Dambulla Sixers vs Colombo Kaps, 12th Match, Lanka Premier League 2026

t20Colombo Kaps won by 21 runs

Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla

25 Jul 2026, 7:30 pm IST

dambulla sixers won the toss, chose to bowl

Winner: Colombo Kaps

Top Performers

Colombo Kaps

Top Batsmen

Batter	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Kamindu Mendis	88	39	9	4	225.64
Rubin Hermann	39	24	6	1	162.5

Top Bowlers

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Economy
Ramesh Mendis	1	5	1	5
Gulbadin Naib	2	15	1	7.5

Dambulla Sixers

Top Batsmen

Batter	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Pavan Rathnayake	50	30	6	1	166.67
Marques Ackerman	40	33	3	1	121.21

Top Bowlers

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Economy
Shahnawaz Dahani	4	20	2	5
Mujeeb Ur Rahman	4	33	2	8.2

Colombo Kaps Inning Score: 197 /5

Batter	Dismissal	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Rubin Hermann	run out (MJ Ackerman/Niroshan Dickwella)	39	24	6	1	162.5
Sadeera Samarawickrama	lbw b Dushmantha Chameera	16	13	2	0	123.08
Sharujan Shanmuganathan	lbw b R Mendis	12	12	1	0	100
Kamindu Mendis	not out	88	39	9	4	225.64
Ben McDermott	c Niroshan Dickwella b Gulbadin Naib	14	15	1	1	93.33
Janith Liyanage	c Dushmantha Chameera b Fazalhaq Farooqi	17	11	2	1	154.55
James Neesham	not out	6	6	0	0	100

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Wide Balls	Economy
Fazalhaq Farooqi	4	41	1	0	10.2
Maheesh Theekshana	4	50	0	1	12.5
Dushmantha Chameera	4	41	1	0	10.2
Akila Dananjaya	3	23	0	1	7.7
Ramesh Mendis	1	5	1	1	5
Vishwa Lahiru	1	7	0	0	7
Gulbadin Naib	2	15	1	0	7.5
Marques Ackerman	1	13	0	0	13

Dambulla Sixers Inning Score: 176 /8

Batter	Dismissal	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Dinesh Chandimal	c Malsha Tharupathi b Wanuja Sahan	2	6	0	0	33.33
Niroshan Dickwella	run out (Shahnawaz Dahani)	8	4	1	0	200
Reeza Hendricks	c Sharujan Shanmuganathan b Shahnawaz Dahani	4	7	1	0	57.14
Pavan Rathnayake	c and b Mujeeb Ur Rahman	50	30	6	1	166.67
Marques Ackerman	lbw b Mujeeb Ur Rahman	40	33	3	1	121.21
Gulbadin Naib	lbw b Malsha Tharupathi	28	13	1	3	215.38
Ramesh Mendis	c Sadeera Samarawickrama b Shahnawaz Dahani	8	7	2	0	114.29
Maheesh Theekshana	c Malsha Tharupathi b Milan Rathnayake	13	12	1	1	108.33
Dushmantha Chameera	not out	2	6	0	0	33.33
Vishwa Lahiru	not out	3	3	0	0	100

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	No Balls	Wide Balls	Economy
Janith Liyanage	1	10	0	0	1	10
Shahnawaz Dahani	4	20	2	0	3	5
Wanuja Sahan	3	34	1	0	0	11.3
Mujeeb Ur Rahman	4	33	2	0	1	8.2
Malsha Tharupathi	3	26	1	0	0	8.7
Milan Priyanath Rathnayake	3	26	1	1	0	8.7
James Neesham	2	17	0	0	2	8.5

Match Summary

Dambulla Sixers vs Colombo Kaps, 12th Match, Lanka Premier League 2026

Date: July 25, 2026
Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla

Match Summary

Colombo Kaps secured a victory over Dambulla Sixers by 21 runs. Kamindu Mendis was the standout performer with the bat, scoring an explosive 88 not out. Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Shahnawaz Dahani made significant contributions with the ball, each taking two wickets. The match witnessed some exciting batting displays and crucial bowling performances.

Detailed Narrative

The match began with Dambulla Sixers winning the toss and opting to bowl first. Colombo Kaps set a formidable target by scoring 197 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. The innings was powered by a scintillating knock from Kamindu Mendis, who remained unbeaten on 88 runs off just 39 balls, hitting 9 fours and 4 sixes at an impressive strike rate of 225.64. Rubin Hermann provided a solid start with his brisk 39 off 24 balls, including six boundaries and one six.

In response, Dambulla Sixers put up a spirited fight but fell short, managing to score 176 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their innings. Pavan Rathnayake led the charge with a well-compiled half-century, scoring 50 runs off 30 balls. Marques Ackerman also contributed with a valuable 40 off 33 balls. However, the target proved too steep as Colombo's bowlers maintained control.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman was instrumental in stifling the Sixers' chase, claiming two important wickets including that of Pavan Rathnayake and Marques Ackerman. Shahnawaz Dahani was equally effective, taking two wickets for just 20 runs in his four overs.

Kamindu Mendis' explosive innings and Mujeeb Ur Rahman's key breakthroughs were pivotal in Colombo Kaps' victory. The match featured some excellent fielding as well, with Niroshan Dickwella involved in a crucial run-out and taking a catch.

Overall, it was a thrilling contest marked by aggressive batting performances and strategic bowling that kept fans on the edge of their seats throughout the game.