The Lanka Premier League 2026 Eliminator between the Colombo Kaps and the Kandy Royals is scheduled for Wednesday, 5 August 2026, at 7:30 PM local time (7:30 PM IST).
Match Details
- Fixture: Colombo Kaps (3rd place) vs Kandy Royals (4th place), Eliminator
- Date: Wednesday, 5 August 2026
- Time: 7:30 PM local / IST (14:00 GMT)
- Venue: R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Team Standings & League Form
The two teams secured their playoff berths by finishing third and fourth respectively in the league stage:
Team squads with their playing role
The official squads for the Colombo Kaps and Kandy Royals feature a blend of experienced local stars and key international players categorized by their playing roles:
Colombo Kaps Squad
Led by Kamindu Mendis (taking over for injured Kusal Mendis), the squad features:
Kandy Royals Squad
Captained by Angelo Mathews, the team relies on a strong, balanced lineup:
Head-to-Head Record
Colombo Kaps dominate the head-to-head record against the Kandy Royals with 4 wins out of 5 matches played across recent editions of the Lanka Premier League.
Match Day Forecast
The match day forecast for Colombo on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, indicates a high risk of rain delays or interruptions, though conditions are expected to improve marginally compared to the heavy storms earlier in the week.
The match starts at 7:30 PM local time. During game hours, temperatures will hover around 28°C with high humidity levels near 82%. While the hourly rain probability sits at a relatively low 20% during the early stages of play, the broader night forecast shows a 55% chance of scattered thunderstorms moving in later. Because there are no official reserve days for the Eliminator, any extended washout would heavily impact the tournament progression.
