Jaffna Kings (JK) will square off against Kandy Royals (KR) in Match 13 of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2026 at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla on July 26. With the tournament entering a crucial phase, both teams will be eager to secure valuable points and improve their standings.
Jaffna Kings have enjoyed a decent campaign so far. Their squad features several match-winners, including Avishka Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dunith Wellalage and Lizaad Williams, giving them plenty of firepower in both departments.
Kandy Royals, on the other hand, have found consistency hard to come by this season. Nevertheless, the presence of experienced stars such as Angelo Mathews, Wanindu Hasaranga, Moeen Ali, Kusal Perera and Shaheen Afridi makes them a dangerous side capable of upsetting any opponent.
KR vs JK, LPL 2026: Match Details
- Date and Time: July 26, 3:00 PM IST / 9:30 AM GMT / 3:00 PM Local
- Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla
KR vs JK Head-to-Head Record
Matches Played: 10 | Kandy Royals Won: 4 | Jaffna Kings Won: 6
Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium is expected to offer a balanced contest between bat and ball. Fast bowlers should receive some movement with the new ball, making the opening overs crucial for both sides. As the innings progresses, spinners are likely to come into the game and could dictate the middle overs with the assistance available from the surface.
Batters who negotiate the early movement and spend time at the crease should be able to score freely. A first-innings total in the region of 160-180 could prove competitive, while the captain winning the toss may prefer to bowl first and take advantage of the fresh conditions.
Squads
Kandy Royals: Angelo Mathews (c), Lahiru Udara (wk), Kusal Perera, Sediqullah Atal, Dale Phillips, Wanindu Hasaranga, Moeen Ali, Vijay Shankar, Dushan Hemantha, Nuwan Thushara, Garuka Sanketh, Zahir Khan, Asitha Fernando, Shaheen Afridi, Daniel Sams, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Muditha Lakshan, Brandon McMullen, Isitha Wijesundera, Vishen Halambage, Pawan Sandesh, Sahan Mihira
Jaffna Kings: Bhanuka Rajapaksa (c), Kamil Mishara (wk), Avishka Fernando, Ibrahim Zadran, Shakib Al Hasan, David Wiese, Dunith Wellalage, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Traveen Mathew, Dilshan Madushanka, Lizaad Williams, Mohamed Shiraz, Piyush Chawla, Taskin Ahmed, Dipendra Singh Airee, Sandeep Lamichhane, Zahoor Khan, Nuwanidu Fernando, Nishan Madushka, Praveen Maneesha, Kugathas Mathulan
KR vs JK, LPL 2026, Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- KR wins the toss and bowls first
- JK’s powerplay score: 45-55
- JK’s total score: 165-180
Case 2:
- JK wins the toss and bowls first
- KR powerplay score: 40-50
- KR total score: 155-170
Match Result: Team bowling first to win the contest.