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Kandy Falcons vs Dambulla Sixers, 2nd Match, Lanka Premier League 2026

Kandy Falcons vs Dambulla Sixers, 2nd Match, Lanka Premier League 2026 

The 2nd Match of the 2026 Lanka Premier League between Kandy Royals (formerly Kandy Falcons) and the Dambulla Sixers is scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at 3:00 PM local time (3:00 PM IST). 

Match Overview

  • Fixture: Kandy Royals vs Dambulla Sixers, Match 2
  • Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026
  • Time: 3:00 PM local time / 3:00 PM IST / 9:30 AM GMT
  • Venue: Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo
  • Live Streaming: Available on FanCode.

Team squads with their playing role

The official squads for the Kandy Royals and Dambulla Sixers for the Lanka Premier League 2026 feature a breakdown of players by their designated primary playing roles:

Kandy Royals Squad Roster

Captain: Angelo Mathews
Player NamePrimary Playing Role
Angelo Mathews (C)Allrounder
Wanindu HasarangaAllrounder
Kusal PereraWicketkeeper Batter
Rahmanullah GurbazWicketkeeper Batter
Lahiru UdaraWicketkeeper Batter
Moeen AliBatting Allrounder
Brandon McMullenBatting Allrounder
Vishen HalambageBatting Allrounder
Dushan HemanthaAllrounder
Daniel SamsAllrounder
Vijay ShankarAllrounder
Isitha WijesundaraAllrounder
Pawan SandeshTop-order Batter
Dale PhillipsMiddle-order Batter
Muditha LakshanMiddle-order Batter
Shaheen AfridiBowler
Asitha FernandoBowler
Nuwan ThusharaBowler
Zahir KhanBowler
Garuka SankethBowler
Sahan MihiraBowler

Dambulla Sixers Squad Roster

Captain: Dinesh Chandimal
Player NamePrimary Playing Role
Dinesh Chandimal (C)Wicketkeeper Batter
Niroshan DickwellaWicketkeeper Batter
Reeza HendricksOpening Batter
Pavan RathnayakeTop-order Batter
Sahibzada FarhanMiddle-order Batter
Gayana WeerasingheMiddle-order Batter
Marques AckermanBatter
Akila DananjayaBowling Allrounder
Dian ForresterBatting Allrounder
Gulbadin NaibBatting Allrounder
Dhananjaya LakshanBatting Allrounder
Ramesh MendisAllrounder
Sachitha JayatilakeAllrounder
Shadley van SchalkwykAllrounder
Dushmantha ChameeraBowler
Fazalhaq FarooqiBowler
Maheesh TheekshanaBowler
Mohammad Wasim Jr.Bowler
Vishwa LahiruBowler

Match Winning Percentage

Prediction: Kandy Royals enter the 2nd Match of the 2026 Lanka Premier League as the favourites with an estimated 61% chance of winning, while the Dambulla Sixers hold a 39% win probability. Based on current analytical models and market projections, Kandy Royals have the statistical edge heading into the contest.

Kandy Royals 61%
Dambulla Sixers 39%
TeamWinning Probability
Kandy Royals61%
Dambulla Sixers39%

Overall Head-to-Head Record

Kandy Royals (formerly Kandy Falcons) hold a clear advantage over the Dambulla Sixers with 7 wins to Dambulla’s 4 wins in their 11 total head-to-head encounters. 

Kandy Royals vs Dambulla Sixers Head-to-Head Breakdown

Head-to-Head Summary: Kandy Royals have enjoyed the upper hand in this Lanka Premier League rivalry, winning 7 of the 11 encounters against Dambulla Sixers, who have secured 4 victories. Kandy also boast the highest team total in the fixture, while both sides have successfully defended competitive totals in previous meetings.

Head-to-Head Record

MetricKandy RoyalsDambulla Sixers
Total Matches Played1111
Matches Won74
Highest Score222/4179/4
Lowest Score Defended160/7121/9

Weather Forecast

The weather forecast for Colombo on Saturday, July 18, 2026, indicates mostly cloudy skies with a high chance of monsoon showers that could cause interruptions during the match.

Weather Metrics Summary

Weather Outlook: Colombo is expected to experience cloudy conditions with intermittent light showers during the match. Temperatures will remain between 27°C and 29°C, while the chance of rain ranges from 40% to 65%, making weather interruptions a possibility throughout the fixture.

Colombo Hourly Match-Day Forecast

HourSky ConditionTemperatureChance of Rain
3:00 PM (Match Start)Mostly Cloudy / Light Rain29°C (84°F)55%
5:00 PM (Innings Break)Overcast / Passing Showers28°C (82°F)65%
7:00 PM (Match End)Cloudy / Scattered Drizzle27°C (81°F)40%

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.