Galle Gallants will face Jaffna Kings in Qualifier 1 of the Lanka Premier League 2026 at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo on August 5, Wednesday. With a place in the final at stake, both teams will aim to secure direct qualification and avoid Qualifier 2.
Jaffna Kings finished at the top of the points table with 11 points after five wins, two losses, and one no result. Galle Gallants also secured five wins and three defeats and finished second. However, the Gallants defeated the Kings twice during the league stage and will enter this playoff with extra confidence.
Jaffna Kings finished at the top of the league table after winning five matches and losing just two. Their bowling attack has been the best in the tournament. Lizaad Williams has taken 14 wickets in six matches. Dilshan Madushanka and Dunith Wellalage have also been among the wickets.
Galle Gallants have already defeated Jaffna Kings twice this season. However, Jaffna Kings have shown better consistency throughout the tournament and have enough match-winners to turn the tables in the playoffs.
Galle Gallants Predicted Playing XI: Sam Harper (wk), Thomas Fraser Rogers, Charith Asalanka, Sahan Arachchige, Dinura Kalupahana, Dasun Shanaka (c), Chamika Karunaratne, Mohammad Nawaz, Akif Javed, Tharindu Ratnayake, Eshan Malinga.
Jaffna Kings Predicted Playing XI: Pathum Nissanka, Ibrahim Zadran, Kamil Mishara (wk), Avishka Fernando, Shakib Al Hasan, Dunith Wellalage, Dhananjaya de Silva (c), Lizaad Williams, Dilshan Madushanka, Zahoor Khan, Praveen Maneesha.
LPL 2026, Galle Gallants vs Jaffna Kings Pitch Report: How the venue could influence the contest
The R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium usually offers a balanced wicket. The average first-innings score at the venue is around 183 this season.
Teams chasing have enjoyed better results, winning 3 of the 4 matches played here this season. With little chance of rain and some dew expected later in the evening, the captain winning the toss is likely to bowl first.
Eshan Malinga vs Ibrahim Zadran: Malinga dismissed Zadran in both league-stage meetings and conceded only two runs to him in LPL 2026.
Sahan Arachchige vs Treveen Mathews: Arachchige has scored 45 runs against Mathews without being dismissed in LPL 2026.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth vs Dunith Wellalage: Viyaskanth removed Wellalage in both previous meetings in LPL 2026.
Key players
Galle Gallants: Sam Harper, Charith Asalanka, Eshan Malinga
Jaffna Kings: Kamil Mishara, Lizaad Williams, Dilshan Madushanka
Galle Gallants vs Jaffna Kings Match Prediction Today: Who will win Qualifier 1 of the Lanka Premier League 2026?
Prediction: Jaffna Kings to win
Key reasons:
Jaffna Kings have the tournament's leading wicket-taker in Lizaad Williams.
They finished first in the league stage because of their consistent performances across eight matches.
Kamil Mishara has anchored the batting with 262 runs, while Avishka Fernando adds experience at the top.
Win Probability: Jaffna Kings 54% – Galle Gallants 46%
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