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Dambulla Sixers will lock horns with Colombo Kaps in Match 17 of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2026 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday, July 29. The Sixers have found it difficult to maintain consistency this season, winning just two of their six matches so far. With the race for the playoffs heating up, they will be aiming to return to winning ways and keep themselves in contention.
The Sixers are coming into this clash on the back of a 44-run defeat against Galle Gallants. However, there were a few positives from the game that they will hope to build on against Colombo.
Here is Dambulla Sixers’ predicted playing XI for Match 17.
Niroshan Dickwella is expected to continue opening the innings alongside Sahibzada Farhan, with Reeza Hendricks likely to bat at No. 3. Dickwella looked in excellent touch in the previous game, smashing 32 runs off just 19 deliveries with the help of seven boundaries. He will once again be expected to provide a quick start during the powerplay.
Farhan has shown glimpses of his aggressive batting throughout the tournament. Although he was run out for 11 in the last match, the Pakistan batter has scored 132 runs in his last five T20s and has the ability to make an impact at the top of the order.
Hendricks remains one of Dambulla’s most dependable batters despite scoring just nine runs in the previous outing. The experienced South African has accumulated 300 runs in his last 10 T20 matches and will be keen to bounce back with a substantial knock.
Captain Dinesh Chandimal will once again be responsible for holding the innings together in the middle overs. While he managed only 15 runs against Galle Gallants, his experience makes him a crucial player for the Sixers.
Pavan Rathnayake will look to recover from a disappointing outing after scoring just one run in the previous match. Marques Ackerman played a positive cameo of 23 off 14 balls and can provide the acceleration required during the middle and death overs.
Gulbadin Naib adds balance to the side with his all-round abilities. Ramesh Mendis was one of the biggest positives from the previous match. His unbeaten 39 off 22 deliveries, including six fours and a six, helped reduce the margin of defeat.
Maheesh Theekshana is expected to lead the spin department once again. The mystery spinner has picked up eight wickets in his last eight T20 matches and will be crucial in controlling the scoring rate during the middle overs.
Dushmantha Chameera was the standout performer for Dambulla despite the loss, producing an outstanding spell of 5/55. The experienced fast bowler removed several key batters and will once again spearhead the pace attack.
Mohammad Wasim Jr completes the XI. While he had an expensive outing against Galle Gallants, he remains a wicket-taking option with the new ball and at the death. Dambulla will hope their bowling unit delivers a much-improved performance as they look to register an important win over Colombo Kaps.
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