Galle Gallants (GG) will have to face Kandy Royals (KR) in match number 11 of Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2026 On 25 July at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. 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 position on the points table.
The Gallants have impressed with contributions from both departments. Sam Harper And sahan archige While providing stability with the bat Ishaan Malinga And Akif Javed Has led an effective bowling attack. Kandy Royals, on the other hand, have found it difficult to win, registering just one win in four matches. Nevertheless, the presence of experienced stars like angelo matthews, Moeen Ali, Kusal Perera And Shaheen Afridi Makes them a dangerous team capable of making comebacks.
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
A balanced contest between bat and ball is expected on the pitch of Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. Since it is an afternoon match, the surface should provide good pace and carry initially, allowing the batsmen to play their shots confidently during the powerplay.
As the match progresses, the wicket is likely to dry out from the afternoon heat, bringing into play spinners and bowlers who rely on cutters. Batsmen who spend time in the middle are expected to be rewarded, while making strokes in the latter stages of the innings may be a bit difficult. A first innings score in the region of 170-180 should be competitive, and the captain who wins the toss may opt to bat first.
squads
Galle Gallants: Dasun Shanaka (captain), Sam Harper (wicketkeeper), Lasith Krospule, Charith Asalanka, Mehdi Hasan Miraj, Mohammad Nawaz, Dinura Kaluphana, Chamika Karunaratne, Sahan Arachige, Akif Javed, Vijayakanth Viakanth, Rassie van der Dussen, Kasun Rajitha, Pramod Madushan, Sachindu Colombage, Tharindu Ratnayake, Ishan Malinga, Haider Ali. Yuri Kothathigoda
Candy Royals: Angelo Mathews (captain), Kusal Perera, Lahiru Udara (wicketkeeper), Dale Phillips, Wanindu HasarangaVijay Shankar, Dushan Hemantha, Muditha Lakshan, Asitha Fernando, Shaheen Afridi, Nuwan Thushara, Moeen Ali, Zaheer Khan, Daniel Sams, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Brandon McMullen, Vishen Halambaj, Isitha Wijesundara, Garuka Sanketh, Pawan Sandesh, Sahan Mihira.
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GG vs KR, LPL 2026, Today Match Prediction
Case 1:
- GG won the toss and batted first
- GG’s powerplay score: 55-60
- GG’s total score: 170-180
Case 2:
- KR won the toss and batted first
- KR’s powerplay score: 50-55
- KR’s total score: 160-170
Match Result: The team batting first wins the competition.
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