CLK vs GAG 3rd LPL Match Highlights saw Galle Gallants defeat Colombo Kaps by 5 wickets with 4 balls remaining at the SSC in Colombo on July 18, 2026, chasing down 190 with an over to spare. The victory moved the Gallants to top of the LPL 2026 standings, while Colombo slipped to third.
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Match Highlights
Galle Gallants won the toss and chose to field first at the SSC, a decision that appeared measured given evening conditions in Colombo. The Gallants’ bowlers made an immediate impression, restricting the Kaps in the powerplay while picking up three wickets in the first six overs.
The Kaps’ opening stand was brief. Rubin Hermann fell for just 1 in the second over, bowled by Dasun Shanaka. Sadeera Samarawickrama provided a cameo of 15 from 7 balls, striking 2 fours and a six, before Mohammad Nawaz drew an edge in the fifth over. When Kamindu Mendis was caught behind off Akif Javed for 10 at 5.5 overs, Colombo were 65/3, a position that demanded rebuilding.
Kusal Mendis and Ben McDermott responded with the most important partnership of the innings. The two set about repairing the innings methodically before finding their range in the middle overs. Mendis, who had been measured early, moved to his fifty from 34 balls with 2 fours and 5 sixes, while McDermott reached his own half-century from 30 balls. The fourth-wicket partnership produced 97 runs, the backbone of what would become a competitive total.
McDermott eventually fell for 57 (34 balls, 6 fours, 2 sixes) in the 17th over to a DRS-saved decision off Akif Javed, and Janith Liyanage departed shortly after for 5. The innings then experienced a dramatic collapse in the final over: Kusal Mendis was run out for 79 off Shanaka’s direct hit in the 19th over, and Akif Javed removed both Malsha Tharupathi and Wanuja Sahan off consecutive deliveries to finish with 4/40. The Kaps posted 189/8, a defensible but not imposing total, given how the late wickets fell.
Akif Javed’s 4/40 was the standout bowling performance of the first innings, capping a disciplined effort from the Gallants attack. Vijayakanth Viyaskanth (0/24 from 4 overs) was the most economical, while Shanaka (1/16) applied early pressure. Eshan Malinga (1/42) and Nawaz (1/39) also chipped in, though Binura Fernando, used as an impact substitute, went wicketless for 54 from 4 overs and proved expensive during the powerplay phase of Kaps’ innings.
Galle Gallants’ chase began with intent. Sam Harper and Lasith Croospulle, himself an impact substitute, put on 23 for the opening wicket before Croospulle fell to Hasan Mahmud for 17. Mehidy Hasan Miraz followed for 13, leaving the Gallants at 50/2 after five overs. Harper, however, remained calm.
Harper’s partnership with Charith Asalanka was the turning point of the chase. The two built 72 runs for the third wicket, taking the Gallants from 50/2 to 122, and effectively placed the match in Galle’s favour. Harper reached his fifty from 38 balls, hitting 6 fours and a six in an innings of composure and authority. He was eventually caught by Neesham at 65 in the 15th over, but by then the target was well within reach.
Asalanka fell for 28 soon after, and Shanaka was bowled by Neesham for 8 in the 17th over. With 27 runs needed from the final batting powerplay overs and wickets in hand, the chase remained straightforward. Sahan Arachchige delivered the finish, an unbeaten 38 from just 16 balls, hitting 7 fours at a strike rate of 237.50. Mohammad Nawaz supported with 16 not out from 8 balls, and the Gallants sealed victory with 4 balls to spare.
Wanuja Sahan was the most effective bowler for Colombo, claiming 2/19 from 3 overs. Hasan Mahmud took 2/31, and Neesham contributed 1/26. Mujeeb Ur Rahman (0/30) was disciplined but unable to break through, while Binura Fernando conceded 54 runs from 4 overs without reward, an expensive return that added pressure on the rest of the attack.
Toss Winner
Galle Gallants won the toss and elected to field first.
Key Moment
Sam Harper’s third-wicket partnership with Charith Asalanka, 72 runs from the 50/2 position, was the decisive turning point of the chase. With the required rate climbing, the stand stabilised the Gallants’ innings and transferred pressure back onto the Kaps. Harper’s eventual 65 from 45 balls (6 fours, 3 sixes) formed the structural foundation for a successful chase.
Star Performer / MVP
Sam Harper
Sam Harper (65 from 45 balls, 6 fours, 3 sixes; 2 catches) was the Player of the Match. His innings bridged the gap between the Gallants’ early wobble at 50/2 and a comfortable finish, while his wicketkeeping contributions, including the catch that dismissed Kamindu Mendis, added further value.
Colombo Kaps vs Galle Gallants Match Summary
Team | Score |
Colombo Kaps | 189/8 (20 Ov) |
Galle Gallants | 191/5 (19.2 Ov) |
Result | Gallants won by 5 wickets (4 balls remaining) |
Player of the Match | Sam Harper |
Highest Run-Getter of the Series | Sam Harper – 105 runs |
Highest Wicket-Taker of the Series | Akif Javed – 6 wickets |
CLK vs GAG Playing XI
Colombo Kaps: Rubin Hermann, Kusal Mendis (c/wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Ben McDermott, Janith Liyanage, James Neesham, Malsha Tharupathi, Wanuja Sahan, Binura Fernando, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud
Galle Gallants: Sam Harper (wk), Lasith Croospulle, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Charith Asalanka, Sahan Arachchige, Dasun Shanaka (c), Mohammad Nawaz, Chamika Karunaratne, Dinura Kalupahana, Akif Javed, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Eshan Malinga
FAQs – Yesterday’s Colombo Kaps vs Galle Gallants 3rd Match (Jul 18, 2026)
Q1: What was the final score of yesterday’s Colombo Kaps vs Galle Gallants match?
A1: Yesterday (July 18, 2026), 3rd LPL Match, Colombo (SSC): Galle Gallants (191/5) beat Colombo Kaps (189/8) by 5 wickets with 4 balls remaining. Kaps: Kusal Mendis top-scored with 79; Ben McDermott added 57. Gallants: Sam Harper led the chase with 65; Sahan Arachchige finished it with an unbeaten 38 from 16 balls. Result: Galle Gallants move to first in the LPL 2026 standings.
Q2: Who was named the Player of the Match?
A2: Sam Harper was named the Player of the Match for his 65 from 45 balls, which included 6 fours and 3 sixes — along with 2 catches behind the wicket. His knock anchored the successful chase after the Gallants lost two early wickets inside five overs.
Q3: Where was the match played, and who won the toss?
A3: The match was played at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Galle Gallants won the toss and elected to field first.
Q4: Who were the top performers with the bat for both sides?
A4: For Colombo Kaps, Kusal Mendis top-scored with 79 from 53 balls, supported by Ben McDermott’s 57 from 34 balls. For Galle Gallants, Sam Harper led the chase with 65 from 45 balls, while Sahan Arachchige’s unbeaten 38 from 16 balls sealed the victory with 4 balls to spare.