Jaffna Kings Secure Five-Wicket Victory Over Dambulla Sixers in LPL Clash

"Strong bowling in the first innings created the perfect foundation for Jaffna's successful pursuit"

Jaffna Kings returned to winning ways in the Lanka Premier League 2026 with a five-wicket victory over Dambulla Sixers. They restricted Dambulla to a low total before completing a confident chase and securing an important win.

Dambulla Sixers struggled to score freely as Jaffna’s bowlers maintained pressure throughout the innings. Their middle-order batters made some useful contributions, but Dambulla managed only 130 runs before losing their wickets.

Jaffna Kings began the chase positively but lost a few wickets, which created some pressure during the innings. However, Bhanuka Rajapaksa delivered a match-winning performance with an unbeaten 61 runs from 37 balls. His attacking and composed batting guided Jaffna safely to the target with five wickets in hand.

The victory gave Jaffna Kings valuable momentum in their LPL campaign and boosted their confidence for the upcoming matches. Dambulla Sixers will now look to strengthen their batting approach and bounce back in the tournament