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Dambulla Aura and Galle Gladiators are scheduled to lock horns in Match 15 of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) on Friday, December 16. The R Premadasa Stadium is set to host an exciting encounter.
Aura, captained by national skipper Dasun Shanaka, are in dire straits. Having lost all five of their matches, they haven’t had much to cheer for in the tournament. Their net run rate of -2.583 is the worst among the five participating teams in the championship.
They will go into the next game on the back of a nine-wicket defeat at the hands of Colombo Stars. After being put in to bat first, the Aura were bowled out for 89 in 13.5 overs. Thereafter, the Stars chased the target down in 11.3 overs with as many as 51 balls to spare.
The Gladiators, led by Kusal Mendis, started their campaign with two losses. They made amends, however, after beating Colombo Stars and table-toppers Kandy Falcons. But in their previous match, they lost to the Stars by two wickets and are placed fourth in the points table.
After being put in to bat first, the Stars racked up a massive score of 193 for the loss of five wickets on the board. Skipper Mendis and Asad Shafiq scored half-centuries. The Stars got past the finish line off the last ball after Dinesh Chandimal scored 63 off 33 with six fours and three sixes.
Dambulla Aura vs Galle Gladiators Match Details:
Match: Dambulla Aura vs Galle Gladiators, Match 15, Lanka Premier League 2022
Date and Time: December 16, 2022, Friday, 03:00 pm IST
Venue: R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Dambulla Aura vs Galle Gladiators Pitch Report
The venue in Colombo is generally good for batting. But since the first match of the day will be played under natural light, the spinners might get some assistance from the surface. Winning the toss and batting first should be the way forward.
Dambulla Aura vs Galle Gladiators Weather Forecast
There is a chance of rain around 5 PM, which could lead to a short delay. Conditions will be hot and warm, with temperatures around the 29-degree Celsius mark. The humidity will be in the 60s.
Dambulla Aura vs Galle Gladiators Probable XIs
Dambulla Aura
Shevon Daniel, Lasith Croospulle, Jordan Cox (wk), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka (c), Chaturanga de Silva, Tom Abell, Noor Ahmad, Pramod Madushan, Paul van Meekeren, Lahiru Kumara
Galle Gladiators
Thanuka Dabare, Kusal Mendis (c & wk), Lahiru Udara, Oshada Fernando, Asad Shafiq, Nuwanidu Fernando, Imad Wasim, Anwar Ali, Wahab Riaz, Nuwan Thushara, Lakshan Sandakan
Dambulla Aura vs Galle Gladiators Match Prediction
It’s a must-win game for Dambulla, who will be knocked out of the competition if they don’t secure a win on Friday. Dasun Shanaka and Co. are expected to come out all guns blazing and dominate throughout.
Prediction: Dambulla Aura to win this encounter.
Dambulla Aura vs Galle Gladiators Live Streaming details and channel list
TV: Sony Sports Network
Live Streaming: Sony LIV App
