Galle Gallants (GG) will take on Kandy Royals (KR) in Match No. 11 of the Lanka Premier League 2026 at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Saturday, July 25.

The Gallants have enjoyed an impressive campaign so far, winning three of their four matches to sit at the top of the points table. Sam Harper and Sahan Arachchige have led their batting, while the bowling unit has delivered consistently through Eshan Malinga and Akif Javed.

Meanwhile, Kandy Royals have struggled for consistency, managing just one win from four matches. However, they have experienced players such as Angelo Mathews, Wanindu Hasaranga, Moeen Ali, and Shaheen Afridi, who have the ability to turn games around. The Royals will be eager to bounce back and keep their playoff hopes alive with a much-needed victory.

GG vs KR: Match Details

Match	Galle Gallants vs Kandy Royals, Match 11, Lanka Premier League 2026
Date and Time (IST)	Saturday, July 25, 2026, 3:00 PM (IST)
Venue	Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla
Broadcast and Live-Streaming	JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App & Website)

Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla: Pitch Report

The pitch at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium is expected to provide a fair contest between bat and ball. Fast bowlers are likely to get some movement with the new ball, while spinners should come into play as the match progresses, especially since it is being played in the afternoon. 

GG vs KR: Head-to-Head Record

Matches Played	02
Won By GG	02
Won By KR	00
No Result	0
First-ever Fixture	July 07, 2024
Most Recent Fixture	July 10, 2024

GG vs KR: Predicted Playing XIs Galle Gallants:

Chris Lynn, Sam Harper(w), Charith Asalanka, Chamika Karunaratne, Sahan Arachchige, Dasun Shanaka(c), Dinura Kalupahana, Mohammad Nawaz, Tharindu Ratnayake, Akif Javed, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth

Kandy Royals:

Dale Phillips, Lahiru Udara(w), Moeen Ali, Angelo Mathews(c), Vijay Shankar, Pawan Sandesh, Dushan Hemantha, Wanindu Hasaranga, Asitha Fernando, Shaheen Afridi, Nuwan Thushara

GG vs KR: Probable Best Performers of the Match Probable Best Batter: Sam Harper

Sam Harper has been in fine touch this season, scoring 148 runs in four matches at an average of 37 and a strike rate of 159.13. The wicketkeeper-batter has provided brisk starts at the top and will once again be crucial for the Gallants.

Probable Best Bowler:  Eshan Malinga

Eshan Malinga has been the standout bowler for Galle Gallants, claiming nine wickets in four matches. His ability to strike regularly with the new ball and at the death makes him a strong contender to be the best bowler of the match.

Today's Match Prediction: Chasing team to win the match