GM vs CS Dream11 Prediction, Match 3, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Injury Updates, Pitch Report for Lanka Premier League 2026
Galle Gallants will take on Colombo Kaps in match No. 3 of the ongoing Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2026 at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo on Saturday, July 18.
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Galle Gallants will take on Colombo Kaps in match No. 3 of the ongoing Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2026 at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo on Saturday, July 18.
Dasun Shanaka's Galle Gallants started their campaign with a comprehensive 36-run win against the Jaffna Kings in the curtain raiser. They posted 213/6 before dismissing Jaffna Kings for 177. Charith Asalanka top-scored with a 38-ball 65 for the Gallants. Meanwhile Sahan Arachchige, Dasun Shanaka, Sam Harper, and Mohammad Nawaz chipped in with exhilarating cameos. With the ball, Eshan Malinga was the pick of the bowlers, as he finished with figures of 4/26 in 3.4 overs.
Meanwhile, Colombo Kaps will be in action for the first time this season on Saturday. They have a very strong side, with Kusal Mendis being the captain. James Neesham, Ben McDermott, and Mujeeb Ur Rahman are a few overseas players to keep an eye on. As far as domestic players are concerned, all-rounders Janith Liyanage, Milan Rathnayake, and Kaminda Mendis are players to watch out for.
Match Information
Galle Gallants vs Colombo Kaps, Match 3
Lanka Premier League, 18 Jul 2026, Sat, 7:30 PM IST ,Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo
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Players Stats in current Series
Sam Harper
GG - wk
425 Runs
11 Matches
Charith Asalanka
GG - bat
385 Runs
11 Matches
Kamindu Mendis
CK - all
280 Runs
10 Matches
Chamika Karunaratne
GG - all
253 Runs
11 Matches
Ben McDermott
CK - wk
253 Runs
9 Matches
Sahan Arachchige
GG - bat
240 Runs
11 Matches
Sachindu Colombage
GG - bowl
300.00
6 Matches
Chris Lynn
GG - bat
209.09
1 Match
Dasun Shanaka
GG - all
180.16
11 Matches
Ravindu Fernando
CK - bat
177.78
1 Match
Janith Liyanage
CK - all
169.67
9 Matches
Malsha Tharupathi
CK - bowl
165.96
9 Matches
Eshan Malinga
GG - bowl
17 Wkts
10 Matches
Akif Javed
GG - bowl
15 Wkts
11 Matches
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
CK - BOWLER
13 Wkts
10 Matches
Sachindu Colombage
GG - bowl
10 Wkts
6 Matches
Wanuja Sahan
CK - bowl
9 Wkts
10 Matches
Shahnawaz Dahani
CK - bowl
9 Wkts
7 Matches
Wanuja Sahan
CK - bowl
6.30
10 Matches
Charith Asalanka
GG - bat
7.40
11 Matches
Sachindu Colombage
GG - bowl
7.95
6 Matches
Tharindu Ratnayake
GG - bowl
8.36
8 Matches
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
CK - BOWLER
8.38
10 Matches
James Neesham
CK - all
8.52
9 Matches
Probable Playing XI
Galle Gallants
Lasith Croospulle, SB Harper (wk), C Asalanka, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, C Karunaratne, Mohammad Nawaz, D Shanaka (C), Dinura Kalupahana, Akif Javed, SSD Arachchige, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth
Bench : HE van der Dussen, KTH Ratnayake, PM Liyanagamage, Sachindu Colombage, Eshan Malinga, K Rajitha, Liton Das, Y Koththigoda
Colombo Kaps
S Samarawickrama, Malsha Tharupathi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, B Fernando, James Neesham, PHKD Mendis, BR McDermott, K Mendis (C), J Liyanage, M Priyanath, Hasan Mahmud
Bench : S Shanmuganathan, K Bhurtel, Movin Subasingha, Wanuja Sahan, PTM Dabare, A Prakash, Shahnawaz Dahani
Injury and availability news
Pitch Report
60%
Pace Bowling
40%
Spin Bowling
60%
Batting Pitch
180
Average Score
40%
Bowling Pitch
Player Picks
Kusal Mendis CK | WK
Kusal Mendis is an experienced and in-form player who would like to lead his team from the front. If he gets a start, he could be difficult to contain.
Charith Asalanka GG | BAT
Charith Asalanka looked in sublime touch in the first game. The former Sri Lanka captain would hold the key at the top of the order for Galle.
Eshan Malinga GG | BOWL
Eshan Malinga is a must-have in the team because of his knack of picking up wickets in clusters. The right-arm seamer would be high on confidence after picking up a four-for in the opening game.
Dasun Shanaka GG | ALL
The Galle Gallants' captain Dasun Shanaka played a brilliant cameo in the first game. If he gets to bat at least five overs, he can wreak serious havoc on Saturday.
Binura Fernando CK | BOWLER
Binura Fernando is going to be a bowler to keep an eye on. He is known for his variations in pace and has a very deceptive back-of-the-hand slower ball.
Sam Harper GG | WK
Sam Harper likes to go after the bowlers inside the power play. His cameo in the first game proved to be crucial and it seems that it will be his role going forward.
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Milan Rathnayake
CK | BAT
Chamika Karunaratne
GG | ALL
Last Updated On - Jul 18 2026 12:06 PM
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