LPL 2023 Qualifier 1, Dambulla Aura vs Galle Titans Match Preview, Pitch Report, Weather Report, Predicted XI, Fantasy Tips, and Live Streaming Details

Dambulla Aura meets Galle Titans in the highly anticipated Qualifier 1 of Lanka Premier League 2023.

Scheduled for August 17, 2023, Thursday, at 03:00 pm IST, the intense clash unfolds at Colombo’s R Premadasa Stadium.

Dambulla Aura vs Galle Titans Match Preview

Displaying their A-game against the Colombo Strikers on Tuesday, the Titans are now infused with confidence as they clinched a top-two position. In a remarkable feat, they sealed victory with 11.3 overs to spare, dismissing the opposition for a mere 74 runs.

The journey for the Galle Titans hasn’t been devoid of challenges. A series of setbacks saw them facing defeat in four consecutive matches, and their campaign was on the brink of elimination. However, they rallied admirably, bouncing back and rekindling their momentum to resuscitate their aspirations.

Conversely, the Dambulla Aura emerged as table-toppers during the league stage, accumulating 12 points with an impressive net run rate of +0.793. Triumphing in six out of eight matches, they secured a well-deserved spot in the Qualifier 1, a testament to their consistency and performance.

The Aura’s current form is a testament to their prowess, boasting an impressive five-match winning streak. Although they encountered stumbling blocks initially, losing two of their first three matches, they swiftly regained their rhythm, rendering them a formidable force that has proven challenging to overcome.

Dambulla Aura vs Galle Titans Weather Report

Turning our attention to the weather forecast for the Dambulla Aura vs Galle Titans clash, there’s a moderate possibility of rainfall, ranging from 30 to 50 percent, anticipated throughout the match duration. This could potentially result in delays and interruptions during the game.

Dambulla Aura vs Galle Titans Pitch Report

The pitch at the Colombo venue has maintained a balanced nature in recent times, offering a fair contest between bat and ball. Scoring runs hasn’t been a straightforward task on this pitch.

Dambulla Aura vs Galle Titans Predicted XI

Dambulla Aura: Avishka Fernando, Sadeera Samarawickrama (wk), Ben McDermott, Dhananjaya de Silva (c), Alex Ross, Dushan Hemantha, Lakshan Edirisinghe, Sachitha Jayathilake, Hayden Kerr, Pramod Madushan, and Shahnawaz Dahani.

Galle Titans: Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Lasith Croospulle, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das (wk), Najibullah Zadran, Dasun Shanaka (c), Lahiru Samarakoon, Seekkuge Prasanna, Kasun Rajitha, Lahiru Kumara, and Tabraiz Shamsi.

Dream11 Team for Dambulla Aura vs Galle Titans

Wicketkeeper: Sadeera Samarawickrama

Captain: Dhananjaya de Silva

Batters: Avishka Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Litton Das

Bowlers: Shahnawaz Dahani, Kasun Rajitha, Tabraiz Shamsi

All-rounders: Shakib Al Hasan, Seekkuge Prasanna, Dasun Shanaka

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