- Match: Dambulla Giants vs Colombo Stars (DG vs CS)
- Date- 8th December
- Match Format- T20
- Venue- Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Hambantota
- Time- 3 PM (IST)
- Weather Forecast- Clear, 28℃
Dambulla Giants vs Colombo Stars (DG vs CS) Today Match Prediction Preview:
Welcome to the DG vs CS Today Prediction curated by Kheltalk cricket experts. Dambulla Giants will take on Colombo Stars in the 5th Match of Lanka Premier League in Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Hambantota on 8th December, Thursday. Keep on reading for more information on the DG vs CS game.
Dambulla Giants and Colombo Stars will meet in the 5th match of the tournament. This is the second match for both teams. Colombo Stars faced a heavy defeat in the opening game. The team made only 90 runs in response to Kandy Falcons’ 199. Angelo Mathews-led team couldn’t dismiss Pathum Nissanka and Andre Fletcher at the top and ended up grabbing just one wicket in the end.
Top Batsmen for DG vs CS
- Dasun Shanaka- 8 Matches, 139 runs
- Ramesh Mendis- 10 Matches, 125 runs
- Avishka Fernando- 9 Matches, 287 runs
Top Bowlers for DG vs CS
- Ramesh Mendis- 10 Matches, 7 wickets
- Maheesh Theekshana- 9 Matches, 13 wickets
- Vijayakanth Viyaskanth- 3 Matches, 7 wickets
DG vs CS Today Match Prediction Scenarios
Scenario 1- If DG bats first
- First Innings score prediction- DG is expected to score 170
- Result prediction- DG will win the match by 20 to 30 runs.
Scenario 2- If CS bats first
- First Innings score prediction- CS is expected to score 150
- Result prediction- DG will win the 20-30 runs.
DG vs CS Today Match Prediction, LPL 2022, Who Will Win the Match?
DG to win
Dambulla Giants are likely to make an impact today and win their game against Colombo Stars. Giants look like a better side compared to Stars. Also, Stars need some regrouping to do after losing the first game very badly. Dasun Shanaka is the player to watch out for in this game.
Team Update/Players Availability/Injury News
- Dambulla Giants will depend on Dasun Shanaka
- Colombo Stars are expected to make a few changes to their playing eleven.
DG vs CS Probable Playing 11
CS Playing XI
Ravi Bopara, Dinesh Chandimal, Niroshan Dickwella, Dominic Drakes, Nishan Madushka, Benny Howell, Karim Janat, Suranga Lakmal, Dhananhaya Lakshan, Angelo Mathews, Romario Shepherd, Jeffrey Vandersay.
DG Playing XI
Tom Abell, Jordan Cox, Chathuranga de Silva, Ravindu Fernando, Haider Ali, Dushan Hemantha, Lahiru Kumara, Ramesh Mendis, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka, Sikandar Raza
Squad for DG vs CS, LPL 2022
Colombo Stars:
Chamod Battage, Ravi Bopara, Dinesh Chandimal, Niroshan Dickwella, Dominic Drakes, Nishan Madushka, Benny Howell, Karim Janat, Kevin Koththigoda, Chathuranga Kumara, Suranga Lakmal, Dhananhaya Lakshan, Muditha Lakshan, Lakshita Manasinghe, Angelo Mathews, Naveen-ul-Haq, Navod Paranavithana, Seekkuge Prasanna, Kasun Rajitha, Romario Shepherd and Jeffrey Vandersay.
Dambulla Giants
Tom Abell, Jordan Cox, Lasith Croospulle, Shevon Daniel, Chathuranga de Silva, Ravindu Fernando, Haider Ali, Dushan Hemantha, Sachitha Jayatilake, Lahiru Kumara, Lahiru Madushanka, Ramesh Mendis, Noor Ahmad, Kalana Perera, Pramod Madushan, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Tharindu Ratnayake, Dasun Shanaka, Sikandar Raza, Dilum Sudeera, Paul van Meerken and Chamindu Wickramasinghe.
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