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 and Colombo Kaps. (Photo Source: SLC)

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Preview

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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Weather Report

stadiumSinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo

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humidity67% (Humidity)

Injury and availability news

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Pitch Report

From the first match in LPL 2026, it is clear that the surface is going to be a belter and batters are going to be able to play their shots on the up. Bowlers will have to be perfect with their execution as the margin for error is negligible. Pacers are going to be key for both teams on Saturday.

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Player Picks

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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.

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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.

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Milan Rathnayake

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Chamika Karunaratne

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Last Updated On - Jul 18 2026 12:06 PM

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Ben McDermott

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Kusal Mendis
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Charith Asalanka
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8

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Sahan Arachchige

8.5

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Mehidy Hasan Miraz

8.5

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Dasun Shanaka

8

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James Neesham

8

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Kamindu Mendis

9

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Janith Liyanage

8

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Eshan Malinga

8

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Hasan Mahmud

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