The Dambulla Sixers (DS) will take on the Colombo Kaps (CK) in Match 12 of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2026 at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on July 25. Both teams head into the contest in winning form, making this one of the most evenly matched encounters of the tournament so far.
Dushmantha Chameera’s side, the Dambulla Sixers, currently have four points from four matches, having won two of their fixtures. They will be high on confidence after registering a comfortable six-wicket victory over the Galle Gallants (GG) in their previous outing. Meanwhile, Colombo Kaps, captained by Kamindu Mendis, also have four points but occupy the second spot on the points table courtesy of a superior net run rate. They defeated the Kandy Royals by 23 runs in their last game and will be eager to continue their impressive run.
DS vs CK, LPL 2026: Match Details
- Date and Time: July 25, 7:30 PM IST / 2:00 PM GMT / 7:30 PM Local
- Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla
DS vs CK Head-to-Head Record
Matches Played: 11 | Dambulla Sixers Won: 8 | Colombo Kaps Won: 3
Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium Pitch Report
The surface at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium has generally favoured teams batting first during the ongoing Lanka Premier League season. The pitch offers decent assistance to batters early on, but it gradually becomes slower as the match progresses.
Spinners are expected to play a major role during the second innings as the surface starts gripping and offering turn. Chasing has proved difficult at this venue, making the toss an important factor. The captain winning the toss is likely to opt to bat first and aim for a total in the 165-180 range.
Squads
Dambulla Sixers: Dushmantha Chameera (c), Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Pavan Rathnayake, Ramesh Mendis, Sachitha Jayathilake, Gulbadin Naib, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Maheesh Theekshana, Vishwa Lahiru, Marques Ackerman, Gayana Weerasinghe, Dian Forrester, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Sahibzada Farhan, Dhananjaya Lakshan, Akila Dananjaya, Dinesh Chandimal, Shadley van Schalkwyk
Colombo Kaps: Kamindu Mendis (c), Sadeera Samarawickrama (wk), Ben McDermott, Rubin Hermann, Sharujan Shanmuganathan, James Neesham, Wanuja Sahan, Janith Liyanage, Binura Fernando, Shahnawaz Dahani, Malsha Tharupathi, Movin Subasingha, Thanuka Dabare, Milan Rathnayake, Arul Pragasam, Mohammad Haris, Hasan Mahmud, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Kushal Bhurtel, Jeffrey Vandersay
DS vs CK, LPL 2026, Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- DS wins the toss and bats first
- DS’ powerplay score: 50-55
- DS’ total score: 170-180
Case 2:
- CKs win the toss and bat first
- CK’s powerplay score: 55-60
- CK’s total score: 175-185
Match Result: Team batting first to win the contest.
