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Galle Gallants face Jaffna Kings in the 10th match of Lanka Premier League 2026 at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, with both sides looking to build on contrasting recent results. In this preview you will find the match details, squad notes, pitch report and two GG vs JK fantasy team options, one safe and one for grand leagues.
For Indian viewers, the match starts at 7.30 PM IST, a 2.00 PM start in Dambulla.
GG vs JK Match Details
Match: Galle Gallants vs Jaffna Kings, 10th Match, Lanka Premier League 2026
Date: Thursday, July 23, 2026 (day-night)
Time: 7.30 PM IST | 2.00 PM local, Sri Lanka
Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla
TV: Star Sports 3
Streaming: FanCode
Recent Form: A Word Of Caution On Galle’s Record
Galle Gallants started the tournament with two wins from two, but they lost their most recent match against Dambulla Sixers at this same venue, chasing 179 and falling short at 178 for 8. Their official points table had not been updated to reflect that result at the time of writing, so treat any “unbeaten” record you see elsewhere with caution. Jaffna Kings, meanwhile, have won two and lost two through the tournament so far, including a loss to Galle in their opening match of the season.
GG vs JK Squads
Galle Gallants: Dasun Shanaka (c), Charith Asalanka (vc), Chris Lynn, Sam Harper, Nurul Hasan Sohan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Muhammad Nawaz, Chamika Karunaratne, Sahan Arachchige, Virandeep Singh, Kasun Rajitha, Eshan Malinga, Pramod Madushan, Lasith Croospulle, Tharindu Rathnayake, Dinura Kalupahana, Yuri Koththigoda, Akif Javed, Sachindu Colombage
Note: Rassie van der Dussen and Haider Ali are both no longer part of this squad. Van der Dussen was ruled unavailable for personal reasons and replaced by Chris Lynn, while Haider Ali withdrew for national team duty and was replaced by Virandeep Singh.
Jaffna Kings: Bhanuka Rajapaksa (c, wk), Avishka Fernando, Nishan Madushka, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Shakib Al Hasan, David Wiese, Dipendra Singh Airee, Dunith Wellalage, Sandeep Lamichhane, Dilshan Madushanka, Taskin Ahmed
GG vs JK Head To Head
Jaffna Kings lead the head to head 6 wins to 4 across the last ten meetings between the two sides, though Galle won their most recent meeting, the tournament opener this season.
GG vs JK Points Table
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | NRR | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galle Gallants | 2 | 2 | 0 | +1.121 | 4 |
| Jaffna Kings | 2 | 1 | 1 | -0.626 | 2 |
Note: this table appears not to reflect Galle’s most recent loss to Dambulla Sixers, based on the separately confirmed result at this venue.
Dambulla Pitch Report: Spin-Friendly, High Rain Risk
Rangiri Dambulla has historically offered more turn than pace, with spinners taking 54 percent of wickets across the last 10 matches at the ground against 46 percent for seamers.
Dambulla Weather Report For GG vs JK
Mostly sunny conditions are expected, with humidity around 57 percent and temperature close to 28.9°C. Rain chance is a notable 55 percent, so there is a real possibility of an interrupted match.
GG vs JK Probable Playing XIs
Galle Gallants (probable): Sam Harper, Chris Lynn, Charith Asalanka (vc), Dasun Shanaka (c), Sahan Arachchige, Nurul Hasan Sohan, Chamika Karunaratne, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Muhammad Nawaz, Kasun Rajitha, Eshan Malinga
Jaffna Kings (probable): Avishka Fernando, Nishan Madushka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa (c, wk), Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Shakib Al Hasan, David Wiese, Dipendra Singh Airee, Dunith Wellalage, Sandeep Lamichhane, Dilshan Madushanka, Taskin Ahmed
Key Player Battles
Shakib Al Hasan vs Charith Asalanka: Two of the most complete all-rounders in the tournament, both capable of shifting a game with bat or ball through the middle overs.
Sandeep Lamichhane vs Galle’s top order: Lamichhane’s leg-spin is Jaffna’s sharpest weapon in these conditions, and how Sam Harper and Chris Lynn handle him early could shape the innings.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz vs Jaffna’s middle order: Miraz’s control has been a strength for Galle this season, and containing Shakib and David Wiese in the middle overs will be central to keeping Jaffna’s total in check.
GG vs JK Fantasy Team (Small Leagues)
Wicketkeeper: Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Batters: Shakib Al Hasan (C), Chris Lynn (VC), Avishka Fernando
All Rounders: Charith Asalanka, David Wiese
Bowlers: Sandeep Lamichhane, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Dilshan Madushanka, Taskin Ahmed, Kasun Rajitha
Shakib is captain given his all-round threat with both bat and ball, and Lynn takes the vice-captaincy as Galle’s most destructive overseas batter. Lamichhane and Miraz lead the bowling picks as the two standout spin options in conditions that should suit them.
GG vs JK Fantasy Team (Grand Leagues)
For grand leagues, this second GG vs JK fantasy team brings in Sahan Arachchige and Dunith Wellalage as lower-owned alternatives to the headline names.
Wicketkeeper: Sam Harper — differential
Batters: Shakib Al Hasan (C), Sahan Arachchige (VC) — differential, Nishan Madushka
All Rounders: Dunith Wellalage — differential, Muhammad Nawaz
Bowlers: Sandeep Lamichhane, Eshan Malinga — differential, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed
Arachchige and Wellalage both offer upside without the ownership Asalanka or Fernando are likely to draw. Eshan Malinga is the wildcard bowling pick, a domestic pace option capable of a breakout performance in helpful conditions.
Also Read: DS vs GG Fantasy Team, 8th Match: Preview, Probable XIs, Pitch Report And Prediction
GG vs JK Match Prediction
This is a hard one to separate given Galle’s recent loss and Jaffna’s own inconsistent start to the tournament. Jaffna Kings have the deeper squad on paper with Shakib Al Hasan, Taskin Ahmed and Sandeep Lamichhane all capable of match-winning performances, and their head to head record against Galle over the years gives them a slight edge. Galle have shown they can compete with their opening win over this same opponent, but their recent defeat suggests some fine-tuning is still needed.
FAQs
Q. When is the GG vs JK match?
A. Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla, starting at 2.00 PM local time, which is 7.30 PM IST.
Q. Where can I watch GG vs JK live in India?
A. The match will be telecast on Star Sports 3 and streamed live on FanCode.
Q. Who is Galle Gallants’ captain?
A. Dasun Shanaka captains Galle Gallants.
Q. Who is Jaffna Kings’ captain?
A. Bhanuka Rajapaksa captains Jaffna Kings.
Q. Are Rassie van der Dussen and Haider Ali playing for Galle Gallants?
A. No. Both have left the squad this season. Van der Dussen was ruled unavailable for personal reasons and Haider Ali withdrew for national team duty.