LPL,8th Match, Jul 22 2026- Reeza Hendricks' Unbeaten 64 Powers Dambulla Sixers to a Dominant Victory Over Galle Gallants

Galle Gallants Set Competitive Total 178/8

After losing an early wicket, Galle Gallants recovered through aggressive middle-order batting to post fighting total.

Top Performers
Chamika Karunaratne – 45 (30)
Sam Harper – 40 (22)
Charith Asalanka – 25 (19)
Dasun Shanaka – 20 (10)
Mehidy Hasan Miraz – 16 (13)

Sam Harper provided an explosive start, smashing three fours and three sixes at a strike rate above 180. Chamika Karunaratne then played a superb knock of 45, while skipper Dasun Shanaka added a quick-fire cameo in the closing overs to lift the Gallants to 178/8.

Sixers Bowlers Keep Things Under Control

Despite the high score, Dambulla managed to prevent Gallants from crossing the 180-run mark.

Best Bowling Figures
Bowler Figures
Fazalhaq Farooqi 3/39
Marques Ackerman 2/27
Vishwa Lahiru 1/20
Gulbadin Naib 1/23
Maheesh Theekshana 1/29

Farooqi struck at crucial moments during the death overs, while Ackerman removed two key middle-order batters to slow Gallants' momentum.

Reeza Hendricks Headlines Explosive Chase

Dambulla Sixers came out attacking from the very first over and never allowed the required run rate to build.

Top Batting Performances
Reeza Hendricks – 64* (37)
Marques Ackerman – 35 (25)
Pavan Rathnayake – 29 (11)
Gulbadin Naib – 20* (6)

Although the Sixers lost two early wickets, Reeza Hendricks played a sensational unbeaten innings featuring nine boundaries and one six. Pavan Rathnayake changed the game with a blistering 29 off just 11 balls, while Gulbadin Naib finished the chase in style by smashing three sixes in his unbeaten 20 from only six deliveries.

The Sixers reached the target with 23 balls to spare, underlining their batting dominance.

Galle Gallants Bowling

The Gallants struggled to contain the aggressive Sixers batting lineup.

Bowler Figures
Dasun Shanaka 1/18
Mohammad Nawaz 1/40
Eshan Malinga 1/35
Chamika Karunaratne 1/7

Apart from Shanaka's tidy spell, the bowlers found it difficult to stop the relentless scoring.

Match Summary

Galle Gallants: 178/8 (20 Overs)

Chamika Karunaratne – 45
Sam Harper – 40
Fazalhaq Farooqi – 3/39

Dambulla Sixers: 180/4 (16.1 Overs)

Reeza Hendricks – 64* (37)
Marques Ackerman – 35 (25)
Pavan Rathnayake – 29 (11)
Gulbadin Naib – 20* (6)

Result: Dambulla Sixers won by 6 wickets.

Turning Point

The chase was transformed by Pavan Rathnayake's explosive 29 off 11 balls, which shifted all the pressure onto Galle Gallants. Once Reeza Hendricks settled in, he controlled the innings perfectly before Gulbadin Naib delivered the finishing blows with three towering sixes.

Player of the Match
Reeza Hendricks (Dambulla Sixers)
64 runs off 37 balls*
9 fours and 1 six
Strike Rate: 172.97

His composed yet attacking innings ensured the Sixers comfortably chased down a challenging total.

Final Thoughts

Dambulla Sixers showed one of the most complete batting performances of the LPL 2026 season so far. Reeza Hendricks' unbeaten half-century, combined with explosive cameos from Pavan Rathnayake and Gulbadin Naib, helped the hosts chase 179 with remarkable ease. While Galle Gallants posted a competitive score, their bowling attack could not withstand the Sixers' relentless assault.