Jaffna Kings vs Galle Gallants — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
LPL 2026 • Galle Gallants won the match by 41 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of LPL 2026, Jaffna Kings took on Galle Gallants on Jul 17, 2026, 01:53 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Galle Gallants won the match by 41 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 365 runs and 16 wickets fall between Galle Gallants (203/6 in 20.0 overs) and Jaffna Kings (162/10 in 19.4 overs).
2. Galle Gallants Innings Breakdown (203/6)
Batting in the first innings, Galle Gallants finished on 203/6 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 10.15 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Galle Gallants accumulated 54 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Butch spearheaded the batting effort with 65 runs off 38 balls (including 7 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 171.1). Valuable middle-order support came from Brick, who contributed 40 runs off 19 deliveries, while Mayor added 35 (24b). With the ball in the first innings, Casey led the bowling figures with 2/27 in 3.0 overs (economy 9.00), assisted by Harold (2/43 in 4.0 overs).
3. Jaffna Kings Chase & Second Innings Summary (162/10)
Pursuing a target of 204 runs for victory, Jaffna Kings recorded 162/10 in 19.4 overs at a scoring rate of 8.24 runs per over. Carl anchored the chase for Jaffna Kings with 40 runs from 24 balls (4 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 166.7), alongside Samir who chipped in with 34 off 21 balls. Defending the total, Man Boy delivered a key spell of 4/24 across 3.4 overs at an economy rate of 6.55, while Pak Rat finished with 2/26 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Mayor and Butch (Galle Gallants), who combined for 72 runs off 39 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 14 catches, 1 run-out, and 0 stumpings, with Jared making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Butch (Galle Gallants) topped the match rankings with 184.0 total points, followed closely by Man Boy (149.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Butch.