GM vs CS Match Prediction — Who Will Win LPL 2026 Match 3? GM vs CS

Galle Marvels will face Colombo Strikers in the third match of the Lanka Premier League 2026 at the Sinhalese Cricket Ground, Colombo, on 18 July. Galle Marvels had an excellent start to the tournament, winning their opening match by 36 runs against Jaffna Kings. They batted first and posted a strong total of 213 runs in 20 overs, and then bowled out the opposition for 177 runs. Charith Asalanka was the standout performer for GM, scoring 65 runs off 38 balls.

Meanwhile, Colombo Strikers played their first match of the tournament, led by Kusal Mendis. Last season, they reached the playoffs, but then they lost to the Kandy Falcons in the eliminator. They had a balanced squad including Jimmy Neesham, Kamindu Mendis and Mujeeb Ur Rehman.

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 GM vs CS Match Details – LPL 2026, Match 3

• Match: Galle Marvels vs Colombo Strikers (Match 3)

• Date: 18th July 2026

• Match Time: 7:30 PM IST

• Venue: Sinhalese Cricket Ground, Colombo

• Live Streaming: Fancode 

GM vs CS Pitch Report – Sinhalese Cricket Ground Colombo 

Sinhalese Sports Club is a typical Sri Lankan venue that assists the spinners on the track. Batsmen have done well against the new ball as they can play their strokes freely, but the bowling conditions get easier in the second innings.

• Win Batting First: 60%

• Win Bowling First: 40%

Average Score

• Average 1st Innings: 176

• Average 2nd Innings: 153

GM vs CS Weather Report – Colombo Conditions 

GM vs CS Recent Form

GM vs CS Head-to-Head Record (Last 10 matches)

GM vs CS Injury News & Team Updates – Match 3

GM: Fully fit squad

CS: All players are fully fit and available for this match 

GM vs CS Win Probability – LPL 2026 Match 3

GM vs CS Key Player Battles to Watch 

GM vs CS Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If CS bats first

• Powerplay Score: 45–55

• Predicted Total: 160–175

• Match Result: GM to win

Scenario 2: If GM bats first

• Powerplay Score: 55–65

• Predicted Total: 185–205

• Match Result: GM to win

GM vs CS Toss Prediction – Match 3 LPL 2026

In the last seven games, the team batting first has won five times. Therefore, the toss-winning captain opted to bat first here.

Prediction: GM will win the toss and opt to bat first 

GM vs CS Probable Playing 11

Galle Marvels (GM)

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

Colombo Strikers (CS)

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

GM vs CS Match 3 Player of the Match Prediction

• Eshan Malinga

• Charith Asalanka

• Kusal Mendis 

Who Will Win GM vs CS Today? — Expert Prediction Match 3

According to our GM vs CS who will win today LPL 2026, Galle Marvels are the favourites to win this LPL 2026 expert prediction. Dasun Shanaka, Sam Harper and Charith Asalanka are expected to be the key performers.

GM vs CS who will win today LPL 2026: Galle Marvels to win

GM vs CS Match Result – LPL 2026 Match 3 Result

(To be updated after the match - July 18, 2026)