Kandy Falcons will cross swords with the Colombo Kaps in the ninth match of the Lanka Premier League (LPL 2026) at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla on Thursday, July 23.
Captained by Angelo Mathews, Kandy Falcons started the season with an 18-run defeat against Dambulla Sixers. Later, they suffered a six-wicket defeat to Colombo Kaps in their second fixture. However, they won by 43 runs against Dambulla Sixers in their third fixture.
Meanwhile, Colombo Kaps, captained by Kusal Mendis, suffered a five-wicket defeat to Galle Gallants, but secured a six-wicket win against Kandy Falcons.
Kandy Falcons vs Colombo Kaps, Lanka Premier League 2026, Match 9 Match Details
Match: Kandy Falcons vs Colombo Kaps Prediction, Lanka Premier League 2026, Match 9
Time & Date: 7:30 PM IST, Thursday, July 23
Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla
Kandy Falcons vs Colombo Kaps, Lanka Premier League 2026, Match 9 Probable XIs
Kandy Falcons
Kusal Perera, Lahiru Udara (wk), Dale Phillips, Angelo Mathews (c), Moeen Ali, Vijay Shankar, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushan Hemantha, Asitha Fernando, Vishen Halambage, Shaheen Afridi
Colombo Kaps
Rubin Hermann, Kusal Mendis (c) (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, James Neesham, Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Wanuja Sahan, Binura Fernando, Malsha Tharupathi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud
Kandy Falcons vs Colombo Kaps, Lanka Premier League 2026, Match 9 Pitch Report
The pitch at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium is traditionally bowler-friendly. The captain, who won the toss, would love to bowl first, given the dew. However, batters will have their fair share in the middle and death overs.
Kandy Falcons vs Colombo Kaps, Lanka Premier League 2026, Match 9 Top Picks
Hasan Mahmud
Colombo Kaps bowler Hasan Mahmud has scalped five wickets from the two matches in the ongoing season.
Dushan Hemantha
Kandy Falcons star bowler Dushan Hemantha has picked up four wickets from the two matches.
Kandy Falcons vs Colombo Kaps, Lanka Premier League 2026, Match 9 Captain picks
Angelo Mathews
Kandy Falcons opening batter Angelo Mathews has scored 82 runs in two matches in the ongoing season.
Kusal Mendis
Colombo Kaps batter Kusal Mendis can be a decent batter, as he scored 81 runs in the two matches.
Kandy Falcons vs Colombo Kaps, Lanka Premier League 2026, Match 9 Head to Head Dream11 team
Lahiru Udara, Angelo Mathews(c), Vijay Shankar, Moeen Ali, Kusal Mendis, James Neesham, Janith Liyanage, Dushan Hemantha, Hasan Mahmud(vc), Binura Fernando, Wanuja Sahan
Kandy Falcons vs Colombo Kaps, Lanka Premier League 2026, Match 9 Grand League Dream11 team
Lahiru Udara, Angelo Mathews, Vijay Shankar, Moeen Ali, Kusal Mendis(c), James Neesham, Janith Liyanage, Dushan Hemantha(vc), Hasan Mahmud, Binura Fernando, Wanuja Sahan
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