CS vs GT: Galle Titans will lock horns against Colombo Strikers in Match 20 of the LPL, 2023 on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
Galle Titans and Colombo Strikers each have three wins from their seven league games. Galle Titans secure the fourth rank due to a better net run rate, while Colombo Strikers find themselves trailing at the bottom.
This match is crunch time for both teams – the winner will get a direct pass to the play-offs, while the losing side will have to play safe with their net run rate to avoid falling behind Jaffna Kings and secure that fourth place in the standings.
Here are the match details, pitch report, probable playing 11, squads, player records/stats and dream11 fantasy team predictions for the Match 20 of the Lanka Premier League, 2023.
CS vs GT Match Details
- Match: Colombo Strikers vs Galle Titans, Match 20
- Date: Tuesday, August 15, 2023
- Time: 7:30 PM (IST)
- Venue: R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Pitch Report For CS vs GT, Match 20
The R. Premadasa Stadium pitch is expected to be bowler-friendly, particularly favouring the pacers. Historical trends suggest that chasing could be a successful strategy. Anything around 160-180 runs will be the challenging total here.
Pitch Stats of R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Colombo For CS vs GT, Match 20
Stats based on the previous five matches —
- Average First Innings Score: 176
- Average Total Score: 152
- Team Batting First Won: 1
- Team Bowling First Won: 4
- Draw/No Result/Abandoned: 0
Probable Playing XI For CS vs GT, Match 20
Colombo Strikers Playing XI
Chamika Karunaratne (C), Lahiru Udara (WK), Pathum Nissanka, Babar Azam, Nuwanidu Fernando, Nipun Dhananjaya, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Matheesha Pathirana, Jeffrey Vandersay.
Galle Titans Playing XI
Dasun Shanaka (C), Sohan de Livera (WK), Tim Seifert, Chad Bowes, Shakib Al Hasan, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Lahiru Samarakoon, Kasun Rajitha, Lahiru Kumara, Seekkuge Prasanna, Tabraiz Shamsi.
Colombo Strikers & Galle Titans Form in Last 5 Matches
CS Form
GT Form
CS vs GT Player Record/Stats (Must Picks) For Match 20
| Player | Stats (This Tournament) |
|---|---|
| Babar Azam | 255 Runs |
| Tim Seifert | 231 Runs |
| Pathum Nissanka | 191 Runs |
| Dasun Shanaka | 126 Runs & 3 Wickets |
| Chamika Karunaratne | 97 Runs & 4 Wickets |
| Nuwanidu Fernando | 147 Runs |
| Shevon Daniel | 139 Runs |
| Matheesha Pathirana | 12 Wickets |
| Kasun Rajitha | 11 Wickets |
| Naseem Shah | 10 Wickets |
| Shakib Al Hasan | 7 Wickets |
| Tabraiz Shamsi | 7 Wickets |
CS vs GT Captaincy Picks For Match 20 Between Colombo Strikers vs Galle Titans
- Babar Azam
- Shakib Al Hasan
- Matheesha Pathirana
CS vs GT Dream11 Prediction – Fantasy Team Suggesting For Match 20
Colombo Strikers vs Galle Titans – Fantasy Team 1
- Wicket-Keeper: Tim Seifert
- Batters: Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Babar Azam, Pathum Nissanka
- All-Rounders: Shakib Al Hasan, Dasun Shanaka, Chamika Karunaratne
- Bowlers: Tabraiz Shamsi, Kasun Rajitha, Naseem Shah, Matheesha Pathirana
- Captain: Babar Azam
- Vice-Captain: Shakib Al Hasan
Colombo Strikers vs Galle Titans – Fantasy Team 2
- Wicket-Keeper: Tim Seifert
- Batters: Babar Azam, Pathum Nissanka
- All-Rounders: Shakib Al Hasan, Dasun Shanaka, Chamika Karunaratne
- Bowlers: Tabraiz Shamsi, Lahiru Kumara, Kasun Rajitha, Naseem Shah, Matheesha Pathirana
- Captain: Shakib Al Hasan
- Vice-Captain: Matheesha Pathirana
CS vs GT Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s Match?
Galle Titans are expected to win this match.
CS vs GT – Match 20 of Lanka Premier League, 2023, Live Broadcast & Online Streaming Details, Where to Watch in India?
- Live Streaming: Fancode
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team for the fantasy game please consider the points mentioned and make your own decision at the time of making your team.
