GM vs CS Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Player Stats & Injury Updates For Match 5 of Lanka Premier League 2024
Both Galle Marvels and Colombo Strikers came into this game on the back of win in their respective previous matches.

The Lanka Premier League 2024 is gearing up for an exciting match as Galle Marvels face off against Colombo Strikers on July 3rd at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. This article will cover match details, pitch report, playing XI, player stats, Dream11 predictions and fantasy cricket tips for the GM vs CS match.
Match Preview
Both teams head into this clash with winning form, having won their previous games. Colombo Strikers kickstarted their campaign with a dominant performance against Kandy Falcons. Openers Muhammad Waseem and Sadeera Samarawickrama laid a solid foundation with the bat, while the experienced Shadab Khan stole the show with a hat-trick.
Meanwhile, Galle Marvels successfully chased down a decent score against the Jaffna Kings. Alex Hales made a powerful start at the crease, supported by veteran wicket-keeper Niroshan Dickwella. Zahoor Khan and Dwaine Pretorius also impressed with the ball, taking key wickets to contain Jaffna Kings.
Match Details
Match: | Galle Marvels vs Colombo Strikers, Match 5 |
Date: | Wednesday, July 3, 2024 |
Time: | 7:30 PM (IST) |
Venue: | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele |
Live Streaming: | Fancode |
Probable Playing XI
Galle Marvels
Alex Hales, Niroshan Dickwella (C & WK), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Tim Seifert, Janith Liyanage, Sahan Arachchige, Dwaine Pretorius, Isuru Udana, Maheesh Theekshana, Malsha Tharupathi, Zahoor Khan.
Colombo Strikers
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Shevon Daniel, Muhammad Waseem, Sadeera Samarawickrama (WK), Glenn Phillips, Shadab Khan, Thisara Perera (C), Chamika Karunaratne, Dunith Wellalage, Binura Fernando, Matheesha Pathirana.
Pitch Report
At Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy, the pitch is slow and dusty, offering pace and bounce for fast bowlers and slow spin for spinners. The batting conditions are high-scoring. In the first innings, teams typically score around 157 runs, losing about 6 wickets with an average strike rate of 150.48. In the second innings, the average score is 140 runs with 5 wickets lost and a strike rate of 146.94. This setup indicates an exciting match with plenty of runs and opportunities for both pace and spin bowlers.
GM vs CS Head-to-Head in T20Is
- Galle Marvels – 4
- Colombo Strikers – 6
Player Stats of Galle Marvels & Colombo Strikers In Lanka Premier League 2024
Most Runs
Player | Runs |
---|---|
Alex Hales | 65 Runs |
Sadeera Samarawickrama | 48 Runs |
Niroshan Dickwella | 47 Runs |
Thisara Perera | 38 Runs |
Waseem Muhammad | 32 Runs |
Most Wickets
Player | Wickets |
---|---|
Dunith Wellalage | 4 Wickets |
Shadab Khan | 4 Wickets |
Zahoor Khan | 3 Wickets |
Dwaine Pretorius | 3 Wickets |
Isuru Udana | 2 Wickets |
GM vs CS Dream11 Prediction Fantasy Dream Team
- Wicket-Keeper: Niroshan Dickwella, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Batters: Alex Hales, Muhammad Waseem
- All-Rounders: Isuru Udana, Dwaine Pretorius, Shadab Khan, Dunith Wellalage
- Bowlers: Zahoor Khan, Matheesha Pathirana
- Captain: Shadab Khan
- Vice-Captain: Alex Hales
GM vs CS Match Prediction
Who Will Win Today’s Match?
Colombo Strikers is expected to win this match.
Disclaimer: The composition of this fantasy team is built upon the author’s understanding, analysis, and intuition, this team is offered as a reference for your fantasy game selection and serves as an example. Keep the mentioned points in mind when forming your fantasy team and exercise your own judgment.