COL vs DAM Prediction, 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips: Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update – Lanka Premier League 2020, Match 7

Match Details:

The 7th match of the Lanka Premier League 2020 will be played between Colombo Kings and Dambulla Viiking at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Sooriyawewa, Hambantota.

Colombo Kings have had a fantastic start to their 2020 Lanka Premier League campaign. They played a thriller of an encounter against Kandy Tuskers in the first game, where Kings sealed the win through a super over. Their second win was a much more comfortable one, as their bowling unit were too good for the Galle Gladiators.

With the hope of making it three wins in a row, they will now lock horns with Dambula Viiking. Viiking, just like the Kings, started their campaign with a narrow win over Kandy Tuskers. However, they failed to capitalize on the momentum and suffered a big defeat against Jaffna Stallions in the last game. They will try to get their campaign back on track.

COL vs DAM Weather Report for Match 7:

The temperature is expected to be around 27-29 degrees Celsius. There are predictions of thunderstorms.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The pitch at this ground is a heaven for the batsmen. Anything under 190 might be below par here.

Average first innings score:

204 ( Last 3 complete matches played on this venue )

Record of chasing teams:

Won – 1, Lost – 1, Tie – 1

Injury and Availability News:

Oshada Fernando has been ruled out with an injury

COL vs DAM Today’s Probable Playing XIs:

Colombo Kings

Thikshila de Silva, Laurie Evans, Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Daniel Bell-Drummond, Andre Russell, Angelo Mathews (c), Ashan Priyanjan, Isuru Udana, Qais Ahmad, Dushmantha Chameera, Amila Aponso 

Bench:

Ravinderpal Singh, Navod Paranavithana, Dhammika Prasad, Karim Sadiq, Himesh Ramanayake, Lahiru Udara, Jeffrey Vandersay, Kalana Perera, Manpreet Gony, Tharindu Ratnayake, Tharindu Kaushal

Dambulla Viiking

Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Paul Stirling, Upul Tharanga, Aftab Alam, Samit Patel, Dasun Shanaka (c), Ramesh Mendis, Malinda Pushpakumara, Lahiru Madushanka, Anwar Ali, Lahiru Kumara

Bench:

Samiullah Shinwari, Angelo Perera, Dilshan Madushanka, Kasun Rajitha, Kavindu Nadeeshan, Ashen Bandara, Pulina Tharanga, Sachindu Colombage, Sudeep Tyagi

COL vs DAM Top Picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:

Andre Russell announced his arrival in this competition in style, by scoring an unbeaten 65 from just 19 deliveries against the Galle Gladiators.

Dinesh Chandimal has been in great touch with the bat, having scored 80 runs from just 46 balls in the first match against Kandy Tuskers.

Laurie Evans can be a decent pick for your team, as he has amassed 43 runs in 2 matches at a brilliant strike rate of almost 180.

Dasun Shanaka has led his team from the front. He has scored 108 runs at a phenomenal strike rate of over 185.

Niroshan Dickwella has amassed 45 runs in 2 matches. The wicket-keeper batsman has maintained a strike rate of 155.17.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Dinesh Chandimal, Andre Russell

Vice-Captain Options – Dasun Shanaka, Samit Patel

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for COL vs DAM 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Niroshan Dickwella, Dinesh Chandimal (c)

Batters – Paul Stirling, Laurie Evans, Andre Russell

All-Rounders – Dasun Shanaka (vc), Samit Patel, Angelo Mathews

Bowlers – Anwar Ali, Qais Ahmad, Dushmantha Chameera

12th Man – Isuru Udana

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for COL vs DAM 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Dinesh Chandimal

Batters – Upul Tharanga, Daniel Bell-Drummond, Laurie Evans, Andre Russell (c)

All-Rounders – Dasun Shanaka, Samit Patel (vc), Isuru Udana

Bowlers – Lahiru Kumara, Malinda Pushpakumara, Qais Ahmad

12th Man – Niroshan Dickwella

Expert Advice:

Veteran all-rounder Samit Patel has been effective with both the bat and the ball, having scored 99 runs and scalped 2 wickets. Because of his all-round threat, he can be a great pick for vice-captaincy of any one of your 11Wickets Fantasy teams.

Today’s COL vs DAM Probable Winners:

Colombo Kings are expected to win this match.

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Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.