Galle Gladiators vs Colombo Stars Match Details
Match: Galle Gladiators vs Colombo Stars, Match 12 | LPL 2022
Date: Tuesday, 13 December 2022
Time: 19:30 (GMT+5.5) / 20:00 (GMT+6)
Format: T20
Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
Galle Gladiators vs Colombo Stars Preview
- The Colombo Stars are out of form since they have only won once in their last four games.
- The Gladiators have won two straight games and most recently defeated Kandy Falcons, the top team.
- The batters for Colombo Stars have been inconsistent, and the top order hasn’t made a lot of contributions.
On December 13, 2022, at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, the 12th game of the Lanka Premier League 2022 will feature Galle Gladiators vs. Colombo Stars. The game will start at 7:30.
With two victories in their last four games, the Galle Gladiators are currently third in the standings. The players are putting forth respectable performances, and they may step up their game to move the squad up the standings.
With only one victory to date, which came against Dambulla Aura, Colombo Stars are now in fourth place in the standings. Leading the Stars and appearing to be in fine form with the bat is batting all-rounder Angelo Matthews.
Galle Gladiators vs Colombo Stars Weather Report
On December 12, Pallekele’s skies would be partially cloudy.
Galle Gladiators vs Colombo Stars Match Toss Prediction
No side would want to take the chance of defending a total on this surface, which has proven favorable for batting. The second half, when the dew element sets in, offers little to the bowlers. In this game, the winning team may choose to bowl first.
Galle Gladiators vs Colombo Stars Pitch Report
The ball comes onto the bat nicely thanks to the pitch’s good bounce at the Pallekele Cricket Stadium. The first innings’ average score is roughly 168. Out of the last 5 games played on this field this season, the side batting first has won 4 of them.
Galle Gladiators Team News & Probable Playing XIs
Thanuka Dabare has scored runs for the team and hopes to partner with Kusal Mendis for a sizable opening wicket partnership. Their bowlers did a fantastic job defending a low total in the previous game, and the team is hoping for strong spells from Imad Wasim and Wahab Riaz in this match.
Recent form – W W L L L
Galle Gladiators’ Probable XI
Kusal Mendis (c), Azam Khan (wk), Lahiru Udara, Iftikhar Ahmed, Thanuka Dabare, Nuwanidu Fernando, Wahab Riaz, Imad Wasim, Nuwan Pradeep, Lakshan Sandakan, and Nuwan Thushara.
Colombo Stars Team News & Probable Playing XIs
The team’s top order struggled against the Kings, and they will need runs from Niroshan Dickwella and Nishan Madukhka to make up for it. After suffering a setback in the previous game, the bowling attack needs strong spells from Kasun Rajitha and Navod Paranavithana with the new ball.
Recent form – L L W L L
Colombo Stars’ Probable XI
Angelo Mathews (c), Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Dinesh Chandimal, Nishan Madushka, Navod Paranavithana, Charith Asalanka, Dominic Drakes, Benny Howell, Seekkuge Prasanna, Kasun Rajitha, and Naveen-ul-Haq.
Galle Gladiators vs Colombo Stars Head-to-Head Stats (Last 5 matches)
| Team | Won | Lost |
| Galle Gladiators | 3 | 2 |
| Colombo Stars | 2 | 3 |
Galle Gladiators vs Colombo Stars – Match 12, Dream 11
Wicket-keeper
- Niroshan Dickwella (c)
- Kusal Mendis (vc)
Batters
- Ravi Bopara
- Nuwanidu Fernando
- Movin Subasingha
All-Rounders
- Imad Wasim
- Iftikhar Ahmed
- Karim Janat
Bowlers
- Nuwan Pradeep
- Jeffrey Vandersay
- Dominic Drakes
Galle Gladiators vs Colombo Stars Prediction
Winning the toss
- Galle Gladiators
Top batsman
- Galle Gladiators – Kusal Mendis
- Colombo Stars – Dinesh Chandimal
Top bowler
- Galle Gladiators – Nuwan Thushara
- Colombo Stars – Naveen-ul-Haq
Most sixes
- Galle Gladiators – Kusal Mendis
- Colombo Stars – Dinesh Chandimal
Player of the Match
- Galle Gladiators – Kusal Mendis
Team Scores Batting First
- Galle Gladiators – 175+
- Colombo Stars – 165+
Galle Gladiators is the favorite to win this match.
The Colombo Stars have only won one game so far and have lost three, whereas the Gladiators appear to be a little more competitive than the Stars. This is the second time in this season that these two teams will face off against one another. We expect the Galle Gladiators to defeat the Stars once more this year.