Dambulla Sixers vs Galle Marvels Prediction & Match Preview – LPL 2026, 8th Match

Dambulla Sixers play Galle Marvels at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Wednesday 22 July in the eighth match of the Lanka Premier League 2026. The Sixers are looking to build on a good start, while Galle come in unbeaten.

Dambulla opened with an 18-run win. Reeza Hendricks scored an unbeaten 87 and Gulbadin Naib added late power as the Sixers reached 205/6, and the bowlers then held on to defend it. Dinesh Chandimal is expected to lead the side, with Sahibzada Farhan, Niroshan Dickwella and Pavan Rathnayake in the batting, and Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana and Ramesh Mendis likely to share the bowling duties.

Galle have won both their opening matches and top the points table with four points. Dasun Shanaka is expected to captain, supported by Sam Harper, Chamika Karunaratne, Charith Asalanka and Mehidy Hasan Miraz, while Mohammad Nawaz, Dinura Kalupahana and Eshan Malinga are options with the ball.

Dew is possible later in the evening and could help the chasing team, so bowling first may appeal to the captain who wins the toss. A total of 175 or more could be match-winning, but with Galle in strong form we pick them to win.

Probable playing XI

Pitch report

Dambulla tends to give batters and bowlers a similar share of the game. Pace and bounce early on let batters play their shots, bowlers can find some movement in the powerplay, and the dry pitch gradually helps the spinners. The quick outfield rewards timing, while those who vary their pace and length can still succeed. A first-innings score of 165–180 is normally strong.

Expected scores

• 1st innings: 165–180
• 2nd innings: 160–175

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