Galle Gallants (GG) will have to face Kandy Royals (KR) in match 21 of Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2026 On 29 July at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. Both sides are coming into the contest with contrasting conditions, making it an important contest as the tournament enters its business end.
The Gallants have been one of the standout teams this season, sitting comfortably at the top of the points table with four wins from six matches. They are coming into this match after a resounding 44 run win. Dambulla Sixers (DS)Powered by a stormy unbeaten inning of 72 runs Chamika Karunaratne And another solid contribution Sam Harper.
Meanwhile, Kandy Royals find themselves at the bottom of the table with just two wins from six matches. They faced a crushing defeat of 93 runs against Jaffna Kings(JK) Will be desperate to bounce back from their previous outing and keep their playoff hopes alive.
GG vs KR, LPL 2026: Match Details
- date and time: July 29, 3:00 PM IST / 9:30 AM GMT / 3:00 PM Local
- venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele
GG vs KR head-to-head record
Matches played: 3 | Galle Gallants won: 2 | Kandy Royals won: 1
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium has generally provided batting-friendly wickets throughout the tournament. Batsmen who settle down can score freely, while the quick outfield further rewards aggressive strokeplay. It is expected that the fast bowlers will enjoy some movement with the new ball during the initial overs, but as the innings progress, the conditions for batting generally become easier.
Spinners can prove effective in the middle overs by varying their pace and taking advantage of any grip available from the surface. Many high-scoring matches have been played at this venue, another run-fest could be on the cards. The captain who wins the toss may choose to bowl first and chase in similar conditions.
squads
Galle Gallants: Dasun Shanaka (captain), Nurul Hasan (wk), Sam Harper, Charith Asalanka, Chamika Karunaratne, Sahan Arachige, Mohammad Nawaz, Tharindu Ratnayake, Dinura Kalupahana, Akif Javed, Sachindu Colombage, Chris Lynn, Liton Das, Rassie van der Dussen, Kasun Rajitha, Mehdi Hasan Miraj, Lasith Krospule, Veerandeep Singh, Pramod Madushan. Vijayakanth Vyaskanth, Ishan Malinga, Haider Ali, Yuri Kothigoda
Candy Royals: Wanindu Hasaranga (captain), Kusal Perera (wicketkeeper), Lahiru Udara, Dale Phillips, Angelo Mathews, Moeen Ali, Dushan Hemantha, Shaheen AfridiAsitha Fernando, Garuka Sanketh, Nuwan Thushara, Vijay Shankar, Zaheer Khan, Daniel Sams, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Muditha Lakshan, Sediqullah Atal, Brandon McMullen, Ishitha Wijesundara, Vishen Halambaj, Pawan Sandesh, Sahan Mihira.
GG vs KR, LPL 2026, Today Match Prediction
Case 1:
- GG won the toss and bowled first
- KR’s powerplay score: 50-55
- KR’s total score: 170-180
Case 2:
- KR won the toss and bowled first
- GG’s powerplay score: 55-60
- GG’s total score: 180-190
Match Result: The team bowling first won the competition.