KAR vs GAG 11th LPL Match Highlights, Kandy Royals beat Galle Gallants by 11 runs in a tense encounter at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on July 25, 2026. Kandy move up to third in the LPL standings with two hard-earned points, while Gallants, despite the defeat, continued to lead the table in first place.
KAR vs GAG LPL 2026: Highlights Live Streaming & Broadcast Info
The 11th match of the Lanka Premier League 2026 is available across multiple television and digital platforms depending on your region.
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Match Highlights
Galle Gallants won the toss and elected to field first at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, a decision that looked shrewd within minutes as their pace attack made early inroads. The surface offered enough assistance for the new ball, and Kandy Royals were made to fight from the outset.
The powerplay was a difficult passage of play for Kandy. Kusal Perera departed cheaply for just 1 off 4 balls, caught off Pramod Madushan. Off the very next delivery, Sediqullah Atal was trapped lbw by Madushan as well, reducing the Royals to 6 for 2. Lahiru Udara offered brief resistance with 16 off 15 before Akif Javed sent him back, and Kandy limped to 28 for 3 at the end of the six-over powerplay, having managed only 28 runs in total.
Dale Phillips arrived at the crease and immediately changed the mood. His 34 off 25 balls, three fours and two sixes — gave the innings some much-needed momentum. Wanindu Hasaranga contributed a punchy cameo of 16 off 12. But Vijayakanth Viyaskanth removed both in quick succession, leaving Kandy at 64 for 4 at the second strategic timeout.
Moeen Ali was the difference-maker. Coming in at 79 for 5, he refused to panic, playing a composed yet attacking knock of 41 off 29 balls. His partnership with captain Angelo Mathews was the turning point of the innings, the pair added 58 for the sixth wicket in just 33 balls, shifting the momentum decisively. Akif Javed eventually dismissed Moeen in the 17th over, but not before he had given Kandy the platform they needed.
Mathews finished unbeaten on 28 off 22, and Vijay Shankar provided a rapid 15 off 12 at the death. Asitha Fernando, introduced as an impact substitute for Mathews in the final ball of the innings, stepped in to bowl in the second half. Kandy posted 165 for 6 from 20 overs, a score that demanded discipline from their bowlers to defend.
Gallants’ chase got off to a rocky start. Nuwan Thushara was incisive with the new ball, removing Mehidy Hasan Miraz for 5 and Dinura Kalupahana for just 1 in the opening two overs. Fernando then claimed Sam Harper for 14, and the Gallants were 28 for 3 at the powerplay, already significantly behind the run rate.
Charith Asalanka tried to stabilise but was caught off Hasaranga for 14. The crucial blow came in the ninth over: Sahan Arachchige, who had come on as an impact substitute for Pramod Madushan at the end of the eighth over, was trapped lbw by Moeen Ali for a golden duck. Gallants slipped to 54 for 5, with the required rate climbing steeply past ten an over.
What followed was one of the most compelling rear-guard partnerships of the tournament. Chamika Karunaratne and captain Dasun Shanaka launched an extraordinary counter-attack, putting on 73 runs for the sixth wicket. Karunaratne reached his fifty off 32 balls before being caught by Hasaranga off Fernando for 52 in the 17th over. Shanaka pressed on alone, bringing up his fifty off just 30 balls and finishing unbeaten on 57 off 38.
But the task was too great. Wickets at the death, Mohammad Nawaz out for a duck, Tharindu Ratnayake run out for 1, removed all hope. Gallants closed on 154 for 8, 11 runs short. Moeen Ali’s bowling spell of 1 for 11 from three overs was as vital as his batting, effectively sealing the game at a critical mid-innings juncture. For the Gallants, Shanaka’s brilliance came too late to compensate for the early collapse.
Toss Winner
Galle Gallants won the toss and elected to field first at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium.
Key Moment
The dismissal of Sahan Arachchige, lbw off Moeen Ali for a golden duck in the ninth over, proved to be the turning point of the chase. At 54 for 5, Gallants’ middle order had crumbled entirely, leaving only their captain Dasun Shanaka to attempt an almost-impossible rescue.
Star Performer / MVP
Moeen Ali
Moeen Ali (KAR) was named Player of the Match for a decisive all-round performance: 41 off 29 balls to rescue Kandy’s innings from 79 for 5, and a clinical bowling spell of 1 for 11 from three overs that extinguished Gallants’ revival at the critical mid-innings phase.
Kandy Royals vs Galle Gallants Match Summary
Team | Score |
Kandy Royals | 165/6 (20 Ov) |
Galle Gallants | 154/8 (20 Ov) |
Result | Kandy Royals won by 11 runs |
Player of the Match | Moeen Ali (KAR) |
Highest Run-Getter of the Series | Reeza Hendricks – 200 runs |
Highest Wicket-Taker of the Series | Nuwan Thushara – 11 wickets |
KAR vs GAG Playing XI
Kandy Royals: Lahiru Udara, Kusal Perera, Sediqullah Atal, Dale Phillips, Wanindu Hasaranga, Moeen Ali, Angelo Mathews (c), Vijay Shankar, Dushan Hemantha, Nuwan Thushara, Garuka Sanketh | Impact: Asitha Fernando in for Angelo Mathews
Galle Gallants: Sam Harper, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Dinura Kalupahana, Charith Asalanka, Chamika Karunaratne, Sahan Arachchige, Dasun Shanaka (c), Mohammad Nawaz, Tharindu Ratnayake, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Akif Javed | Impact: Sahan Arachchige in for Pramod Madushan
FAQs – Yesterday’s Kandy Royals vs Galle Gallants 11th Match (Jul 25, 2026)
Q1: What was the final score of yesterday’s Kandy Royals vs Galle Gallants match?
A1: Yesterday (July 25, 2026): 11th LPL Match. Kandy Royals (165/6) beat Galle Gallants (154/8) by 11 runs. KAR: Moeen Ali top-scored with 41, while captain Mathews anchored the finish with an unbeaten 28. GAG: Dasun Shanaka’s unbeaten 57 and Chamika Karunaratne’s 52 kept them alive, but a top-order collapse of 3 wickets for 12 runs in the powerplay ultimately sealed their fate. Result: Kandy earn two points and move to third in the LPL standings; Gallants remain first.
Q2: Who was named the Player of the Match?
A2: Moeen Ali (Kandy Royals) was named the Player of the Match for his all-round contribution. He struck 41 off 29 balls to rescue Kandy from 79 for 5 and then delivered a miserly spell of 1 for 11 from three overs that choked Gallants at the heart of their chase.
Q3: Where was the match played, and who won the toss?
A3: The match was played at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla. Galle Gallants won the toss and elected to field first.
Q4: Who were the top performers with the bat for both sides?
A4: For Kandy Royals, Moeen Ali led the batting with 41 off 29, supported by Dale Phillips (34 off 25) and an unbeaten 28 from Angelo Mathews. For Galle Gallants, Dasun Shanaka was the standout with 57 not out off 38 balls, while Chamika Karunaratne contributed 52 off 35 before being dismissed in the 17th over.