DAS vs CLK 17th LPL Match Highlights: Colombo Kaps chased down 175 with six balls to spare to beat Dambulla Sixers by four wickets at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on July 29, 2026. Rubin Hermann’s 48 off 26 balls gave the Kaps a flying start, and despite a late wobble, Milan Rathnayaka’s unbeaten 15 saw them home in 19 overs. The result lifts Colombo to third on the LPL 2026 table, while Dambulla slip to fifth.
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Match Highlights
Dambulla Sixers won the toss and chose to bat first under lights at Pallekele. The decision looked questionable from the outset: Sahibzada Farhan was removed in the first over for 2, and Dinesh Chandimal followed at 23 in the third, both falling to Shahnawaz Dahani, who opened with real intent. Two wickets inside the powerplay from a pace attack that clearly had the measure of the surface left Sixers at 37/2 after six overs.
The innings needed steadying, and Reeza Hendricks provided exactly that. Coming in early, the South African worked his way into the innings before shifting gears, he reached fifty off 37 balls and went on to build the platform Dambulla needed. His 83-run fourth-wicket stand with Sikandar Raza (23 off 25) was the innings’ backbone, bringing Sixers from 49/3 to 132 before Raza fell to Mujeeb Ur Rahman in the 16th over.
Hendricks was eventually dismissed for 80 off 54 balls in the 18th over, having held the innings together through the middle phase. His departure at 147/5 left Dambulla exposed at the death, but Gulbadin Naib changed the complexion of the final overs dramatically. Entering with the innings in need of acceleration, Naib struck 33 not out off just 13 balls — four fours and two sixes, at a strike rate of 253.84 to push Sixers to 174/5.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman was the standout bowler for Kaps, conceding only 16 runs from four overs at an economy of 4.00, a performance that put significant pressure on the middle order and restricted scoring through the spin-friendly phase. Malsha Tharupathi (1/29) and Wanuja Sahan (0/30) were steady, while Milan Rathnayaka’s three overs cost 42. A Colombo DRS review on Naib in the 18th over was struck down on umpire’s call, a narrow escape that allowed the death-overs charge to continue.
Chasing 175, Colombo Kaps came out with urgent intent. Hermann and Sadeera Samarawickrama set a lively tone in the powerplay, posting 56 without loss in six overs. The opening stand was productive: Samarawickrama contributed 26 off 16 before falling to Ramesh Mendis at 40. Hermann continued to attack, and by the end of the seventh over Kaps were 79/2 and firmly on track.
Ben McDermott, introduced as an impact substitute for Mujeeb Ur Rahman, played an important innings at number three, contributing 33 off 22 balls. He and Kamindu Mendis (39 off 28) added 70 for the third wicket, taking the chase deep into the final five overs with the equation well under control. Kaps reached 150 in 15.1 overs and looked to be cruising.
What followed was an unexpected wobble. Between overs 15 and 17, Kaps lost three wickets for just seven runs, Kamindu Mendis caught at cover off Dushmantha Chameera, Janith Liyanage gone first ball, and James Neesham dismissed for 1. From 149/2, Kaps suddenly found themselves at 157/6 with the pressure rising and 18 runs still needed from the final three overs.
Ashen Bandara and Milan Rathnayaka steadied the ship. Bandara finished unbeaten on 10 off 9, while Rathnayaka struck 15 off 10, including a six, to see Kaps home with a ball to spare in the 19th over. It was a nervy finish that Dambulla’s bowlers will feel they could have made more of: Gulbadin Naib’s two overs cost 27 runs, and Chameera’s 2/32 aside, the attack lacked the variety to squeeze the chase in the final phase.
The result confirms Colombo Kaps’ position at third in the LPL 2026 standings, while Dambulla Sixers drop to fifth. For the Sixers, the loss will be frustrating, Hendricks and Naib both did their jobs with the bat, and a total of 174 was competitive. But a bowling unit missing consistent economy through the middle overs will need addressing if they are to make up ground in the remainder of the tournament.
Toss Winner
Dambulla Sixers won the toss and elected to bat first at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.
Key Moment
The decisive passage came between overs 15 and 16 of the Kaps chase, when three wickets fell in quick succession to leave Colombo at 157/6 chasing 175. Chameera’s double strike and Dananjaya’s dismissal of Neesham nearly handed the match to Dambulla, but the lower order held firm to deny them.
Star Performer / MVP
Rubin Hermann
Rubin Hermann was named Player of the Match for his 48 off 26 balls, eight fours and a six at a strike rate of 184.61, which set the tempo of Kaps’ chase and built the platform from which the middle order could operate.
Dambulla Sixers vs Colombo Kaps Match Summary
Team | Score |
Dambulla Sixers | 174/5 (20 Ov) |
Colombo Kaps | 177/6 (19 Ov) |
Result | Colombo Kaps won by 4 wickets (6 balls remaining) |
Player of the Match | Rubin Hermann |
Highest Run-Getter of the Series | Lahiru Udara – 354 runs |
Highest Wicket-Taker of the Series | Lizaad Williams – 12 wickets |
DAS vs CLK Playing XI
Dambulla Sixers: Sahibzada Farhan, Dinesh Chandimal (c), Reeza Hendricks, Pavan Rathnayake, Sikandar Raza, Gulbadin Naib, Ramesh Mendis, Sonal Dinusha, Akila Dananjaya, Gayana Weerasinghe, Dushmantha Chameera (Shadley van Schalkwyk, impact)
Colombo Kaps: Rubin Hermann, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis (c), Ashen Bandara, Janith Liyanage, James Neesham, Milan Rathnayaka, Wanuja Sahan, Malsha Tharupathi, Shahnawaz Dahani, Mujeeb Ur Rahman (Ben McDermott, impact)
FAQs – Yesterday’s Dambulla Sixers vs Colombo Kaps 17th Match (Jul 29, 2026)
Q1: What was the final score of yesterday’s Dambulla Sixers vs Colombo Kaps match?
A1: Yesterday (July 29, 2026) – 17th LPL Match Colombo Kaps (177/6 in 19 overs) beat Dambulla Sixers (174/5 in 20 overs) by 4 wickets with 6 balls remaining. Sixers: Reeza Hendricks top-scored with 80; Gulbadin Naib added a crucial 33* off 13 at the death. Kaps: Rubin Hermann blazed 48 off 26 to set up the chase; Milan Rathnayaka sealed it with 15* off 10. Result: Colombo move to third in the LPL 2026 standings; Dambulla drop to fifth.
Q2: Who was named the Player of the Match?
A2: Rubin Hermann of Colombo Kaps was named the Player of the Match for his 48 off 26 balls, which featured eight fours and a six at a strike rate of 184.61. His aggressive start at the top of the order set the foundation for Kaps’ successful chase of 175.
Q3: Where was the match played, and who won the toss?
A3: The match was played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy. Dambulla Sixers won the toss and elected to bat first.
Q4: Who were the top performers with the bat for both sides?
A4: For Dambulla Sixers, Reeza Hendricks was the standout with 80 off 54 balls, while Gulbadin Naib’s unbeaten 33 off 13 provided the late boost. For Colombo Kaps, Rubin Hermann top-scored with 48, while Kamindu Mendis contributed a key 39 off 28 during the middle overs.