uly.31 (Mirror Sports) – Jaffna Kings continued their impressive run in the Lanka Premier League 2026 with a commanding 21-run victory over Kandy Royals at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Thursday, securing their third consecutive win.
A blistering batting display laid the platform for the Kings, who posted a daunting 221 for 6. Kamil Mishara’s explosive 49 and Chamindu Wickramasinghe’s late assault of 43 off just 15 deliveries powered the innings, while Avishka Fernando contributed a valuable 36. Wanindu Hasaranga and Moeen Ali claimed two wickets each for Kandy.
The Royals responded positively, with young opener Pawan Sandesh smashing a rapid 48 off just 21 balls to keep the chase alive. However, the required run rate continued to climb before Dunith Wellalage turned the game decisively in Jaffna’s favour with a superb spell of 3 for 11. Shakib Al Hasan and Dilshan Madushanka provided excellent support with the ball as Kandy were restricted to 200, sealing another convincing victory for the Kings.
Brief Scores
Jaffna Kings 221/6 (20 overs)
Kamil Mishara 49, Chamindu Wickramasinghe 43, Avishka Fernando 36
Wanindu Hasaranga 2/37, Moeen Ali 2/38
Kandy Royals 200 (20 overs)
Pawan Sandesh 48, Lahiru Udara 30, Vijay Shankar 25, Wanindu Hasaranga 24
Dunith Wellalage 3/11, Shakib Al Hasan 3/43, Dilshan Madushanka 2/36
Result: Jaffna Kings won by 21 runs.