| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sahan Arachchige | 63 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 175 |
| Chris Lynn | 46 | 22 | 3 | 4 | 209.09 |
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dilshan Madushanka | 4 | 35 | 2 | 8.8 |
| Lizaad Williams | 4 | 37 | 2 | 9.2 |
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunith Wellalage | 56 | 39 | 4 | 4 | 143.59 |
| David Wiese | 22 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 110 |
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eshan Malinga | 3 | 13 | 3 | 4.3 |
| Tharindu Ratnayake | 4 | 19 | 3 | 4.8 |
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Harper | b Dunith Wellalage | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42.86 |
| Chris Lynn | c Avishka Fernando b Lizaad Williams | 46 | 22 | 3 | 4 | 209.09 |
| Charith Asalanka | c Kamil Mishara b Mohamed Shiraz | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 120 |
| Chamika Karunaratne | c Kamil Mishara b Lizaad Williams | 9 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 81.82 |
| Sahan Arachchige | run out (Traveen Mathew/Kamil Mishara) | 63 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 175 |
| Dasun Shanaka | c Ibrahim Zadran b Shakib Al Hasan | 12 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 120 |
| Dinura Kalupahana | c Ibrahim Zadran b Dilshan Madushanka | 10 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 90.91 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | c Kamil Mishara b Dilshan Madushanka | 27 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 168.75 |
| Vijayakanth Viyaskanth | not out | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 300 |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No Balls | Wide Balls | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohamed Shiraz | 3 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.7 |
| Dunith Wellalage | 3 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4.3 |
| Shakib Al Hasan | 3 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Dilshan Madushanka | 4 | 0 | 35 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 8.8 |
| Lizaad Williams | 4 | 0 | 37 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9.2 |
| Traveen Mathew | 3 | 0 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18 |
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamil Mishara | c Dasun Shanaka b Tharindu Ratnayake | 15 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 187.5 |
| Avishka Fernando | c Eshan Malinga b Dasun Shanaka | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 200 |
| Ibrahim Zadran | c Chamika Karunaratne b Eshan Malinga | 11 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 78.57 |
| Shakib Al Hasan | b Tharindu Ratnayake | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bhanuka Rajapaksa | c V Viyaskanth b Akif Javed | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 200 |
| David Wiese | c (sub)Mehidy Hasan Miraz b Tharindu Ratnayake | 22 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 110 |
| Dunith Wellalage | c Akif Javed b V Viyaskanth | 56 | 39 | 4 | 4 | 143.59 |
| Chamindu Wickramasinghe | c Tharindu Ratnayake b Eshan Malinga | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 75 |
| Traveen Mathew | b Eshan Malinga | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dilshan Madushanka | not out | 4 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 36.36 |
| Lizaad Williams | retd out | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No Balls | Wide Balls | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dasun Shanaka | 2 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10.5 |
| Chamika Karunaratne | 2 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Tharindu Ratnayake | 4 | 0 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4.8 |
| Akif Javed | 4 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5.5 |
| Eshan Malinga | 3 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4.3 |
| Vijayakanth Viyaskanth | 2.5 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11.3 |
Date: July 23, 2026
Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla
Galle Gallants secured a convincing victory over Jaffna Kings by 60 runs. The standout performances included Sahan Arachchige's explosive 63 runs and Eshan Malinga's impressive bowling with 3 wickets. Sahan Arachchige was named the Player of the Match for his impactful batting. Notable partnerships and tight bowling ensured Galle Gallants' dominance throughout the game.
The match kicked off with Jaffna Kings winning the toss and electing to bowl first. Galle Gallants set a formidable target by scoring 193 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. The innings was highlighted by an aggressive knock from Sahan Arachchige, who scored a rapid 63 off just 36 balls, including 4 fours and 3 sixes. Chris Lynn also contributed significantly with a quickfire 46 off 22 deliveries, which included 3 fours and 4 sixes.
The Galle Gallants' innings saw several notable partnerships that bolstered their total. Despite losing Sam Harper early to Dunith Wellalage, Chris Lynn and Sahan Arachchige anchored the innings with their power-hitting abilities. Mohammad Nawaz chipped in with a valuable 27 off 16 balls towards the end, ensuring a challenging total for the opposition.
In response, Jaffna Kings struggled against the disciplined bowling attack of Galle Gallants. Eshan Malinga was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 3 wickets for just 13 runs in his three overs, applying constant pressure on the Jaffna Kings' batsmen. Tharindu Ratnayake also delivered an excellent spell, claiming 3 wickets for 19 runs in his full quota of four overs.
Dunith Wellalage was the only batsman from Jaffna Kings who offered resistance with a spirited innings of 56 from 39 balls, including four boundaries and four sixes. However, he lacked support from the other end as wickets tumbled at regular intervals. The Kings were eventually bowled out for just 133 runs in 17.5 overs.
The catching effort from Galle Gallants was commendable, with Kamil Mishara involved in three dismissals through catches and a runout. Dasun Shanaka also contributed with a catch and a wicket during his brief bowling spell.
Overall, it was a comprehensive performance by Galle Gallants, who outplayed Jaffna Kings in all departments to claim a well-deserved victory.
