DAS vs KAR 2nd LPL Match Highlights saw Dambulla Sixers defeat Kandy Royals by 18 runs at the SSC in Colombo on July 18, 2026, posting 205/6 and restricting the Royals to 187/6 in reply. The result keeps the Sixers in second place in the LPL standings, while Kandy remain fourth.
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Match Highlights
Dambulla Sixers’ innings was defined as much by early turbulence as by its impressive finish. Dinesh Chandimal fell to Shaheen Shah Afridi in the first over for 8, and Niroshan Dickwella was dismissed by Nuwan Thushara in the second for 7. By the time Sahibzada Farhan edged behind in the sixth over for 23, the Sixers were 64/3, a solid but fragile position against a disciplined Royals attack.
Reeza Hendricks, who survived the opening cluster of wickets, assumed full control of the innings from that point. He rotated the strike fluently during the middle phase, preserving wickets while ensuring the run rate did not drift. When Pavan Rathnayake (7) and Marques Ackerman (16) fell in quick succession, followed by Dhananjaya Lakshan for 6, the Sixers found themselves at 111/6 in the 13th over, well short of a competitive total with just three overs of powerplay cricket remaining.
What followed was a match-defining partnership. Gulbadin Naib arrived at the crease and immediately shifted gears. His 46 from 23 balls, two fours and four sixes, turned an adequate total into an imposing one. The unbroken seventh-wicket stand of 94 runs from 29 balls between Hendricks and Naib was the defining passage of the first innings. Hendricks reached his fifty from 33 balls and ultimately finished unbeaten on 87 from 50 deliveries, while Naib’s aggression in the final overs pushed the Sixers to 205/6, a score that would test even a batting-friendly surface.
Dushan Hemantha (2/26) was the most economical of the Royals’ bowlers, while Nuwan Thushara (2/35) also took two wickets. Asitha Fernando (1/52) and Shaheen Shah Afridi (1/41) were expensive, and Wanindu Hasaranga returned figures of 0/37 from his four overs.
Kandy Royals’ pursuit got off to a poor start. Kusal Perera edged behind to Chameera for 8 in the second over, and Vishen Halambage was removed by Mohammad Wasim for just 2. With the scoreboard reading 22/2, the required run rate hovered just above 10, a manageable target in isolation, but a demanding one given the early wicket losses.
Lahiru Udara (44 from 28 balls) and Dale Phillips (52 from 39 balls) rebuilt the innings with a third-wicket stand of 52 runs that briefly put the Royals on course. Phillips, in particular, played with composure and precision, reaching his half-century from 36 balls with five fours and two sixes. The partnership gave Kandy genuine belief heading into the middle overs, but the dismissals of Udara (caught off Naib in the ninth over) and Angelo Mathews (8, bowled Naib) in quick succession stalled their progress at 89/4.
Hasaranga provided a brief counter-attacking cameo, 21 from 10 balls, before being caught in the 15th over. Vijay Shankar’s unbeaten 41 from 18 balls, featuring three fours and three sixes, added late flourish, but the total at the 17th-over mark was 156/6, too great a distance to cover. Dushan Hemantha’s unbeaten 7 from the final over proved inconsequential as Kandy closed on 187/6, falling 18 runs short.
Mohammad Wasim (2/39) and Gulbadin Naib (2/19) led the bowling for the Sixers. Naib’s two wickets in two overs at the crucial 10th and 12th over junctures effectively ended the chase as a contest. Maheesh Theekshana (1/33) and Dushmantha Chameera (1/39) contributed while Vishwa Lahiru returned 0/30 from his four overs.
The defeat leaves Kandy Royals with ground to make up, while Dambulla Sixers continue their upward trajectory in the LPL 2026 points table.
Toss Winner
Toss details were not confirmed in the official scorecard for this fixture.
Key Moment
The seventh-wicket partnership between Reeza Hendricks and Gulbadin Naib, 94 unbroken runs from 29 balls, was the decisive turning point of the match. With the Sixers at 111/6 after 12.5 overs, the stand not only rescued the innings but pushed the total to 205/6, a margin that ultimately proved beyond the Royals.
Star Performer / MVP
Reeza Hendricks
Reeza Hendricks (87* from 50 balls, 11 fours, 2 sixes, SR: 174.00) was the Player of the Match. His unbeaten knock anchored the Sixers through a prolonged top-order collapse and provided the platform for the late-order assault that defined the match.
Dambulla Sixers vs Kandy Royals Match Summary
Team | Score |
Dambulla Sixers | 205/6 (20 Ov) |
Kandy Royals | 187/6 (20 Ov) |
Result | Sixers won by 18 runs |
Player of the Match | Reeza Hendricks |
Highest Run-Getter of the Series | Sam Harper – 105 runs |
Highest Wicket-Taker of the Series | Akif Javed – 6 wickets |
DAS vs KAR Playing XI
Dambulla Sixers: Dinesh Chandimal (c), Sahibzada Farhan, Niroshan Dickwella, Reeza Hendricks, Pavan Rathnayake, Marques Ackerman, Dhananjaya Lakshan, Gulbadin Naib, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Mohammad Wasim, Vishwa Lahiru
Kandy Royals: Vishen Halambage, Kusal Perera, Lahiru Udara, Dale Phillips, Angelo Mathews (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Vijay Shankar, Dushan Hemantha, Muditha Lakshan, Asitha Fernando, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Nuwan Thushara
FAQs – Yesterday’s Dambulla Sixers vs Kandy Royals 2nd Match (Jul 18, 2026)
Q1: What was the final score of yesterday’s Dambulla Sixers vs Kandy Royals match?
A1: Yesterday (July 18, 2026), 2nd LPL Match, Colombo (SSC): Dambulla Sixers (205/6) beat Kandy Royals (187/6) by 18 runs. Sixers: Reeza Hendricks top-scored with an unbeaten 87 from 50 balls; Gulbadin Naib contributed 46 not out from 23 balls. Royals: Dale Phillips top-scored with 52 from 39 balls; Vijay Shankar hit 41 not out from 18 balls late in the chase. Result: Dambulla Sixers hold second position in the LPL standings.
Q2: Who was named the Player of the Match?
A2: Reeza Hendricks was named the Player of the Match for his unbeaten 87 from 50 balls, which included 11 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 174.00. His knock anchored the Sixers through a top-order collapse and laid the foundation for the late-innings surge alongside Gulbadin Naib.
Q3: Where was the match played, and who won the toss?
A3: The match was played at the SSC (Sinhalese Sports Club Ground) in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Toss information was not confirmed in the official scorecard for this fixture.
Q4: Who were the top performers with the bat for both sides?
A4: For Dambulla Sixers, Reeza Hendricks top-scored with 87 not out, supported by Gulbadin Naib’s brisk 46 from 23 balls. For Kandy Royals, Dale Phillips led the chase with 52 from 39 balls, while Vijay Shankar provided late momentum with an unbeaten 41 from just 18 deliveries, though the effort fell 18 runs short of the target.