GM vs CS Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 3, LPL 2026

Dream11 fantasy XI tips and guide for match 3 of LPL 2026 between GM vs CS to be played in Colombo.

Galle Marvels have started the Lanka Premier League 2026 in Sri Lanka on a winning note. They beat the four-time champion Jaffna Kings in the tournament’s opener on Friday. It was a high-scoring game, where the Marvels posted a total of 213 runs.

Sam Harper (40 off 19) gave the team a flying start while Charith Asalanka (65 off 38) carried on the momentum. Dasun Shanaka (31* off 9) and Mohammad Nawaz (21 off 9) gave the finishing touch. Galle Marvels will now face Colombo Strikers in the next game.

This contest will begin at 7:30 PM IST on Saturday at Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo. The Strikers will begin their campaign with this game. Kusal Mendis will lead them, and they have a strong batting unit. The Strikers will look to challenge the strong Galle Marvels and get a win.

GM vs CS: Match Details

• Match: Galle Marvels (GM) vs Colombo Strikers (CS), Match 3, LPL 2026
• Match Date: July 18, 2026 (Saturday)
• Time: 7:30 PM (Indian Standard Time) /2:00 PM GMT / 7:30 PM LOCAL
• Venue: Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo

GM vs CS: Head-to-Head: GM (4) – CS (6)

There have been ten games recorded between these two sides in the LPL. Colombo Strikers have won six matches, and Galle Marvels have won the remaining four games.

GM vs CS: Weather Report

The forecast for Saturday evening in Colombo shows cloudy conditions during the game. The temperature will come down to 29°C with an average humidity of 76 percent.

GM vs CS: Pitch Report

This is the second game at this venue on Saturday. So, the wicket will be a little slower as compared to the first game. The bounce might be low, which will make it tough to time the shots.

Spinners will get good grip and turn from the wicket. The batting conditions will be tougher in the second innings, which will make the role of the toss an important one.

GM vs CS: Predicted XIs:

Galle Marvels: Lasith Croospulle, Sam Harper (wk), Chamika Karunaratne, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka (c), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mohammad Nawaz, Dinura Kalupahana, Sahan Arachchige, Akif Javed, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth.

Colombo Strikers: Kusal Mendis (c), Ben McDermott, Sadeera Samarawickrama (wk), Kushal Bhurtel, Kamindu Mendis, James Neesham, Janith Liyanage, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Binura Fernando, Jeffrey Vandersay, Hasan Mahmud.

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 GM vs CS Dream11:

Wicket-keepers: Kusal Mendis, Sam Harper

Batters: Charith Asalanka, Kushal Bhurtel, Ben McDermott

All-rounders: Dasun Shanaka, Mohammad Nawaz, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage

Bowlers: Eshan Malinga, Mujeeb-ur-Rahman

Captain First-Choice: Dasun Shanaka || Captain Second-Choice: Janith Liyanage

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Kamindu Mendis || Vice-captain Second Choice: Mohammad Nawaz

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 GM vs CS Dream11:

Wicket-keepers: Kusal Mendis, Sam Harper

Batters: Charith Asalanka, Kushal Bhurtel

All-rounders: Dasun Shanaka, Mohammad Nawaz, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Sahan Arachchige

Bowlers: Eshan Malinga, Mujeeb-ur-Rahman

Captain First-Choice: Kusal Mendis || Captain Second-Choice: Charith Asalanka

Vice-Captain First-Choice:  Sam Harper || Vice-captain Second Choice: Kushal Bhurtel

GM vs CS: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?

Galle Marvels have already won their game at this venue. Their players have adapted the conditions well. On the other hand, the Strikers will be playing their first game, and it can be tough to execute the plans. Hence, we back Galle Marvels to win this game.

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