LPL 2026: Match 12, JK vs CK Match Prediction – Who will win today’s LPL match between Dambulla Sixers vs Colombo Kaps?

The Dambulla Sixers (DS) play against the Colombo Kaps (CK) in Match 12 of the 2026 Lanka Premier League at the picturesque Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Saturday, July 25. Both sides come into the game on the back of victories in their previous fixture.

DS have four points from as many matches with two wins to their name. Their most recent triumph came over the Galle Gallants, winning by six wickets. 

CK, on the other hand, are tied on points with the Dambulla Sixers but are second in the standings thanks to a favourable net run-rate. The side from the capital city defeated the Kandy Royals by 23 runs in their last outing in the tournament. 

DS vs CK: Match Details

Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla: Pitch Report

Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium has been favouring the sides batting first during this year's Lanka Premier League. The pitch tends to slow down as the game progresses, making it extremely difficult for the batters to chase down the total, with the spinners taking control of the proceedings. 

DS vs CK: Head-to-Head Record

DS vs CK: Predicted Playing XIs

Dambulla Sixers:

Reeza Hendricks, Niroshan Dickwella (WK), Pavan Rathnayake, Ramesh Mendis, Sachitha Jayathilake, Gulbadin Naib, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Dushmantha Chameera (C), Maheesh Theekshana, Vishwa Lahiru, Marques Ackerman

Colombo Kaps:

Rubin Hermann, Ben McDermott, Sadeera Samarawickrama (WK), Kamindu Mendis (C), Sharujan Shanmuganathan, James Neesham, Wanuja Sahan, Janith Liyanage, Binura Fernando, Shahnawaz Dahani, Malsha Tharupathi

DS vs CK: Probable Best Performers of the Match

Probable Best Batter: Reeza Hendricks 

As things stand, South Africa's Reeza Hendricks is the best batter in the 2026 Lanka Premier League. The right-handed batter has scored 196 runs from four matches at a strike-rate of 159.34 whilst averaging 98. He scored an unbeaten 64 against the Galle Gallants in a winning cause, where he also won Player of the Match.

Probable Best Bowler: Fazalhaq Farooqi

Fazalhaq Farooqi has played just two matches in the Lanka Premier League this season but is already his side's leading wicket-taker with five scalps. He took a three-wicket haul in the previous game against the Gallants.

Today's Match Prediction: The team batting first to win the match