Dambulla Aura vs Galle Gladiators Match Details
Match: Dambulla Aura vs Galle Gladiators, Match 15 | LPL 2022
Date: Saturday, 17 December 2022
Time: 14:30 (GMT+5) / 15:00 (GMT+5.5) / 15:30 (GMT+6)
Format: T20
Venue: R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Dambulla Aura vs Galle Gladiators Preview
- The Galle Gladiators are ranked fourth in the points standings after winning two of their past three games.
- All five of Dambulla Aura’s games to date have ended in losses.
- The Gladiators are hitting well right now, scoring 170 points or more in two of their last three games.
At the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, the Galle Gladiators and Dambulla Aura will square off. The 15th game of the 2022 Lanka Premier League begins on Saturday, December 17, at 15:30 local time.
Dambulla Aura will be hoping that another change in site brings about a turnaround in their fortunes after picking up zero victories and zero points across five games in Hambantota and Kandy. Their three most recent defeats have come by margins of nine wickets, 77 runs, and 51 runs.
The Galle Gladiators, who have four points from five games, will want to win this game against the only team in the competition below them with as many points as possible. They narrowly lost their most recent game, Match 12, against Colombo Stars, but they’ll be confident of winning their first matchup with Dambulla Aura this season.
Dambulla Aura vs Galle Gladiators Weather Report
Around 5 PM, there is a potential of rain, which could cause a little delay. With temperatures hovering around the 29-degree Celsius mark, the weather will be warm and hot. There will be 60 percent humidity.
Dambulla Aura vs Galle Gladiators Match Toss Prediction
Of the 47 T20 International matches played at this Colombo venue, 27 have been won by teams batting second. In contrast, the side batting first has a tiny statistical advantage in domestic T20 matches. If the Gladiators bat first and post a respectable score, they can put Dambulla on the back foot. However, Dambulla Aura would rather bat first because they lack the form to attempt to chase down a total.
Dambulla Aura vs Galle Gladiators Pitch Report
The game will take place in Colombo’s R.Premadasa Stadium. With a par score of around 175, we anticipate pace, bounce, and turn on this wicket.
Dambulla Aura Team News & Probable Playing XIs
Many XI changes have recently been tried by Dambulla Aura, but none have remedied their batting problems. Chaturanga de Silva and Ramesh Mendis, two all-rounders, provide the batting order more depth but make no difference. Additionally, the team’s bowling performance has been poor, failing to exert any pressure on the opposition.
Recent form – L L L L L
Dambulla Aura’ Probable XI
Dasun Shanaka (c), Jordan Cox (wk), Lasith Croospulle, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Chaturanga de Silva, Shevon Daniel, Tom Abell, Pramod Madushan, Noor Ahmad, Paul van Meekeren, and Lahiru Kumara.
Galle Gladiators Team News & Probable Playing XIs
The Galle Gladiators roster is good on paper because this side has several seasoned T20 players. The batting order has depth, and recent lower-order performances have given reason for optimism. Iftikhar Ahmed, an important all-rounder in this team to keep an eye on, has a tremendous impact with the bat. The bowling assault will be led by Nuwan Tushara, Lakshan Sandakan, and Anwar Ali.
Recent form – L W W L L
Galle Gladiators’ Probable XI
Kusal Mendis (c & wk), Thanuka Dabare, Lahiru Udara, Asad Shafiq, Oshada Fernando, Nuwanidu Fernando, Anwar Ali, Imad Wasim, Wahab Riaz, Lakshan Sandakan, and Nuwan Thushara.
Dambulla Aura vs Galle Gladiators Head-to-Head Stats (Last 4 matches)
| Team | Won | Lost | No Result |
| Dambulla Aura | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Galle Gladiators | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Dambulla Aura vs Galle Gladiators – Match 15, Dream 11
Wicket-keeper
- Kusal Mendis (c)
- Jordan Cox
Batters
- Dasun Shanaka (vc)
- Nuwanidu Fernando
- Thanuka Dabare
All-Rounders
- Chaturanga de Silva
- Imad Wasim
- Iftikhar Ahmed
Bowlers
- Lahiru Kumara
- Pramod Madushan
- Nuwan Thushara
Dambulla Aura vs Galle Gladiators Prediction
Winning the toss
- Galle Gladiators
Top batsman
- Dambulla Aura – Dasun Shanaka
- Galle Gladiators – Kusal Mendis
Top bowler
- Dambulla Aura – Lahiru Kumara
- Galle Gladiators – Nuwan Thushara
Most sixes
- Dambulla Aura – Dasun Shanaka
- Galle Gladiators – Kusal Mendis
Player of the Match
- Galle Gladiators – Kusal Mendis
Team Scores Batting First
- Dambulla Aura – 160+
- Galle Gladiators – 170+
Galle Gladiators is the favorite to win this match.
We anticipate Galle Gladiators to be too strong with both bat and ball for Dambulla Aura, despite the fact that they managed to lose their most recent game despite amassing a 193-5 score. The Gladiators’ batting order is loaded with runs, whilst Dambulla’s club lacks any real batsmanship confidence. Galle Gladiators are going to win, that’s what we think.