Lanka Premier League 2022 – Colombo Stars vs Dambulla Aura, match preview, predicted lineups

It’s time for the Lanka Premier League 2022 to get underway and it has as in the 5th game of the tournament Colombo Stars and Dambulla Aura go head to head. Both teams will be looking for a win here.

Date and Time : 3:00 PM (Local)

Venue : Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Hambantota

Dambulla Aura know the toughness in competition and hence the need to win games as they suffered to the opening day loss to the Jaffna Kings. They will look to get things back on track.

The Aura didn’t bat well in their last game and it is what costed them the game while bowling well is key as well. They will look to get it correct now.

Coach Mickey Arthur will ask his players to strategise with the conditions and play according to the situation.

On the other hand, Colombo Stars were completely outplayed in their very first game of the competition by the Kandy Falcons and they will have to bounce back.

The Angelo Mathews led side gave away too many in their previous game and they would want to keep opposing batters in check. Batting wise too is a lot being demanded off.

Coach Ruwan Kalpage need his players to step up to the plate with him being tactical.

For the pitch, It is a good one for spin bowlers and the teams will look to bat.

Team news and possible lineups

There are no fresh injury concerns for both sides at the moment.

Dambulla Aura XI : Cox (WK), S. Daniel, B. Rajapaksa, Raza, Shanaka (C), R. Mendis, C. de Silva, L. Madushanka, N. Ahmad, P. van Meekeren, L. Kumara.

Colombo Stars XI : Dickwella (WK), A. Mathews (C), Asalanka, Bopara, Chandimal, Howell, S. Prasanna, Drakes, K. Paul, M. Lakshan, Lakmal.

Prediction

Given the form of both teams it should be a good contest and the team which commits less mistakes will win.