LPL 2026: Match 3, CK vs GG Match Prediction – Who will win today’s LPL match between Galle Gallants vs Colombo Kaps?

The third match of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2026 will see Colombo Kaps take on Galle Gallants at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo, on Saturday, July 18.

Colombo Kaps will be keen to kick off their campaign with a winning start under the leadership of Kusal Mendis. The side possesses a strong blend of local and overseas talent, with the likes of Kamindu Mendis, James Neesham, Ben McDermott, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, and Jeffrey Vandersay expected to play crucial roles.

Meanwhile, Galle Gallants, captained by Dasun Shanaka, will look to make an early statement in the tournament. Their squad features several experienced T20 campaigners, including Rassie van der Dussen, Charith Asalanka, Mohammad Nawaz, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, and Chamika Karunaratne, giving them a well-balanced unit capable of challenging any opposition.

CK vs GG: Match Details

Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo: Pitch Report

The surface at the Sinhalese Sports Club is expected to provide a good contest between bat and ball. Batters should enjoy the consistent bounce once they settle in, while the new-ball pacers are likely to extract some movement early on. As the match progresses, the spinners could come into play with the pitch offering some grip.

CK vs GG: Head-to-Head Record

CK vs GG: Predicted Playing 11s

Galle Gallants:

Lasith Croospulle, Rassie van der Dussen, Sam Harper (wk), Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka (c), Mohammad Nawaz, Chamika Karunaratne, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Pramod Madushan, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Kasun Rajitha

Colombo Kaps:

Kusal Mendis, Kushal Bhurtel, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Ben McDermott, James Neesham, Movin Subasingha, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Binura Fernando, Shahnawaz Dahani, Jeffrey Vandersay

CK vs GG: Probable Best Performers of the Match

Probable Best Batter: Kusal Mendis

Kusal Mendis could be the batter to watch in this encounter. The Colombo Kaps skipper has been one of Sri Lanka's most consistent performers in white-ball cricket and possesses the ability to dominate both pace and spin. If he gets through the Powerplay, he could anchor the innings while maintaining an aggressive scoring rate.

Probable Best Bowler: Mohammad Nawaz

Mohammad Nawaz could emerge as the standout bowler in this contest. The experienced left-arm spinner is known for keeping things tight through the middle overs while chipping in with crucial wickets. On a Colombo surface that is expected to offer assistance to spinners later in the innings, Nawaz could play a decisive role for Galle Gallants.

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