Lanka Premier League 2026 | 30-Jul-2026 07:30 PM | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
JKS 221/6 (20)
KRL 200/10 (20)
Jaffna Kings won by 21 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuwan Thushara* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zahoor Khan* | 4 | 0 | 32 | 2 | 8 |
| Dilshan Madushanka | 4 | 1 | 36 | 2 | 9 |
Last Wicket:Vijay Shankar c Towhid Hridoy b Dilshan Madushanka 25(21) - 200/10 in 19.6 ov.
Jaffna Kings vs Kandy Royals
Jaffna Kings — Innings 1 (221/6 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamil Mishara (wk) st Kusal Perera b Moeen Ali | 49 | 26 | 2 | 5 | 188.46 | |
| Avishka Fernando c Dale Phillips b Zahir Khan | 36 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 163.64 | |
| Ibrahim Zadran b Wanindu Hasaranga | 8 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 100 | |
| Towhid Hridoy c Dushan Hemantha b Moeen Ali | 21 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 131.25 | |
| Bhanuka Rajapaksa (c) b Wanindu Hasaranga | 7 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 70 | |
| Shakib Al Hasan not out | 22 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 137.5 | |
| Chamindu Wickramasinghe c Dale Phillips b Asitha Fernando | 43 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 286.67 | |
| Dunith Wellalage not out | 16 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 177.78 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 5 | NoBalls: 2 | Wides: 12 | Total: 19 | |||||
| Total | 221 | 6 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Traveen Mathew, Mohamed Shiraz, Zahoor Khan | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaheen Afridi | 3 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 14.3 |
| Nuwan Thushara | 3 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 14.3 |
| Asitha Fernando | 2 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 12.5 |
| Moeen Ali | 4 | 0 | 38 | 2 | 9.5 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 4 | 0 | 37 | 2 | 9.2 |
| Zahir Khan | 4 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 7.5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Kamil Mishara & Avishka Fernando | 95 | 45 |
| Kamil Mishara & Ibrahim Zadran | 2 | 6 |
| Towhid Hridoy & Ibrahim Zadran | 9 | 10 |
| Towhid Hridoy & Rajapaksa | 22 | 18 |
| Towhid Hridoy & Shakib Al Hasan | 11 | 7 |
| Wickramasinghe & Shakib Al Hasan | 59 | 23 |
| Dunith Wellalage & Shakib Al Hasan | 23 | 11 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avishka Fernando | 7.3 | 95 |
| 2 | Kamil Mishara | 8.3 | 97 |
| 3 | Ibrahim Zadran | 10.1 | 106 |
| 4 | Bhanuka Rajapaksa | 13.1 | 128 |
| 5 | Towhid Hridoy | 14.2 | 139 |
| 6 | Chamindu Wickramasinghe | 18.1 | 198 |
Kandy Royals — Innings 2 (200/10 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lahiru Udara b Shakib Al Hasan | 30 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 200 | |
| Pawan Sandesh b Zahoor Khan | 48 | 21 | 5 | 4 | 228.57 | |
| Kusal Perera (wk) b Shakib Al Hasan | 16 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 160 | |
| Moeen Ali c Chamindu Wickramasinghe b Dilshan Madushanka | 8 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 80 | |
| Dale Phillips b Dunith Wellalage | 13 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 100 | |
| Shaheen Afridi c Chamindu Wickramasinghe b Dunith Wellalage | 24 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 171.43 | |
| Wanindu Hasaranga (c) c Dunith Wellalage b Shakib Al Hasan | 24 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 200 | |
| Vijay Shankar c Towhid Hridoy b Dilshan Madushanka | 25 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 119.05 | |
| Dushan Hemantha b Dunith Wellalage | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Asitha Fernando c Kamil Mishara b Zahoor Khan | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 | |
| Nuwan Thushara not out | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 4 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 6 | Total: 11 | |||||
| Total | 200 | 10 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Zahir Khan | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohamed Shiraz | 3 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 11.3 |
| Dilshan Madushanka | 4 | 1 | 36 | 2 | 9 |
| Shakib Al Hasan | 4 | 0 | 43 | 3 | 10.8 |
| Traveen Mathew | 3 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 13.3 |
| Zahoor Khan | 4 | 0 | 32 | 2 | 8 |
| Dunith Wellalage | 2 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 5.5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Lahiru Udara & Pawan Sandesh | 41 | 22 |
| Kusal Perera & Pawan Sandesh | 50 | 21 |
| Moeen Ali & Pawan Sandesh | 10 | 8 |
| Moeen Ali & Dale Phillips | 11 | 10 |
| Shaheen Afridi & Dale Phillips | 35 | 21 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga & Dale Phillips | 1 | 2 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga & Shankar | 39 | 18 |
| Dushan Hemantha & Shankar | 1 | 2 |
| Asitha Fernando & Shankar | 12 | 10 |
| Nuwan Thushara & Shankar | 0 | 6 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lahiru Udara | 3.4 | 41 |
| 2 | Kusal Perera | 7.1 | 91 |
| 3 | Pawan Sandesh | 8.3 | 101 |
| 4 | Moeen Ali | 10.1 | 112 |
| 5 | Shaheen Afridi | 13.4 | 147 |
| 6 | Dale Phillips | 13.6 | 148 |
| 7 | Wanindu Hasaranga | 16.6 | 187 |
| 8 | Dushan Hemantha | 17.2 | 188 |
| 9 | Asitha Fernando | 18.6 | 200 |
| 10 | Vijay Shankar | 19.6 | 200 |
Match Info
| Match | Jaffna kings vs Kandy Royals |
|---|---|
| Series | Lanka Premier League 2026 |
| Time | 30-Jul-2026 07:30 PM |
| Venue | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Pallekele |
| Seating Capacity | 35000 |
| Live Telecast | FanCode |
Match Preview: Jaffna kings vs Kandy Royals (JK vs KAR)
Jaffna kings will face Kandy Royals in a thrilling match on 30-Jul-2026 in Lanka Premier League 2026. The match will be played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium at 07:30 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on FanCode.
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report for JK vs KAR Match 18 Match
The Pallekele Stadium pitch is known for its batting-friendly nature, favouring the batters who often dominate the game. The surface doesn’t offer much assistance to pacers, making it easier for batsmen to find their rhythm and score big runs once they settle in. As the matches move forward, the pitch at Pallekele International Stadium gradually dries up and becomes more favourable for spinners. Considering the impressive spin options available to both teams, it wouldn’t be surprising to witness game-changing performances from the talented spin department.
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Weather Report Today
Weather during the match time in Pallekele, LK will be rainy. The temperature is expected to around 22°C on the match day with 93% humidity and 7.7 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are 100% chances of precipitation during the game.
Match Overview
Jaffna kings 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 Pallekele International Cricket Stadium is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Jaffna kings will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Kandy Royals will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Jaffna kings 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 Jaffna kings showcase its strengths, or will Kandy Royals pull off a major upset? Join us live on FanCode on 30-Jul-2026 to find out the answer!
