Lanka Premier League 2026 | 26-Jul-2026 03:00 PM | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium
JKS 199/4 (20)
KRL 106/10 (18.2)
Jaffna Kings won by 93 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garuka Sanketh* | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohamed Shiraz* | 3.2 | 0 | 18 | 3 | 5.4 |
| Dilshan Madushanka | 4 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 5.5 |
Last Wicket:Shaheen Afridi c Dilshan Madushanka b Mohamed Shiraz 22(19) - 106/10 in 18.2 ov.
Kandy Royals vs Jaffna Kings
Jaffna Kings — Innings 1 (199/4 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamil Mishara (wk) c Lahiru Udara b Shaheen Afridi | 78 | 53 | 6 | 4 | 147.17 | |
| Avishka Fernando c Asitha Fernando b Dushan Hemantha | 66 | 36 | 10 | 2 | 183.33 | |
| Towhid Hridoy not out | 35 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 166.67 | |
| Bhanuka Rajapaksa (c) b Shaheen Afridi | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Chamindu Wickramasinghe b Shaheen Afridi | 10 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 142.86 | |
| Dunith Wellalage not out | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | Byes: 1 | LegByes: 3 | Wides: 5 | Total: 9 | |||||
| Total | 199 | 4 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Ibrahim Zadran, Shakib Al Hasan, David Wiese, Traveen Mathew, Mohamed Shiraz | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaheen Afridi | 4 | 0 | 27 | 3 | 6.8 |
| Nuwan Thushara | 4 | 0 | 49 | 0 | 12.2 |
| Asitha Fernando | 3 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 9.3 |
| Moeen Ali | 2 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 14.5 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 3 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 7.7 |
| Garuka Sanketh | 2 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 9.5 |
| Dushan Hemantha | 2 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 10 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Kamil Mishara & Avishka Fernando | 129 | 77 |
| Kamil Mishara & Towhid Hridoy | 31 | 21 |
| Rajapaksa & Towhid Hridoy | 2 | 3 |
| Wickramasinghe & Towhid Hridoy | 18 | 13 |
| Dunith Wellalage & Towhid Hridoy | 19 | 6 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avishka Fernando | 12.5 | 129 |
| 2 | Kamil Mishara | 16.2 | 160 |
| 3 | Bhanuka Rajapaksa | 16.5 | 162 |
| 4 | Chamindu Wickramasinghe | 18.6 | 180 |
Kandy Royals — Innings 2 (106/10 in 18.2 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kusal Perera (wk) c Dilshan Madushanka b Mohamed Shiraz | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 | |
| Lahiru Udara lbw b Wiese | 54 | 41 | 6 | 2 | 131.71 | |
| Dale Phillips lbw b Mohamed Shiraz | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Angelo Mathews c (sub)Nuwanidu Fernando b Traveen Mathew | 7 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 38.89 | |
| Vijay Shankar c B Rajapaksa b Dunith Wellalage | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Moeen Ali c Wiese b Shakib Al Hasan | 7 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 63.64 | |
| Wanindu Hasaranga (c) c Wiese b Dunith Wellalage | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60 | |
| Dushan Hemantha c Towhid Hridoy b Dunith Wellalage | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Shaheen Afridi c Dilshan Madushanka b Mohamed Shiraz | 22 | 19 | 1 | 2 | 115.79 | |
| Asitha Fernando run out (Dilshan Madushanka) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Garuka Sanketh not out | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 1 | Wides: 3 | Total: 4 | |||||
| Total | 106 | 10 wkts, 18.2 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Nuwan Thushara | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohamed Shiraz | 3.2 | 0 | 18 | 3 | 5.4 |
| Shakib Al Hasan | 3 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 6 |
| Dilshan Madushanka | 4 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 5.5 |
| Dunith Wellalage | 4 | 0 | 21 | 3 | 5.2 |
| Traveen Mathew | 3 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 7 |
| David Wiese | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Kusal Perera & Lahiru Udara | 4 | 3 |
| Dale Phillips & Lahiru Udara | 6 | 11 |
| Mathews & Lahiru Udara | 30 | 33 |
| Shankar & Lahiru Udara | 1 | 5 |
| Moeen Ali & Lahiru Udara | 34 | 25 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga & Lahiru Udara | 2 | 4 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga & Dushan Hemantha | 3 | 4 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga & Shaheen Afridi | 4 | 5 |
| Asitha Fernando & Shaheen Afridi | 11 | 6 |
| Garuka Sanketh & Shaheen Afridi | 11 | 14 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kusal Perera | 0.3 | 4 |
| 2 | Dale Phillips | 2.2 | 10 |
| 3 | Angelo Mathews | 7.5 | 40 |
| 4 | Vijay Shankar | 8.4 | 41 |
| 5 | Moeen Ali | 12.5 | 75 |
| 6 | Lahiru Udara | 13.3 | 77 |
| 7 | Dushan Hemantha | 14.1 | 80 |
| 8 | Wanindu Hasaranga | 14.6 | 84 |
| 9 | Asitha Fernando | 16 | 95 |
| 10 | Shaheen Afridi | 18.2 | 106 |
Match Info
| Match | Kandy Royals vs Jaffna kings |
|---|---|
| Series | Lanka Premier League 2026 |
| Time | 26-Jul-2026 03:00 PM |
| Venue | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium Dambulla |
| Seating Capacity | 16800 |
| Live Telecast | FanCode |
Match Preview: Kandy Royals vs Jaffna kings (KAR vs JK)
Kandy Royals will face Jaffna kings in a thrilling match on 26-Jul-2026 in Lanka Premier League 2026. The match will be played at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium at 03:00 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on FanCode.
Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium Pitch Report for KAR vs JK Match 13 Match
The pitch at the Rangiri Dambulla International stadium is expected to be good one to bat on, the spinners are likely to get some turn from the surface while Pacers will enjoy the initial phase of innings.
Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium Weather Report Today
Weather during the match time in Dambulla, LK will be cloudy. The temperature is expected to around 26°C on the match day with 72% humidity and 21.9 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are 86% chances of precipitation during the game.
Match Overview
Kandy Royals is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Jaffna kings 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 Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Kandy Royals will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Jaffna kings will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Kandy Royals batting and Jaffna kings 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 Kandy Royals showcase its strengths, or will Jaffna kings pull off a major upset? Join us live on FanCode on 26-Jul-2026 to find out the answer!
