The Lanka Premier League 2026 runs from 17 July to 8 August, with all 5 franchises playing a 20-match group stage before Qualifier 1, the Eliminator, Qualifier 2 and the Final. Below you'll find every squad, team-by-team, along with career batting and bowling numbers for each player so you can build a Fantasy XI, Draft or Predictor team with real form behind every pick.
LPL 2026: Format, Dates & Teams
The Lanka Premier League is a standard 20-over-a-side T20 tournament. CricketDream scores it using the same T20 fantasy points system as IPL and international T20 — runs, wickets, catches, strike-rate and economy bonuses, and a Man of the Match bonus.
- 17 July – 8 August 2026 · 20 group-stage matches + Qualifier 1 + Eliminator + Qualifier 2 + Final
- 5 teams: Colombo Kaps, Dambulla Sixers, Galle Gallants, Jaffna Kings, Kandy Royals
- Host venues: Colombo (SSC), Dambulla, Pallekele, with the playoffs at Colombo (RPS)
All 5 Squads for LPL 2026 (Verified)
Every player below is confirmed on their team's official 2026 squad and is available to pick in CricketDream's Fantasy XI, Draft and Predictor games for the LPL.
Colombo Kaps (20 players)
Kushal Bhurtel, Thanuka Dabare, Ben McDermott, Kusal Mendis, Mohammad Haris, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Sharujan Shanmuganathan, Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, James Neesham, Wanuja Sahan, Movin Subasingha, Malsha Tharupathi, Binura Fernando, Hasan Mahmud, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Arul Pragasam, Milan Rathnayaka, Shahnawaz Dahani, Jeffrey Vandersay.
Dambulla Sixers (18 players)
Dinesh Chandimal, Niroshan Dickwella, Reeza Hendricks, Pavan Rathnayake, Sahibzada Farhan, Akila Dananjaya, Dian Forrester, Gulbadin Naib, Sachitha Jayatilake, Dhananjaya Lakshan, Ramesh Mendis, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Gayana Weerasinghe, Dushmantha Chameera, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mohammad Wasim, Maheesh Theekshana, Vishwa Lahiru.
Galle Gallants (20 players)
Lasith Croospulle, Haider Ali, Sam Harper, Litton Das, Rassie van der Dussen, Sahan Arachchige, Charith Asalanka, Dinura Kalupahana, Chamika Karunaratne, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mohammad Nawaz, Tharindu Ratnayake, Dasun Shanaka, Akif Javed, Sachindu Colombage, Yuri Koththigoda, Eshan Malinga, Pramod Madushan, Kasun Rajitha, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth.
Jaffna Kings (19 players)
Avishka Fernando, Nishan Fernando, Nuwanidu Fernando, Ibrahim Zadran, Kamil Mishara, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dipendra Singh Airee, Shakib Al Hasan, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, David Wiese, Sandeep Lamichhane, Dilshan Madushanka, Traveen Mathew, Kugathas Mathulan, Mohamed Shiraz, Taskin Ahmed, Dunith Wellalage, Lizaad Williams, Praveen Maneesha.
Kandy Royals (20 players)
Pawan Sandesh, Lahiru Udara, Muditha Lakshan, Kusal Perera, Dale Phillips, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Moeen Ali, Vishen Halambage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushan Hemantha, Angelo Mathews, Brandon McMullen, Daniel Sams, Vijay Shankar, Isitha Wijesundara, Asitha Fernando, Garuka Sanketh, Nuwan Thushara, Zahir Khan, Sahan Mihira.
All-Time LPL Leading Run-Scorers on 2026 Rosters
Career figures across every LPL season since 2020, for players on a 2026 squad.
Avishka Fernando is the outright leading run-scorer in LPL history among 2026 squad members — 1544 runs at a 139.72 strike rate, and he's joined Jaffna Kings for 2026. Dasun Shanaka's 150.66 strike rate is the fastest of any recognised top-order name in this table.
All-Time LPL Leading Wicket-Takers on 2026 Rosters
Wanindu Hasaranga is comfortably the leading wicket-taker in LPL history among 2026 squad members — 72 wickets at a 6.50 economy, better than anyone else in this table by a wide margin. Jeffrey Vandersay's career-best 6/25 is the standout single-innings figure among current squads.
Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
- Wanindu Hasaranga (Kandy Royals) — the standout captain pick in the whole tournament: 72 career LPL wickets at a 6.50 economy, plus useful runs.
- Avishka Fernando (Jaffna Kings) — the leading run-scorer among 2026 squad members with a strong average (35.09) and strike rate (139.72).
- Angelo Mathews (Kandy Royals) — a proven, experienced all-format captain with 944 runs and 15 wickets in LPL history.
- Dasun Shanaka (Galle Gallants) — genuine dual-threat captain option with 794 runs at a 150.66 strike rate and 23 wickets.
- Kusal Mendis (Colombo Kaps) — the second-highest run-scorer among 2026 squad members, a reliable top-order captain option.
Best Value & Differential Picks
- Jeffrey Vandersay (Colombo Kaps) — a career-best 6/25 and the best strike rate among wicket-taking legspinners in this table, often overlooked.
- Dunith Wellalage (Jaffna Kings) — 25 wickets at a 6.75 economy, genuine all-round upside as a young, in-form spinner.
- Kamindu Mendis (Colombo Kaps) — a switch-hitting specialist with genuine differential upside and useful part-time spin.
- Chamika Karunaratne (Galle Gallants) — a genuine dual-threat all-rounder with both bat and ball, rarely the headline pick.
- Niroshan Dickwella (Dambulla Sixers) — a 148.47 strike rate, one of the fastest scoring rates of any keeper-batter in this guide.
Head-to-Head: Key Player Matchups
Click any comparison below to explore full head-to-head stats on CricketDream's Player Comparison tool before you lock in your Fantasy XI, Draft picks or Predictor calls.
Wanindu Hasaranga vs Maheesh Theekshana — spin battle (tap to compare)
Compare Wanindu Hasaranga vs Maheesh Theekshana on CricketDream — see full head-to-head fantasy stats.
Compare Full Stats →Hasaranga wins on every single metric here and is the clearest captain-material bowler in the entire competition. Theekshana is still an elite, tighter-than-average option for Dambulla Sixers when Hasaranga isn't in the fixture.
Avishka Fernando vs Kusal Mendis — leading run-scorers (tap to compare)
Compare Avishka Fernando vs Kusal Mendis on CricketDream — see full head-to-head fantasy stats.
Compare Full Stats →Fernando leads on every major batting metric and is the safer, higher-floor pick for Jaffna Kings. Mendis is still a genuine top-order threat for Colombo Kaps and offers keeper-batter flexibility Fernando doesn't.
Angelo Mathews vs Dasun Shanaka — veteran all-rounder captains (tap to compare)
Compare Angelo Mathews vs Dasun Shanaka on CricketDream — see full head-to-head fantasy stats.
Compare Full Stats →Mathews scores more runs at a better average, but Shanaka is the faster scorer and the better bowling option — both are genuine captaincy material for Kandy Royals and Galle Gallants respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Lanka Premier League 2026 start?
The Lanka Premier League 2026 runs from 17 July to 8 August 2026, with all 5 teams playing a 20-match group stage before Qualifier 1, the Eliminator, Qualifier 2 and the Final.
How is fantasy scoring calculated for the LPL on CricketDream?
CricketDream uses its standard T20 fantasy points system for the LPL — runs, boundaries, wickets, catches, strike-rate and economy-rate bonuses, plus a Man of the Match bonus. Same rules as IPL and international T20 fantasy.
Who is the best captain pick for LPL 2026?
Wanindu Hasaranga (Kandy Royals) is the standout captain pick — the leading wicket-taker in LPL history among 2026 squad members by a wide margin. Avishka Fernando and Angelo Mathews are the top batting-led options.
How do I play Fantasy XI, Draft or Predictor for the LPL?
Open the LPL hub on CricketDream, pick any fixture, and choose Fantasy XI (pick 11 within a 100-credit budget), Draft (snake-draft real players with friends) or Predictor (predict match outcomes) — all free, with points calculated automatically from live match data.
Are these squads confirmed and up to date?
Yes — every player listed in this guide is on their team's official confirmed 2026 squad and matches CricketDream's own imported LPL database exactly. No unconfirmed, retired or transferred players are included.
Ready to build your LPL 2026 squad? Head to the LPL hub for the full points table, fixtures and every team's confirmed roster.
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