GAG vs KAR 16th LPL Match Highlights: Lahiru Udara’s unbeaten 132 off 63 balls steered Kandy Royals to a commanding six-wicket victory over Galle Gallants at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on July 29, 2026. Chasing 209, Royals reached 214/4 in 18.5 overs, winning with seven balls to spare. The result keeps Gallants at the top of the LPL 2026 standings while Royals move to fourth.
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Match Highlights
Galle Gallants won the toss and opted to bat on a surface that promised pace and carry. Sam Harper and Nurul Hasan launched the innings briskly, putting on 81 for the first wicket before Zahir Khan removed Hasan for 33 in the ninth over. Harper had already signalled his intent by then, racing to fifty off 28 balls with five fours and two sixes.
Zahir Khan was Kandy’s only effective bowler through the powerplay and middle overs, finishing with 2/25 from four overs at an economy of 6.25. His two scalps were critical interventions against a Gallants side otherwise set for a mammoth total. The rest of the attack struggled: Shaheen, Hasaranga, and Asitha Fernando each conceded over 45 runs from their full spells.
After Harper’s dismissal for 72 in the 13th over, Charith Asalanka shifted gears dramatically. He brought up his fifty off just 24 balls and finished unbeaten on 70 from 32 deliveries with seven fours and four sixes at a strike rate of 218.75. Dasun Shanaka added a brisk 16 before falling to Thushara, but the damage was largely done. Gallants closed on 208/3 in 20 overs, a total built on controlled aggression from the top order.
A slow over-rate penalty in the final over placed an extra Royals fielder inside the circle, limiting Gallants’ final scoring options marginally. Still, 208 represented a stern challenge on the Pallekele surface.
Kandy’s reply was emphatic from the first ball. Udara raced to his fifty in just 21 balls, and together with Pawan Sandesh (23), they plundered 83 runs from the powerplay without loss. The 100-run opening stand arrived in 7.3 overs. Gallants were already up against it.
Sachindu Colombage provided the only extended period of Gallants resistance, taking 3/18 from four overs to trigger a mini-collapse: Sandesh, Moeen Ali, and Dale Phillips all fell within 34 runs of each other, leaving Kandy at 137/4. Angelo Mathews was at the crease but retired hurt shortly after on 14. For a brief moment, a Gallants comeback looked conceivable.
Udara extinguished that hope. He brought up his century off 54 balls and continued to attack with the same clarity that had defined the entire innings. Impact substitute Vijay Shankar joined him and struck an unbeaten 7 off 3 balls to help close proceedings. Kandy reached 214/4 in 18.5 overs, winning by six wickets with seven balls to spare. Akif Javed’s 3.5 overs cost 66 runs including six wides, typifying Gallants’ wider bowling struggles outside of Colombage.
The result lifts Kandy to fourth in the LPL 2026 standings. Gallants remain at the top but will be frustrated by the defensive frailties exposed here. With the tournament entering its critical phase, both sides face important decisions about their bowling construction going forward.
Toss Winner
Galle Gallants won the toss and elected to bat first at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.
Key Moment
Kandy’s powerplay was the match’s defining passage. Udara and Sandesh’s 83-run opening stand without loss in the first six overs removed any realistic prospect of Gallants defending 209, turning the chase into a procession before the midpoint.
Star Performer / MVP
Lahiru Udara
Lahiru Udara‘s unbeaten 132 off 63 balls — 15 fours, 7 sixes, strike rate 209.52 — was the match’s defining performance. He anchored the entire chase from ball one, finishing as Cricinfo’s MVP with 148.8 points and the Player of the Match award.
Galle Gallants vs Kandy Royals Match Summary
Team | Score |
Galle Gallants | 208/3 (20 Ov) |
Kandy Royals | 214/4 (18.5 Ov) |
Result | Kandy Royals won by 6 wickets (7 balls remaining) |
Player of the Match | Lahiru Udara |
Highest Run-Getter of the Series | Lahiru Udara – 354 runs |
Highest Wicket-Taker of the Series | Lizaad Williams – 12 wickets |
GAG vs KAR Playing XI
Galle Gallants: Sam Harper, Nurul Hasan, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka (c), Chamika Karunaratne, Mohammad Nawaz, Tharindu Ratnayake, Dinura Kalupahana, Akif Javed, Sachindu Colombage, Sahan Arachchige (Eshan Malinga, impact)
Kandy Royals: Lahiru Udara, Pawan Sandesh, Wanindu Hasaranga, Moeen Ali, Dale Phillips, Angelo Mathews (c), Vijay Shankar (impact), Dushan Hemantha, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Nuwan Thushara, Asitha Fernando
FAQs – Yesterday’s Galle Gallants vs Kandy Royals 16th Match (Jul 29, 2026)
Q1: What was the final score of yesterday’s Galle Gallants vs Kandy Royals match?
A1: Yesterday (July 29, 2026) – 16th LPL Match Kandy Royals (214/4 in 18.5 overs) beat Galle Gallants (208/3 in 20 overs) by 6 wickets with 7 balls remaining. Gallants: Sam Harper (72) and Charith Asalanka (70*) led the batting. Royals: Lahiru Udara’s unbeaten 132 off 63 balls sealed the chase. Result: Kandy move to fourth in the LPL 2026 table; Gallants remain at the top.
Q2: Who was named the Player of the Match?
A2: Lahiru Udara of Kandy Royals was named Player of the Match for his unbeaten 132 off 63 balls, featuring 15 fours and 7 sixes at a strike rate of 209.52. His knock single-handedly anchored a 209-run chase from the opening over.
Q3: Where was the match played, and who won the toss?
A3: The match was played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy. Galle Gallants won the toss and elected to bat first.
Q4: Who were the top performers with the bat for both sides?
A4: For Galle Gallants, Sam Harper top-scored with 72 off 38 balls, supported by Charith Asalanka’s unbeaten 70 off 32. For Kandy Royals, Lahiru Udara dominated with 132 not out off 63 balls — the highest individual score of the match by a significant margin.