Lanka Premier League 2021, Match 11: CS vs DG Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update

Preview:

Colombo Stars will take on Dambulla Giants in the 11^th match of the Lanka Premier League 2021 on Saturday. Colombo Stars started this competition on a positive note with a win over Galle Gladiators by 4 wickets. However, two consecutive losses in their next 2 matches have pegged them back. They suffered a huge loss of 93 runs in the last game against Jaffna Kings.

Dambulla Giants, on the other hand, had to settle for one point in their previous game against Galle Gladiators as rain played spoilsport and the match was called off. With 2 wins, one loss, and a no result they are placed in the middle of the standings with 5 points. Phil Salt is the man in form and he will be the key for the Giants.

Match Details:

Colombo Stars vs Dambulla Giants, Match 11

Venue: R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

Date & Time: December 11th at 7:30 PM IST and local time

Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network

Pitch Report:

It’s a good sporting wicket for this format of the game. The batters can score runs quickly, while the spinners will get grip from the surface. It’s a 167-170 kind of a wicket and batting first is an excellent option.

Probable Playing XIs for CS vs DG:

Colombo Stars

Tom Banton, Kusal Perera (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Ashan Priyanjan, Thikshila de Silva, Dhananjaya De Silva (c), Dinesh Chandimal, Keemo Paul, Seekkuge Prasanna, Dushmantha Chameera, Naveen Ul Haq

Dambulla Giants

Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Phil Salt, Dilshan Munaweera, Sohaib Maqsood, Najibullah Zadran, Dasun Shanaka (c), Chamika Karunaratne, Ramesh Mendis, Tharindu Ratnayake, Imran Tahir, Nuwan Pradeep

Top Picks for CS vs DG Dream11 Match:

Top Picks ­– Colombo Stars

Dinesh Chandimal has played some crucial innings for Colombo Stars in the middle overs. In 3 matches in this tournament, he has scored 80 runs at an average of 40 and a strike rate of 126.98.

Despite his average performances in the last 3 matches, Dhananjaya De Silva is still a good pick for your fantasy teams. So far in this tournament, he has accumulated 46 runs and has also picked up 2 wickets.

Top Picks – Dambulla Giants

Phil Salt is in his own league at the moment. In 4 matches so far in this tournament, he has notched up 159 runs at an average of 39.75 and a strike rate of 187.05.

Dasun Shanaka is giving his best for his side. In 4 matches, he has scored 112 runs at an average of 28 and a strike rate of 121.73. Shanaka has picked up a wicket as well.

CS vs DG Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for CS vs DG Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Dinesh Chandimal (vc), Phil Salt (c), Sohaib Maqsood, Tom Banton, Sherfane Rutherford, Dasun Shanaka, Dhananjaya De Silva, Ramesh Mendis, Nuwan Pradeep, Dushmantha Chameera, Naveen Ul Haq

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for CS vs DG Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Niroshan Dickwella, Phil Salt, Najibullah Zadran, Sohaib Maqsood, Tom Banton (c), Seekkuge Prasanna, Dasun Shanaka (vc), Keemo Paul, Imran Tahir, Dushmantha Chameera, Naveen Ul Haq

CS vs DG Risky Captaincy Choices:

Sherfane Rutherford has scored 36 runs in 3 matches so far in this tournament at an average of 12. You can take a risk and pick him as your fantasy team skipper.

Despite going 11.25 runs an over, Nuwan Pradeep has scalped 7 wickets in this tournament. It’s a risky call to pick him as your fantasy team captain.

Player you should avoid:

Kusal Perera has scored only 28 runs in the last 3 matches. Considering his current form, it’s better to avoid him while making your fantasy teams.

Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.

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.