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Colombo Strikers on home territory look to get the better of Dambulla Sixers less than 24 hours prior to their game against Galle Marvels.
DATE & TIME: Tuesday 16th July, 2024: USA ET – 7:00am / USA PT – 10:00am / UK – 3:00pm / South Africa – 4:00pm / Pakistan – 7:00pm / India – 7:30pm / Sri Lanka – 7:30pm / Bangladesh – 8:00pm / Wednesday 17th July, 2024: Australia – 12:00am
VENUE: R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka
WEATHER: A chance of thundery showers, with temperatures hot at 28c.
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COLOMBO STRIKERS FORM: MID-TABLE BUT IN POSITION TO KICK ON
Colombo need to gain a victory here if they want to really start putting themselves in the top two mix, especially when you consider that they have the net-run-rate required to overtake those above them if they can get level on points.
DAMBULLA SIXERS FORM: FOUR DEFEATS FROM SIX SEES SIXERS UNDER PRESSURE
Having only won two games so far across the Lanka Premier League this year, Dambulla Sixers are in danger of their season meeting an untimely end. Their last game saw them beaten heavily by 54 runs at the hands of Kandy Falcons, underlining their recent struggles.
COLOMBO STRIKERS BETTING ANALYSIS
It would be remiss not to focus primarily on Shadab Khan when it comes to betting value in this game. The Pakistan all-rounder has starred with the ball for Colombo, racking up 16 wickets so far with best figures of 4/10. Such potency with the ball warrants backing via the ‘Bowler Milestones’ market, specifically to accumulate 2+ wickets here.
While no player has truly set the tournament alight from a run scoring perspective, New Zealand overseas star Glenn Phillips boasts formidable power and has used it to good effect so far. Phillips boasts three half-centuries and has struck 10 sixes in seven innings. With that in mind, backing him to accrue the most sixes of any Colombo player featuring in this encounter is worth consideration.
DAMBULLA SIXERS BETTING ANALYSIS
If Dambulla are to pull off victory here, they’ll more than likely need Kusal Perera to continue his good form with the bat. In seven innings, the 33-year-old has accounted for 289 runs for the Sixers at an average of 48.16 and a top score of 102 not out. Such numbers cannot be ignored by bettors, so explore placing a stake on Perera to finish this match as Dambulla’s top batter.
We touched on the threat that Shadab Khan’s spin could pose for Colombo and it would be no surprise if Dushan Hemantha doesn’t offer the same threat for the Sixers. Hemantha averages two wickets per match so far, with ten scalps from five matches, so he also offers value to bag 2+ wickets.
COLOMBO STRIKERS VS DAMBULLA SIXERS EXPERT PREDICTION
Dambulla Sixers have largely disappointed across the Lanka Premier League so far and confidence within their squad is likely to be low as a consequence. Colombo Strikers have the all-important home advantage here, which is crucial for them and the importance of this contest won’t be lost on their players.
When assessing both squads, whilst Dambulla have some dangerous operators without a doubt, Colombo look the stronger all-round side and that is likely to make the difference, so expect them to come out on top.
COLOMBO STRIKERS VS DAMBULLA SIXERS TOP TIP: COLOMBO STRIKERS TO WIN