Colombo Kaps will cross swords with the Kandy Falcons in the fifth match of the Lanka Premier League (LPL 2026) at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo on Sunday, July 19.
Colombo Kaps secured the third rank in the LPL 2024 season with eight points from eight games. However, their campaign ended in the Eliminator after losing to Kandy Falcons. On the other hand, the Kandy Falcons settled for the fourth rank in LPL 2024 with six points in eight games. Their journey came to an end in Qualifier 2 after suffering a one-run defeat to the eventual champions Jaffna Kings.
Colombo Kaps vs Kandy Falcons Prediction, Lanka Premier League 2026, Match 5 Match Details
Match: Colombo Kaps vs Kandy Falcons Prediction, Lanka Premier League 2026, Match 5
Time & Date: 7:30 PM IST, Sunday, July 19
Venue: Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo
Colombo Kaps vs Kandy Falcons Prediction, Lanka Premier League 2026, Match 5 Probable XIs
Colombo Kaps
Kushal Bhurtel, Ben McDermott, Kusal Mendis (c, wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Jimmy Neesham, Milan Rathnayake, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Jeffrey Vandersay, Shahnawaz Dahani, Binura Fernando
Kandy Royals
Kusal Perera, Sediqullah Atal, Vijay Shankar, Angelo Mathews (c), Dale Phillips (wk), Moeen Ali, Brandon McMullen, Wanindu Hasaranga, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Nuwan Thushara, Asitha Fernando
Colombo Kaps vs Kandy Falcons Prediction, Lanka Premier League 2026, Match 5 Pitch Report
It’s expected to be a good wicket for the batters right from the power play overs. The captain, who won the toss, would love to bowl first, considering the dew factor. Any score above 210 would be a tough ask.
Colombo Kaps vs Kandy Falcons Prediction, Lanka Premier League 2026, Match 5 Top Picks
Kusal Perera
Lankan opening batter Kusal Perera is expected to come out all guns blazing with his explosive knock.
Kamindu Mendis
Lankan all-rounder Kamindu Mendis is anticipated to do well in both the batting and bowling departments.
Colombo Kaps vs Kandy Falcons Prediction, Lanka Premier League 2026, Match 5 Captain picks
Kusal Mendis
No.3 batter Kusal Mendis is anticipated to do well in the power play and middle overs in this fixture.
Wanindu Hasaranga
Hasaranga is expected to do well in both the batting and bowling departments, giving a lot of fantasy points.
Colombo Kaps vs Kandy Falcons Prediction, Lanka Premier League 2026, Match 5 Head to Head Dream11 team
Kushal Bhurtel, Ben McDermott, Kusal Mendis (c), Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Perera (vc), Vijay Shankar, Angelo Mathews, Moeen Ali, Wanindu Hasaranga, Shaheen Afridi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Colombo Kaps vs Kandy Falcons Prediction, Lanka Premier League 2026, Match 5 Grand League Dream11 team
Kushal Bhurtel, Ben McDermott, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis (vc), Kusal Perera, Vijay Shankar, Angelo Mathews, Moeen Ali, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Shaheen Afridi, Binura Fernando
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