Gallants Clinch Maiden LPL Title
- On August 10th, the Galle Gallants registered a brilliant victory at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo to clinch their maiden Lanka Premier League title, defeating the Jaffna Kings.
- Charith Asalanka and Eshan Malinga led the bowling effort, taking three wickets each to restrict the Kings to a meager total of 123 runs in the first innings.
- Avishka Fernando and Kamil Mishara opened the Kings' innings with 20 and 41 runs respectively, while Chamindu Wickramasinghe contributed 24 runs before the batting collapsed.
- Chasing the target, Galle Gallants completed the run chase in 15.5 overs with Sahan Arachchige and Dasun Shanaka scoring 14 and 20 runs in unbeaten knocks.
- Dinura Kalupahana contributed 31 runs and Thomas Rogers added 34, helping overcome Sam Harper's early departure as Gallants won by five wickets to seal the maiden title.
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Asalanka, Malinga star as Galle chase 124 to beat Jaffna
Charith Asalanka and Eshan Malinga propel Galle Gallants to maiden LPL title
The LPL (Lanka Premier League) final saw Galle Gallants taking on Jaffna Kings at the R. Premadasa Stadium Stadium in Colombo and it was the brilliance of Gallants that helped them defeat Kings and clinch their maiden IPL title as well.
LPL 2026: Galle Gallants beat Jaffna Kings to clinch maiden Lanka Premier League title
Galle Gallants Lift Maiden LPL Trophy After Dominant Final Win - LNW Lanka News Web
August 09, Colombo (LNW): Galle Gallants have etched their name into Lanka Premier League history, capturing their first championship after overcoming Jaffna Kings by five wickets in a one-sided final at Colombo’s R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium. The Gallants produced a disciplined bowling display to dismiss Jaffna for 123 before completing the chase at 126 for five in just 15.5 overs, finishing the contest with 25 deliveries to spare…
Galle Gallants won the LankaPremier League (LPL) 2026 title after defeating Jaffna Kings by five wickets in the final, played at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama. Jaffna Kings won the toss and elected to bat first, but their decision did not pay off as Galle bowlers put up a disciplined performance to restrict them to just 123 for 19.
Galle Gallants defeated Jaffna Kings by five wickets to win their first Lanka Premier League (LPL) title. Charith Asalanka and Ishan Malinga bowled superbly in the final.
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