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August 10, 2026 at 11:45 AM
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Sam Harper and Charith Asalanka delivered when Galle needed calm. 🔥

Their 126-run stand powered a six-wicket win over Colombo and sent the Gallants into the LPL 2026 final.

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Harper and Asalanka Punish Colombo’s Chaos as Galle Reach LPL Final
Sam Harper’s commanding 77 and Charith Asalanka’s composed 59 carried Galle Gallants past Colombo Kaps and into the LPL 2026 final against Jaffna Kings.
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August 9, 2026 at 9:59 AM
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Galle Gallants are LPL 2026 champions! 🏆

Three days after Jaffna smashed 242/2 against them, Galle bowled the Kings out for 123 and chased it in 15.5 overs.

Revenge when it mattered most.

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Galle Gallants Are LPL 2026 Champions After 5-Wicket Revenge Win Over Jaffna Kings
Galle Gallants are the 2026 Lanka Premier League champions after defeating Jaffna Kings by five wickets, chasing 124 in 15.5 overs after a dominant bowling display in Colombo.
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August 9, 2026 at 10:22 AM
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Galle won the first two. Jaffna won the playoff.

Now the LPL title decides everything. 🏆

Harper vs Mishara. Galle’s revenge bid vs Jaffna’s chase for a fifth crown.

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LPL 2026 Final Preview: Galle Seek Revenge as Jaffna Chase a Fifth Crown
Galle Gallants and Jaffna Kings meet in the Lanka Premier League 2026 final after three dramatic clashes this season, with revenge, history and a fifth Jaffna title on the line.
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August 9, 2026 at 10:05 AM
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Welcome to another #Kannada episode of the ACP!

We are joined in this episode by a friend of the show, Sandeep from the Cricket Slouch podcast. #KanglishPodcast
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#WIvPAK #1stTest, #IREvAFG #SLwvPAKw #WCL2 #LOIs, #LPL2026

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Armchair Cricket Podcast - Episode 355
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August 8, 2026 at 9:19 AM
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Asalanka built the total. Nawaz broke the chase.

Galle Gallants: 201/6
Charith Asalanka: 58
Mohammad Nawaz: 3/24
Colombo Kaps: 188 all out

Galle won by 13 runs and advanced to Qualifier 1.

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Charith Asalanka, Mohammad Nawaz Power Galle Gallants Into LPL Qualifier 1
Charith Asalanka scored 58 before Mohammad Nawaz claimed three wickets as Galle Gallants defeated Colombo Kaps by 13 runs, finished top of the LPL 2026 table, and secured a place in Qualifier 1 agains...
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August 3, 2026 at 9:47 PM
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The LPL playoff teams are confirmed, but their squads are still shifting.

Raza joins Dambulla. Hridoy has lifted Jaffna. Colombo are covering major losses. Galle remain the most settled.

One late replacement could decide the title.

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#LPL2026 #Cricket
Qualified Teams Give Final Touches to Squads Ahead of LPL 2026 Playoffs
The Lanka Premier League 2026 playoff contenders have made eleventh-hour squad changes as injuries, national-team call-ups, and availability issues reshape their knockout-stage plans. Sikandar Raza jo...
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August 3, 2026 at 9:57 PM
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17:40 – Brilliant wicket by Zahoor Khan (UAE)! He varied the spin well and prevented the batter from middling the ball. 👏🏏

#Cricket, #LPL2026, #Bowling, #CricketAnalysis
August 1, 2026 at 2:55 AM
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0:42–1:03 – Great introductions! As a cricket learner, getting to know the players’ faces and names makes every match easier to follow. 😊🏏

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Match 18 Highlights | Jaffna Kings vs Kandy Royals | LPL 2026
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August 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM
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Jaffna Kings held their nerve when Kandy Royals threatened to turn Match 18.

Disciplined bowling and sharper decisions gave Jaffna a victory with real playoff weight.

Full report:
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Wickramasinghe’s Late Assault Sends Jaffna Top After Kandy’s Brave Chase Falls Apart
Chamindu Wickramasinghe powered Jaffna to 221 before Shakib Al Hasan and Dunith Wellalage stopped Kandy’s fierce chase, sending the Kings top of the LPL table.
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July 30, 2026 at 8:28 PM
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Ibrahim Zadran stood tall for Jaffna Kings.

Calm under pressure, sharp in execution, and decisive when the chase needed control. Jaffna’s LPL 2026 win over Colombo Kaps had his fingerprints all over it.

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Ibrahim Zadran Finds His Rhythm as Jaffna Kings Punish Colombo’s Costly Mistakes
Ibrahim Zadran rediscovered his rhythm with a measured 95 before Towhid Hridoy smashed 31 from eight balls, helping Jaffna Kings defend 202 and climb to second in the LPL 2026 standings.
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July 29, 2026 at 1:14 AM
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Wanindu Hasaranga shows real sportsmanship 👏

Even though he could have run out the non-striker after the ball hit the batter, he decided not to appeal ✌
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July 27, 2026 at 10:45 AM
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Galle Gallants will take on Dambulla Sixers in the Lanka Premier League 2026.#DambullaSixerss #GalleGallants #GalleGallantsVsDambullaSixers #GgVsDs #Lpl2026
GG vs DS, LPL 2026, Match Prediction: Who will win today’s game between Galle Gallants and Dambulla Sixers?
Galle Gallants will take on Dambulla Sixers in the Lanka Premier League 2026. The encounter will take place at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla.
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July 26, 2026 at 1:35 PM
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A lone fight from Wellalage could not save Jaffna on a deeply turbulent day.

Arachchige’s 63 and brilliant spells from Ratnayake and Malinga carried Galle to a 60-run win and first place.

