LPL 2024 GM vs CS: Match 5 Dream11 Predictions, Fantasy Tips, Teams, Pitch Report & Top Picks
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GM vs CS, LPL 2024: Dream11 Predictions for Match 5 [X]
Galle Marvels (GM) and Colombo Strikers (CS) square off against each other in the fifth match of the ongoing season of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2024. The encounter is all set to be played on Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele, Sri Lanka on Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024 at 07:30 PM IST.
Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, fantasy tips, pitch report, the top player picks and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.
GM vs CS Head-to-Head Stats
Galle Marvels and Colombo Strikers have played ten matches against each other and the contest has been pretty close between them. Colombo Strikers have won six of these ten games while Galle Marvels have won four matches.
| Stats | Matches | Galle Marvels Won | Colombo Strikers Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
| At Pallekele International Cricket Stadium | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Last Five Matches | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
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GM vs CS Pitch Report
The wicket at the Pallekele Stadium has so far looked like a batters' paradise. The bowlers will have a chance to pick up wickets in initial stages. But as the match progresses things will become easy for the batters. As it is a day game, there will be no dew effecting the game and hence batting first could be a good option.
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Stats (LPL 2024) Till Match No: 1
Matches: 1
Matches won batting first: 0
Matches won batting second: 1
Average first innings score: 179
Average second innings score: 183
Highest total recorded: 183/4 by KFL vs DT
Lowest total recorded: 179/4 by DT vs KFL
Fantasy value from the pitch report
- Top-order batters from both sides are beneficial.
- Middle-order batters with spin-bowling from both sides are important.
- Spin bowlers from either side will also get you good points.
GM vs CS Fantasy Cricket Tips
Galle Marvels Heavy Fantasy XI
- Alex Hales, Bhanuka Rajapaksa and Niroshan Dickwella will be good choices from Marvels' batting line-up.
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Maheesh Theekshana and Lahiru Kumara could be important picks as far as the bowling is concerned.
Colombo Strikers Heavy Fantasy XI
- In the batting department, the trio of Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sadeera Samarawickrama, and Muhammad Waseem, along with Shadab Khan, will be crucial to setting a big target for the Falcons; they are the must-picks for this game.
- Dunith Wellalage, Taskin Ahmed and Binura Fernando could be good picks from the bowling department.
GM vs CS Winner Prediction
A look at the recent form of the players and the overall balance of the team gives us the idea that Colombo Strikers are the favourites to win the match.
GM vs CS Top Player Picks
Alex Hales (GM)
The 35-year-old is one of the bankable batters in the Galle Marvels line-up. Alex Hales has the ability to provide blazing starts to his team and that makes him a potential great choice for the fantasy contests.
Maheesh Theekshana (GM)
Maheesh Theekshana could play a key role for Galle Marvels in the upcoming clash. The mystery spinner's ability to pick wickets at various match stages makes him an invaluable asset for any team. Theekshana has the experience of playing 148 T20Is and has picked up 151 wickets at an average of 24.74 and an economy rate of 6.68.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (CS)
Rahmanullah Gurbaz had an excellent T20 World Cup 2024 tournament, which recently concluded. He was the tournament's top run scorer, with 281 runs in 8 innings. He will be a key player for the Colombo Strikers this season of the Lanka Premier League.
Muhammad Waseem (CS)
Muhammad Waseem is in excellent form right now. He was outstanding in the recently concluded Emirates D10 2024, scoring 574 runs in 13 innings with a strike rate of 265.74.
GM vs CS Differential Picks
Tim Seifert (GM)
Tim Seifert, the Kiwi wicket-keeper batter will be crucial for his team. He played decently in his last T20I series against Pakistan, scoring 85 runs with one fifty. His ability to score quickly and his batting position make him a good differential choice for the game.
Matheesha Pathirana (CS)
Sri Lanka pace sensation Matheesha Pathirana grabbed the limelight after being bought for a record-breaking USD 120,000 in the Lanka Premier League (LPL) Player Auction. Although his performance was not up to mark in the T20 World Cup 2024, he performed well in the IPL 2024.
GM vs CS Fantasy Expert Advice
Considering the conditions and probable-XIs, a combination of 2-3-3-3 or 3-2-3-3 would be ideal for this fixture.
GM vs CS Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Tim Seifert, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sadeera Samarawickrama
Batters: Muhammad Waseem, Alex Hales
All-rounders: Glenn Phillips, Thisara Perera, Dwaine Pretorious
Bowlers: Matheesha Pathirana, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage
Captain: Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Vice-captain: Alex Hales
Galle Marvels: 4 Players; Colombo Strikers: 7 Players
GM vs CS Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Tim Seifert, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Batters: Muhammad Waseem, Alex Hales, Niroshan Dickwella
All-rounders: Shadab Khan, Thisara Perera, Sean Williams
Bowlers: Matheesha Pathirana, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage
Captain: Muhammad Waseem
Vice-captain: Shadab Khan
Galle Marvels: 5 Players; Colombo Strikers: 6 Players
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