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CLAIM NOWToss Winner - Dambulla Sixers won the toss and choose to bowl first
Match tied (Galle won the one-over eliminator)
Dambulla have won three of their last four matches against Galle.
We are backing Galle Marvels as the winners of this contest.
Tournament: | Lanka Premier League, 2024 |
Format: | t20 |
Venue: | R Premadasa Sports Pavilion, Colombo, Sri Lanka |
Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
The Lanka Premier League's 16th match will see the Dambulla Sixers facing Galle Marvels at Colombo's R Premadasa Stadium. Galle Marvels, with 4 wins and 2 losses, sit second in the standings, tied on points with Jaffna Kings but behind them on net run rate. Dambulla Sixers, meanwhile, with 2 wins and 3 losses, currently occupy fourth place. Dambulla claimed a 25-run win against Galle earlier this week and would be looking to repeat the feat.
185/6 in 20.0 9.25
188/2 in 17.5 10.54
176/4 in 17.1 10.25
LPLT20
Galle Marvels beat B-Love Kandy by 6 wickets
175/7 in 20.0 8.75
Dambulla Sixers secured a 25-run victory over Galle Marvels earlier this week. However, their overall form remains inconsistent, with only two wins from their opening five matches.
Kusal Perera has been in top form, amassing 215 runs in just 5 matches. His average sits at a healthy 53, with a blistering strike rate of 172. Mark Chapman hasn't been far behind, scoring 189 runs in 5 matches at an outstanding average of 94.5 and a strike rate of 154.91. However, the openers did struggle in their last outing. Thankfully, Chamindu Wickramasinghe steadied the ship with an unbeaten knock of 56 off just 34 balls.
Nuwan Thushara has been a reliable presence in the bowling attack, claiming 7 wickets in just 4 matches at an economy rate of 10.26. Mustafizur Rahman has also chipped in with 5 wickets in 4 outings. However, his economy rate of over 11 has been a concern for Dambulla.
Leg-spinner Dushan Hemantha appears to have found some form recently, taking 3-33 in the previous game. If he can continue the good work in the middle overs, Dambulla can really challenge Galle again.
Reeza Hendricks is on a phenomenal run in LPL 2024, smashing two half-centuries and amassing 150 runs in just 3 matches. With his team in 4th place and needing a win to stay in contention, Hendricks' good form is crucial. We expect him to continue his hot streak and score over 23.5 runs today.
Reeza Hendricks, Kusal Perera (wk), Lahiru Udara, Mark Chapman, Nuwanidu Fernando, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Mohammad Nabi (c), Dushan Hemantha, Dilshan Madushanka, Nuwan Thushara, Nuwan Pradeep
Ibrahim Zadran, Dushan Hemantha, Lahiru Udara, Nuwan Pradeep, Dilshan Madushanka, Nuwan Thushara, Kusal Perera, Reeza Hendricks, Mark Chapman, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Mohammad Nabi
Galle Marvels are coming off a comprehensive 8-wicket win against Kandy Falcons in Dambulla, where they chased a target of 188 with four balls to spare. Alex Hales led the chase in that match with a swashbuckling knock of 86* off 55 balls. He is now the team’s leading run-getter with 243 runs in 6 matches at an average of 48.60 and a strike rate of 138.
Following him closely is Tim Seifert, with 224 runs in 6 matches at an average of 56 and a strike rate of 148.
Niroshan Dickwella might have managed just 151 runs this season, but the opening batter has been striking it at 180, and we can expect another quickfire cameo from him.
Among the bowlers, Isuru Udana has been the standout performer, claiming 11 wickets in 6 innings at an economy of 9.78. His new ball partnership with Dwaine Pretorius (7 wickets at 8.82) has been instrumental in Galle’s success this year.
Maheesh Theekshana has 6 wickets at an economy of 7.20, and his spell in the middle overs will be of utmost importance.
Alex Hales has been on fire in LPL 2024, scoring 243 runs in just six matches. In the last match, he remained unbeaten on an impressive 86 runs. He's also notched two scores of 30+ in his last three innings. With Galle needing a win to secure a top-two finish, Hales will be looking to continue his hot streak and deliver another match-winning knock.
Niroshan Dickwella (c & wk), Alex Hales, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Tim Seifert, Janith Liyanage, Sahan Arachchige, Dwaine Pretorius, Isuru Udana, Kavindu Nadeeshan, Maheesh Theekshana, Prabath Jayasuriya
Kavindu Nadeeshan, Sahan Arachchige, Janith Liyanage, Dwaine Pretorius, Isuru Udana, Niroshan Dickwella, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Tim Seifert, Prabath Jayasuriya, Maheesh Theekshana, Alex Hales
Colombo usually favors batters early, with spinners coming into play as the match progresses. This fresh pitch for the first match should be excellent for batting. Spin will likely remain a key factor here like always. Spinners have a chance to exploit early turn and bounce in the middle phase of both the innings. Seam bowlers might need to rely heavily on cutters to be effective.
The forecast for Colombo on match day is cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms, particularly later in the day. This could potentially disrupt the game.
The average first innings score at the R.Premadasa Stadium is just 149. The highest total posted here in domestic T20s is Jaffna Kings’ 207-6 against Colombo Stars in the 2021 LPL. Jaffna won that match by 93 runs. The team batting first here should be looking to set a score of around 170-180 runs.
Unlike the other two venues, the pitch at RPS Colombo favors bowlers, with moderate to low scores being the norm in T20 matches played here. The average aggregate score is under 340 runs. Given this trend, the best pre-match bet for this game is the total aggregate score to be under 344.5 runs.
Historically, batting first has been a clear advantage at R. Premadasa Stadium. Last season, teams batting first won a whopping 10 out of 16 LPL matches played there. However, with rain predicted to disrupt the game, the toss might see both teams prioritizing fielding first to control their destiny.
Both Dambulla Sixers and Galle Marvels boast strong batting lineups. However, the Galle Marvels hold the upper hand with a potent bowling attack. Isuru Udana and Dwaine Pretorius are wicket-taking threats, capable of derailing opposition batting at crucial moments.
For the Sixers, a strong showing from Mark Chapman and Kusal Perera is crucial to winning this match and climbing the standings. Meanwhile, Galle's in-form batters, Alex Hales and Tim Seifert have consistently provided depth to the batting and are likely to do so again, along with captain Niroshan Dickwella.
Given the Galle Marvels' balanced team and recent form, they enter this encounter with a slight edge. Expect a close battle, but the Galle Marvels are tipped to secure victory.
We are backing Galle Marvels as the winners of this contest.
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