CS vs DA Dream11 Prediction, LPL Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For Match 8 of LPL 2023

Will Colombo find another win here?

By CricTracker Staff

Updated - 05 Aug 2023, 14:07 IST

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Preview

Colombo Strikers (CS) will lock horns with Dambulla Aura (DA) in the 8th match of the Lanka Premier League 2023 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on August 5. Colombo Strikers have played two matches where they have won and lost a match each and are in the fourth position in the rankings. Dambulla Aura, on the other hand, have played three matches where they have won just one and are ranked third in the points table.

Colombo Strikers had squared off against B-Love Kandy in their last encounter where the toss was won by Colombo Strikers and they elected to bat. Strikers lost a wicket early but still managed to get a good start and scored at a good pace. They got a little slow towards the end but still managed to put up 157 runs on the board. Kandy did not start well and kept losing wickets at regular intervals as well. By the end of the innings, they could only manage to score 130 runs and lost the match by 27 runs.
Dambulla Aura had played against B-Love Kandy in their last match where Dambulla Aura won the toss and elected to bat. They made a cautious start choosing to bat and were going ahead briskly. Dhananjaya de Silva played a fine knock in the middle to improve the scoring rate and helped his team finish with 156 runs on board. Kandy, in reply, were sensational from the start and even though got a little slow in the middle but made up for it towards the end. They won the match comfortably by seven wickets with nine balls to spare.

Check here: Who will win today’s LPL match between Colombo Strikers and Dambulla Aura?

Match Information

Colombo Strikers vs Dambulla Aura, 8th Match

Lanka Premier League, 5 Aug 2023, Sat, 3:00 PM IST ,Pallekele International Cricket Stadium

Broadcast

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Live Stream

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Weather Report

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium

Clouds

32.7°C

49% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Colombo Strikers

W
L
L
W
W

Dambulla Aura

L
W
L
W
L

Players Stats in current Series

1

Babar Azam

CS - bat

261 Runs

8 Matches

244 Runs

10 Matches

234 Runs

10 Matches

4

220 Runs

9 Matches

5

214 Runs

8 Matches

193 Runs

8 Matches

1

Noor Ahmad

DA - bowl

350.00

8 Matches

182.69

5 Matches

162.50

3 Matches

4

160.00

5 Matches

153.62

3 Matches

139.47

2 Matches

1

Noor Ahmad

DA - bowl

12 Wkts

8 Matches

12 Wkts

8 Matches

3

Binura Fernando

DA - bowl

10 Wkts

8 Matches

10 Wkts

10 Matches

5

Naseem Shah

CS - bowl

10 Wkts

7 Matches

6

Hayden Kerr

DA - all

9 Wkts

9 Matches

5.50

1 Match

2

Binura Fernando

DA - bowl

6.29

8 Matches

3

Hasan Ali

DA - bowl

6.79

5 Matches

6.80

5 Matches

6.94

10 Matches

6

Noor Ahmad

DA - bowl

7.10

8 Matches

Probable Playing XI

Colombo Strikers

Babar Azam, C Karunaratne, Pathum Nissanka, Naseem Shah, JF Vandersay, N Dickwella (C), D Lakshan, RTM Mendis, Mohammad Nawaz, Matheesha Pathirana, MNK Fernando

Bench : A Perera, Movin Subasingha, PWS Dulshan, W Riaz, Iftikhar Ahmed, AKKY Lanka, Nipun Dananjaya, LU Igalagamage, L Tucker, Eshan Malinga, L Sandakan, Kavishka Anjula, Ahan Wickramasinghe, IU Haq, Shoriful Islam

Dambulla Aura

K Mendis (C), K Perera, S Samarawickrama, A Fernando, AI Ross, D de Silva, Ravindu Fernando, Hayden Kerr, B Fernando, Noor Ahmad, Shahnawaz Dahani

Bench : MS Wade, M de Silva, LEK Edirisinghe, JKC Daniel, MADI Hemantha, S Jayathilake, J Liyanage, P Jayawickrama, Traveen Mathews, L Ngidi, PM Liyanagamage, Wanuja Sahan, BR McDermott, Kavindu Pathiratne, Hasan Ali

Injury and availability news

(will be added when there is an update)

Pitch Report

The track at this ground is more of a balanced one and favours batters as well as bowlers. Pacers are expected to do well on this ground with some assistance offered from the pitch. Batters can also look to play their shots after they are set. Teams prefer to chase the total after winning the toss with the average first innings score being 154.

55%

Pace Bowling

45%

Spin Bowling

60%

Batting Pitch

152

Average Score

36%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

8.5
C

Dhananjaya de Silva DA | ALL

Dhananjaya has been at the top of his form with the bat and ball, winning matches for his team. He has amassed 104 runs and three wickets in three matches and should be the one to lead your team.

7.5
C

Avishka Fernando DA | BAT

Fernando is a brilliant batter who can play anchor roles well and is a gun fielder as well. He has scored 85 runs in three matches so far and can be a good alternate option for captaincy roles.

8.5

Matheesha Pathirana CS | BOWL

Pathirana is an exceptionally talented bowler and his bowling bowling has been showing so. He has picked up four wickets in two games where he has maintained an economy of just 7.

8.5

Binura Fernando DA | BOWL

Binura has been bowling well in recent matches and has scalped three wickets with an economy of 8.03. He could be an important pick for your team.

8

Shahnawaz Dahani DA | BOWL

Dahani has taken away three wickets in three matches where he has an economy of 10.35. He can be of good help while fielding as well and so should not be left out of your team.

7.5

Kusal Perera DA | WK

Kusal is a fantastic batter who can chip in and play some important knocks. He has scored 82 runs so far in three matches and could be a good budget pick.

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8.5

Mohammad Nawaz

CS | ALL

Nawaz has played both matches so far but has been able to score just 13 runs. It would not be a wise decision to include him in your team.

8.5

Yashodha Lanka

CS | BAT

Yashodha has managed to score just 11 runs so far in this tournament. He should not find a place in your fantasy team.

Last Updated On - Aug 5 2023 2:07 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

CS

4 : 7

DA

Credits Left
10.5/100

Head To Head
Niroshan Dickwella

7.5

Babar Azam

9

Kusal Perera

7.5

Avishka Fernando
VC

7.5

Alex Ross

7

Dhananjaya de Silva
C

8.5

Hayden Kerr

8.5

Naseem Shah

9

Matheesha Pathirana

8.5

Binura Fernando

8.5

Shahnawaz Dahani

8

Players
11/11

Team 1

CS

5 : 6

DA

Credits Left
9/100

Mega League
Niroshan Dickwella

7.5

Babar Azam

9

Kusal Perera

7.5

Avishka Fernando

7.5

Chamika Karunaratne

8.5

Dhananjaya de Silva
C

8.5

Hayden Kerr

8.5

Naseem Shah

9

Matheesha Pathirana
VC

8.5

Binura Fernando

8.5

Shahnawaz Dahani

8

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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.

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