LPL 2024 CS vs GM: Match 19 Dream11 Predictions, Fantasy Tips, Teams, Pitch Report & Top Picks

Tim Seifert in action for Galle Marvels during LPL 2024 (SLC)

Colombo Strikers and Galle Marvels will face each other in match number 19 of the ongoing Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2024 season on July 15. The match, marking the penultimate league fixture of the tournament, will be staged at the iconic R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

Here at OneCricket, we take a look at Dream11 predictions, fantasy tips, pitch report, top player picks and the best-predicted fantasy XIs for the match.

CS vs GM Head-to-Head Stats

Colombo Strikers and Galle Marvels have clashed 11 times across all LPL seasons since the inception of the tournament in 2020. In terms of head-to-head record, Colombo Strikers hold a slight edge over their Galle counterparts by securing six wins.

CS vs GM Pitch Report

The R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo has assisted spinners off late. However, fast bowlers have also purchased much seam and bounce with the new-ball. The batters need to bide their time in a bid to get going on the spin-friendly Premadasa surface.

Fantasy value from the pitch report

• The pitch report indicates that a spin-heavy team will be considered an ideal option to choose for the fantasy XI. Selecting a quality new-ball speedster will also prove beneficial.
• The batting department should consist of an explosive opening duo along with a number of quality middle-order batters to earn effective points from the fantasy contests.

CS vs GM Fantasy Cricket Tips

Colombo Strikers Heavy Fantasy XI

• Overseas stars Glenn Phillips and Rahmanullah Gurbaz are imperative picks in case of selecting a Colombo Strikers-heavy fantasy XI, owing to their run-scoring spree this LPL 2024 season.
• In the bowling department, Shadab Khan has emerged as the leading wicket-taker of the season, having snapped 14 wickets from just six innings with an impressive average of 8.64.

Galle Marvels Heavy Fantasy XI

• For Galle Marvels, overseas batters Alex Hales and Tim Seifert are the only two cricketers to have scored more than 200 runs for the franchise this season to emerge as their standout performers with the bat.
• Among the bowlers, Isuru Udana, Zahoor Khan and Maheesh Theekshana have led Galle Marvels’ bowling charge with their consistent run in the tournament.

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CS vs GM Winner Prediction

Table-toppers Galle Marvels will be considered as favorites to defeat third-placed Colombo Strikers at the latter’s home ground on July 15.

CS vs GM Top Player Picks

Glenn Phillips (CS)

• LPL 2024 Stats: 206 runs in 6 matches
• New Zealander Glenn Phillips has produced 206 runs for the Colombo Strikers at an average of 41.20 and with a strike-rate of 157.25. Among all Colombo Strikers players, Phillips has turned out to be their standout performer with the bat.

Shadab Khan (CS)

• LPL 2024 Stats: 14 wickets in 6 matches
• Colombo Strikers all-rounder Shadab Khan has snapped 14 wickets from just six innings to emerge as the leading wicket-taker of the LPL 2024 season.

Alex Hales (GM)

• LPL 2024 Stats: 281 runs in 7 matches
• Explosive opening batter Alex Hales has minted 281 runs from just seven innings at an astonishing average of nearly 47. After first seven batting appearances, Hales remains Galle Marvels only batter with more than 250 runs to his name in LPL 2024.

Isuru Udana (GM)

• LPL 2024 Stats: 126 runs and 11 wickets in 7 matches
• Isuru Udana has bagged 11 wickets from just seven innings to find himself behind table-topper Shadab Khan in the leading wicket-takers of the LPL 2024 season. Additionally, the cricketer has also bashed 126 runs with the bat at a strike-rate of 165.78 with two half-centuries to deliver a comprehensive all-round performance.

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CS vs GM Differential Picks

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (CS)

• LPL 2024 Stats: 186 runs in 6 matches
• Colombo Strikers’ Afghanistan-import Rahmanullah Gurbaz steered his team to a nine-wicket win over Jaffna Kings by packing an unbeaten 57 on July 14. The innings extended Gurbaz’s tally to 186 runs as he finds himself as the second highest run-maker of the season for his franchise.

Tim Seifert (GM)

• LPL 2024 Stats: 247 runs in 7 matches
• Tim Seifert tonked a 63-ball 104*, and a 49-ball 82*, both in successive innings this LPL 2024 season as part of his 247-run tally.

CS vs GM Fantasy Expert Advice

Given the form of the players and the expected playing conditions, a 2-4-3-2 combination could be rewarding for the game.

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CS vs GM Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

Colombo Strikers: 5 players, Galle Marvels: 6 players

CS vs GM Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues 

Colombo Strikers: 6 players, Galle Marvels: 5 players

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