Colombo Strikers vs Galle Titans – Group Stage – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Lanka Premier League
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THE FACTS
When is Colombo Strikers vs Galle Titans taking place? Colombo Strikers vs Galle Titans will take place on Tuesday 15th August, 2023 at 15:00 (UK)
Where is Colombo Strikers vs Galle Titans taking place? Colombo Strikers vs Galle Titans will take place at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka
Where can I get tickets for Colombo Strikers vs Galle Titans? Click here for the latest ticket information for Colombo Strikers vs Galle Titans
What TV channel is Colombo Strikers vs Galle Titans on in the UK? Colombo Strikers vs Galle Titans will be televised live on TNT Sports
Where can I stream Colombo Strikers vs Galle Titans? Colombo Strikers vs Galle Titans can be streamed live via discovery+
THE LOWDOWN
COLOMBO STRIKERS
Colombo Strikers have kept themselves in with a firm chance of playoff qualification after beating B-Love Kandy by nine runs last time out. That win sees them with their tournament hopes now in their own hands, with victory here against Galle Titans enough for them to make it through. They’ll need their top stars to fire if they are to come out on top with lots of pressure on the likes of bowler Matheesha Pathirana and batter Babar Azam to deliver with their tournament hopes on the line.
GALLE TITANS
Galle Titans’ awful form looked like it was going to see them slide out of contention for the playoffs, but a crucial seven-wicket triumph over Jaffna Kings keeps them in contention and like Colombo, two points in this contest would be enough for them to advance. The bowlers stepped up when required vs Jaffna, bowling the reigning champions out for just 89 as Kasun Rajita in particular playing a starring role, taking four wickets for the loss of just 20 runs. The batters had a simple job to steer them home, which they did in the 14th over, Tim Seifert striking 55.
THE PREDICTION
If Galle Titans can replicate their showing with the ball against Colombo in this winner-takes-all encounter then the Strikers will be in big trouble. However, Colombo have the world class batters at the top of the order to counter this and take the game to their opponents in the powerplay especially. Their bowling attack also poses a potent threat and the quality of Pathirana in particular could be decisive. When weighing up the two teams, Colombo Strikers at home just look to have more match-winners and should be backed to gain the victory needed to progress in this year’s Lanka Premier League.
BETTING TIP: COLOMBO STRIKERS TO WIN
