The 18th Match of the Lanka Premier League 2026 features the Jaffna Kings going head-to-head against the Kandy Royals (formerly rebranded from the Falcons) on Thursday, July 30, 2026.
Match Details
- Date & Time: Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 7:30 PM IST / Local Time.
- Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, Sri Lanka.
- Live Streaming: Fans can stream the action live on the FanCode App & Website
Team squads with their playing role
Here are the complete team squads categorized by their playing roles for the 2026 Lanka Premier League match between the Jaffna Kings and the Kandy Royals.
Jaffna Kings Squad
The defending champions boast a well-balanced lineup combining aggressive top-order options with dynamic subcontinent all-rounders.
Kandy Royals Squad
The Kandy Royals features an experienced unit heavy on versatile seam and spin all-rounders alongside explosive top-order talent.
Head-to-Head Record
In the overall history of the Lanka Premier League (2020–2026), the head-to-head record between the Jaffna Kings and the Kandy Royals (formerly Falcons/B-Love Kandy) is perfectly balanced at 7 wins each across 14 encounters.
Match Day Forecast
The match day forecast for the Jaffna Kings vs Kandy Royals game on Thursday, July 30, 2026, indicates partly cloudy evening conditions with a very low chance of rain interrupting play. While the afternoon has scattered showers, the weather is expected to clear up perfectly before the 7:30 PM IST start time.
