Kandy Falcons play Colombo Kaps at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Thursday 23 July in the ninth match of the Lanka Premier League 2026. It is an afternoon game, starting at 3:00 pm local time.
Kandy’s probable XI has plenty of experience. Angelo Mathews is expected to lead, with Kusal Perera, Lahiru Udara, Dale Phillips and Moeen Ali all in the batting, while Vijay Shankar and Wanindu Hasaranga add all-round value. Shaheen Afridi, Asitha Fernando and Dushan Hemantha are likely to share the new ball, with Vishen Halambage in support.
Colombo Kaps are expected to be captained by wicketkeeper Kusal Mendis. Rubin Hermann, Sadeera Samarawickrama, James Neesham, Janith Liyanage and Kamindu Mendis give them depth in the batting. The bowling could be led by Binura Fernando, Hasan Mahmud, Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Malsha Tharupathi, with Wanuja Sahan also available.
The weather could bring a short thunderstorm, but dew is unlikely in the afternoon, so bowlers should keep a decent grip on the ball throughout. Teams who use the powerplay well and rotate the strike in the middle overs should come out on top, and we narrowly favour Kandy Falcons.
