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Dambulla Sixers Team: Squad, Results, Stats & Schedule
Dambulla Sixers' complete LPL 2026 hub: the official squad plus documented scorecard additions, every result, Reeza Hendricks' 294 runs, Dushmantha Chameera's 12 wickets, Dinesh Chandimal's captaincy, Rangana Herath's staff, Dambulla venue context and the 2024 Sixers record.
Dambulla, Central Province, Sri Lanka
DS
2023 LPL runners-up as Dambulla Aura · fifth in 2026
- Captain
- Dinesh Chandimal
- Head coach
- Rangana Herath
- Home
- Rangiri Dambulla Stadium
- Founded
- 2024 · current Dambulla Sixers identity
Team overview
Dambulla Sixers at a glance
Dambulla Sixers are the current Dambulla franchise in the Lanka Premier League. DeSilva Holdings retained ownership for Season 6, keeping continuity after the Sixers name debuted in 2024.
Dambulla finished fifth in LPL 2026 with two wins, five losses, one no-result and five points. They beat Kandy Royals by 18 runs and Galle Gallants by six wickets, but four straight defeats followed before rain ended their final match against Jaffna Kings.
The completed record was one point better than 2024 but again outside the playoffs. The wider Dambulla franchise reached the 2023 final as Dambulla Aura; the current Sixers identity has not yet won the LPL.
Completed season5th
Two wins, one no-result and fifth place
Two wins supplied four points and the abandoned Jaffna match added one. Dambulla finished one point behind fourth-placed Kandy Royals and did not enter the playoffs.
Performance leaders
DS's LPL 2026 team leaders
Team-only totals were added from all eight ESPN scorecards and checked against official LPL reports. The all-rounder card is a transparent batting-and-bowling comparison, not an official award.
Reeza Hendricks
Eight innings, average 49.00, strike rate 143.41, three fifties and a top score of 87
Pavan Rathnayake
Eight innings at a strike rate of 154.95 with a highest score of 50
Dushmantha Chameera
Eight matches, 28 overs and the Sixers' only double-figure wicket total
Fazalhaq Farooqi
Three matches, economy 8.33 and best match contribution of 3/39
Gulbadin Naib
Average 32.60, strike rate 177.17 and four wickets across eight matches
Reeza Hendricks
Unbeaten match-winning innings against Kandy Royals in the opener
Leading keeperNiroshan Dickwella6 catches
Best bowling economyAkila Dananjaya7.55
Highest team total203/8 vs JaffnaNo result
Completed scores
All 8 Dambulla Sixers scores in LPL 2026
The full league campaign is listed in match order. The final game is correctly recorded as a no-result after Dambulla completed their innings but rain prevented Jaffna's chase.
| Result | Date | Opponent & venue | Scores | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W | Match 2 | Kandy RoyalsSinhalese Sports Club, Colombo | DS 205/6 (20 overs)Kandy Royals 187/6 (20 overs) | Won by 18 runs |
| L | Match 4 | Jaffna KingsSinhalese Sports Club, Colombo | DS 130 all out (19.3 overs)Jaffna Kings 133/5 (19 overs) | Lost by 5 wickets |
| L | Match 6 | Kandy RoyalsRangiri Dambulla International Stadium | DS 151/8 (20 overs)Kandy Royals 194/6 (20 overs) | Lost by 43 runs |
| W | Match 8 | Galle GallantsRangiri Dambulla International Stadium | DS 180/4 (16.1 overs)Galle Gallants 178/8 (20 overs) | Won by 6 wickets |
| L | Match 12 | Colombo KapsRangiri Dambulla International Stadium | DS 176/8 (20 overs)Colombo Kaps 197/5 (20 overs) | Lost by 21 runs |
| L | Match 14 | Galle GallantsRangiri Dambulla International Stadium | DS 176/7 (20 overs)Galle Gallants 220/6 (20 overs) | Lost by 44 runs |
| L | Match 17 | Colombo KapsPallekele International Stadium | DS 174/5 (20 overs)Colombo Kaps 177/6 (19 overs) | Lost by 4 wickets |
| NR | Match 20 | Jaffna KingsPallekele International Stadium | DS 203/8 (20 overs)Jaffna Kings No play | No result · rain |
Final Season 6 playing group
Dambulla Sixers LPL 2026 squad
The LPL directory lists an 18-player squad. The completed scorecards also document Sikandar Raza and Sonal Dinusha in the season group, so both are retained rather than silently omitted. Display spellings are normalized to the names used on official match reports and scorecards.
