| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moeen Ali | 41 | 29 | 3 | 1 | 141.38 |
| Dale Phillips | 34 | 25 | 3 | 2 | 136 |
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akif Javed | 4 | 26 | 2 | 6.5 |
| Vijayakanth Viyaskanth | 4 | 36 | 2 | 9 |
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dasun Shanaka | 57 | 38 | 6 | 2 | 150 |
| Chamika Karunaratne | 52 | 35 | 3 | 2 | 148.57 |
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuwan Thushara | 4 | 33 | 3 | 8.2 |
| Asitha Fernando | 4 | 33 | 2 | 8.2 |
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lahiru Udara | c Tharindu Ratnayake b Akif Javed | 16 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 106.67 |
| Kusal Perera | c Mohammad Nawaz b Pramod Madushan | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Sediqullah Atal | lbw b Pramod Madushan | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dale Phillips | b V Viyaskanth | 34 | 25 | 3 | 2 | 136 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | c Chamika Karunaratne b V Viyaskanth | 16 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 133.33 |
| Moeen Ali | c Mehidy Hasan Miraz b Akif Javed | 41 | 29 | 3 | 1 | 141.38 |
| Angelo Mathews | not out | 28 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 127.27 |
| Vijay Shankar | not out | 15 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 125 |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No Balls | Wide Balls | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dasun Shanaka | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.5 |
| Pramod Madushan | 4 | 1 | 41 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 10.2 |
| Akif Javed | 4 | 0 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| Chamika Karunaratne | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.5 |
| Tharindu Ratnayake | 4 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Vijayakanth Viyaskanth | 4 | 0 | 36 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Harper | c Vijay Shankar b Asitha Fernando | 14 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 116.67 |
| Mehidy Hasan Miraz | b Nuwan Thushara | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Dinura Kalupahana | c and b Nuwan Thushara | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Charith Asalanka | c Sediqullah Atal b Wanindu Hasaranga | 14 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Chamika Karunaratne | c Wanindu Hasaranga b Asitha Fernando | 52 | 35 | 3 | 2 | 148.57 |
| Sahan Arachchige | lbw b Moeen Ali | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dasun Shanaka | not out | 57 | 38 | 6 | 2 | 150 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | c Wanindu Hasaranga b Nuwan Thushara | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tharindu Ratnayake | run out (Sediqullah Atal/Asitha Fernando) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Vijayakanth Viyaskanth | not out | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75 |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No Balls | Wide Balls | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vijay Shankar | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 |
| Nuwan Thushara | 4 | 0 | 33 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8.2 |
| Asitha Fernando | 4 | 0 | 33 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8.2 |
| Moeen Ali | 3 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 4 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| Dushan Hemantha | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Garuka Sanketh | 3 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 |
Date: July 25, 2026
Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla
In a thrilling encounter, the Kandy Royals emerged victorious over the Galle Gallants by 11 runs. Dasun Shanaka played a crucial role with an unbeaten 57 runs, and Chamika Karunaratne added a vital 52 runs. Nuwan Thushara's impressive bowling performance with 3 wickets helped restrict the Galle Gallants in their chase.
The match began with the Galle Gallants winning the toss and electing to bowl first. Kandy Royals set a challenging target by scoring 165/6 in their allotted 20 overs. The innings was anchored by Dasun Shanaka, who scored an unbeaten 57 runs off 38 balls, including six fours and two sixes. Chamika Karunaratne also contributed significantly with a brisk 52 runs off 35 deliveries, hitting three fours and two sixes.
The Galle Gallants' bowling attack was spearheaded by Nuwan Thushara, who claimed three wickets for 33 runs in his four-over spell. He was well supported by Asitha Fernando, who took two wickets for 33 runs.
Chasing a target of 166, Galle Gallants struggled to build momentum against a disciplined Kandy Royals' bowling attack. Moeen Ali top-scored for the Gallants with a quickfire 41 off 29 balls, but it wasn't enough as they fell short at 154/8. Dale Phillips contributed with a handy 34 runs, while Angelo Mathews remained not out on 28.
Kandy Royals' bowlers shared the workload effectively. Akif Javed and Vijayakanth Viyaskanth each picked up two wickets, while Tharindu Ratnayake's sharp fielding resulted in key catches.
The match saw several interesting moments including some sharp catching efforts, particularly from Wanindu Hasaranga who took two catches and contributed with the ball as well.
Overall, it was a well-fought contest with significant contributions from both sides, but Kandy Royals' all-round performance ensured their victory in this exciting T20 clash.
