Jaffna Kings produced a commanding all-round performance to register a convincing 93-run victory over Kandy Royals in the 13th match of the 2026 Lanka Premier League at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium.
After winning the toss, Jaffna Kings elected to bat first and posted an imposing 199/4 from their 20 overs.
Openers Avishka Fernando and Kamil Mishara laid the perfect foundation with a superb 129-run opening partnership.
Kamil top-scored with 78 off 53 balls, while Avishka blasted 66 off just 36 deliveries. Towhid Hridoy added the finishing touches with an unbeaten 36 from 21 balls.
For Kandy Royals, Shaheen Shah Afridi was the standout bowler, claiming 3 wickets for 27 runs, while Dushan Hemantha picked up one wicket.
Chasing 200 for victory, Kandy Royals were bundled out for just 106, with only Lahiru Udara offering significant resistance through a fighting 54 off 41 balls.
Jaffna’s bowling attack shared the spoils, with Mohammad Shiraz and Dunith Wellalage claiming three wickets each, while Shakib Al Hasan, David Wiese, and Trevin Mathew picked up one wicket apiece.
The emphatic 93-run victory sees Jaffna Kings strengthen their position in the league standings. Galle Gallants, Colombo Kaps, and Jaffna Kings are now tied on six points each, occupying the top three places on the points table based on net run rate.
