Over 19. 12 runs. Bowler: Malsha Tharupathi. Galle Gallants: 177/4(rr 9.32)
18.4
6
Tharupathi 以 M Shanaka
Six runs. SIX! Malsha Tharupathi to Dasun Shanaka. Leg spinner length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs. Galle Gallants booked their place in the Lanka Premier League 2026 Final with a composed six-wicket victory over Colombo Kaps, successfully chasing 177 in 18.4 overs. Sam Harper starred with a match-winning 77 off 51 balls, providing the perfect platform, while Charith Asalanka produced a classy 59 to keep the chase firmly on track. Although Colombo Kaps picked up a few late wickets through Ravindu Fernando and Malsha Tharupathi, Dasun Shanaka and Sahan Arachchige calmly finished the job. After the disappointment of losing Qualifier 1, Galle Gallants bounced back in impressive fashion to earn another shot at the title. Sam Harper is the Player of the Match.
18.3
1
Tharupathi 以 S Arachchige
One run. Malsha Tharupathi to Sahan Arachchige. Leg spinner length ball, down leg side on the front foot sweeping, Played to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Kumara.
18.2
4
Tharupathi 以 S Arachchige
Four runs. FOUR! Malsha Tharupathi to Sahan Arachchige. Leg spinner half volley, off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep cover for 4 runs.
18.1
1
Tharupathi 以 M Shanaka
One run. Malsha Tharupathi to Dasun Shanaka. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot cutting, Played to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Vimukthi.
End of over. Over 18. 10 runs. Bowler: Ravindu Fernando. Galle Gallants: 165/4(rr 9.17)
17.6
W
Fernando 以 C Karunaratne
Wicket. OUT! L.B.W. Ravindu Fernando to Chamika Karunaratne. Carrom length ball, middle stump on the front foot slog sweeping, hit pad. Plumb in front.
17.5
4
Fernando 以 C Karunaratne
Four runs. FOUR! Ravindu Fernando to Chamika Karunaratne. Carrom length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
17.4
0
Fernando 以 C Karunaratne
Dot ball. Ravindu Fernando to Chamika Karunaratne. Carrom length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, Played to mid wicket for no runs, mis-fielded by Mendis.
17.3
6
Fernando 以 C Karunaratne
Six runs. SIX! Ravindu Fernando to Chamika Karunaratne. Carrom length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs.
17.2
0
Fernando 以 C Karunaratne
Dot ball. Ravindu Fernando to Chamika Karunaratne. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, mis-timed to silly mid on for no runs, mis-fielded by Fernando, fielded by Mendis.
17.1
W
Fernando 以 S Harper
Wicket. OUT! Caught. Ravindu Fernando to Sam Harper. Off break length ball, outside off stump down the track Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on, caught by Kumara. In the air and taken.
End of over. Over 17. 12 runs. Bowler: Malsha Tharupathi. Galle Gallants: 155/2(rr 9.12)
16.6
1
Tharupathi 以 S Harper
One run. Malsha Tharupathi to Sam Harper. Leg spinner length ball, off stump down the track working, Played to long on for 1 run, fielded by Hermann.
16.5
6
Tharupathi 以 S Harper
Six runs. SIX! Malsha Tharupathi to Sam Harper. Quicker length ball, down leg side on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over fine leg for 6 runs.
16.4
1
Tharupathi 以 M Shanaka
One run. Malsha Tharupathi to Dasun Shanaka. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, Played to long on for 1 run, fielded by Hermann.
16.3
W
Tharupathi 以 K Asalanka
Wicket. OUT! Caught. Malsha Tharupathi to Charith Asalanka. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to short extra cover, caught by Mendis. Finally, Malsha breaks the crucial partnership.
16.3
wd
Tharupathi 以 K Asalanka
Wide. Wide Malsha Tharupathi to Charith Asalanka. Leg spinner length ball, down leg side on the front foot slog sweeping, Missed (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by Samarawickrama.
16.2
1
Tharupathi 以 S Harper
One run. Malsha Tharupathi to Sam Harper. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to cover for 1 run, shy attempt by Mendis, fielded by Samarawickrama.
16.1
2
Tharupathi 以 S Harper
Two runs. Malsha Tharupathi to Sam Harper. Leg spinner length ball, wide outside off stump moves in front slog sweeping, Played in the air under control to deep square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Fernando.
