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DS vs GG 14th T20 Fantasy Team picks are in focus as Dambulla Sixers take on Galle Gallants in the 14th match of the Lanka Premier League 2026 at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. The two sides have already met once this season, with Dambulla coming out on top. Galle currently sit second in the table, with Dambulla close behind. This preview covers the match details, recent form, pitch report, probable XIs and two fantasy team options for small and grand leagues.
For Indian viewers, the match starts at 7.30 PM IST, a 2.00 PM start in Dambulla.
DS vs GG Match Details
Match: Dambulla Sixers vs Galle Gallants, 14th Match, Lanka Premier League 2026
Date: Sunday, July 26, 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
How Their Last Meeting Went
These two sides met earlier this season, with Dambulla Sixers chasing down 179 in just 16.1 overs to beat Galle Gallants by 6 wickets. Since then, Galle have won 2 of their next 3 matches while Dambulla have also won 2 of their next 3, so both sides arrive on similar recent form despite that result.
DS vs GG Points Table
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | NRR | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galle Gallants | 5 | 3 | 2 | +0.576 | 6 |
| Dambulla Sixers | 4 | 2 | 2 | -0.016 | 4 |
DS vs GG Head To Head
Dambulla Sixers lead the head to head 7 wins to 3 across the last ten meetings between the two sides, including their win earlier this season.
Squads
Galle Gallants: Dasun Shanaka (c), Charith Asalanka (vc), Chris Lynn, Sam Harper (wk), Nurul Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mohammad Nawaz, Chamika Karunaratne, Sahan Arachchige, Virandeep Singh, Kasun Rajitha, Eshan Malinga, Pramod Madushan, Lasith Croospulle, Tharindu Ratnayake, Dinura Kalupahana, Yuri Koththigoda, Akif Javed, Sachindu Colombage, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth
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.
Dambulla Sixers: Dinesh Chandimal (c), Reeza Hendricks, Sahibzada Farhan, Pavan Rathnayake, Marques Ackerman, Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Gulbadin Naib, Ramesh Mendis, Vishwa Lahiru, Akila Dananjaya, Sachitha Jayathilake, Dhananjaya Lakshan, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Gayana Weerasinghe, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mohammad Wasim Jnr
Dambulla Pitch Report: Bat First Heavily Favoured
Rangiri Dambulla has hosted 6 matches this season, with the team batting first winning 83 percent of them. The average first innings score of 183 continues the trend of this venue rewarding sides that win the toss and bat.
Venue stats:
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Matches | 6 |
| Won batting first | 83% |
| Won bowling first | 17% |
| Average 1st innings score | 183 |
| Average 2nd innings score | 160 |
| Highest total | 194/6 by Kandy Royals vs Dambulla Sixers |
| Lowest total | 133 all out by Jaffna Kings vs Galle Gallants |
| Highest chased | 180/4 by Dambulla Sixers vs Galle Gallants |
Pace and spin have been closely matched at this ground, with 63 wickets to spin against 72 to pace across the last 10 matches.
Dambulla Weather Report For DS vs GG
Mostly cloudy conditions are expected, with humidity around 68 percent and temperature close to 26°C. Rain chance is high at around 75 percent, so there is a real possibility of an interrupted match or a reduced-overs contest.
DS vs GG Probable Playing XIs
Dambulla Sixers (probable): Reeza Hendricks, Sahibzada Farhan, Dinesh Chandimal (c), Marques Ackerman, Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Gulbadin Naib, Ramesh Mendis, Dhananjaya Lakshan, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Galle Gallants (probable): Sam Harper (wk), Chris Lynn, Charith Asalanka (vc), Dasun Shanaka (c), Sahan Arachchige, Nurul Hasan, Chamika Karunaratne, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mohammad Nawaz, Kasun Rajitha, Eshan Malinga
Key Player Battles
Maheesh Theekshana vs Galle’s top order: Theekshana’s variations have been a consistent threat this season, and how Chris Lynn and Sam Harper handle him early could shape the innings, much as it did in their first meeting.
Chris Lynn vs Dambulla’s death bowlers: Lynn’s power at the top of the order makes him a key threat for Galle, and how Fazalhaq Farooqi and Dushmantha Chameera handle him at the death will matter if the match goes deep.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz vs Dambulla’s middle order: Miraz’s control has been a strength for Galle all season, and containing Ackerman and Dickwella in the middle overs will be central to keeping Dambulla’s total in check.
DS vs GG 14th T20 Fantasy Team (Small Leagues)
Wicketkeeper: Niroshan Dickwella
Batters: Dinesh Chandimal (C), Chris Lynn (VC), Sahibzada Farhan
All Rounders: Dasun Shanaka, Gulbadin Naib
Bowlers: Maheesh Theekshana, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Kasun Rajitha, Dushmantha Chameera
Chandimal is captain given his experience and consistency behind the stumps and with the bat, and Lynn takes the vice-captaincy as Galle’s most destructive overseas batter. Shanaka and Naib cover the all-round bases, and Theekshana and Miraz lead the bowling picks as two of the standout spin options in the tournament.
DS vs GG 14th T20 Fantasy Team (Grand Leagues)
For grand leagues, this second DS vs GG fantasy team brings in Marques Ackerman and Sahan Arachchige as lower-owned alternatives to the headline names.
Wicketkeeper: Sam Harper — differential
Batters: Chris Lynn (C), Marques Ackerman (VC) — differential, Sahan Arachchige — differential
All Rounders: Dasun Shanaka, Ramesh Mendis
Bowlers: Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha — differential, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Dhananjaya Lakshan
Ackerman and Arachchige both offer upside without the ownership Farhan or Chandimal are likely to draw. Kasun Rajitha is the wildcard bowling pick, a domestic 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
DS vs GG Match Prediction
Galle Gallants go into this rematch sitting higher in the table, with the better net run rate and a slightly stronger recent record. Dambulla Sixers have home conditions on their side and already have a win over this exact opponent this season, giving them the blueprint to repeat it. This is close enough to be decided by which side’s top order fires first, with Dambulla’s strong spin attack again likely to be central to their chances on a pitch that has favoured turn as much as pace this season.
FAQs
Q. When is the DS vs GG match?
A. Sunday, July 26, 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 DS vs GG live in India?
A. The match will be telecast on Star Sports 3 and streamed live on FanCode.
Q. Who is Dambulla Sixers’ captain?
A. Dinesh Chandimal captains Dambulla Sixers.
Q. Who is Galle Gallants’ captain?
A. Dasun Shanaka captains Galle Gallants.
Q. Who won when these two teams last met?
A. Dambulla Sixers won by 6 wickets earlier this season, chasing down 179 in 16.1 overs.