KAR vs CLK 5th LPL Match Highlights: Colombo Kaps defeated Kandy Royals by 6 wickets at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo, successfully chasing 180 with 2 balls remaining. Janith Liyanage’s unbeaten 53 off 32 balls and James Neesham’s fighting 48 guided Kaps to a crucial win, moving them to 3rd in the LPL 2026 standings while Kandy Royals remain 5th.
KAR vs CLK LPL 2026: Highlights Live Streaming & Broadcast Info
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Match Highlights
Colombo Kaps won the toss and elected to field first at the SSC Ground, a decision that appeared justified as their pacers made early inroads. Binura Fernando struck in the third over, removing Kusal Perera for 11, and Hasan Mahmud’s tight lines claimed two quick wickets, Sediqullah Atal for 1 and Dale Phillips for 1, reducing Kandy Royals to a precarious 31 for 3 inside four overs.
Lahiru Udara and Angelo Mathews steadied the ship with a vital fourth-wicket stand of 50 runs. Udara was the aggressor, bringing up a 35-ball half-century and keeping the scoreboard moving at a healthy rate. His dismissal by James Neesham for 53 at the end of the 10th over ended the partnership and left Royals at 82 for 4, still in need of substance from the middle order.
The match’s most explosive phase came when Moeen Ali arrived at the crease. Playing at a strike rate of 241, Ali smashed 41 off just 17 balls including four sixes, completely changing the complexion of the innings. His 50-run fifth-wicket partnership with Mathews came in only 30 balls, propelling Royals from 97 to 147 in a blink. Fernando returned to dismiss Ali in the 17th over, but the damage had been done.
Mathews was then caught for 45 off 41 balls as Royals lost wickets in a cluster through the death overs. Hasaranga, Vijay Shankar, and Dushan Hemantha fell cheaply, limiting the late acceleration. Fernando finished with impressive figures of 4 for 45 while Hasan Mahmud claimed 3 for 31, but Garuka Sanketh’s final-over boundary helped Royals reach 179 all out in 20 overs, a competitive, if not commanding, total.
Kaps’ chase began in turbulent fashion. Rubin Hermann fell cheaply to Nuwan Thushara for 1, and captain Kusal Mendis retired hurt after contributing just 2. Sadeera Samarawickrama was dismissed for 3 by Mathews, leaving Colombo at 8 for 2 with the chase barely underway and their most experienced names off the field or in the dugout.
Kamindu Mendis and Ben McDermott, the latter coming in as an impact sub, attempted to rebuild. McDermott played aggressively, scoring 22 off 14 balls before holing out to a catch off Hasaranga’s bowling. Kamindu added 26 before also falling to Hasaranga in the 10th over, leaving Kaps at 67 for 4, requiring 113 from the final 10 overs with Liyanage and Neesham as their last recognised batting pair.
What followed was a controlled, high-calibre partnership. Janith Liyanage set the tempo from the outset, bringing up his fifty in 30 balls, while Neesham, a seasoned T20 campaigner, played an accumulator’s role before shifting gears in the final stages. Their unbroken fifth-wicket stand reached 100 off just 53 balls, with extras (27 in total, including 12 wides) easing the pressure considerably on Kaps.
Garuka Sanketh’s death-over spell proved costly, the bowler went at 19.12, sending down 5 wides and conceding 51 runs from 2.4 overs. Liyanage finished unbeaten on 53 off 32 while Neesham was 48 not out off 36 as Kaps crossed the line with 2 balls remaining. The win keeps Colombo on track and deals a damaging blow to Kandy’s campaign, who remain 5th in the table with their path to the playoffs narrowing.
Toss Winner
Colombo Kaps won the toss and elected to field first at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo.
Key Moment
The unbroken fifth-wicket partnership between Janith Liyanage and James Neesham was the decisive shift. With Kaps at 67 for 4 in the 10th over and 113 still needed, the pair put on 115 runs to take Colombo home. Neesham’s DRS survival in the 11th over, when Kandy challenged a not-out decision unsuccessfully, allowed the partnership to continue at a critical juncture.
Star Performer / MVP
Janith Liyanage
Janith Liyanage (Player of the Match) was the cornerstone of the chase, scoring an unbeaten 53 off 32 balls at a strike rate of 165.62 and forming an unbroken match-winning partnership of 115 with Neesham to guide Kaps over the line.
Kandy Royals vs Colombo Kaps Match Summary
Team | Score |
Kandy Royals | 179/10 (20.0 ov) |
Colombo Kaps | 182/4 (19.4 ov) |
Result | Colombo Kaps won by 6 wickets (with 2 balls remaining) |
Player of the Match | Janith Liyanage (CLK) — 53* (32) |
Highest Run-Getter of the Series | Sam Harper — 105 runs |
Highest Wicket-Taker of the Series | Akif Javed — 6 wickets |
KAR vs CLK Playing XIs
Kandy Royals: Kusal Perera, Lahiru Udara (wk), Sediqullah Atal, Dale Phillips, Angelo Mathews (c), Moeen Ali, Vijay Shankar, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushan Hemantha, Garuka Sanketh, Nuwan Thushara, Asitha Fernando
Colombo Kaps: Rubin Hermann, Kusal Mendis (c/wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, James Neesham, Janith Liyanage, Wanuja Sahan, Binura Fernando, Malsha Tharupathi, Hasan Mahmud, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Ben McDermott
FAQs — Yesterday’s Kandy Royals vs Colombo Kaps 5th Match (Jul 19, 2026)
Q1: What was the final score of yesterday’s Kandy Royals vs Colombo Kaps match?
A1: Yesterday (July 19, 2026), 5th Match, LPL 2026: Colombo Kaps (182/4 in 19.4 overs) beat Kandy Royals (179 all out in 20 overs) by 6 wickets with 2 balls remaining. Kandy Royals: Lahiru Udara top-scored with 53, supported by Mathews (45) and Moeen Ali’s blistering 41 off 17. Colombo Kaps: Janith Liyanage (53*) and James Neesham (48*) shared an unbroken 115-run partnership to seal the win. Result: Colombo Kaps remain 3rd; Kandy Royals stay 5th in the LPL 2026 points table.
Q2: Who was named the Player of the Match?
A2: Janith Liyanage (Colombo Kaps) was named the Player of the Match for his unbeaten 53 off 32 balls, striking at 165.62 and anchoring the match-winning fifth-wicket stand of 115 with James Neesham to guide Kaps home from a precarious 67 for 4.
Q3: Where was the match played, and who won the toss?
A3: The match was played at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo. Colombo Kaps won the toss and elected to field first.
Q4: Who were the top performers with the bat for both sides?
A4: For Kandy Royals, Lahiru Udara top-scored with 53 off 36 balls, while Angelo Mathews added a measured 45 and Moeen Ali contributed a rapid 41 off 17. For Colombo Kaps, Janith Liyanage was the leading run-scorer with an unbeaten 53, with James Neesham supporting with an unbeaten 48 off 36.