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Colombo Kaps face Jaffna Kings again in the 15th match of Lanka Premier League 2026, this time at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, with both teams tied on points heading into the rematch of their earlier meeting, which Jaffna won. In this preview you will find the match details, form, pitch report and two CK 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 Pallekele.
CK vs JK Match Details
Match: Colombo Kaps vs Jaffna Kings, 15th Match, Lanka Premier League 2026
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Time: 7.30 PM IST | 2.00 PM local, Sri Lanka
Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele
TV: Star Sports 3
Streaming: FanCode
How Their Last Meeting Went
Jaffna Kings beat Colombo Kaps by 5 runs in their earlier meeting this season, defending 179 despite Colombo pushing them close. Since then, Colombo have won 2 of their next 3 matches, most recently beating Dambulla Sixers, while Jaffna have also won 2 of their next 3, most recently thrashing Kandy Royals. Both sides sit level on 6 points from 5 matches.
Kamindu Mendis Leads Colombo In Kusal Mendis’ Absence
Kamindu Mendis continues as Colombo Kaps captain after regular skipper Kusal Mendis was ruled out for the rest of the tournament with a hamstring injury sustained earlier this season.
CK vs JK Points Table
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | NRR | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colombo Kaps | 5 | 3 | 2 | +0.371 | 6 |
| Jaffna Kings | 5 | 3 | 2 | +0.133 | 6 |
CK vs JK Head To Head Record
Jaffna Kings have a dominant record in this fixture, winning 9 of the last 10 meetings between the two sides.
CK vs JK Squads
Colombo Kaps: Kamindu Mendis (c), Sadeera Samarawickrama (wk), Ben McDermott, Kushal Bhurtel, Rubin Hermann, Sharujan Shanmuganathan, Thanuka Dabare, James Neesham, Janith Liyanage, Wanuja Sahan, Malsha Tharupathi, Movin Subasingha, Ashen Bandara, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Jeffrey Vandersay, Milan Rathnayake, Shahnawaz Dahani, Binura Fernando, Hasan Mahmud, Arul Pragasam
Note: Kusal Mendis is not part of the playing squad, having been ruled out for the rest of the tournament with a hamstring injury.
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
Pallekele Pitch Report
This is the first LPL match of the season at Pallekele, so venue-specific data for this tournament is limited. Pace and spin have been closely matched at this ground in general T20 cricket, with 63 wickets to spin against 57 to pace across the last 10 matches at the venue.
Pallekele Weather Report For CK vs JK
Rain is a major concern for this match. Conditions are forecast to remain wet throughout, with humidity around 69 percent, temperature close to 27.7°C, and rain chance as high as 91 percent. A reduced-overs match, delay, or even an abandonment is a real possibility.
CK vs JK Probable Playing XIs
Colombo Kaps (probable): Sadeera Samarawickrama (wk), Ben McDermott, Kushal Bhurtel, Kamindu Mendis (c), James Neesham, Janith Liyanage, Thanuka Dabare, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Jeffrey Vandersay, Milan Rathnayake
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 Kamindu Mendis: Two of the most complete all-rounders in the tournament, both capable of shifting a game with bat or ball, and both leading their sides’ fortunes with the bat.
Sandeep Lamichhane vs Colombo’s top order: Lamichhane’s leg-spin has troubled Colombo before, and how Samarawickrama and McDermott handle him early could shape the whole innings, especially if rain shortens the match.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman vs Jaffna’s middle order: Mujeeb’s control has been a strength for Colombo all season, and containing Shakib and Wiese in the middle overs will be key if the toss allows a full contest.
CK vs JK Fantasy Team (Small Leagues)
Wicketkeeper: Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Batters: Shakib Al Hasan (C), Sadeera Samarawickrama (VC), Avishka Fernando
All Rounders: Kamindu Mendis, David Wiese
Bowlers: Sandeep Lamichhane, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Dilshan Madushanka, Taskin Ahmed, Milan Rathnayake
Shakib is captain given his all-round threat with bat and ball, and Samarawickrama takes the vice-captaincy as Colombo’s most reliable batter. Kamindu and Wiese cover the all-round bases, and Lamichhane and Mujeeb lead the bowling picks as two of the standout spin options in the tournament.
CK vs JK Fantasy Team (Grand Leagues)
For grand leagues, this second CK vs JK fantasy team brings in Ben McDermott and Dipendra Singh Airee as lower-owned alternatives to the headline names.
Wicketkeeper: Thanuka Dabare — differential
Batters: Shakib Al Hasan (C), Ben McDermott (VC) — differential, Nishan Madushka — differential
All Rounders: Dipendra Singh Airee, James Neesham, Kamindu Mendis,
Bowlers: Sandeep Lamichhane, Jeffrey Vandersay — differential, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Dunith Wellalage
McDermott and Madushka both offer upside without the ownership Samarawickrama or Fernando are likely to draw. Jeffrey Vandersay is the wildcard bowling pick, capable of a breakout performance if conditions allow spin to dominate.
Also Read: JK vs CK Fantasy Team, 7th Match: Preview, Probable XIs, Pitch Report And Prediction
CK vs JK Match Prediction
Jaffna Kings have both the historical edge in this fixture and the deeper bowling attack, with Shakib, Taskin and Lamichhane all capable of match-winning performances. Colombo Kaps have shown they can compete under Kamindu Mendis’ captaincy, but their recent record against this exact opponent is poor. Jaffna get the narrow favourite tag here, though a 91 percent rain chance means the toss and weather could end up mattering more than either side’s actual form.
FAQs
Q. Who will win the CK vs JK match today?
A. Jaffna Kings go in as narrow favourites given their dominant recent head to head record in this fixture and their deeper bowling attack, though the high rain forecast adds real unpredictability.
Q. What is the CK vs JK Dream11 prediction for today’s match?
A. Shakib Al Hasan is the standout captaincy pick given his all-round threat, with Sadeera Samarawickrama and Sandeep Lamichhane as strong supporting picks across both small and grand leagues.
Q. Will the CK vs JK match be delayed or shortened due to rain?
A. Rain chance is forecast at a very high 91 percent, so a delay, reduced-overs match, or even an abandonment are all real possibilities. Check live toss updates before finalising your fantasy team.
Q. Who are the probable playing XI for CK vs JK today?
A. Colombo Kaps are likely to field Sadeera Samarawickrama, Ben McDermott, Kushal Bhurtel, Kamindu Mendis, James Neesham, Janith Liyanage, Thanuka Dabare, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Jeffrey Vandersay and Milan Rathnayake, while Jaffna Kings are expected to go with Avishka Fernando, Nishan Madushka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Shakib Al Hasan, David Wiese, Dipendra Singh Airee, Dunith Wellalage, Sandeep Lamichhane, Dilshan Madushanka and Taskin Ahmed.
Q. Is Kusal Mendis playing for Colombo Kaps against Jaffna Kings?
A. No. He has been ruled out for the rest of the tournament with a hamstring injury, and Kamindu Mendis continues as captain in his place.