Colombo Strikers vs Jaffna Kings Live Score and Commentary, Match 15, LPL, 28 July, 2026
COMPLETED / Match 15 / Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
183/9 (20 ov)
202/5 (20 ov)
Jaffna Kings won by 19 runs
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Player of the match
Ibrahim Zadran,
Jaffna Kings
| Batting | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Malsha Tharupathi | 9 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 225.00 |
| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECO |
| Mohamed Shiraz | 4 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 7.25 |
| Dilshan Madushanka | 4 | 0 | 30 | 3 | 7.50 |
Jaffna Kings won by 19 runs
Colombo Kaps vs Jaffna Kings, Live Cricket Commentary
Recent Performance (Last 5 Matches)
| Opponent | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| B-Love Kandy (Colombo Kaps won by 68 runs) | Eliminator | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Galle Titans (Galle Gallants won by 13 runs) | Match 19 | 1 Aug 2026 |
| Dambulla Aura (Colombo Kaps won by 4 wickets) | Match 17 | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Jaffna Kings (JK won by 19 runs) | Match 15 | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Dambulla Aura (Colombo Kaps won by 21 runs) | Match 12 | 25 Jul 2026 |
| Opponent | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Galle Titans (JK won by 14 runs) | Qualifier 1 | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Dambulla Aura (No result) | Match 20 | 2 Aug 2026 |
| B-Love Kandy (JK won by 21 runs) | Match 18 | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Colombo Strikers (JK won by 19 runs) | Match 15 | 28 Jul 2026 |
| B-Love Kandy (JK won by 93 runs) | Match 13 | 26 Jul 2026 |
Key Stats
- Partnership: 1 run (0.1 ov): Mujeeb Ur Rahman: 1 (1), Malsha Tharupathi: 0 (0)
- Last Bat: Jimmy Neesham 19(14) - c T Mathews b M Shiraz Mohamed Shiraz
- Fall of Wickets: 8 - 1 Rubin Hermann, 58 - 2 Ashen Bandara, 97 - 3 Kamindu Mendis, 97 - 4 Sadeera Samarawickrama, 130 - 5 Ben McDermott, 152 - 6 Milan Rathnayake, 171 - 7 Janith Liyanage, 172 - 8 Wanuja Sahan, 182 - 9 Jimmy Neesham
- Reviews Remaining: Colombo Kaps - 1 of 2, Jaffna Kings - 2 of 2
- Toss: Colombo Kaps elected to bowl
Match Info
- Match: Match 15
- Series: LPL
- Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026
- Time: 07:30 PM
- Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
- City: Kandy
- Umpires: Raveendra Wimalasiri (Sri Lanka), Ravindra Kottahachchi (Sri Lanka), Asanka Nanayakkara (Sri Lanka, TV)
- Referee: Ranjan Madugalle (Sri Lanka)
Shakib Al Hasan to Milan Rathnayake, 1 run, Milan Rathnayake goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an arm ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
End of over 16 (13 runs)
Dilshan Madushanka to Milan Rathnayake, 1 run, Milan Rathnayake hangs in the crease to take fast ball of back of length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Milan Rathnayake c KMishara b D Madushanka 26 (15) Dilshan Madushanka to Milan Rathnayake, no run, c KMishara b D Madushanka, Caught out !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Milan Rathnayake goes forward, takes a big risk by attempting ramp shot towards deep fine leg, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Kamil Mishara, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Milan Rathnayake.
Dilshan Madushanka to Jimmy Neesham, 1 run, Jimmy Neesham goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
Dilshan Madushanka to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Dilshan Madushanka delivers leg cutter at good length, Janith Liyanage hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the long off, limits Janith Liyanage to just 1 run.
Dilshan Madushanka to Jimmy Neesham, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump. Jimmy Neesham hangs in the crease, hits pull in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Dilshan Madushanka to Jimmy Neesham, 1 run, Jimmy Neesham goes forward and plays a well-timed cut off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 1 run.
End of over 17 (8 runs)
Lizaad Williams to Jimmy Neesham, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Jimmy Neesham hangs in the crease 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.
Lizaad Williams to Jimmy Neesham, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump. Jimmy Neesham hangs in the crease, hits pull in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Lizaad Williams to Jimmy Neesham, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball yorker, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Jimmy Neesham no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
Lizaad Williams to Jimmy Neesham, 2 runs, Jimmy Neesham hangs in the crease to take fast ball of yorker aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 2 runs.
Lizaad Williams to Jimmy Neesham, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Jimmy Neesham hangs in the crease, plays cut in the air to third man. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Lizaad Williams to Jimmy Neesham, 1 run, Jimmy Neesham goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.
Janith Liyanage c I Zadran b L Williams 20 (9) Lizaad Williams to Janith Liyanage, no run, c I Zadran b L Williams, Caught out !! fast ball, fulltoss, on the stumps, An unsuccessful attempt by Janith Liyanage who goes forward to play it towards long on that goes straight to Ibrahim Zadran, who makes the catch for Janith Liyanage's dismissal.
End of over 18 (12 runs)
Dilshan Madushanka to Jimmy Neesham, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, yorker, on the off stump, Dilshan Madushanka bowls a sharp delivery, and Jimmy Neesham hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
Dilshan Madushanka to Jimmy Neesham, 1 run, Jimmy Neesham hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed cut off an fast ball delivers at a fulltoss by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
Wanuja Sahan c KMishara b D Madushanka 0 (1) Dilshan Madushanka to Wanuja Sahan, no run, c KMishara b D Madushanka, Caught out !! , back of length, on the stumps, Wanuja Sahan hangs in the crease to try a high-risk pull, edged!! and the ball finds safe hands of Kamil Mishara, who makes no mistake in taking the catch, and Wanuja Sahan is out.
Dilshan Madushanka to Malsha Tharupathi, 1 run, Malsha Tharupathi goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
Dilshan Madushanka to Jimmy Neesham, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, fulltoss, on the stumps, Jimmy Neesham hangs in the crease, tucks flick shot toward the fielder at short fine leg, who halts the ball.
Dilshan Madushanka to Jimmy Neesham, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Jimmy Neesham hangs in the crease, trying to hit sloge sweep, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
End of over 19 (2 runs)
Mohamed Shiraz to Malsha Tharupathi, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump. Malsha Tharupathi goes forward, hits drive in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Mohamed Shiraz to Malsha Tharupathi, 3 runs, Malsha Tharupathi goes forward and plays a well-timed inside out shot off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 3 runs.
Mohamed Shiraz to Jimmy Neesham, 1 run, Jimmy Neesham goes forward and plays a well-timed cut off an fast ball delivers at a yorker by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at slip for 1 run.
Mohamed Shiraz to Malsha Tharupathi, 1 run, Malsha Tharupathi hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Jimmy Neesham c T Mathews b M Shiraz 19 (14) Mohamed Shiraz to Jimmy Neesham, no run, c T Mathews b M Shiraz, Caught out !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Jimmy Neesham goes forward and takes a big risk by attempting sweep towards deep square leg, edged!! and flies straight to Traveen Mathews, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Jimmy Neesham.
Mohamed Shiraz to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, 1 run, Mujeeb Ur Rahman goes back and plays a well-timed flick shot off an fast ball delivers at a yorker by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 20 (10 runs)