Get ready for an exciting clash in Match 16 of Lanka Premier League 2023 as Dambulla Aura takes on Colombo Strikers. The action unfolds on August 12, 2023, Saturday, at 07.30 pm IST in the vibrant setting of R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
Dambulla Aura vs Colombo Strikers Match Preview
In the latest match preview, Dambulla Aura, captained by Kusal Mendis, commands the leaderboard with eight points and a noteworthy net run rate of +0.469. Their recent victory saw them triumph over Galle Titans with a convincing seven-wicket margin on Friday, August 11.
Chasing a target of 134, the Aura showcased their dominance, securing victory with a comfortable 14 balls remaining. Avishka Fernando’s unbeaten 70 off 49 balls, featuring three fours and an equal number of sixes, fueled their successful chase.
In contrast, Colombo Strikers, under the leadership of Babar Azam, find themselves in the fourth spot on the table with four points and a net run rate of -0.541. In their prior encounter, they faced a setback against Jaffna Kings, succumbing by six wickets.
The Strikers’ batting effort yielded a total of 146 for the loss of eight wickets after choosing to bat first. However, their bowlers struggled as the Kings achieved the target with 33 balls to spare, highlighting the challenges the Strikers aim to overcome.
Dambulla Aura vs Colombo Strikers Weather Report
The likelihood of rain during the entire match hovers between 40 to 50 percent. The temperature is anticipated to hover around 27 degrees Celsius.
Dambulla Aura vs Colombo Strikers Pitch Report
So far, the pitch at the Colombo venue has exhibited a balanced nature. It would be advisable for teams to choose to bowl first upon winning the toss.
Dambulla Aura vs Colombo Strikers Predicted XI
Dambulla Aura: Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (c & wk), Ben McDermott, Kusal Perera, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Dhananjaya de Silva, Hayden Kerr, Dushan Hemantha, Hasan Ali, Noor Ahmad, Binura Fernando
Colombo Strikers: Pathum Nissanka, Babar Azam (c), Nuwanidu Fernando, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Lahiru Udara (wk), Chamika Karunaratne, Ramesh Mendis, Naseem Shah, Lakshan Sandakan, Matheesha Pathirana
Dream11 Team for Dambulla Aura vs Colombo Strikers
Wicketkeeper: Kusal Mendis
Captain: Babar Azam
Batters: Avishka Fernando, Kusal Perera, Pathum Nissanka
Bowlers Hasan Ali, Naseem Shah, Lakshan Sandakan
All-rounders: Dhananjaya de Silva, Mohammad Nawaz, Chamika Karunaratne
Where to Watch Dambulla Aura vs Colombo Strikers?
| COUNTRY | BROADCASTERS |
|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | Star Network |
| USA | Willow TV |
| India | Star Sports Network; Fan Code |
| Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Middle East/North Africa, Maldives | Star Network |
| Other countries | Sri Lanka Cricket Youtube |
