Jaffna Kings vs Colombo Kaps, 7th Match, Lanka Premier League 2026

t20Jaffna Kings won by 5 runs

Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla

22 Jul 2026, 3:00 pm IST

colombo kaps won the toss, chose to bowl

Winner: Jaffna Kings

Top Performers

Jaffna Kings

Top Batsmen

Batter	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Chamindu Wickramasinghe	43	22	4	2	195.45
Kamil Mishara	39	30	7	0	130

Top Bowlers

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Economy
Shahnawaz Dahani	4	25	2	6.2
Mujeeb Ur Rahman	4	33	2	8.2

Colombo Kaps

Top Batsmen

Batter	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Kamindu Mendis	58	42	3	2	138.1
Wanuja Sahan	35	15	6	1	233.33

Top Bowlers

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Economy
Lizaad Williams	4	30	3	7.5
Dilshan Madushanka	3	12	2	4

Jaffna Kings Inning Score: 179 /6

Batter	Dismissal	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Avishka Fernando	b Milan Rathnayake	34	28	3	1	121.43
Kamil Mishara	lbw b Wanuja Sahan	39	30	7	0	130
Chamindu Wickramasinghe	b Shahnawaz Dahani	43	22	4	2	195.45
Ibrahim Zadran	c Kamindu Mendis b Mujeeb Ur Rahman	19	17	2	0	111.76
Bhanuka Rajapaksa	b Mujeeb Ur Rahman	0	2	0	0	0
Dunith Wellalage	b Shahnawaz Dahani	19	13	2	1	146.15
David Wiese	not out	3	4	0	0	75
Shakib Al Hasan	not out	10	5	1	0	200

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	No Balls	Wide Balls	Economy
Mujeeb Ur Rahman	4	33	2	0	1	8.2
Hasan Mahmud	4	39	0	1	1	9.8
Shahnawaz Dahani	4	25	2	0	2	6.2
Milan Priyanath Rathnayake	4	40	1	0	2	10
Wanuja Sahan	2	10	1	0	0	5
Movin Subasingha	2	27	0	0	0	13.5

Colombo Kaps Inning Score: 174 /9

Batter	Dismissal	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Rubin Hermann	b Traveen Mathew	1	7	0	0	14.29
Thanuka Dabare	lbw b Dilshan Madushanka	1	4	0	0	25
Sadeera Samarawickrama	lbw b Lizaad Williams	4	7	0	0	57.14
Kamindu Mendis	c Chamindu Wickramasinghe b Traveen Mathew	58	42	3	2	138.1
Ben McDermott	c Avishka Fernando b Shakib Al Hasan	5	6	0	0	83.33
Sharujan Shanmuganathan	c Dilshan Madushanka b Dunith Wellalage	26	17	3	0	152.94
Movin Subasingha	c Dunith Wellalage b Lizaad Williams	6	8	0	0	75
Milan Priyanath Rathnayake	c Zahoor Khan b Lizaad Williams	15	8	1	1	187.5
Wanuja Sahan	not out	35	15	6	1	233.33
Hasan Mahmud	b Dilshan Madushanka	1	3	0	0	33.33
Shahnawaz Dahani	not out	2	3	0	0	66.67

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Wide Balls	Economy
Dilshan Madushanka	3	12	2	0	4
Traveen Mathew	4	21	2	1	5.2
Lizaad Williams	4	30	3	1	7.5
Shakib Al Hasan	2	19	1	0	9.5
Zahoor Khan	3	39	0	2	13
David Wiese	1	10	0	0	10
Dunith Wellalage	3	33	1	6	11

Match Summary

Jaffna Kings vs Colombo Kaps, 7th Match, Lanka Premier League 2026

Date: July 22, 2026
Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla

Match Summary

Jaffna Kings triumphed over Colombo Kaps by a narrow margin of 5 runs in an exciting contest. Chamindu Wickramasinghe's explosive 43 off 22 balls and Kamindu Mendis' resilient 58 for Colombo Kaps were standout performances. Lizaad Williams' effective bowling, taking 3 wickets, was crucial for Jaffna Kings' defense.

Detailed Narrative

The match commenced with Colombo Kaps winning the toss and electing to bowl first. Jaffna Kings set a competitive total of 179/6 in their allotted 20 overs. The innings was anchored by Chamindu Wickramasinghe, who delivered a blistering performance scoring 43 runs off just 22 balls with a strike rate of 195.45, hitting four boundaries and two sixes. Other notable contributions came from Kamil Mishara (39 runs off 30 balls) and Avishka Fernando (34 runs off 28 balls), providing a solid foundation at the top.

Colombo Kaps' bowling saw Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Shahnawaz Dahani each taking two wickets. However, they couldn't restrict the flow of runs sufficiently, with Dahani being the more economical of the two with an economy rate of 6.2.

In response, Colombo Kaps faced early setbacks with Rubin Hermann and Thanuka Dabare departing cheaply. Despite the top-order collapse, Kamindu Mendis stabilized the innings with a valiant knock of 58 from 42 deliveries, which included three fours and two sixes. Wanuja Sahan's quick-fire unbeaten 35 off just 15 balls brought them close to the target but wasn't enough to seal victory.

The Jaffna Kings' bowling attack was spearheaded by Lizaad Williams who claimed three crucial wickets for just 30 runs in his four overs. Traveen Mathew also impressed with figures of 2/21, including the key wicket of Kamindu Mendis caught by Chamindu Wickramasinghe.

Despite a spirited chase by Colombo Kaps, Jaffna Kings' disciplined bowling ensured they fell short by five runs. The match was highlighted by strategic partnerships and pivotal moments that swung the momentum back and forth, ultimately leading to an exhilarating finish in favor of Jaffna Kings.