DAM vs GAL: Dambulla will be standing against Galle in the 5th match National Super League on January 28th at Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo.
Dambulla Giants are off to a poor start losing two of their opening games of the National Super League 2022. They lost their previous game against Colombo by 7wickets as they were bundled out at 143 in the first half so as the play moved forward, the bowlers were not able to defend their mark and the opposition chased the target in the 21st over.
On the other hand, Galle kickstarted their NSL season with a 3-wicket victory over the Colombo. They restricted their rivals at 213 runs bowling first. With Priyamal Perera’s unbroken 98 runs innings and important contributions from Dhananjaya Lakshan and Ramesh Mendis drove their side to their maiden triumph
Match Details
Match: Dambulla vs Galle, 4th Match
Date & Time: January 28th, 09:45 AM
Venue: Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo
Pitch Report
The Sinhalese Sports Club Ground’s pitch has often benefited bowlers. The bowlers, according to recent figures, trounced the batters in the latter half. In the past four games, the average first innings score was approximately 215 runs.
Weather Report
The temperature is forecasted to be around 26°C on Friday with 77% humidity and a wind velocity of 10 km/hr. The atmosphere will be mostly sunny during the match.
DAM vs GAL Probable Playing XI
Dambulla
Gayan Maneeshan, Ron Chandraguptha, Lasith Abeyratne(wk), Pavan Rathnayake, Ashan Priyanjan(c), Sonal Dinusha, Anuk Fernando, Duvindu Tilakaratne, Lakshan Sandakan, Vishwa Fernando, Nuwan Thushara
Galle
Dhananjaya Lakshan, Ashan Randika, Priyamal Perera, Dinesh Chandimal(c&wk), Himasha Liyanage, Muditha Lakshan, Ramesh Mendis, Jehan Daniel, Heshan Hettiarchchi, Praveen Jayawickrama, Maheesh Theekshana
DAM vs GAL Dream11 Team
Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Lasith Abeyratne, Priyamal Perera, Ron Chandraguptha, Pavan Rathnayake, Ashan Priyanjan, Ramesh Mendis, Dhananjaya Lakshan, Nuwan Thushara, Maheesh Theekshana, Praveen Jayawickrama
Captain: Ramesh Mendis | Vice-captain: Ashan Priyanjan
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