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Galle Marvels vs Kandy Falcons 16th Match LPL Live

The 16th match of the Lanka Premier League 2026 between Galle Gallants (Galle Marvels) and Kandy Royals (Kandy Falcons) is scheduled for Wednesday, 29 July 2026.

Match Details

Date & Time: 29 July 2026 at 3:00 PM local time (3:00 PM IST)
Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, Sri Lanka
Live Broadcast: Star Sports 3 in India
Live Streaming: FanCode app and website in India.

Current Standings

The two teams are currently holding the following positions in the tournament:

Current Tournament Standings

Points Table Update: Both teams have played six matches and secured four victories each. Galle Gallants currently sit ahead due to a significantly better Net Run Rate, while Kandy Royals will be aiming to improve their position with a win in the upcoming fixture.

Team	Played	Won	Lost	Points	Net Run Rate
Galle Gallants	6	4	2	8	+0.848
Kandy Royals	6	4	2	4	-0.717

Team squads with their playing role

The official squad listings for Galle Gallants and Kandy Royals for the 2026 season outline specific player roles:

Galle Gallants Squad Roster

Captain: Dasun Shanaka

Player Name	Primary Playing Role
Dasun Shanaka (C)	All-rounder
Sam Harper (WK)	Wicket-keeper Batter
Nurul Hasan (WK)	Wicket-keeper Batter
Chris Lynn	Opening / Top-order Batter
Lasith Croospulle	Opening Batter
Charith Asalanka	Batting All-rounder
Sahan Arachchige	Batting All-rounder
Mehidy Hasan Miraz	All-rounder
Mohammad Nawaz	All-rounder
Chamika Karunaratne	Bowling All-rounder
Tharindu Ratnayake	Bowling All-rounder
Dinura Kalupahana	All-rounder
Pramod Madushan	Bowler (Pace)
Akif Javed	Bowler (Pace)
Kasun Rajitha	Bowler (Pace)
Eshan Malinga	Bowler (Pace)
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth	Bowler (Spin)
Sachindu Colombage	Bowler (Spin)
Yuri Koththigoda	Bowler (Spin)

Kandy Royals Squad Roster

Captain: Angelo Mathews

Player Name	Primary Playing Role
Angelo Mathews (C)	All-rounder
Kusal Perera (WK)	Wicket-keeper Batter
Lahiru Udara (WK)	Wicket-keeper Batter
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK)	Wicket-keeper Batter
Sediqullah Atal	Opening Batter
Pawan Sandesh	Top-order Batter
Dale Phillips	Middle-order Batter
Muditha Lakshan	Middle-order Batter
Wanindu Hasaranga	All-rounder
Moeen Ali	Batting All-rounder
Vijay Shankar	All-rounder
Daniel Sams	All-rounder
Dushan Hemantha	All-rounder
Isitha Wijesundara	Bowling All-rounder
Shaheen Shah Afridi	Bowler (Pace)
Nuwan Thushara	Bowler (Pace)
Asitha Fernando	Bowler (Pace)
Garuka Sanketh	Bowler (Pace)
Zahir Khan	Bowler (Spin)

Match Winning Percentage

Prediction: Kandy Royals (Kandy Falcons) enter the 16th match of the Lanka Premier League 2026 as the favourites with a 54.3% chance of winning, while Galle Gallants (Galle Marvels) hold a 45.7% win probability. Based on current analytical projections, Kandy Royals have a slight statistical edge heading into this encounter.

Kandy Royals 54.3%

Galle Gallants 45.7%

Team	Winning Probability
Kandy Royals	54.3%
Galle Gallants	45.7%

Head-to-Head Record

Galle Gallants led Kandy Royals 2–1 in recent head-to-head Twenty20 encounters.

Kandy Royals vs Galle Gallants Recent T20 Head-to-Head Meetings

Recent Head-to-Head Summary: The recent meetings between Kandy Royals and Galle Gallants have been closely contested. Kandy Royals claimed victory in their latest encounter, while Galle Gallants won both meetings during the 2024 Lanka Premier League, giving them the edge in recent T20 clashes.

Recent T20 Head-to-Head Meetings

Date	Venue	Winner	Margin	Key Performers
25 July 2026	Dambulla	Kandy Royals	Won by 11 runs	Moeen Ali (41 runs & 1/11), Nuwan Thushara (3/33)
10 July 2024	Dambulla	Galle Marvels	Won by 8 wickets	Prabath Jayasuriya (3/30)
07 July 2024	Dambulla	Galle Marvels	Won by 6 wickets	Tim Seifert (82 runs)

Match Day Forecast

The match-day forecast for Wednesday, 29 July 2026 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium indicates warm, overcast conditions with a moderate chance of light rain showers during play.

Weather Metrics Summary

Weather Outlook: Conditions are expected to remain warm with occasional clouds during the match. There is a chance of light showers early in the innings, with temperatures ranging from 28°C to 26°C. Rain chances decrease significantly toward the end of the match, providing improved playing conditions during the closing stages.

Hourly Weather Forecast

Match Time	Sky Condition	Temperature	Chance of Rain
3:00 PM (Match Start)	Chance of Showers	28°C	25%
4:00 PM	Chance of Showers	27°C	30%
5:00 PM	Partly Sunny	27°C	15%
6:00 PM	Chance of Showers	27°C	30%
7:00 PM (Match End)	Partly Sunny	26°C	5%

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.

Galle Marvels vs Kandy Falcons, 16th Match, Lanka Premier League 2026