CK vs KR Dream11 Prediction, Match 5, LPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Injury Updates, Pitch Report
The Colombo Kaps take on the Kandy Royals in Match 5 of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2026 at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo on Sunday, July 19.
Preview
Colombo Kaps will face Kandy Royals in Match 5 of the Lanka Premier League 2026 at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo. Both teams suffered defeats in their opening fixtures and will be desperate to register their first points of the tournament.
Colombo Kaps posted a competitive total of 189/6 against Galle Gallants in their opening match, thanks to a magnificent 79-run knock from captain Kusal Mendis. Ben McDermott also made an impressive contribution with a quick half-century. However, the bowling attack failed to defend the total as Galle Gallants chased it down with five wickets in hand.
Kandy Royals also started their campaign with a defeat against Dambulla Sixers. Chasing a target of 206, the Royals fought hard through Vijay Shankar’s explosive 41 off 18 balls and useful contributions from Wanindu Hasaranga, but they eventually finished on 187/6, falling 18 runs short. They will be looking for a much-improved bowling performance in this contest.
Match Information
Colombo Kaps vs Kandy Royals, Match 5
Lanka Premier League 2026
Date: Sunday, July 19, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo
Probable Playing XI
Colombo Kaps
Binura Fernando, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Pathum Nissanka? (PHKD Mendis), Janith Liyanage, James Neesham, Rilee Herman, Kusal Mendis (C & WK), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Malsha Tharupathi, Wanuja Sahan, Hasan Mahmud
Bench: Ben McDermott, S Shanmuganathan, Kushal Bhurtel, Movin Subasingha, PTM Dabare, M Priyanath, A Prakash, Shahnawaz Dahani, Mohammad Haris, Jeffrey Vandersay
Kandy Royals
Vijay Shankar, Dale Phillips, Wanindu Hasaranga, Angelo Mathews (C), Dushan Hemantha, Muditha Lakshan, Lahiru Udara, Asitha Fernando, Nuwan Thushara, Shaheen Afridi, Vishen Halambage
Bench: Kusal Perera, Pawan de Silva, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Moeen Ali, Sahan Mihira, Brandon McMullen, Isitha Wijesundera, Zahir Khan, Garuka Sanketh, Dwaine Pretorius Sams, Sediqullah Atal
Injury News
No major injury concerns have been reported for either team.
Weather Report
Mostly Clear
Win Prediction
Colombo Kaps
Pitch Condition
Balanced
Average 1st Innings Score
195
Pitch Report
The Sinhalese Sports Club pitch offers good batting conditions early in the innings but tends to slow down as the match progresses. Spinners and pace bowlers who vary their pace can extract assistance during the second innings. Winning the toss and batting first could prove to be the preferred option.
Captaincy Picks
Kusal Mendis (COL | WK) – 9 Credits
Kusal Mendis looked in excellent touch in the opening match, smashing 79 runs from 53 balls. His consistency at the top makes him the best captaincy option.
Wanindu Hasaranga (KAN | ALL) – 9 Credits
Hasaranga is one of the finest T20 all-rounders and can earn fantasy points with both bat and ball, making him a safe vice-captain choice.
Top Picks
Ben McDermott (COL | WK) – 8.5 Credits
Ben McDermott scored an attacking half-century in the previous match and remains one of Colombo’s key run-scorers.
Vijay Shankar (KAN | ALL) – 9 Credits
Vijay Shankar played a superb cameo of 41 off just 18 balls in the last game and is capable of making an impact in both departments.
Budget Picks
Nuwan Thushara (KAN | BOWL) – 6.5 Credits
The left-arm pacer can be effective with the new ball and offers excellent value in fantasy contests.
Lahiru Udara (KAN | WK) – 8 Credits
Udara is an aggressive batter capable of providing a brisk start and is a solid budget differential.
Players to Avoid
- Vishen Halambage (KAN | ALL)
- Sediqullah Atal (KAN | BAT)
Head-to-Head Dream11 Team
Wicketkeepers:
- Ben McDermott
- Kusal Mendis
Batters:
- Dale Phillips
- Kusal Perera
All-rounders:
- James Neesham
- Dushan Hemantha
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Angelo Mathews
Bowlers:
- Shaheen Afridi
- Hasan Mahmud
- Nuwan Thushara
Mega League Dream11 Team
Wicketkeepers:
- Ben McDermott
- Kusal Mendis
Batters:
- Dale Phillips
- Kusal Perera
All-rounders:
- James Neesham
- Dushan Hemantha
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Angelo Mathews
Bowlers:
- Shaheen Afridi
- Hasan Mahmud
- Nuwan Thushara
Disclaimer
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