | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | +0.353 |
| JK | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -0.068 |
| BLK | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -0.562 |
| CS | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -0.067 |
Both teams last played against each other in the Eliminator of the Lanka Premier League, 2022Â where Benny Howell scored the highest fantasy points for Colombo Strikers with 91 match fantasy points while Sahan Arachchige topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Galle Titans with 80 match fantasy points.
In the last match played by Colombo Strikers against Dambulla Aura, Dambulla Aura beat Colombo Strikers by 10 runs. The top fantasy player for Colombo Strikers was Matheesha Pathirana who scored 99 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Jaffna Kings, Jaffna Kings beat Galle Titans by 8 wickets. The top fantasy player for Galle Titans was Shakib Al Hasan who scored 76 fantasy points.
CS vs GT, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 152 runs. The pitch at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy is a sporting one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.
Weather Report for Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
Temperature will hover around 26.86 °C and humidity is expected to be around 65%. 3.28 m/s winds are expected. Cloud cover expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers.
Pace or Spin?
Pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 67% of the total wickets at this venue. We would suggest that you pick as many pace bowlers as possible in your team. Based on the stats available, we predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
CS vs GT, Head to Head
In the 8 matches played between these 2 teams, bowlers of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.
CS vs GT Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Seifert | 5 | 140 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 18, 74, 14, 30, 4 | - |
| Babar Azam | 5 | 127 | 25.4 | 0 | 0 | 41, 59, 7, 19, 1 | - |
| Niroshan Dickwella | 5 | 154 | 30.8 | 0 | 0 | 16, 4, 58, 70, 6 | - |
- Tim Louis Seifert
Tim Seifert is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 35 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.5. This player is a top order batter who bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches Tim Seifert has scored 18, 74, 14, 30, 4 runs averaging 28 per match.
- Mohammad Babar Azam
Babar Azam is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. This player is a top order opening batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 5 matches Babar Azam has scored 127 runs at an average of 25.4 per match.
- Dickwella Patabandige Dilantha Niroshan Dickwella
Niroshan Dickwella is a wicket-keeper and has an average of 46 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top order opening left-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 154 runs at an average of 30.8 per match.
CS vs GT Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kasun Rajitha | 5 | 3 | 0.6 | 5 | 1 | 2, 0, 0, 0, 1 | 0, 2, 2, 0, 1 |
| Matheesha Pathirana | 5 | 8 | 1.6 | 11 | 2.2 | 0, 0, 8, 0, 0 | 3, 3, 1, 2, 2 |
| Richard Ngarava | 5 | 6 | 1.2 | 5 | 1 | 6, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 1, 0, 2 |
- Chandrasekara Arachchilage Kasun Rajitha
Kasun Rajitha is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. Kasun Rajitha has an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. He is a right-arm medium fast bowler and in the recent 5 matches this player has taken 5 wickets at an average of 1. Kasun Rajitha has been very successful against this team, taking 1, 4, 2, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. He has a good record at this venue in the recent 5 matches this player played here and has taken 6 wickets.
- Matheesha Pathirana
Matheesha Pathirana is a bowler and has an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. Matheesha Pathirana bowls right-arm medium and in the last 5 matches he has taken 11 wickets at an average of 2.2. This player has had a good time at this venue in the last 5 matches Matheesha Pathirana played here and has taken 5 wickets.
- Richard Ngarava
Richard Ngarava is a bowler and has an average of 32 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.5 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. He bowls left-arm fast medium and in the recently played 5 matches this player has taken 5 wickets at an average of 1.
CS vs GT Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shakib Al Hasan | 5 | 99 | 19.8 | 6 | 1.2 | 6, 30, 23, 28, 12 | 2, 2, 1, 1, 0 |
| Chamika Karunaratne | 5 | 62 | 12.4 | 3 | 0.6 | 20, 9, 23, 0, 10 | 1, 0, 1, 0, 1 |
| Lahiru Samarakoon | 5 | 24 | 4.8 | 6 | 1.2 | 1, 6, 7, 0, 10 | 0, 1, 0, 1, 4 |
- Shakib Al Hasan
Shakib Al Hasan is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Shakib Al Hasan has an average of 74 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He is a top order left-handed batter. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 99 runs at an average of 19.8 per match. Shakib Al Hasan can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent matches has taken 2, 2, 1, 1, 0 wickets, averaging at 1.2 wickets per match.
- Chamika Karunaratne
Chamika Karunaratne is an all-rounder and has an average of 31 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a right-arm medium fast bowler and in the recently played 5 matches this player has taken 1, 0, 1, 0, 1 wickets at an average of 0.6.
- Samarakoon Mudiyanselage Lahiru Dharshana Samarakoon
Lahiru Samarakoon is an all-rounder and has an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.7 and is a high risk, high returns player for your Fantasy Team. Lahiru Samarakoon bowls right-arm fast medium and in the recent 5 matches he has taken 6 wickets at an average of 1.2.
