Galle Gallants (GG) will face Kandy Royals (KR) in Match No. 11 of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2026 at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on July 25. Having won three of their first four matches, the Gallants have emerged as one of the standout teams this season and currently occupy the top spot in the points table.
The Gallants have impressed with contributions from both departments. Sam Harper and Sahan Arachchige have provided stability with the bat, while Eshan Malinga and Akif Javed have spearheaded an effective bowling attack. Kandy Royals, on the other hand, have found victories hard to come by, registering just one win in four outings. Nevertheless, the presence of experienced stars such as Angelo Mathews, Moeen Ali, Kusal Perera and Shaheen Afridi makes them a dangerous side capable of staging a comeback.
GG vs KR: Match Details
- Date and Time: July 25, 3:00 PM IST / 9:30 AM GMT / 3:00 PM Local
- Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla
GG vs KR Head-to-Head Record
Matches Played: 2 | Galle Gallants Won: 2 | Kandy Royals Won: 0
Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium is expected to provide a balanced contest between bat and ball. Since this is an afternoon fixture, the surface should initially offer good pace and carry, allowing batters to play their shots confidently during the powerplay.
As the match progresses, the afternoon heat is likely to dry out the wicket, bringing spinners and bowlers who rely on cutters into the game. Batters who spend time in the middle are expected to reap the rewards, while stroke-making could become slightly difficult in the latter stages of the innings. A first-innings score in the region of 170-180 should be competitive, and the captain winning the toss may opt to bat first.
Squads
Galle Gallants: Dasun Shanaka (c), Sam Harper (wk), Lasith Croospulle, Charith Asalanka, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mohammad Nawaz, Dinura Kalupahana, Chamika Karunaratne, Sahan Arachchige, Akif Javed, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Rassie van der Dussen, Kasun Rajitha, Pramod Madushan, Sachindu Colombage, Tharindu Ratnayake, Eshan Malinga, Haider Ali, Yuri Koththigoda
Kandy Royals: Angelo Mathews (c), Kusal Perera, Lahiru Udara (wk), Dale Phillips, Wanindu Hasaranga, Vijay Shankar, Dushan Hemantha, Muditha Lakshan, Asitha Fernando, Shaheen Afridi, Nuwan Thushara, Moeen Ali, Zahir Khan, Daniel Sams, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Brandon McMullen, Vishen Halambage, Isitha Wijesundera, Garuka Sanketh, Pawan Sandesh, Sahan Mihira
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GG vs KR, LPL 2026, Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- GG wins the toss and bats first
- GG’s powerplay score: 55-60
- GG’s total score: 170-180
Case 2:
- KR wins the toss and bats first
- KR’s powerplay score: 50-55
- KR’s total score: 160-170
Match Result: Team batting first to win the contest.
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