The 3rd match of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2026 between the Galle Marvels and Colombo Strikers (officially registered in some schedule listings under updated franchise handles like Colombo Kaps vs Galle Gallants) is scheduled to be played tomorrow, Saturday, July 18, 2026.
Match Schedule & Details
- Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026.
- Time: 7:30 PM local time / 7:30 PM IST (2:00 PM GMT).
- Venue: Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground, Colombo.
- Live Telecast: Broadcast live in India on Star Sports.
- Live Score tracking: Available directly on major cricket platforms like Cricbuzz and ESPNcricinfo
Team squads with their playing role
The complete squads for the Galle Gallants (formerly Galle Marvels) and the Colombo Kaps (formerly Colombo Strikers) for the Lanka Premier League 2026 season, categorized by their definitive playing roles, are outlined below:
Galle Gallants Squad
Led by veteran all-rounder Dasun Shanaka, this team boasts a high-powered batting lineup and diverse international depth:
Colombo Kaps Squad
Captained by Kusal Mendis and coached by Chamara Kapugedera, this squad is heavily equipped with explosive wicketkeeping choices and premier middle-order match-winners:
Overall Head-to-Head Record
The overall head-to-head record between the Galle Gallants and Colombo Kaps in the LPL is perfectly tied at 2–2 across their 4 total meetings.
Weather Forecast
The weather forecast for Colombo tomorrow, Saturday, July 18, 2026, indicates a high likelihood of passing monsoon showers that could cause minor match interruptions during the game. Because Sri Lanka is in its southwest monsoon season, wet conditions are highly typical for this time of year.
