Galle Gallants produced a dominant all-round performance to defeat Dambulla Sixers by 44 runs and register their fourth victory of the Lanka Premier League 2026 in the 14th match of the tournament played today (26th July) at the Dambulla International Cricket Stadium.
Having won the toss, Galle Gallants elected to bat first and piled up a formidable 220 for 6 in their allotted 20 overs. The innings was powered by an explosive knock from Chamika Karunaratne, who smashed 72 runs off just 34 deliveries, striking 4 boundaries and 6 towering sixes at an impressive strike rate of 211.76.
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Despite the daunting total, Dambulla Sixers’ pace spearhead Dushmantha Chameera stood out with the ball, claiming an outstanding five-wicket haul. Although he proved expensive, Chameera finished with figures of 5 for 55 from his four overs, becoming the standout bowler for his side.
Facing a stiff target of 221, Dambulla Sixers struggled to keep up with the required rate and eventually finished on 176 for 7 in their 20 overs. Ramesh Mendis top-scored with 39 runs, while Niroshan Dickwella contributed 32, but their efforts were not enough to challenge the Gallants’ imposing total.
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Making his first appearance of the tournament, wrist-spinner Sachindu Colombage made an immediate impact for Galle Gallants with a superb spell, claiming 3 wickets for just 17 runs to derail the Sixers’ chase.
Brief Scores
Galle Gallants – 220/6 (20) Chamika Karunaratne 72*, Sam Harper 41, Charith Asalanka 31, Nurul Hasan 29, Sahan Arachchige 28, Dushmantha Chameera 5/55
Dambulla Sixers – 176/7 (20) Ramesh Mendis 39*, Niroshan Dickwella 32, Sachindu Colombage 3/17
Result – Galle Gallants won by 44 runs
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