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#LPL2026 #Cricket
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July 23, 2026 at 9:23 PM
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Another collapse threatened Colombo. Another Janith Liyanage rescue followed.

His unbeaten 52 and Mujeeb’s three wickets carried the Kaps past Kandy by 23 runs.

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Janith Liyanage Saves Colombo Kaps From Kandy Royals in LPL 2026
Janith Liyanage’s unbeaten 52 rescued Colombo Kaps before Mujeeb Ur Rahman’s three wickets and disciplined death bowling sealed a 23-run victory over Kandy Royals in Dambulla.
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July 23, 2026 at 9:21 PM
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Two defeats had put Dambulla under pressure.

Reeza Hendricks answered with 64* from 37 balls as the Sixers chased 179 in just 16.1 overs and ended Galle’s unbeaten run.

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Reeza Hendricks Lifts Dambulla Sixers to 2nd Spot in LPL 2026
Reeza Hendricks struck an unbeaten 64 off 37 balls as Dambulla Sixers chased down 179 with 23 balls remaining to defeat Galle Gallants by six wickets and climb to second place in the LPL 2026 standing...
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July 22, 2026 at 6:56 PM
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Dambulla were cruising at 106/1. Kandy still found a way back.

Hasaranga applied the squeeze, Thushara finished the collapse, and the Royals earned their first LPL 2026 win by 43 runs.

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#LPL2026 #Cricket #KandyRoyals
Kandy Royals Reverse Losing Trend, Register 1st Win in Lanka Premier League 2026
Kandy Royals secured their first victory of the Lanka Premier League 2026 with a commanding 43-run win over Dambulla Sixers. Wanindu Hasaranga delivered an influential all-round performance, while Nuw...
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July 22, 2026 at 6:51 PM
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Colombo needed 21 from the final over. Wanuja Sahan nearly pulled off the impossible.

Jaffna Kings survived the late assault to win by five runs, with Chamindu Wickramasinghe named Player of the Match.

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LPL 2026: Jaffna Kings Beat Colombo Kaps by 5 Runs Despite Sahan’s Late Assault
Chamindu Wickramasinghe’s explosive 43 off 22 balls and a disciplined bowling display helped Jaffna Kings withstand Wanuja Sahan’s late charge and defeat Colombo Kaps by five runs in Match 7 of the La...
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July 22, 2026 at 6:55 PM
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Sam Harper gave Galle control. Sahan Arachchige finished the job.

Harper: 65 off 45
Arachchige: 38* off 16
Galle: 191/5
Target chased with 4 balls left

Two wins from two for the Gallants.

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Harper, Arachchige Script 2nd Perfect Night for Galle Gallants in LPL 2026
Sam Harper anchored a 190-run chase before Sahan Arachchige’s unbeaten 38 carried Galle Gallants to a five-wicket win over Colombo Kaps.
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July 20, 2026 at 12:11 AM
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Shaheen Afridi struck early on his LPL debut, but Dambulla hit back hard.

Hendricks: 87*
Gulbadin: 46* off 23
Dambulla: 205/6
Shaheen: 1/41 from 3 overs
Kandy fell 18 runs short.
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#LPL2026 #ShaheenAfridi
Hendricks, Naib Punish Kandy as Shaheen Afridi Endures Sorry LPL Debut
Reeza Hendricks and Gulbadin Naib powered Dambulla Sixers to 205 before Kandy Royals fell 18 runs short on Shaheen Afridi’s difficult LPL debut.
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July 20, 2026 at 12:10 AM
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Colombo were 67/4 and needed 104 from 8 overs.

Liyanage: 53*
Neesham: 48*
Partnership: 115 unbeaten
Kandy extras: 27
Colombo won by six wickets with two balls left.
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LPL 2026: Liyanage, Neesham Help Colombo Kaps Punish Kandy Royals for Costly Errors
Janith Liyanage and James Neesham rescued Colombo Kaps from 67 for 4, punishing Kandy Royals’ dropped catches and no-balls to complete a dramatic chase of 180.
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July 20, 2026 at 12:26 AM
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Jaffna were 35/3 and later 93/5 chasing 131.

Bhanuka Rajapaksa refused to panic.

61* off 37 balls
4 fours
4 sixes
Five-wicket win
Six balls remaining
A captain’s innings when Jaffna needed it most.
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Bhanuka Rajapaksa Rescues Jaffna Kings After Bowlers Crush Dambulla Sixers
Bhanuka Rajapaksa’s unbeaten 61 rescued Jaffna Kings from 35 for 3 after Shakib Al Hasan, Lizaad Williams, and Traveen Mathew bowled Dambulla Sixers out for 130.
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July 20, 2026 at 12:20 AM
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Colombo Kaps will take on Kandy Royals in Match 5 of Lanka Premier League 2026.#ColomboKapss #KandyRoyals #LankaPremierLeague #LankaPremierLeague2026 #Lpl2026
CK vs KR, LPL 2026, Match Prediction: Who will win today’s game between Kandy Royals and Colombo Kaps?
Colombo Kaps will take on Kandy Royals in Match 5 of Lanka Premier League 2026. The clash will take place at Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo.
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July 19, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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Galle Marvels started their #LPL2026 campaign with a win against Jaffna Kings ✋👏
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July 18, 2026 at 6:00 AM
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Galle Gallants will look to register back-to-back wins when they face Colombo Kaps in the third match of LPL 2026.#ColomboKapss #GalleGallants #GalleGallantsVsColomboKaps #LankaPremierLeague #Lpl2026
GG vs CK, LPL 2026, Match Prediction: Who will win today’s game between Galle Gallants and Colombo Kaps?
Galle Gallants will look to register back-to-back wins when they face Colombo Kaps in the third match of LPL 2026. The contest will be played at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo.
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July 18, 2026 at 8:35 AM