The 5th match of the Lanka Premier League 2026 between the Colombo Strikers (Colombo Kaps) and the Kandy Falcons (Kandy Royals) is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2026. The match has not started yet.
Match Overview
- Date: Sunday, July 19, 2026
- Time: 7:30 PM Local Time / 7:30 PM IST (2:00 PM GMT)
- Venue: Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground, Colombo
- Live Broadcast: Available on Star Sports (India) and streaming on FanCode
Team squads with their playing role
The official team squads with their explicit playing roles for the 2026 Lanka Premier League match between the Colombo Strikers (Colombo Kaps) and Kandy Falcons (Kandy Royals) are structured by specialized tier positions below.
Colombo Strikers (Colombo Kaps) Squad
The roster includes designated boundary hitters, hybrid variations, and specialty spin targets.
Kandy Falcons (Kandy Royals) Squad
The lineup focuses on versatile speed packages mixed with proven international power components.
(Note: Afghan player Rahmanullah Gurbaz originally drafted to the Kandy Royals has withdrawn due to Shpageeza Cricket League tournament conflicts.)
Win Probability Breakdown
- Kandy Falcons (Kandy Royals): 55%
- Colombo Strikers (Colombo Kaps): 45%
Overall Head-to-Head Record
In the history of the Lanka Premier League (LPL), the overall head-to-head record across all tournament seasons stands at 5 wins for Colombo and 5 wins for Kandy, alongside 1 tied match.
Weather Forecast
The weather forecast for Colombo, Sri Lanka on Sunday, July 19, 2026, indicates a high chance of rain disruptions with heavy thunderstorms expected during the day and a 25% to 40% chance of showers lingering into the evening match window.
The match starts at 7:30 PM local time, where temperatures will hover around 28°C but feel like 33°C due to 81% humidity and steady 10 mph winds from the southwest.
