GM vs CS Match Preview

In Pallekele on Wednesday, the Colombo Strikers and Galle Marvels will play Match 5 of the 2024 Lanka Premier League (LPL). Both sides have lost three of their last five games and have not been playing well. While the Colombo Strikers are led by Glenn Phillips, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, and Matheesha Pathirana, the Galle Marvels are renowned for having players like Alex Hales, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Maheesh Theekshana, and Dwaine Pretorious.

GM vs CS Match Details

Galle Marvels vs Colombo Stars – 5th Match, Lanka Premier League 2024

Venue: Pallekele Cricket Stadium – Kandy

Date & Time: 03rd July 2024 at 07:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Star Sports

GM vs CS Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	176
Avg 2nd inn score	168
Win% batting 1st	57
Win% batting 2nd	43

GM vs CS Pitch Report

The Pallekele International Cricket Stadium’s wicket makes for an entertaining bat-and-ball match. In the season opener at Pallekele, Kandy amassed a six-wicket lead by chasing down Dambulla’s 171 with 16 balls remaining.

GM vs CS Weather Report

There is no chance of rain on match day. It will be overcast, and the temperature will be around 20 degrees.

GM vs CS Last Five Matches

GM ( Galle Marvels )	W L L W W
CS ( Colombo Stars )	L W L L W

GM vs CS Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	GM Won	CS Won	Tie	NR
Overall	10	4	6	0	0
Last 5	5	2	3	0	0

Injury News

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

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GM vs CS Probable Playing XIs:

Colombo Stars Probable Playing XIs

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Glenn Phillips, Shehan Fernando, Kaveen Bandara, Dunith Wellalage, Thisara Perera, Shadab Khan, Angelo Perera, Taskin Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana, Binura Fernando

Galle Marvels Probable Playing XIs

Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Alex Hales, Sadisha Rajapaksa, Janith Liyanage, Isuru Udana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Dwaine Pretorius, Maheesh Theekshana, Lahiru Kumara, Prabath Jayasuriya, Malsha Tharupathi

Topmost Picks for GM vs CS Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Colombo Stars

Top Picks – Galle Marvels

• Alex Hales – Alex Hales will be the key batter for Galle. He is a devastating opening batter who has played in almost every T20 league across the world.
• Dwaine Pretorius – Dwaine Pretorius is a useful right-arm medium-fast bowler who has bagged 46 wickets in 40 T20 matches at a very impressive strike rate of 15 since 2023.

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

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Glenn Phillips, Alex Hales(C), Isuru Udana, Dunith Wellalage, Dwaine Pretorius, Thisara Perera, Malsha Tharupathi, Matheesha Pathirana(VC)

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

Rahmanullah Gurbaz(C), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Glenn Phillips, Alex Hales, Janith Liyanage, Isuru Udana, Shadab Khan(VC), Dwaine Pretorius, Thisara Perera, Malsha Tharupathi, Matheesha Pathirana

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Alex Hales, Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Vice-captain – Matheesha Pathirana, Shadab Khan

Wicketkeeper – Rahmanullah Gurbaz

GM vs CS Probable Winners:

It’s looking like a great matchup between the Galle Marvels and the Colombo Stars Sixers. On paper, though, the Galle Marvels appear to have the advantage because of their experienced top order, which includes players like Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Alex Hales. With Thisara Perera and Shadab Khan providing consistency and experience, their middle order is similarly strong. Colombo Stars is slightly at a disadvantage because they don’t have fire at the top. Taskin and Pathirana, two of Colombo’s bowlers, could be dangerous if they take early wickets, but Galle Marvel depth at bat should enable them to win. Considering the team combination, Galle Marvels are expected to win this match.