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The evening fixture of the Lanka T20 League 2026 features Galle Marvels against Colombo Strikers in the third match at Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo, on 18th July at 7:30 PM IST.
Get the best GM vs CS Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 3rd match of the Lanka T20 League 2026. Expert analysis and more.
Hot Picks for GM vs CS Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
Kusal Mendis – Set to begin his Lanka Premier League 2026 campaign and will look to lead Colombo Strikers from the front. |
Charith Asalanka – Began the season with a match-winning 65, leading Galle Marvels with a composed yet aggressive batting display. |
Top Picks:
Sahan Arachchige – Contributed a valuable 35, providing useful middle-order momentum for Galle Marvels in their opening victory. |
Dasun Shanaka – Added 12 runs and claimed 1 wicket, making an all-round contribution for Galle Marvels in the tournament opener. |
Budget Picks:
Binura Fernando – Yet to feature in Lanka Premier League 2026, with the left-arm pacer expected to spearhead the Colombo Strikers pace attack. |
Kushal Bhurtel – Awaits his first appearance of the season and will aim to provide an attacking start for Colombo Strikers. |
GM vs CS Lanka T20 League 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain | Kusal Mendis & Charith Asalanka |
Vice-Captain | Dasun Shanaka & Kushal Bhurtel |
GM vs CS Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Kusal Mendis ©, Sam Harper
- Batsmen – Ben McDermott, Kushal Bhurtel, Charith Asalanka
- All-rounders – Dasun Shanaka (vc), Kamindu Mendis, Mohammad Nawaz, Chamika Karunaratne, Mehidy Hasan Miraz
- Bowlers – Mujeeb Ur Rahman
GM vs CS Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Kusal Mendis, Sam Harper
- Batsmen – Kushal Bhurtel (vc), Charith Asalanka ©
- All-rounders – Dasun Shanaka, Kamindu Mendis, Mohammad Nawaz, Chamika Karunaratne, Sahan Arachchige
- Bowlers – Binura Fernando, Mujeeb Ur Rahman
GM vs CS Dream11 Prediction Today Match 3 Lanka T20 League 2026 Players to Avoid:
Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
Akif Javed | NA | NA |
Jimmy Neesham | NA | NA |
GM vs CS Dream11 Prediction Today Match 3 Lanka T20 League 2026 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice | Kusal Mendis |
GL Captaincy Choice | Charith Asalanka |
Punt Picks | Binura Fernando and Sahan Arachchige |
Dream11 Combination | 2-3-5-1 |
GM vs CS Match Preview:
Galle Marvels will face Colombo Strikers in the third match of the Lanka Premier League 2026 at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo, on 18th July, with the match scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST. Galle Marvels enter the contest with winning momentum after a commanding victory in the tournament opener. Meanwhile, Colombo Strikers will begin their campaign in this fixture and will look to make a strong first impression. Consequently, both teams will be eager to secure an important result early in the competition.
Meanwhile, Galle Marvels have enjoyed an ideal start to the season. They currently sit at the top of the points table with two points and an impressive net run rate of +1.800 after one match, while Colombo Strikers are yet to play a game. Therefore, Galle Marvels will aim to strengthen their position at the summit, whereas Colombo Strikers will look to announce their arrival with a positive performance. Furthermore, an early victory would provide valuable momentum as the tournament progresses.
Galle Marvels delivered a clinical all-round display against Jaffna Kings in the opening match. Their batters built a solid foundation before the bowlers completed a convincing victory, giving the team an early advantage in the tournament. Tim Seifert, Alex Hales, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka, and Maheesh Theekshana will once again play pivotal roles as Galle Marvels chase back-to-back wins. On the other hand, Colombo Strikers possess a well-balanced squad packed with experienced T20 campaigners. Charith Asalanka will lead the side, while Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Glenn Phillips, and Thisara Perera add significant firepower to the batting lineup.
Moreover, Matheesha Pathirana and Dunith Wellalage provide quality in the bowling department, making Colombo Strikers a formidable opponent despite playing their first match of the season. Therefore, the third match of the Lanka Premier League 2026 promises to deliver another thrilling contest, with Galle Marvels aiming to extend their winning run, while Colombo Strikers will strive to begin their campaign with a memorable victory.
GM vs CS Head-to-Head Record:
Teams | Matches Won |
Galle Marvels | 4 |
Colombo Strikers | 6 |
GM vs CS Weather & Pitch Report:
Temperature | 28°C |
Weather Forecast | Partly Cloudy |
Pitch Behaviour | Batting-friendly |
Best Suited To | Pace |
Average 1st innings score | 165 |
Record of chasing teams:
Records | Good |
Winning % | 60% |
GM vs CS Playing 11s (Predicted):
Galle Marvels Playing 11:
1) Rassie van der Dussen
2) Lasith Croospulle
3) Litton Das (wk)
4) Charith Asalanka
5) Mehidy Hasan Miraz
6) Dasun Shanaka ©
7) Mohammad Nawaz
8) Chamika Karunaratne
9) Kasun Rajitha
10) Eshan Malinga
11) Vijayakanth Viyaskanth
Colombo Strikers Playing 11:
1) Kusal Mendis (c & wk)
2) Mohammad Haris
3) Sadeera Samarawickrama
4) Kamindu Mendis
5) James Neesham
6) Janith Liyanage
7) Mujeeb Ur Rahman
8) Binura Fernando
9) Hasan Mahmud
10) Jeffrey Vandersay
11) Shahnawaz Dahani
GM vs CS Match Winner Prediction:
Looking at the squad strength, Galle Marvels is expected to win this match.
