Colombo Stars vs Galle Gladiators Match Details
Match: Colombo Stars vs Galle Gladiators, Match 07 | LPL 2022
Date: Sunday, 11 December 2022
Time: 15:00 (GMT+5.5) / 15:30 (GMT+6)
Format: T20
Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
Colombo Stars vs Galle Gladiators Preview
- The Colombo Stars’ victory over the Galle Gladiators in both games of the previous season would give them confidence.
- The Galle Gladiators will be under pressure because they have lost both of their games so far this season.
- Colombo Stars are strong because of the depth of their bowling attack, which includes up to 8 bowlers on the side.
The Pallekele Cricket Stadium in Kandy will host the match between Colombo Stars and Galle Gladiators. The seventh game of the 2022 Lanka Premier League begins on Sunday, December 11, at 15:30 local time.
Colombo Stars’ first victory of the season came on Thursday with a nail-biting nine-run triumph over Dambulla Aura after they had suffered a lopsided loss in their opener encounter against Kandy Falcons on Tuesday. The Stars could advance to the top spots in the group round if they win this game.
Due to their 0-point performance in their first two games, the Gladiators are currently last in the 2022 LPL standings. Before losing to Kandy Falcons by five wickets on Wednesday, they were defeated by Jaffna Kings by 24 runs in the tournament’s opening game.
Colombo Stars vs Galle Gladiators Weather Report
On December 11, Pallekele would have clear skies, and we would anticipate favorable circumstances.
Colombo Stars vs Galle Gladiators Match Toss Prediction
At this location in the past, we have observed the majority of teams winning matches while chasing the score. At the toss, neither captain will hesitate, and in this match, the victorious team will choose to bowl first.
Colombo Stars vs Galle Gladiators Pitch Report
The Pallekele Cricket Stadium in Kandy will host the game. On this surface, a par score will be above 150, although we anticipate that all bowlers will receive support from the wicket.
Colombo Stars Team News & Probable Playing XIs
Niroshan Dickwella, who performed well in the previous game, should start the batting for Mathews, who must do well at the top. With the new ball, Suranga Lakmal and Dominic Drakes must bowl solid lines in order to meet the side’s expectations for early wickets.
Recent form – W L L W L
Colombo Stars’ Probable XI
Angelo Mathews (c), Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Charith Asalanka, Dinesh Chandimal, Ravi Bopara, Navod Paranavithana, Dominic Drakes, Karim Janat, Suranga Lakmal, Naveen-ul-Haq, and Jeffrey Vandersay.
Galle Gladiators Team News & Probable Playing XIs
Kusal Mendis must perform well at the top and partner with Thanuka Dabare to establish a strong opening wicket partnership. With the new ball, Nuwan Pradeep and Wahab Riaz must bowl effectively because they haven’t placed opponents under pressure thus far.
Recent form – L L L W W
Galle Gladiators’ Probable XI
Kusal Mendis (c), Azam Khan (wk), Thanuka Dabare, Nuwanidu Fernando, Movin Subasingha, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Wahab Riaz, Pulina Tharanga, Nuwan Pradeep, and Nuwan Thushara.
Colombo Stars vs Galle Gladiators Head-to-Head Stats (Last 5 matches)
Team | Won | Lost |
Colombo Stars | 3 | 2 |
Galle Gladiators | 2 | 3 |
Colombo Stars vs Galle Gladiators – Match 07, Dream 11
Wicket-keeper
- Niroshan Dickwella
- Kusal Mendis
Batters
- Angelo Mathews
- Iftikhar Ahmed
- Charith Asalanka
- Nuwanidu Fernando
All-Rounders
- Imad Wasim (c)
- Karim Janat (vc)
Bowlers
- Nuwan Pradeep
- Nuwan Thushara
- Dominic Drakes
Colombo Stars vs Galle Gladiators Prediction
Winning the toss
- Colombo Stars
Top batsman
- Colombo Stars – Dinesh Chandimal
- Galle Gladiators – Kusal Mendis
Top bowler
- Colombo Stars – Naveen-ul-Haq
- Galle Gladiators – Nuwan Thushara
Most sixes
- Colombo Stars – Dinesh Chandimal
- Galle Gladiators – Kusal Mendis
Player of the Match
- Colombo Stars – Dinesh Chandimal
Team Scores Batting First
- Colombo Stars – 160+
- Galle Gladiators – 150+
Colombo Stars is the favorite to win this match.
Galle Gladiators have had a terrible start to the tournament, even though Colombo Stars haven’t exactly been the greatest squad in the initial exchanges. Despite our expectation that the Gladiators would deliver their greatest performance of the campaign thus far, we believe the Colombo Stars will prevail.