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Dambulla Sixers vs Galle Marvels 8th Match LPL Live

The 8th match of the Lanka Premier League 2026 between the Dambulla Sixers and the Galle Marvels (also competing as the Galle Gallants) is scheduled for Wednesday, July 22, 2026.

Match Overview

Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM Local Time / 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla

Team squads with their playing role

Here are the expected team squads categorized by their playing roles for the upcoming match:

Dambulla Sixers Squad Roster

Captain: Dinesh Chandimal

Player Name	Primary Playing Role
Dinesh Chandimal (C)	Wicketkeeper Batter
Niroshan Dickwella	Wicketkeeper Batter
Lahiru Udara	Wicketkeeper
Ranesh Silva	Wicketkeeper
Reeza Hendricks	Batter
Sahibzada Farhan	Batter
Mark Chapman	Batter
Tawhid Hridoy	Batter
Pavan Rathnayake	Top-order Batter
Danushka Gunathilaka	Batter
Marques Ackerman	Batter
Gulbadin Naib	Batting All-rounder
Dian Forrester	Batting All-rounder
Ramesh Mendis	All-rounder
Mohammad Nabi	All-rounder
Dushan Hemantha	All-rounder
Sachitha Jayathilake	All-rounder
Dhananjaya Lakshan	All-rounder
Sonal Dinusha	All-rounder
Lahiru Madushanka	All-rounder
Shadley van Schalkwyk	All-rounder
Gayana Weerasinghe	All-rounder
Maheesh Theekshana	Bowler
Fazalhaq Farooqi	Bowler
Dushmantha Chameera	Bowler
Mohammad Wasim Jr.	Bowler
Akila Dananjaya	Bowling All-rounder
Nuwan Thushara	Bowler
Mustafizur Rahman	Bowler
Nuwan Pradeep	Bowler
Praveen Jayawickrama	Bowler
Asanka Manoj	Bowler
Vishwa Kumara	Bowler

Galle Marvels Squad Roster

Captain: Dasun Shanaka

Player Name	Primary Playing Role
Dasun Shanaka (C)	All-rounder
Litton Das	Wicketkeeper Batter
Nurul Hasan	Wicketkeeper
Sam Harper	Wicketkeeper
Sandun Weerakkody	Wicketkeeper
Charith Asalanka	Batter
Rassie van der Dussen	Batter
Chris Lynn	Batter
Lasith Croospulle	Batter
Haider Ali	Batter
Sadisha Rajapaksa	Batter
Kevin Koththigoda	Batter
Mohammad Nawaz	All-rounder
Mehidy Hasan Miraz	All-rounder
Chamika Karunaratne	All-rounder
Sahan Arachchige	All-rounder
Virandeep Singh	All-rounder
Dinura Kalupahana	All-rounder
Movin Subasinghe	All-rounder
Kasun Rajitha	Bowler
Pramod Madushan	Bowler
Eshan Malinga	Bowler
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth	Bowler
Jeffrey Vandersay	Bowler
Binura Fernando	Bowler
Prabath Jayasuriya	Bowler
Akif Javed	Bowler
Tharindu Rathnayake	Bowler
Sachindu Colombage	Bowler
Luke Wood	Bowler
Kesrick Williams	Bowler
Zahoor Khan	Bowler
Dumindu Sewmina	Bowler
Yuri Koththigoda	Bowler

Match Winning Percentage

Prediction: The win probability for this fixture is rated at 55% for the Galle Gallants (Marvels), while the Dambulla Sixers have a 45% chance of winning. Based on current analytical projections, Galle Gallants (Marvels) enter the contest with a slight statistical advantage.

Galle Gallants (Marvels) 55%

Dambulla Sixers 45%

Team	Winning Probability
Galle Gallants (Marvels)	55%
Dambulla Sixers	45%

Head-to-Head Record

The overall head-to-head record in T20 matches across all historical franchise branding shifts (including eras as Viiking, Aura, Gladiators, and Titans) shows Dambulla leading Galle by 6 wins to 5, with 1 match ending in a tie.

If counting only matches since their latest structural franchise rebranding (as the Dambulla Sixers and Galle Marvels/Gallants), the record is locked evenly at 1 win apiece.

Recent Head-to-Head Encounters

Head-to-Head Summary: The most recent meetings between Galle Marvels (formerly Galle Titans/Gallants) and Dambulla Sixers (formerly Dambulla Aura) have produced several thrilling contests, including two Super Over finishes. Dambulla have won three of the last five encounters, while Galle emerged victorious in two dramatic tied matches via Super Over.

Recent Head-to-Head Record

Date	Venue	Winner	Margin / Notable Details
July 14, 2024	Colombo (RPS)	Galle Marvels	Match tied. Galle won the Super Over thriller.
July 09, 2024	Dambulla	Dambulla Sixers	Won by 25 runs after defending 160/8.
August 17, 2023	Colombo (RPS)	Dambulla Aura	Won by 6 wickets.
August 11, 2023	Colombo (RPS)	Dambulla Aura	Won by 7 wickets.
July 31, 2023	Colombo (RPS)	Galle Titans	Match tied. Galle won via Super Over.

Weather Forecast

The weather forecast for match day on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, indicates partly cloudy conditions with minimal chance of rain during game time, promising an uninterrupted evening fixture at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium.

Match Evening Forecast

Weather Outlook: Temperatures are expected to remain pleasant at 29°C to 27°C throughout the evening. Although a scattered afternoon shower or thunderstorm is possible earlier in the day, conditions are forecast to dry out well before the toss. Rain probability stays very low at 0%–10%, while humidity gradually rises from 68% to 79%. South-westerly winds of 9–10 mph should provide comfortable playing conditions.

Hourly Evening Weather Forecast

Time	Sky Condition	Temperature	Chance of Rain	Humidity	Wind Speed
7:30 PM	Mostly Cloudy	29°C	10%	68%	10 mph SW
8:30 PM	Cloudy	28°C	10%	73%	9 mph SW
9:30 PM	Mostly Cloudy	28°C	10%	77%	9 mph SW
10:30 PM	Periodic Clouds	27°C	0%	79%	9 mph SW

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.

Dambulla Sixers vs Galle Marvels, 8th Match, Lanka Premier League 2026