Jaffna Kings and Kandy Falcons meet in the 18th match of the Lanka Premier League 2026 at Pallekele on Thursday 30 July, with the match beginning at 7:30 pm local time.
Jaffna are captained by Bhanuka Rajapaksa. Avishka Fernando and wicketkeeper Kamil Mishara are expected to open, with Shakib Al Hasan, David Wiese, Dunith Wellalage and Chamindu Wickramasinghe adding balance. Piyush Chawla, Traveen Mathew, Dilshan Madushanka and Lizaad Williams complete the likely attack.
Kandy Falcons are led by Angelo Mathews. Kusal Perera, Lahiru Udara, Dale Phillips, Moeen Ali and Vijay Shankar form the batting core, while Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushan Hemantha, Asitha Fernando, Vishen Halambage and Shaheen Afridi provide the bowling.
Showers are possible and dew is expected later, which should make chasing more attractive. Captains who win the toss are likely to bowl first, and we expect Jaffna Kings to make the most of the conditions. A first-innings total of 175 or more would be highly competitive.