Dambulla Sixers vs Colombo Strikers, 12th Match, Lanka Premier League 2026

Dambulla Sixers vs Colombo Strikers, 12th Match, Lanka Premier League 2026

The 12th match of the Lanka Premier League 2026 between the Dambulla Sixers and the Colombo Strikers (rebranded or referred to in recent schedules as the Colombo Kaps) is scheduled to be played on Saturday, July 25, 2026.  The fixture will take place at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium.

Current Standings & Form Guide

Current Standings & Form Guide

TeamPlayedWonLostPointsNet Run Rate (NRR)Recent Form
Colombo Kaps4224+0.201 W, L, W, L
Dambulla Sixers4224-0.016 W, L, W, L

Team squads with their playing role

The full squads for both the Dambulla Sixers and the Colombo Kaps (formerly Colombo Strikers) for the Lanka Premier League 2026 are categorized below by their designated on-field playing roles:

Dambulla Sixers Squad Roles

The Sixers, captained by Dinesh Chandimal, carry a well-balanced unit heavily anchored by experienced international top-order batters and multi-utility all-rounders.

Dambulla Sixers Squad Roster

Captain: Dinesh Chandimal
Player NamePrimary Playing Role
Dinesh Chandimal (C)Wicketkeeper-Batter
Niroshan DickwellaWicketkeeper-Batter
Reeza HendricksOpening Batter
Pavan RathnayakeTop-order Batter
Sahibzada FarhanMiddle-order Batter
Marques AckermanMiddle-order Batter
Ramesh MendisSpin-bowling All-rounder
Gulbadin NaibBatting All-rounder
Dian ForresterBatting All-rounder
Dhananjaya LakshanBatting All-rounder
Sachitha JayatilakeAll-rounder
Shadley van SchalkwykAll-rounder
Gayana WeerasingheAll-rounder
Maheesh TheekshanaOff-spinner
Akila DananjayaBowling All-rounder / Spinner
Fazalhaq FarooqiLeft-arm Fast Bowler
Dushmantha ChameeraRight-arm Fast Bowler
Mohammad Wasim Jr.Right-arm Fast Bowler
Vishwa Lahiru / KumaraLeft-arm Spinner

Colombo Kaps Squad Roles

Led by Kamindu Mendis, the Colombo franchise features some of the most dynamic local spin talents and power-hitting overseas wicketkeepers. 

(Note: Kusal Mendis was initially a pre-signing but has been withdrawn from the playing squad roster). 

Colombo Kaps Squad Roster

Captain: Kamindu Mendis
Player NamePrimary Playing Role
Kamindu Mendis (C)Ambidextrous All-rounder
Kushal BhurtelOpening Batter
Thanuka DabareOpening Batter
Ben McDermottWicketkeeper-Batter
Sadeera SamarawickramaWicketkeeper-Batter
Mohammad HarisWicketkeeper-Batter
Sharujan ShanmuganathanWicketkeeper-Batter
James NeeshamBatting All-rounder
Janith LiyanageBatting All-rounder
Wanuja SahanSpin All-rounder
Movin SubasinghaAll-rounder
Malsha TharupathiBowling All-rounder
Mujeeb Ur RahmanOff-spinner
Jeffrey VandersayLeg-spinner
Binura FernandoLeft-arm Fast Bowler
Hasan MahmudRight-arm Fast Bowler
Shahnawaz DahaniRight-arm Fast Bowler
Milan RathnayakeRight-arm Fast Bowler
Anthony Arul PragasamRight-arm Medium Bowler

Match Winning Percentage

Prediction: Based on analytical trends, team balance, and historical performance at Dambulla, Colombo Kaps enter the match as the favorites with a 55% chance of winning, while Dambulla Sixers hold a 45% win probability.

Colombo Kaps 55%
Dambulla Sixers 45%
TeamWinning Probability
Colombo Kaps55%
Dambulla Sixers45%

Head-to-Head Record

The Dambulla Sixers hold a dominant lead in the head-to-head history against the Colombo Kaps (formerly Colombo Strikers) across the five seasons of the Lanka Premier League. 

According to ESPNcricinfo’s historical T20 records, the sides have met 11 times, with Dambulla winning 8 matches and Colombo winning 3 matches.

Dambulla Sixers vs Colombo Kaps Head-to-Head Breakdown

Head-to-Head Summary: Dambulla Sixers have dominated this rivalry, winning 8 of the 11 encounters against Colombo Kaps. Colombo Kaps have managed just 3 victories, giving the Sixers a commanding historical advantage heading into this fixture.

Head-to-Head Record

MetricDambulla SixersColombo Kaps
Total Matches Played11
Matches Won83
No Result / Tied0
Win Percentage72.7%27.3%

Match Day Forecast

The match-day forecast for the Dambulla Sixers vs Colombo Kaps night game on Saturday, July 25, 2026, shows cloudy conditions with a minimal 10% chance of rain during play, indicating a high probability of an uninterrupted full 20-over match.

Weather Metrics Summary

Weather Outlook: Cloudy conditions are expected throughout the evening with temperatures staying around 27°C–28°C. The chance of rain remains low at 10%, while humidity gradually increases from 75% to 81%, making for warm and slightly humid playing conditions.

Hourly Match Forecast (July 25, 2026)

Match TimeSky ConditionTemperatureChance of RainHumidity
7:30 PM (Toss & Start)Cloudy28°C10%75%
8:30 PM (1st Innings)Cloudy28°C10%78%
9:30 PM (2nd Innings)Mostly Cloudy27°C10%79%
10:30 PM (Match Finish)Cloudy27°C10%81%

Disclaimer The predictions and betting insights on this page are based on expert analysis, current form and statistical data for entertainment purposes only. Please bet responsibly and in accordance with the laws and regulations of your country.
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