CS vs GT Match Preview

In match 20 of the Lanka Premier League, Colombo Strikers will face Galle Titans. The game will take place at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo and will begin at 7:30 PM IST. This is the final league game of the LPL, and it will determine which team advances to the playoffs. Both teams are at the bottom of the standings, with three wins in seven games. This is a must-win game for both teams. The winner of the match will advance to the next round, while the loser will be tied on points with Jaffna Kings, and the team with the higher net run rate will advance. The Jaffna Kings have a higher run rate than both teams, so the loser will almost certainly miss out on a playoff spot. The batters have let the team down.

CS vs GT Match Details

Colombo Strikers vs Galle Titans – 20th Match

Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium – Colombo

Date & Time: 15th August 2023 at 07:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Fancode app

CS vs GT Venue Stats

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

CS vs GT Pitch Report

Batters are finally performing well in LPL. The wicket in Colombo is much better for batting, so teams have been able to score some big runs.

CS vs GT Weather Report

The sky will be clear, with a 10% chance of rain. Temperatures will range from 22 to 31 degrees.

CS vs GT Last Five Matches

CS ( Colombo Strikers )	W L L W L
GT ( Galle Titans )	W L L L L

CS vs GT Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	CS Won	GT Won	Tie	NR
Overall	9	6	3	0	0
Last 5	5	4	1	0	0

Injury News

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

CS vs GT Probable Playing XIs:

Colombo Strikers Probable Playing XIs

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 Probable Playing XIs

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

Topmost Picks for CS vs GT Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Colombo Strikers

• 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.
• 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.

Top Picks – Galle Titans

• 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.
• 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.

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

Tim Seifert, Pathum Nissanka, Babar Azam(C), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Shakib Al Hasan, Dasun Shanaka(VC), Chamika Karunaratne, Naseem Shah, Matheesha Pathirana, Kasun Rajitha, Lahiru Kumara

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

Tim Seifert, Pathum Nissanka(VC), Babar Azam, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Nuwanidu Fernando, Shakib Al Hasan(C), Dasun Shanaka, Chamika Karunaratne, Naseem Shah, Matheesha Pathirana, Lahiru Kumara

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Babar Azam, Shakib Al Hasan

Vice-captain – Pathum Nissanka, Dasun Shanaka

Wicketkeeper – Niroshan Dickwella

CS vs GT Probable Winners:

We recommend betting on Colombo Strikers to win. The physical appearance of Babar Azam makes a significant difference. In addition, the team has a stronger bowling attack, with players like Matheesha Pathirana and Naseem Shah in excellent form. On a slow pitch, Jeff Vandersay can also be crucial. Colombo Strikers is the favorite to win. Considering the team combination, Colombo Strikers are expected to win this match.