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The Dambulla Sixers (DS) will lock horns with the Kandy Royals (KR) in Match 6 of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2026 at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla, on Tuesday, July 21. With both teams heading into their third match of the season, they will be eager to strengthen their position in the points table.

The Sixers have enjoyed a promising start to the campaign, registering an 18-run win over Kandy Royals in their previous outing. Reeza Hendricks starred with an unbeaten 87, while Gulbadin Naib's late fireworks powered the side to 205/6. Dambulla's bowling attack then held its nerve to defend the total successfully.

Meanwhile, the Royals will be looking to bounce back after suffering that defeat. Despite a fighting effort with the bat, they fell short by 18 runs while chasing 206. 

DS vs KR: Match Details

Match	Dambulla Sixers vs Kandy Royals, Match 6, Lanka Premier League 2026
Date and Time (IST)	Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 7:30 PM (IST)
Venue	Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla
Broadcast and Live-Streaming	JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App & Website)

Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla: Pitch Report

The surface at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium is expected to provide a balanced contest between bat and ball. Batters should enjoy good value for their shots early in the innings, while the spinners are likely to come into the game as the pitch slows down.

DS vs KR: Head-to-Head Record

Matches Played	3
Won By DS	1
Won By KR	2
No Result	1
First-ever Fixture	November 30, 2020
Most Recent Fixture	July 18, 2026

DS vs KR: Predicted Playing 11s Dambulla Sixers:

Sahibzada Farhan, Reeza Hendricks, Marques Ackerman, Niroshan Dickwella (WK), Dinesh Chandimal(C), Pavan Rathnayake, Dhananjaya Lakshan, Vishwa Lahiru, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana

Kandy Royals:

Dale Phillips, Lahiru Udara(w), Muditha Lakshan, Angelo Mathews(c), Vijay Shankar, Dushan Hemantha, Wanindu Hasaranga, Asitha Fernando, Nuwan Thushara, Vishen Halambage, Shaheen Afridi

DS vs KR: Probable Best Performers of the Match Probable Best Batter: Reeza Hendricks

Reeza Hendricks has looked in sublime touch to begin the tournament. The South African opener smashed an unbeaten 87 off just 50 balls in the previous meeting between these sides, striking 11 fours and two sixes. His ability to anchor the innings while maintaining a high scoring rate makes him the biggest batting threat for Dambulla once again.

Probable Best Bowler: Maheesh Theekshana

Maheesh Theekshana could play a decisive role with the ball on the Dambulla surface. The mystery spinner is renowned for controlling the middle overs and breaking crucial partnerships. With the pitch expected to assist spin, Theekshana's variations could trouble Kandy's batting lineup.

Today's Match Prediction: Dambulla Sixers to win the match