Kandy Falcons will face Dambulla Sixers in Match 2 of the Lanka Premier League 2026 at Sinhalese Cricket Ground, Colombo, on 18th July. Kandy Falcons’ squad looks strong for a repeat of the 2023 season’s success. The last three seasons have been successful for the Falcons. They won the LPL in 2023 and finished third in the other two seasons. Angelo Mathews will lead the team.
On the other hand, Dambulla Sixers had a tough last season, finishing at the bottom of the points table. They have strengthened their squad by adding some powerful players. Reeza Hendricks will be opening the game alongside Sahibzada Farhan.
Also Read: Lanka Premier League 2026: Schedule, Squads & Live Streaming Details
KFL vs DS Match Details – LPL 2026, Match 2
- Match: Kandy Falcons vs Dambulla Sixers, Match 2
- Date: Saturday, 18th July 2026
- Time: 3:00 PM IST
- Venue: Sinhalese Cricket Ground, Colombo
- Live Streaming: Sony LIV
KFL vs DS Pitch Report – Sinhalese Cricket Ground Colombo
The wicket prepared for the game will be decent for batting. The spinners are expected to get some help from the surface. Both teams will be keen to win the toss, bat first and post a score in excess of 180 runs.
KFL vs DS Weather Report – Colombo
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KFL vs DS Recent Form
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KFL vs DS Head-to-Head ODI Record (Last 10 matches)
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Top Batters to Watch – KFL vs DS
- Gulbadin Naib (DS): 1070 runs in T20I
- Moeen Ali (KFL): 1229 runs in T20I
- Sediqullah Atal (KFL): 621 runs in T20I
Top Bowlers to Watch – KFL vs DS
KFL vs DS Today Match Prediction Scenarios
Scenario 1 – If DS bats first
- Powerplay Score Prediction: 40–45 runs
- First Innings Total: 160–175 runs expected
- Result Prediction: Kandy Falcons wins
Scenario 2 – If KFL bats first
- Powerplay Score Prediction: 45–50 runs
- First Innings Total: 180–200 runs expected
- Result Prediction: Kandy Falcons wins
KFL vs DS: Key Battles
KFL vs DS: Toss Prediction
- Bats first: 65%
- Bats second: 35%
KFL vs DS Probable Playing XI
Kandy Falcons (KFL)
Wanindu Hasaranga, Angelo Mathews, Sediqullah Atal, Vishen Halambage, Kusal Perera, Moeen Ali, Nuwan Thushara, Asitha Fernando, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Vijay Shankar , Muditha Lakshan
Dambulla Sixers (DS)
Reeza Hendricks, Sahibzada Farhan, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Dinesh Chandimal, Gulbadin Naib, Ramesh Mendis, Niroshan Dickwella, Dushmantha Chameera, Akila Dananjaya, Maheesh Theekshana, Mohammad Wasim.
Who Will Win KFL vs DS Today? – Match 2
We predict that Kandy Falcons will win the LPL 2026 Match 2. Wanindu Hasaranga, Kusal Perera and Shaheen Shah Afridi will be key players to watch out for.