Lanka Premier League 2026 | 05-Aug-2026 07:30 PM | R. Premadasa Stadium
CLK 203/7 (20)
KRL 135/10 (18.4)
Colombo Kaps won by 68 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garuka Sanketh* | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 75 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shahnawaz Dahani* | 2.4 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 6 |
| Milan Priyanath Rathnayake | 3 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 7.67 |
Last Wicket:Nuwan Thushara c James Neesham b Shahnawaz Dahani 6(9) - 135/10 in 18.4 ov.
Colombo Kaps vs Kandy Royals
Colombo Kaps — Innings 1 (203/7 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rubin Hermann b Nuwan Thushara | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | |
| Sadeera Samarawickrama (wk) lbw b Shaheen Afridi | 10 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 111.11 | |
| Ben McDermott c Dale Phillips b Shaheen Afridi | 71 | 39 | 1 | 7 | 182.05 | |
| Kamindu Mendis (c) c Pawan Sandesh b Zahir Khan | 28 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 175 | |
| Janith Liyanage c Dale Phillips b Zahir Khan | 32 | 19 | 1 | 3 | 168.42 | |
| James Neesham not out | 42 | 23 | 6 | 1 | 182.61 | |
| Malsha Tharupathi c Garuka Sanketh b Nuwan Thushara | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Milan Priyanath Rathnayake run out (Dale Phillips/Kusal Perera) | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 175 | |
| Extras | Byes: 1 | LegByes: 3 | Wides: 5 | Total: 9 | |||||
| Total | 203 | 7 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Wanuja Sahan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Binura Fernando | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaheen Afridi | 4 | 0 | 39 | 2 | 9.8 |
| Nuwan Thushara | 4 | 0 | 31 | 2 | 7.8 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 4 | 0 | 48 | 0 | 12 |
| Zahir Khan | 4 | 0 | 32 | 2 | 8 |
| Garuka Sanketh | 4 | 0 | 49 | 0 | 12.2 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Rubin Hermann & Sadeera Samarawickrama | 3 | 9 |
| Ben McDermott & Sadeera Samarawickrama | 10 | 7 |
| Ben McDermott & Kamindu Mendis | 45 | 24 |
| Ben McDermott & Janith Liyanage | 57 | 33 |
| Ben McDermott & James Neesham | 58 | 29 |
| M Tharupathi & James Neesham | 13 | 10 |
| Milan Rathnayake & James Neesham | 15 | 8 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rubin Hermann | 1.3 | 3 |
| 2 | Sadeera Samarawickrama | 2.4 | 13 |
| 3 | Kamindu Mendis | 6.4 | 58 |
| 4 | Janith Liyanage | 12.1 | 115 |
| 5 | Ben McDermott | 16.6 | 173 |
| 6 | Malsha Tharupathi | 18.4 | 186 |
| 7 | Milan Priyanath Rathnayake | 20 | 203 |
Kandy Royals — Innings 2 (135/10 in 18.4 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lahiru Udara c Rubin Hermann b Malsha Tharupathi | 50 | 36 | 5 | 2 | 138.89 | |
| Pawan Sandesh b Wanuja Sahan | 21 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 150 | |
| Dale Phillips c James Neesham b Malsha Tharupathi | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 44.44 | |
| Kusal Perera (wk) c Sadeera Samarawickrama b Wanuja Sahan | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Iftikhar Ahmed c James Neesham b Milan Rathnayake | 15 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 125 | |
| Wanindu Hasaranga c Janith Liyanage b Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | |
| Vijay Shankar c Kamindu Mendis b Milan Rathnayake | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 57.14 | |
| Angelo Mathews (c) lbw b Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 14 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 140 | |
| Shaheen Afridi c Rubin Hermann b Shahnawaz Dahani | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Garuka Sanketh not out | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 75 | |
| Nuwan Thushara c James Neesham b Shahnawaz Dahani | 6 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Extras | Byes: 4 | LegByes: 2 | Wides: 6 | Total: 12 | |||||
| Total | 135 | 10 wkts, 18.4 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Zahir Khan | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binura Fernando | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 9 |
| Shahnawaz Dahani | 2.4 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 6 |
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 4 | 0 | 41 | 2 | 10.2 |
| Wanuja Sahan | 4 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 2 |
| Malsha Tharupathi | 3 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 7.7 |
| Milan Priyanath Rathnayake | 3 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 7.7 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Lahiru Udara & Pawan Sandesh | 44 | 26 |
| Lahiru Udara & Dale Phillips | 21 | 19 |
| Lahiru Udara & Kusal Perera | 3 | 4 |
| Lahiru Udara & Iftikhar Ahmed | 25 | 19 |
| Lahiru Udara & Wanindu Hasaranga | 11 | 7 |
| Lahiru Udara & Shankar | 2 | 6 |
| Mathews & Shankar | 8 | 9 |
| Mathews & Shaheen Afridi | 8 | 4 |
| Garuka Sanketh & Shaheen Afridi | 0 | 3 |
| Garuka Sanketh & Nuwan Thushara | 13 | 15 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pawan Sandesh | 4.2 | 44 |
| 2 | Dale Phillips | 7.3 | 65 |
| 3 | Kusal Perera | 8.1 | 68 |
| 4 | Iftikhar Ahmed | 11.2 | 93 |
| 5 | Wanindu Hasaranga | 12.3 | 104 |
| 6 | Lahiru Udara | 13.3 | 106 |
| 7 | Vijay Shankar | 14.6 | 114 |
| 8 | Angelo Mathews | 15.4 | 122 |
| 9 | Shaheen Afridi | 16.1 | 122 |
| 10 | Nuwan Thushara | 18.4 | 135 |
Match Info
| Match | Colombo Kaps vs Kandy Royals |
|---|---|
| Series | Lanka Premier League 2026 |
| Time | 05-Aug-2026 07:30 PM |
| Venue | R. Premadasa Stadium Colombo |
| Seating Capacity | 35000 |
| Live Telecast | FanCode |
Match Preview: Colombo Kaps vs Kandy Royals (CLK vs KAR)
Colombo Kaps will face Kandy Royals in a thrilling match on 05-Aug-2026 in Lanka Premier League 2026. The match will be played at R. Premadasa Stadium at 07:30 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on FanCode.
R. Premadasa Stadium Pitch Report for CLK vs KAR Eliminator Match
R Premadasa Stadium offers a pitch that will be helpful for the batsmen as well as the bowlers. In particular, spinners may enjoy some turn and bounce, which can cause problems for the batsmen, while they can play their shots freely after spending a few balls on the ground.
R. Premadasa Stadium Weather Report Today
Weather during the match time in Colombo, LK will be rainy. The temperature is expected to around 27°C on the match day with 85% humidity and 19.2 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are 100% chances of precipitation during the game.
Match Overview
Colombo Kaps is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Kandy Royals remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in Lanka Premier League 2026.
The pitch at R. Premadasa Stadium is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Colombo Kaps will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Kandy Royals will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Colombo Kaps batting and Kandy Royals bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will Colombo Kaps showcase its strengths, or will Kandy Royals pull off a major upset? Join us live on FanCode on 05-Aug-2026 to find out the answer!
