Galle Gallants v Dambulla Sixers, Live Cricket Score and Commentary, Match 14, Lanka Premier League, 2026

Lanka Premier League Match 14: Galle Gallants v Dambulla Sixers at Dambulla, July 26, 2026
Galle Gallants
GG
220/6 (20)
Dambulla Sixers
DS
176/7 (20)
Finished
GG won by 44 runs
BATSMENRB4S6SSR
Ramesh Mendis392261177.27
Maheesh Theekshana161230133.33
BOWLERSOMRWECON
Eshan Malinga413218.00
Akif Javed4040110.00
Current Partnership: 42 run (3.5 ov) | Last Wicket: Marques Ackerman 23 (14) | Fall of Wicket: 134/7 (16.3 ov)
CRR: 8.80 | Last Ten Overs: 100/3 9.09
Recent: 2444·1·16·5111141·

Commentary

End of over 20 (15 runs)
Maheesh Theekshana 16 (12)
Ramesh Mendis 39 (22)
Dambulla Sixers 176/7
Eshan Malinga 4-1-32-1
Akif Javed 4-0-40-1
2
19.6
Eshan Malinga to Maheesh Theekshana, 2 runs, Maheesh Theekshana goes back to take bouncer of back of length aimed on the off stump, executing a textbook pull, edged!! and the ball sails towards short cover for 2 runs. Dropped catch
4
19.5
Eshan Malinga to Maheesh Theekshana, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the leg stump. Maheesh Theekshana goes back, hits drive in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
4
19.4
Eshan Malinga to Maheesh Theekshana, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Maheesh Theekshana goes back and caresses inside out shot to deep point, it raced away to the fence for four.
4
19.3
Eshan Malinga to Maheesh Theekshana, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Maheesh Theekshana goes forward, plays drive in the air to long on. Ball finds the ropes for four.
0
19.2
Eshan Malinga to Maheesh Theekshana, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, yorker, on the stumps, Maheesh Theekshana hangs in the crease and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.
1
19.1
Eshan Malinga to Ramesh Mendis, 1 run, An accurately pitched outswinger on the off stump, Ramesh Mendis hangs in the crease to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.
End of over 19 (15 runs)
Maheesh Theekshana 2 (7)
Ramesh Mendis 38 (21)
Dambulla Sixers 161/7
Akif Javed 4-0-40-1
Tharindu Ratnayake 4-0-45-0
0
18.6
Akif Javed to Maheesh Theekshana, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Maheesh Theekshana goes back, tucks punch toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
1
18.5
Akif Javed to Ramesh Mendis, 1 run, An accurately pitched slower ball on the leg stump, Ramesh Mendis goes back to make a confident pull, but gets an edge, and the ball goes towards square leg for 1 run.
6
18.4
Akif Javed to Ramesh Mendis, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball on the stumps, Ramesh Mendis goes back and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular pull to deep mid wicket for a colossal Maximum!
0
18.3
Akif Javed to Ramesh Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, back of length, on the off stump, Ramesh Mendis goes back to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
5nb
18.3
Akif Javed to Ramesh Mendis, 5 no ball, Four !! fast ball, fulltoss, on the off stump, Short and well outside the off stump. Ramesh Mendis hangs in the crease, it to the third man, races away and finds the boundary. Umpire signals it a no ball ! Free hit is coming up
1
18.2
Akif Javed to Maheesh Theekshana, 1 run, An accurately pitched slower ball on the leg stump, Maheesh Theekshana goes back to make a confident pull, sending the ball towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
1b
18.1
Akif Javed to Ramesh Mendis, 1 bye, Bye !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Ramesh Mendis hangs in the crease, swings it, but misses the shot and keeper fumbles and batter steals bye for 1 run.
1nb
18.1
Akif Javed to Ramesh Mendis, 1 no ball, No ball !! fast ball, fulltoss, on the off stump, Ramesh Mendis hangs in the crease to play it towards . That's a no ball! too high from the waist height. Hold on tight! Free Hit is coming up!
End of over 18 (12 runs)
Ramesh Mendis 27 (15)
Maheesh Theekshana 1 (5)
Dambulla Sixers 146/7
Tharindu Ratnayake 4-0-45-0
Akif Javed 3-0-26-1
1
17.6
Tharindu Ratnayake to Ramesh Mendis, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Ramesh Mendis goes back to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
4
17.5
Tharindu Ratnayake to Ramesh Mendis, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Ramesh Mendis hangs in the crease, plays reverse sweep in the air to deep point. Ball finds the ropes for four.
1
17.4
Tharindu Ratnayake to Maheesh Theekshana, 1 run, An accurately pitched arm ball on the stumps, Maheesh Theekshana hangs in the crease to make a confident push, sending the ball towards long on for 1 run.
0
17.3
Tharindu Ratnayake to Maheesh Theekshana, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Maheesh Theekshana goes back to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
1
17.2
Tharindu Ratnayake to Ramesh Mendis, 1 run, Tharindu Ratnayake delivers arm ball at full length, Ramesh Mendis hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep point for 1 run.
1wd
17.2
Tharindu Ratnayake to Ramesh Mendis, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! off break ball good length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Ramesh Mendis with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
4
17.1
Tharindu Ratnayake to Ramesh Mendis, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Ramesh Mendis hangs in the crease and caresses reverse sweep to deep point, it raced away to the fence for four.
End of over 17 (6 runs)
Maheesh Theekshana 0 (3)
Ramesh Mendis 17 (11)
Dambulla Sixers 134/7
Akif Javed 3-0-26-1
Eshan Malinga 3-1-17-1
0
16.6
Akif Javed to Maheesh Theekshana, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, and Maheesh Theekshana hangs on and tries to hit ramp shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
0
16.5
Akif Javed to Maheesh Theekshana, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, goes forward, tried ramp shot but fails to get bat on it.
0
16.4
Akif Javed to Maheesh Theekshana, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, back of length, on the stumps, Maheesh Theekshana hangs in the crease to the delivery, letting it go to the keeper without offering a shot.
w
16.3
Marques Ackerman c KTH Ratnayake b Akif Javed 23 (14) Akif Javed to Marques Ackerman, no run, c KTH Ratnayake b Akif Javed, Caught out !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Marques Ackerman goes forward, takes a big risk by attempting ramp shot towards deep fine leg, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Tharindu Ratnayake, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Marques Ackerman.
1
16.2
Akif Javed to Ramesh Mendis, 1 run, fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Ramesh Mendis hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
4
16.1
Akif Javed to Ramesh Mendis, Four, Four !! fast ball, fulltoss, on the off stump, Ramesh Mendis hangs in the crease, plays cut in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.