They will enter the next game on the heels of a nine-wicket loss to Colombo Stars. The Aura were knocked out for 89 in 13.5 overs after being sent in to bat first. The Stars then chased the goal down in 11.3 overs, with up to 51 balls to spare.
Kusal Mendis’ Gladiators suffered two defeats to begin their campaign. They made apologies, though, by defeating Colombo Stars and Kandy Falcons. However, they were defeated by the Stars by two wickets in their previous encounter and currently sit fourth in the points standings. After being called in to bat first, the Stars amassed a magnificent total of 193 for the loss of five wickets.
Match details
- Match: Dambulla Aura vs Galle Gladiators
- Date: 17th December 2022
- Venue: R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Top Picks Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Dambulla Giants’ Pramod Madushan is a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium fast bowler. In the most recent contest, he scored 23 runs and took two wickets.
Dambulla Giants’ Dasun Shanaka is a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium pacer. He smacked 20 runs in the last match.
The Galle Gladiators’ Kusal Mendis is a right-handed batsman. In the most recent contest, he scored 72 runs.
From the Galle Gladiators, Imad Wasim is a left-handed batsman and left-arm orthodox spinner.
Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
Captain – Nuwan Thushara, Kusal Mendis
Vice-Captain – Dasun Shanaka, Kusal Mendis
Suggested Playing XI Dream11 Team:
- Keeper – Kusal Mendis (C), Jordan Cox
- Batsmen – Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Nuwanidu Fernando, Dasun Shanaka
- All-rounders –Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim (VC).
- Bowlers – Nuwan Thushara, Pramod Madushan, Lahiru Kumara, Nuwan Pradeep.
Expert Advice:
The small leagues’ top pick for captain will be Kusal Mendis. Here, the punts include Jordan Cox and Thanuka Dabare. For this game, the best fantasy/Dream11 combination is 2-3-2-.
Probable XIs:
Dambulla Aura:
- Shevon Daniel
- Jordan Cox(wk)
- Bhanuka Rajapaksa
- Lasith Croospulle
- Dasun Shanaka©
- Sikandar Raza
- Ramesh Mendis
- Chathuranga de Silva
- Pramod Madushan
- Noor Ahmad
- Paul van Meekeren
Galle Gladiators:
- Thanuka Dabare
- Kusal Mendis©
- Lahiru Udara(wk)
- Oshada Fernando
- Asad Shafiq
- Nuwanidu Fernando
- Imad Wasim
- Anwar Ali
- Wahab Riaz
- Nuwan Thushara
- Lakshan Sandakan
Weather Report:
On the day of the match, the temperature is expected to be around 29°C, there will be 78% humidity, and the wind speed is 8 km/hr. During the game, there is a 23% chance of precipitation.
Pitch Report:
As a wicket that favors batting, the R. Premadasa Stadium is anticipated to significantly boost batters in both innings. In the second half of the match, pacers might get some help, and spinners will be useful in the middle overs.
Where To Watch
The East Africa T20I Series 2022 will be streamed live in India via the FanCode app and website.