Galle Marvels will take on Colombo Strikers in the 3rd match of the Lanka Premier League 2026 (LPL) at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo. Both teams have assembled strong squads featuring several international stars and quality Sri Lankan players, making this one of the most anticipated matches of the opening week
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GM vs CS Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - 3rd Match, Lanka Premier League 2026

Galle Marvels have a strong batting line-up and fast bowlers while Colombo Strikers have a good mix of all-rounders and spinners. This makes the Dream11 Prediction for this game highly exciting for the fantasy players.
Galle enter the tournament with a balanced squad packed with experienced all-rounders like Dasun Shanaka, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, and Charith Asalanka. Meanwhile, Colombo Strikers will rely on the batting strength of Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, and Sadeera Samarawickrama, all of whom are amongst the best batsmen in the world. They will be accompanied by a strong bowling attack led by Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Binura Fernando.
As per our GM vs CS Dream11 prediction today match, Galle Marvels hold a slight edge due to their stronger all-round department. However, Colombo Strikers possess enough firepower with experienced match-winners who can change the game at any stage, making this an exciting contest.
Galle Marvels vs Colombo Strikers Match Details
| Tournament | Lanka Premier League 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | Galle Marvels vs Colombo Strikers, 3rd Match |
| Toss | To Be Updated |
| Venue | Sinhalese Sports Club |
| City | Colombo |
| Match Start Time | 7:30 PM IST, 18th July 2026 |
| Live Streaming | Sony Liv |
| Scorecard | GM vs CS Scorecard |
GM vs CS Dream11 Team Today Stats
| Player | Team | Player's Recent Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Kamindu Mendis | Colombo Strikers | 97 Runs in last 3 matches |
| Sadeera Samarawickrama | Colombo Strikers | 163 Runs in last 9 matches |
| Charith Asalanka | Galle Marvels | 54 Runs in last 4 matches |
| Sahan Arachchige | Galle Marvels | 105 Runs & 4 Wickets |
GM vs CS Toss Prediction
The toss in the Galle Marvels vs Colombo Strikers match is likely to be won by Galle Marvels captain Dasun Shanaka and they are expected to bowl first. Chasing has generally been the preferred option at the Sinhalese Sports Club, and both teams have quality finishers capable of chasing competitive totals.
Record of Chasing Teams at Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo
The Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo, has generally produced balanced T20 wickets where chasing teams have enjoyed a slight advantage. Dew in the second innings often helps batters play their shots more freely.
| Chasing Record | Winning % |
|---|---|
| Good | 50% |
GM vs CS Playing 11 (Probable)
| Galle Marvels Playing 11 | Colombo Strikers Playing 11 |
|---|---|
| Rassie van der Dussen | Kusal Mendis (C) (wk) |
| Lasith Croospulle | Mohammad Haris |
| Litton Das (wk) | Sadeera Samarawickrama |
| Charith Asalanka | Kamindu Mendis |
| Mehidy Hasan Miraz | James Neesham |
| Dasun Shanaka (C) | Janith Liyanage |
| Mohammad Nawaz | Mujeeb Ur Rahman |
| Chamika Karunaratne | Binura Fernando |
| Kasun Rajitha | Hasan Mahmud |
| Eshan Malinga | Jeffrey Vandersay |
| Vijayakanth Viyaskanth | Shahnawaz Dahani |
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GM vs CS Top Run Scorers & Leading Wicket Takers
| Top Run Scorers | Kamindu Mendis and Rassie van der Dussen |
|---|---|
| Leading Wicket Takers | Binura Fernando and Mehidy Hasan Miraz |
GM vs CS Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
| Captain | Kamindu Mendis and Mehidy Hasan Miraz |
|---|---|
| Vice-Captain | Dasun Shanaka and Kusal Mendis |
Top Picks for GM vs CS Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Kamindu Mendis | Colombo Strikers | All-rounder |
| Rassie van der Dussen | Galle Marvels | Batter |
Budget Picks for GM vs CS Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Sahan Arachchige | Galle Marvels | All-rounder |
| Binura Fernando | Colombo Strikers | Bowler |
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Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
- Keeper: Kusal Mendis
- Batters: Rassie van der Dussen, Charith Asalanka, Kushal Bhurtel, Ben McDermott
- All-rounders: Kamindu Mendis (C), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Dasun Shanaka (VC), Sahan Arachchige
- Bowlers: Eshan Malinga, Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Best Dream11 Team Today
- Keeper: Kusal Mendis (VC)
- Batters: Rassie van der Dussen, Charith Asalanka
- All-rounders: Kamindu Mendis, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (C), Dasun Shanaka, Chamika Karunaratne, Sahan Arachchige
- Bowlers: Binura Fernando, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Kasun Rajitha

Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for the GM vs CS match based on their experience in fantasy cricket.
GM vs CS Dream11 Prediction Today (3rd Match) Players to Avoid
Players like Pramod Madushan and Jeffrey Vandersay can be avoided in your team as per our GM vs CS Dream11 team prediction. They may not provide as many fantasy points as the other available options in this match.
| Player | Dream11 Credits* |
|---|---|
| Pramod Madushan | 8.5 Cr |
| Jeffrey Vandersay | 7.5 Cr |
GM vs CS Weather & Pitch Report at Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo
The weather in Colombo is expected to remain warm and humid, with only a slight chance of rain. A full 20-over contest is expected. The pitch at the Sinhalese Sports Club generally offers a good balance between bat and ball. Batters can score freely once settled, while spinners are expected to play a key role during the middle overs.
| Temperature | Around 28°C-30°C |
|---|---|
| Weather Forecast | Warm with slight cloud cover |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced Pitch |
| Best Suited To | Batters and Spinners |
| Average 1st Innings Score | Around 140 Runs |
GM vs CS H2H Records
Colombo Strikers and Galle Marvels have produced some entertaining contests in recent editions of the Lanka Premier League. The last time these two teams met, Colombo registered a comfortable 7-wicket victory with 10 balls remaining.
| Team | Matches Won* (Last 4 matches) |
|---|---|
| Colombo Strikers | 2 |
| Galle Marvels | 2 |
| No Result/Tied | 0 |
Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis.
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