CS vs DA Match Preview

The Lanka Premier League 2023 will continue to enthrall fans with thrilling cricket action when Dambulla Aura and Colombo Strikers meet in Match 16 on Saturday, August 12 at R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Dambulla is coming into this game after defeating Jaffna Kings by nine runs in their previous match. They are ranked second on the points table, with three wins from five matches totaling six points. Colombo, on the other hand, comes into the game having lost their previous match by six wickets to Jaffna Kings. They are ranked fourth (second-last) on the points table, with two wins from five matches totaling four points. The Niroshan Dickwella-led side will be looking to get back to winning ways in the upcoming match, while Dambulla will be looking to climb the table by defeating Colombo.

CS vs DA Match Details

Colombo Strikers vs Dambulla Aura – 16th Match

Venue: R.Premadasa Stadium – Colombo

Date & Time: 12th August 2023 at 07:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Fancode app

CS vs DA Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	148
Avg 2nd inn score	142
Win% batting 1st	44
Win% batting 2nd	56

CS vs DA Pitch Report

The surface is batting-friendly, which should help hitters once more. Pacers may receive some assistance later in the game, whereas spinners must bowl in the proper spots to receive any assistance.

CS vs DA Weather Report

The day will be cloudy with a 20% chance of rain. The temperature will be between 31 and 27 degrees Fahrenheit.

CS vs DA Last Five Matches

CS ( Colombo Strikers )	W  L  L  W  L
DA ( Dambulla Aura )	L W T W L

CS vs DA Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	CS Won	DA Won	Tie	NR
Overall	6	1	4	1	0
Last 5	5	1	3	1	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

CS vs DA Probable Playing XIs:

Colombo Strikers Probable Playing XIs

Pathum Nissanka, Babar Azam (c), Nuwanidu Fernando, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Lahiru Udara (wk), Chamika Karunaratne, Ramesh Mendis, Naseem Shah, Lakshan Sandakan, Matheesha Pathirana

Dambulla Aura Probable Playing XIs

Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (c & wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kusal Perera, Dhananjaya de Silva, Alex Ross, Hayden Kerr, Binura Fernando, Janith Liyanage, Hasan Ali, Noor Ahmad

Topmost Picks for CS vs DA Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Colombo Strikers

• Bhanuka Rajapaksa – Bhanuka Rajapaksa recently played in T10 League but struggled to get going. However, he will be more comfortable in the T20 format where he can afford to consume a few balls.
• Matheesha Pathirana – He can be a very effective bowler. He has the ability to pick up wickets while being economical and that makes him the best bet from the bowler’s section for the match. He has bowled brilliantly in the last few games and are also expected to bowl at the death.

Top Picks – Dambulla Aura

• Dhananjaya de Silva- He can win games with either the ball or the bat. His versatility and ability to alter the outcome of a game with either of his trades.
• Noor Ahmed- Afghanistan’s Noor Ahmed will be a threat on the low and slow turning tracks of Sri Lanka. Noor Ahmed recently played in T10 League and emerged as one of the top performers.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for CS vs DA Dream11 Team:

Kusal Mendis(VC), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Pathum Nissanka, Babar Azam(C), Avishka Fernando, Nuwanidu Fernando, Dhananjaya de Silva, Chamika Karunaratne, Hayden Kerr, Naseem Shah, Matheesha Pathirana

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for CS vs DA Dream11 Team:

Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Pathum Nissanka, Babar Azam, Kusal Perera, Dhananjaya de Silva(C), Chamika Karunaratne, Hayden Kerr, Noor Ahmad, Naseem Shah(VC), Matheesha Pathirana

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Babar Azam, Dhananjaya de Silva

Vice-captain – Kusal Mendis, Naseem Shah

Wicketkeeper – Kusal Mendis

CS vs DA Probable Winners:

Dambulla meanwhile has struggled with the bat in the initial stage. That is one area that the team needs to get better at. Opener Avishka Fernando in the last match tried to give a good start but despite getting the start, the 25-year-old failed to get going. However, Dhananjaya de Silva’s impressive performance helped the team finish well against B-Kandy Love. On the other hand, their bowlers have done a good job so far in the tournament and that remains one of their strengths. Considering the team combination, Dambulla Aura are expected to win this match.