Galle Gallants meet Jaffna Kings for the second time this season in Match 10 of LPL 2026, with the Gallants looking to bounce back after their unbeaten run was ended by Dambulla Sixers, and Jaffna Kings arriving on the back of consecutive wins.
Galle Gallants beat Jaffna Kings by 36 runs in the tournament opener, but were beaten by 6 wickets by Dambulla Sixers in their last outing after posting 178/8. Jaffna Kings, meanwhile, have won their last two matches a 5-wicket win over Dambulla Sixers and a 5-run win over Colombo Kaps with Chamindu Wickramasinghe’s form a key factor in that turnaround.
This preview covers both squads, conditions at Rangiri Dambulla, and our prediction for Match 10.
Galle Gallants vs Jaffna Kings – Details
This is the second meeting between these two sides this season, after Galle Gallants won the tournament opener by 36 runs at the SSC Ground in Colombo.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | 10th Match, Galle Gallants vs Jaffna Kings |
| Tournament | Lanka Premier League 2026 (LPL, 6th edition) |
| Date | Thursday, 23 July 2026 |
| Venue | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla |
| Time (India) | 7:30 PM IST |
Winning Odds for Galle Gallants vs Jaffna Kings Match 10
| Platform | GG Win Odds | JK Win Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.98 | 1.77 |
| 4rabet | 2.01 | 1.80 |
| BetVibe | 1.95 | 1.72 |
| Stake | 2.06 | 1.84 |
Galle Gallants & Jaffna Kings Squads for LPL 2026
Galle Gallants saw their unbeaten start ended in Match 8, when Reeza Hendricks’ 64 helped Dambulla Sixers chase down 178 despite half-centuries in all but name from Sam Harper and Chamika Karunaratne. Dasun Shanaka’s side will need a more complete performance with the ball to avoid back-to-back defeats.
Jaffna Kings have found their form at the right time, with Chamindu Wickramasinghe’s brisk 43 headlining a 179/6 total in their Match 7 win over Colombo Kaps, backed by a disciplined bowling effort from Traveen Mathew, Lizaad Williams and Shakib Al Hasan that defended the total by 5 runs.
Galle Gallants
Dasun Shanaka (c), Charith Asalanka (vc), Eshan Malinga, Pramod Madushan, Lasith Croospulle, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Sahan Arachchige, Chamika Karunaratne, Tharindu Rathnayake, Dinura Kalupahana, Yuri Koththigoda, Kasun Rajitha, Sachindu Colombage, Chris Lynn, Nurul Hasan Sohan, Mohammad Nawaz, Akif Javed, Sam Harper, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Virandeep Singh.
Jaffna Kings
Bhanuka Rajapaksa (c), Avishka Fernando, Nishan Fernando, Nuwanidu Fernando, Ibrahim Zadran, Kamil Mishara, Dipendra Singh Airee, Shakib Al Hasan, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, David Wiese, Sandeep Lamichhane, Dilshan Madushanka, Traveen Mathew, Taskin Ahmed, Kugathas Mathulan, Mohamed Shiraz, Dunith Wellalage, Lizaad Williams, Praveen Maneesha, Zahoor Khan.
Galle Gallants vs Jaffna Kings – Pitch & Weather Report
Galle Gallants arrive with one match of experience at Rangiri Dambulla this season a defeat while Jaffna Kings won their only previous outing at this venue in Match 7.
Pitch Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Behaviour | Rangiri Dambulla has produced results for both bat and ball through its first two matches this season, with the surface offering early seam movement before easing for stroke play. |
| Batting Conditions | Totals have ranged from 151 to 194 at this venue so far in 2026, suggesting a good, competitive surface rather than one that heavily favours either discipline. |
| Bowling Assistance | New-ball seamers have made the early impact in both matches played here this season, with the pace-friendly conditions likely to suit Galle’s Akif Javed and Eshan Malinga as much as Jaffna’s Taskin Ahmed. |
| Toss & Dew Factor | As a night match, dew becomes a factor once the lights come on, with sides at this venue generally leaning toward bowling first and chasing. |
Weather Report
Here’s a look at the weather conditions expected for the match.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Around 29°C at the start of play, easing into the mid-20s Celsius as the evening session wears on. |
| Weather | Cloudy conditions are expected, consistent with Dambulla’s wetter mid-year stretch. |
| Precipitation | A 20% chance of rain — a manageable risk unlikely to seriously disrupt the match. |
| Humidity & Wind | High tropical humidity with light winds, typical for the region in July. |
Galle Gallants vs Jaffna Kings – Head-to-Head in LPL History
Galle Gallants hold the early advantage in this newly formed rivalry, having defeated Jaffna Kings by 36 runs in the opening match of the 2026 Lanka Premier League at the SSC Ground on July 17. That victory gave Galle a 1-0 lead in the head-to-head record between the two franchises.
| Matches | Galle Gallants Won | Jaffna Kings Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The two teams now meet for the second time this season, with Jaffna Kings aiming to level the season series after bouncing back from their opening defeat with consecutive victories, while Galle Gallants will look to complete a season double.
Players to Watch for Galle Gallants vs Jaffna Kings
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Dasun Shanaka (GAG) | Captains Galle Gallants and will look to steady the ship after their first defeat of the season in Match 8. |
| Sam Harper (GAG) | Struck 40 off 22 balls in Match 8 and has been a consistent presence at the top of the Gallants’ order all season. |
| Eshan Malinga (GAG) | Took 4/26 in the tournament opener against this exact opposition and remains Galle’s most incisive new-ball option. |
| Chamindu Wickramasinghe (JK) | Player of the Match in Match 7 with a brisk 43 off 22 balls that lifted Jaffna Kings to a defendable total. |
| Bhanuka Rajapaksa (JK) | Captains Jaffna Kings and has anchored the middle order through the side’s recent two-match winning run. |
| Shakib Al Hasan (JK) | The Bangladesh all-rounder offers control and wicket-taking threat through the middle overs, a key factor in Jaffna’s recent bowling performances. |
Winner Prediction
Jaffna Kings arrive with clear momentum, having won their last two matches through a mix of disciplined bowling and timely contributions from Chamindu Wickramasinghe and their bowling unit.
Galle Gallants have the head-to-head edge from the tournament opener and remain a dangerous batting unit through Charith Asalanka and Sam Harper, but their bowling attack will need to be sharper than in Match 8.
With form currently favouring Jaffna Kings, this looks like one of the tighter contests of the round, with a slight edge to Jaffna on current momentum.
