The Qualifier 2 match of the Lanka Premier League 2026 between the Galle Gallants and Colombo Kaps will take place on Friday, August 7, 2026.
Match Overview
- Fixture: Qualifier 2 (Loser of Qualifier 1 vs Winner of Eliminator)
- Date: Friday, August 7, 2026
- Time: 7:30 PM local time / IST (2:00 PM GMT)
- Venue: R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Stakes: The winner earns a spot in the Grand Final against the Jaffna Kings on August 8, while the loser is eliminated.
Team squads with their playing role
The squad breakdowns and playing roles for both teams ahead of Qualifier 2 in the Lanka Premier League 2026 are structured below.
Colombo Kaps Squad
The Colombo Kaps squad features a well-balanced mixture of aggressive top-order batters, versatile spin all-rounders, and a variety of pace options. Note that regular captain Kusal Mendis was ruled out of the playoffs due to a hamstring injury, with Kamindu Mendis stepping up to lead the side.
Galle Gallants Squad
Led by veteran all-rounder Dasun Shanaka, the Galle Gallants squad heavily emphasizes power-hitters and multi-dimensional bowling all-rounders.
Head-to-Head Record
The Galle Gallants hold a 2–1 lead over the Colombo Kaps in their total head-to-head match history under these exact franchise names.
Match Day Forecast
The weather in Colombo for the match on Friday, August 7, 2026, is expected to be cloudy with breezy conditions during the game, though daytime heavy thunderstorms pose a minor threat of a delayed start or damp outfield.
