Jaffna Kings vs Dambulla Sixers, 20th Match, Lanka Premier League 2026

Jaffna Kings vs Dambulla Sixers, 20th Match, Lanka Premier League 2026

The 20th Match of the Lanka Premier League 2026 between the Jaffna Kings and the Dambulla Sixers is scheduled for Sunday, 02 August 2026

Match Overview

  • Tournament: Lanka Premier League 2026
  • Date: Sunday, August 2, 2026
  • Time: 7:30 PM Local Time / IST (2:00 PM GMT)
  • Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele
  • Live Streaming: Available on FanCode in India and Willow TV / Prime Video in the US. 

Team squads with their playing role 

The official squads and playing roles for both teams ahead of the Jaffna Kings vs Dambulla Sixers clash are structured below:

Jaffna Kings Squad

The Jaffna Kings field a deeply experienced side balanced with versatile international all-rounders: 

Jaffna Kings Squad Roster

Captain: Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Player NamePrimary Playing Role
Bhanuka Rajapaksa (C)Top-order Batter
Avishka FernandoOpening Batter
Ibrahim ZadranOpening Batter
Kamil MisharaOpening Batter
Nuwanidu FernandoBatter
Shakib Al HasanAll-rounder
Dipendra Singh AireeAll-rounder
David WieseAll-rounder
Nishan MadushkaWicketkeeper Batter
Piyush ChawlaBowling All-rounder
Sandeep LamichhaneBowler
Dilshan MadushankaBowler
Mohamed ShirazBowler
Taskin AhmedBowler
Lizaad WilliamsBowler
Traveen MathewBowler
Praveen ManeeshaBowler
Kugathas MathulanBowler

Dambulla Sixers Squad

The Dambulla Sixers have brought in crucial injury replacements like Sikandar Raza to boost their lower middle order: 

Dambulla Sixers Squad Roster

Captain: Dinesh Chandimal
Player NamePrimary Playing Role
Dinesh Chandimal (C)Wicketkeeper Batter
Reeza HendricksOpening Batter
Sahibzada FarhanMiddle-order Batter
Pavan RathnayakeTop-order Batter
Sikandar RazaAll-rounder (Injury replacement for Marques Ackerman)
Ramesh MendisAll-rounder
Gulbadin NaibBatting All-rounder
Dian ForresterBatting All-rounder
Dhananjaya LakshanBatting All-rounder
Sachitha JayatilakeAll-rounder
Vishwa LahiruAll-rounder
Sonal DinushaAll-rounder
Niroshan DickwellaWicketkeeper Batter
Dushmantha ChameeraBowler
Maheesh TheekshanaBowler
Mohammad Wasim Jr.Bowler
Akila DananjayaBowling All-rounder

Match Winning Percentage

Prediction: Jaffna Kings enter the match as the favorites with a 58.8% chance of winning, while Dambulla Sixers hold a 41.2% win probability. Based on algorithmic match-day projections, Jaffna Kings have the statistical edge heading into the contest.

Jaffna Kings 58.8%
Dambulla Sixers 41.2%
TeamWinning Probability
Jaffna Kings58.8%
Dambulla Sixers41.2%

Head-to-Head Record

The Jaffna Kings hold a heavily dominant 11–2 lead over the Dambulla Sixers (previously known as Dambulla Aura / Viiking / Giants) in Lanka Premier League history, with 1 match ending in a No Result.

Jaffna Kings vs Dambulla Sixers Head-to-Head Breakdown

Head-to-Head Summary: Jaffna Kings have dominated the Lanka Premier League rivalry against Dambulla Sixers. Out of 14 meetings, Jaffna Kings have secured 11 victories, while Dambulla Sixers have won only 2 matches, with 1 encounter ending in no result.

Overall LPL Head-to-Head Record

CategoryRecord
Total Matches Played14
Jaffna Kings Wins11
Dambulla Sixers Wins2
No Result1

Match Day Forecast

Clear, rain-free conditions are expected for the match, as afternoon showers are projected to completely clear out before the 7:30 PM local start time. 

While the daytime forecast carries a 60% chance of monsoonal light rain, the evening parameters stabilize significantly, ensuring high probability for an uninterrupted 20-over game. 

Weather Metrics Summary

Weather Outlook: Mostly cloudy to cloudy conditions are expected throughout the match window. Temperatures will remain steady at 24°C, with only a 10% chance of rain during play. Overall, the forecast suggests favorable weather for an uninterrupted contest.

Hourly Match-Window Forecast

Match TimeSky ConditionTemperatureChance of Rain
7:00 PMMostly Cloudy24°C10%
8:00 PMCloudy24°C10%
9:00 PMCloudy24°C10%
10:00 PMCloudy24°C10%
11:00 PMCloudy24°C10%

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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