Here are the Predictions for Lanka Premier League 2026, Match 23 (Qualifier 2) - Galle Gallants vs Colombo Kaps, to be played on the 7th of August at the R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama, Colombo.
The top run scorer for Colombo Kaps in the Lanka Premier League 2026 is Kamindu Mendis with 279 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for Colombo Kaps in the Lanka Premier League 2026 is Mujeeb Ur Rahman with 12 scalps under his belt.
In the Eliminator Match, Colombo Kaps batted first and they posted a total of 203 for 7 in 20 overs.
The top wicket taker for Galle Gallants in the Lanka Premier League 2026 is Eshan Malinga with 13 scalps under his belt.
Here are the Predictions for Lanka Premier League 2026, Match 23 (Qualifier 2) - Galle Gallants vs Colombo Kaps, to be played on the 7th of August at the R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama, Colombo.
Match Prediction - Galle Gallants v Colombo Kaps
Ground Stat:
Average 1st innings Total at
R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama, Colombo (Lanka Premier League) - 161
Average 2nd innings Total at
R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama, Colombo (Lanka Premier League) - 146
Batting Stats T20
Current Form Colombo Kaps:
Colombo Kaps managed to win the Eliminator Match against Kandy Royals by 68 runs and they will now play against Galle Gallants in the Qualifier 2 Match.
The top run scorer for Colombo Kaps in the Lanka Premier League 2026 is Kamindu Mendis with 279 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for Colombo Kaps in the Lanka Premier League 2026 is Mujeeb Ur Rahman with 12 scalps under his belt.
In the Eliminator Match, Colombo Kaps batted first and they posted a total of 203 for 7 in 20 overs. Rubin Hermann and Sadeera Samarawickrama got out without troubling the scorers much. After their dismissals, Ben McDermott played like a champion and smashed 71 runs off 39 balls, hitting 1 four and 7 sixes. Janith Liyanage and Jimmy Neesham also played quite well. They carted the bowlers to all parts, scored 32 and 42 runs respectively and helped Colombo Kaps get to a massive total of 203 in 20 overs of play.
During the chase, Lahiru Udara and Pawan Sandesh started off very well. They collected 44 runs for the 1st wicket partnership. Udara went on to make 50 runs but he didn't get enough support from the other batters. Wickets kept falling in regular succession and Kandy Royals were eventually bowled out for 135, losing the match by 68 runs.
Current Form Galle Gallants:
Galle Gallants lost the Qualifier 1 Match against Jaffna Kings by 14 runs and they will now play against Colombo Kaps in the Qualifier 2 Match.
The top run scorer for Galle Gallants in the Lanka Premier League 2026 is Sam Harper with 347 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for Galle Gallants in the Lanka Premier League 2026 is Eshan Malinga with 13 scalps under his belt.
In the Qualifier 1 Match, Jaffna Kings batted first and they posted a huge total of 242 for 2 in 20 overs. Kamil Mishara showcased his class with the bat at the top. He smashed 108 runs off just 55 balls, hitting 10 fours and 7 sixes. Khawaja Nafay and Towhid Hridoy also played sublime knocks of 54 runs each as Jaffna Kings managed to reach a tall total of 242 in 20 overs of play.
During the chase, Galle Gallants lost the key wickets of Thomas Fraser Rogers and Charith Asalanka quite early into the innings. After their dismissals, Sam Harper and Chamika Karunaratne played really well and scored 44 and 39 runs respectively. However, both of them got out at a wrong time. After their dismissals, the Galle Gallants innings collapsed and they were eventually restricted to 228 in 20 overs, losing the match by 14 runs.
Wicket Takers T20
Let’s have a look at the squads:
Colombo Kaps
Kusal Mendis (Captain), Kamindu Mendis, Ben McDermott, Jimmy Neesham, Binura Fernando, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Milan Ratnayake, Janith Liyanage, Shahnawaz Dahani, Jeffrey Vandersay, Thanuka Dabare, Movin Subasingha, Mohammed Haris, Hasan Mahmud, Kushal Bhurtel, Malsha Tharupathi, Sharujan Shanmuganathan, Wanuja Sahan, Anthony Pragasam.
Galle Marvels
Dasun Shanaka (Captain), Charith Asalanka, Eshan Malinga, Rassie van der Dussen, Litton Das, Mohammad Nawaz, Chamika Karunaratne, Pramod Madushan, Lasith Croospulle, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Akif Javed, Sam Harper, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Haider Ali, Sahan Arachchige, Tharindu Rathnayake, Dinura Kalupahana, Uri Koththigoda, Kasun Rajitha, Sachindu Colombage.
Cricket Match Predictions* - PrePlay
Who will win the toss? – Galle Gallants
Who will win? – Galle Gallants
Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Charith Asalanka (Galle Gallants), Ben McDermott (Colombo Kaps)
Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Eshan Malinga (Galle Gallants), Shahnawaz Dahani (Colombo Kaps)
Most Sixes – Chamika Karunaratne (Galle Gallants), Janith Liyanage (Colombo Kaps)
Player of the Match – Charith Asalanka (Galle Gallants)
Team Scores Batting first – Colombo Kaps 165+, Galle Gallants 170+
Match Handicap : Galle Gallants
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*NB these predictions may be changed nearer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced and we will be running ‘In-Play’ features, so stay tuned.
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