CS vs GT, LPL 2023: Cricket Fantasy Tips and Teams for the 20th Match (Source: Twitter)
The 20th match of the Lanka Premier League 2023 will be played between the Colombo Strikers (CS) and the Galle Titans (GT) at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The match will start at 7:30 PM IST on 15th August 2023. It is a must-win game for both the sides. Here are the important stats, key players and suggested fantasy XIs for this game.
Colombo Strikers are at the bottom of the points table with 3 wins in 7 matches. They won their last game by 9 runs against B-Love Kandy. They have quality players in their line-up but they've failed to get going until now. It's about time when they step-up in do-or-die game.
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Galle Titans have also won 3 matches and lost 4 in LPL 2023. They are in the 4th position in the points table. They won their last game by 7 wickets against the Jaffna Kings. They will be eager to win this game and confirm their place in the semis.
CS vs GT, Team Form Guide (Most Recent First)
Colombo Strikers: W-L-L-W-L
Galle Titans: W-L-L-L-L
CS vs GT, Must Picks
Colombo Strikers
Babar Azam
- LPL 2023 Stats: 255 runs in 7 games.
- Babar is the highest run-scorer of LPL 2023.
- He scored a century against Galle earlier in the season.
Matheesha Pathirana
- LPL 2023 Stats: 12 wickets in 7 games.
- Pathirana is a genuine wicket-taker and he will bowl in the middle and death overs for Colombo.
- He will be a key bowler for his team.
Galle Titans
Shakib Al Hasan
- LPL 2023 Stats: 85 runs and 7 wickets in 7 games.
- Shakib is amongst the best all-rounders in world cricket.
- He will fetch points from both batting and bowling.
Tim Seifert
- LPL 2023 Stats: 231 runs in 7 games.
- Seifert has been excellent with the bat and he will be a key batter for his team.
- He will open the innings and can score big when he gets going.
CS vs GT, Differential Picks
Mohammad Nawaz (CS)
- Mohammad Nawaz has been below par until now but he's a quality player and will be an excellent differential pick.
- He will bowl 4 overs and can contribute with the bat as well.
Jeffrey Vandersay (CS)
- Jeffrey Vandersay picked up 2 wickets last game.
- He is a wicket-taker and will be an excellent differenital pick, especially if Colombo is bowling second.
CS vs GT, Top Captain or Vice-Captain Choices
Babar Azam (CS)
Reasons
- Babar Azam is expected to do well in this must-win game.
- He looked in good touch.
- Babar is known for consistency and he can score big in this match.
Matheesha Pathirana (CS)
Reasons
- Matheesha Pathirana is a death overs specialist with his unique actions and excellent variations.
- Pathirana will be an excellent C/VC choice, especially when Colombo is bowling first.
Shakib Al Hasan
Reasons
- Shakib Al Hasan in good form with both bat and ball.
- He will bat in the middle order and will be important on the slow-ish tracks with his bowling as well.
CS vs GT, Cricket Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small League Contests
Wicket-Keepers: Tim Seifert
Batters: Babar Azam, Pathum Nissanka
All-rounders: Shakib Al Hasan, Chamika Karunaratne, Jeffrey Vandersay
Bowlers: Naseem Shah, Matheesha Pathirana, Kasun Rajitha, Lahiru Kumara, Tabraiz Shamsi
Captain: Babar Azam
Vice-Captain: Shakib Al Hasan
CS: 6 Players, GT: 5 Players
CS vs GT, Team for Winner Takes All/Grand League Contests
Wicket-Keepers: Tim Seifert
Batters: Babar Azam
All-rounders: Shakib Al Hasan, Dasun Shanaka, Chamika Karunaratne, Jeffrey Vandersay, Mohammad Nawaz
Bowlers: Naseem Shah, Matheesha Pathirana, Tabraiz Shamsi, Lahiru Kumara
Captain: Matheesha Pathirana
Vice-Captain: Naseem Shah
CS: 6 Players, GT: 5 Players
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