Preview:
Colombo will clash against Dambulla in the 13th match of the competition on Monday. Colombo needs to give their heart and soul if they want to qualify for the Finals as they are currently placed at the 4th spot in the standings with 9 points. They had lost their last two matches against Galle and Jaffna by 44 runs and 6 wickets respectively.
Dambulla on the other hand, are already knocked themselves out of the tournament. They have lost 5 matches on the trot and looking forward to ending their losing streak. There is nothing to lose for them and just need to play fearless cricket.
Match Details:
Colombo vs Dambulla, Match 13
Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele
Date & Time: 7th February, at 9:45 AM IST & Local Time
Live Streaming: Sri Lanka Cricket YouTube channel
Pitch Report:
The pacers finished among the wickets in the last game played here between Jaffna and Dambulla and there is help for the spinners as well. The wicket will slow down as the game moves on and batting first is a good option.
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Probable Playing XIs for COL vs DAM:
Colombo
Sithara Gimhan (wk), Dimuth Karunaratne (c), Nuwanidu Fernando, Nipun Dananjaya, Sammu Ashan, Ashen Bandara, Lahiru Madushanka, Tharindu Ratnayake, Kalana Perera, Prabath Jayasuriya, Himesh Ramanayake
Dambulla
Minod Bhanuka (c & wk), Gayan Maneeshan, Lasith Abeyratne, Dushan Hemantha, Sonal Dinusha, Pavan Rathnayake, Sameera Sadamal, Lahiru Samarakoon, Duvindu Tillakaratne, Lakshan Sandakan, Vishwa Fernando
Top Picks for COL vs DAM Dream11 Match:
Top Picks – Colombo
We all know, Dimuth Karunaratne is a class player at the top of the order. With a sole half-century in this tournament, he has scored 113 runs at an average of 37.66.
Ashen Bandara is a genuine middle-order batter, he is the top run-scorer for Colombo in this tournament with 159 runs, averaging 53, and even picked up a wicket as well.
Top Picks – Dambulla
Lahiru Samarakoon is the standout performer for Dambulla. He is the joint leading wicket-taker in this tournament with 11 scalps in 3 matches.
Lakshan Sandakan has the knack of breaking partnerships, he has scalped 6 wickets in 5 matches at an economy of 5.63 and even scored 66 runs with the bat.
COL vs DAM Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
| Player | Statistics (This Tournament) |
| Dimuth Karunaratne | 113 runs |
| Ashen Bandara | 159 runs and one wicket |
| Nuwanidu Fernando | 116 runs |
| Lahiru Samarakoon | 11 wickets and 21 runs |
| Lakshan Sandakan | 6 wickets and 66 runs |
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for COL vs DAM Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Minod Bhanuka, Dimuth Karunaratne (vc), Ashen Bandara (c), Nuwanidu Fernando, Pavan Rathnayake, Lahiru Madushanka, Lahiru Samarakoon, Dushan Hemantha, Vishwa Fernando, Lakshan Sandakan, Tharindu Ratnayake
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for COL vs DAM Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Lasith Abeyratne, Dimuth Karunaratne, Ashen Bandara, Nuwanidu Fernando (vc), Nipun Dananjaya, Pavan Rathnayake, Lahiru Samarakoon (c), Dushan Hemantha, Lakshan Sandakan, Tharindu Ratnayake, Duvindu Tillakaratne
Today’s COL vs DAM Probable Winners:
Colombo 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.