CS vs GT Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Seifert | 5 | 140 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 18, 74, 14, 30, 4 | - |
| Shakib Al Hasan | 5 | 99 | 19.8 | 6 | 1.2 | 6, 30, 23, 28, 12 | 2, 2, 1, 1, 0 |
| Matheesha Pathirana | 5 | 8 | 1.6 | 11 | 2.2 | 0, 0, 8, 0, 0 | 3, 3, 1, 2, 2 |
| Babar Azam | 5 | 127 | 25.4 | 0 | 0 | 41, 59, 7, 19, 1 | - |
| Naseem Shah | 5 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1.4 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 2, 2, 1, 1, 1 |
| Kasun Rajitha | 5 | 3 | 0.6 | 5 | 1 | 2, 0, 0, 0, 1 | 0, 2, 2, 0, 1 |
The Top Point Getters for Colombo Strikers are Matheesha Pathirana with 93 match fantasy points, Babar Azam with 77 match fantasy points and Naseem Shah with 76 match fantasy points.
The Top Point Getters for Galle Titans are Tim Seifert with 115 match fantasy points, Shakib Al Hasan with 108 match fantasy points and Kasun Rajitha with 76 match fantasy points.
CS vs GT Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shakib Al Hasan | 5 | 99 | 19.8 | 6 | 1.2 | 6, 30, 23, 28, 12 | 2, 2, 1, 1, 0 |
| Tim Seifert | 5 | 140 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 18, 74, 14, 30, 4 | - |
| Babar Azam | 5 | 127 | 25.4 | 0 | 0 | 41, 59, 7, 19, 1 | - |
| Niroshan Dickwella | 5 | 154 | 30.8 | 0 | 0 | 16, 4, 58, 70, 6 | - |
| Kasun Rajitha | 5 | 3 | 0.6 | 5 | 1 | 2, 0, 0, 0, 1 | 0, 2, 2, 0, 1 |
- Shakib Al Hasan
Shakib Al Hasan is an all-rounder and has an average of 74 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a top order left-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches Shakib Al Hasan has scored 99 runs at an average of 19.8 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent matches has taken 6 wickets, averaging at 1.2 wickets per match.
- Tim Louis Seifert
Tim Seifert can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 35 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.5. Tim Seifert is a top order batter who bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches he has scored 18, 74, 14, 30, 4 runs at an average of 28 per match.
- Mohammad Babar Azam
Babar Azam is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. Babar Azam is a top order opening batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 5 matches he has scored 41, 59, 7, 19, 1 runs at an average of 25.4 per match.
- Dickwella Patabandige Dilantha Niroshan Dickwella
Niroshan Dickwella can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 46 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. Niroshan Dickwella is a top order opening left-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches he has scored 16, 4, 58, 70, 6 runs averaging 30.8 per match.
- Chandrasekara Arachchilage Kasun Rajitha
Kasun Rajitha is a bowler and has an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and can be a high risk, high returns pick for your Dream11 Team. This player bowls right-arm medium fast and in the recently played 5 matches Kasun Rajitha has taken 5 wickets at an average of 1. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1, 4, 2, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. This player has bowled well at this venue in the recent 5 matches Kasun Rajitha played here and has taken 6 wickets.
CS vs GT Squad Information
Colombo Strikers (CS) Squad: Wahab Riaz, Iftikhar Ahmed, Yashodha Lanka, Niroshan Dickwella, Jeffrey Vandersay, Mohammad Nawaz, Lakshan Sandakan, Angelo Perera, Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Chamika Karunaratne, Ramesh Mendis, Lahiru Udara, Lorcan Tucker, Shoriful Islam, Pathum Nissanka, Nuwanidu Fernando, Dhananjaya Lakshan, Nipun Dhananjaya, Kavishka Anjula, Shashika Dulshan, Naseem Shah, Matheesha Pathirana, Ahan Wickramasinghe, Movin Subasingha and Eshan Malinga
Galle Titans (GT) Squad: Shakib Al Hasan, Ben Cutting, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Mohammad Mithun, Seekkuge Prasanna, Tabraiz Shamsi, Chad Bowes, Kasun Rajitha, Vishwa Fernando, Ashan Priyanjan, Dasun Shanaka, Anuk Fernando, Akila Dananjaya, Tim Seifert, Minod Bhanuka, Lahiru Kumara, Richard Ngarava, Lahiru Samarakoon, Mohamed Shiraz, Milan Rathnayake, Lasith Croospulle, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Sonal Dinusha, Shevon Daniel, Avishka Perera and Sohan de Livera
CS vs GT Possible Playing XI
Colombo Strikers (CS) Possible Playing XI: Babar Azam, Nuwanidu Fernando, Niroshan Dickwella, Pathum Nissanka, Matheesha Pathirana, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Nawaz, Chamika Karunaratne, Ramesh Mendis, Dhananjaya Lakshan and Jeffrey Vandersay
Galle Titans (GT) Possible Playing XI: Shevon Daniel, Tim Seifert, Lasith Croospulle, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Kasun Rajitha, Tabraiz Shamsi, Akila Dananjaya, Richard Ngarava, Shakib Al Hasan, Lahiru Samarakoon and Dasun Shanaka
CS vs GT Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Niroshan Dickwella and Tim Seifert
Batters: Babar Azam, Dhananjaya Lakshan and Shevon Daniel
All-Rounders: Chamika Karunaratne, Jeffrey Vandersay and Shakib Al Hasan
Bowlers: Kasun Rajitha, Lahiru Samarakoon and Matheesha Pathirana
Captain: Shakib Al Hasan
Vice-Captain: Tim Seifert
Photo credit: Alamy
