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Galle Gallants (GG) will take on Colombo Kaps (CK) in the third match of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2026 at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo on July 18. The Gallants head into the contest full of confidence after beginning their campaign with a convincing 36-run victory over Jaffna Kings (JK) in the tournament opener.
Charith Asalanka starred with a brilliant 65, while captain Dasun Shanaka provided the finishing flourish with an unbeaten 31 off just nine deliveries as Galle posted 213/6. The bowlers then backed up the batting effort, with Eshan Malinga claiming four wickets to bowl Jaffna out for 177.
Meanwhile, Colombo Kaps will be playing their first match of the season under the leadership of Kusal Mendis. With experienced campaigners such as Kamindu Mendis, James Neesham, Ben McDermott, Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Jeffrey Vandersay in the squad, the Kaps will be eager to begin their campaign with a victory.
GG vs CK, LPL 2026: Match Details
- Date and Time: July 18, 7:30 PM IST / 2:00 PM GMT / 7:30 PM Local
- Venue: Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo
GG vs CK Head-to-Head Record
Matches Played: 4 | Colombo Kaps Won: 2 | Galle Gallants Won: 2
Sinhalese Sports Club Pitch Report
The Sinhalese Sports Club surface is expected to offer a balanced contest between bat and ball. Batters should enjoy the even bounce after getting their eye in, while the new-ball pacers are likely to extract some movement during the early overs.
As the innings progresses, the pitch is expected to slow slightly, bringing the spinners into the game. Teams batting first will aim for a score in the region of 170-180, although chasing has generally remained a viable option under lights. The captain winning the toss may prefer to bowl 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
Colombo Kaps: Kusal Mendis (c & wk), Kushal Bhurtel, Thanuka Dabare, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Mohammad Haris, James Neesham, Ben McDermott, Janith Liyanage, Milan Priyanath Rathnayake, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Jeffrey Vandersay, Kamindu Mendis, Hasan Mahmud, Shahnawaz Dahani, Wanuja Sahan, Malsha Tharupathi, Movin Subasingha, Sharujan Shanmuganathan, Arul Pragasam
Also READ: Charith Asalanka and Eshan Malinga power Galle Gallants to victory over Jaffna Kings in LPL 2026
GG vs CK, LPL 2026, Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- GG wins the toss and bowls first
- CK’s powerplay score: 45–55
- CK’s total score: 165–180
Case 2:
- CK wins the toss and bowls first
- GG’s powerplay score: 50–60
- GG’s total score: 175–190
Match Result: Team bowling first to win the contest.
