Galle Gallants will go head-to-head with the Kandy Royals in the 16th match of the Lanka Premier League (LPL 2026) at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele on Wednesday, July 29.
Led by Dasun Shanaka, Galle Gallants are holding pole position with four wins and two losses from six matches, amassing eight points. On the other hand, the Angelo Mathews-led Kandy Royals are holding the wooden spoon with two wins and as many losses from six matches, amassing four points.
Galle Gallants vs Kandy Royals, Lanka Premier League 2026, Match 16 Match Details
Match: Galle Gallants vs Kandy Royals Prediction, Lanka Premier League 2026, Match 16
Time & Date: 3:00 PM IST, Wednesday, July 29
Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele
Galle Gallants vs Kandy Royals, Lanka Premier League 2026, Match 16 Pitch Report
The captain, who won the toss, would love to bowl first. Any score above 210 would be a tough ask for the team batting second. The surface at this venue is expected to assist batters and bowlers equally.
Galle Gallants vs Kandy Royals, Lanka Premier League 2026, Match 16 Probable XIs
Galle Gallants
Sam Harper, Dinura Kalupahana, Charith Asalanka, Sahan Arachchige, Chamika Karunaratne, Dasun Shanaka (c), Nurul Hasan (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Tharindu Ratnayake, Akif Javed, Sachindu Colombage
Kandy Royals
Dale Phillips, Lahiru Udara (wk), Moeen Ali, Angelo Mathews (c), Vijay Shankar, Pawan Sandesh, Dushan Hemantha, Wanindu Hasaranga, Asitha Fernando, Shaheen Afridi, Nuwan Thushara
Galle Gallants vs Kandy Royals, Lanka Premier League 2026, Match 16 Winner Prediction
Match Winner: Galle Gallants
While the Galle Gallants secured four wins in six games, the Kandy Royals bagged two wins in six contests. With the Galle Gallants fielding a stronger side, we can expect them to continue their winning momentum and secure their fifth win of the season.
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