Batters
Wicketkeeper-batters
All-Rounders
All-RounderSikandar RazaBowlers
BowlerMaheesh TheekshanaCompetition record
League and season history
The current Dambulla Sixers name covers the 2024 and 2026 seasons. Earlier Dambulla Viiking, Giants, Aura and Thunders identities belong to the same city slot, but their statistics are not merged into the current-season leader cards. The 2023 Aura runners-up finish is retained only as franchise lineage.
| Season | Finish | Record | Top scorer | Most wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5th | 2 wins · 5 losses · 1 NR | Reeza Hendricks · 294 | Dushmantha Chameera · 12 |
| 2024 | 5th | 2 wins · 6 losses | Kusal Perera · 296 | Dushan Hemantha · 11 |
Team operations
DS coaching and support staff
Rangana Herath
Listed in the official LPL Season 6 team directory.
Ajith Ekanayake
Official Season 6 bowling coach.
Ruvin Peiris
Official Season 6 fielding coach.
Shezzard Nizar
Official Season 6 team manager.
Dinesh Chandimal
Led the completed 2026 league campaign.
Home venue
Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium
Dambulla, Sri LankaThe Sixers represent Dambulla and played four 2026 matches at Rangiri Dambulla Stadium. Their other league games were staged at SSC Colombo and Pallekele under the LPL's four-venue tournament model.
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Latest DS updates
Official LPL reports covering both wins and the rain-affected season finale.
Result · 02 Aug 2026
Rain ends Dambulla's final match after 203/8
Read at Lanka Premier League ↗Performance · 22 Jul 2026Hendricks masterclass delivers Dambulla's second win
Read at Lanka Premier League ↗Opening win · 18 Jul 2026Hendricks 87 and Gulbadin 46 launch Season 6
Read at Lanka Premier League ↗Official destinations
DS website and social handles
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Reader questions
Dambulla Sixers FAQ
Who captained Dambulla Sixers in LPL 2026?
Dinesh Chandimal captained the Sixers during the completed Season 6 campaign.
Who coached Dambulla Sixers in 2026?
Former Sri Lanka spinner Rangana Herath was head coach, with Ajith Ekanayake and Ruvin Peiris as bowling and fielding coaches.
Who scored the most Dambulla Sixers runs in 2026?
Reeza Hendricks led the team with 294 runs at an average of 49.00, including three fifties.
Who took the most Dambulla Sixers wickets in 2026?
Dushmantha Chameera led with 12 wickets from eight matches.
Who was Dambulla's leading all-rounder?
Gulbadin Naib combined 163 runs with four wickets and scored at a strike rate of 177.17.
Where did Dambulla Sixers play LPL 2026 matches?
They played four matches at Rangiri Dambulla Stadium, two at SSC Colombo and two at Pallekele.
Who owns Dambulla Sixers?
DeSilva Holdings retained ownership of the franchise for LPL Season 6.
Have Dambulla Sixers won the LPL?
No. The current Sixers identity has not won the title; the Dambulla city franchise was runner-up in 2023 as Dambulla Aura.
References
Sources for this team page
Updated 2026-08-09 after the final. Official LPL sources lead for squad, staff, results, table and venue. ESPN scorecards supply reproducible team-only totals and document two season additions beyond the 18-player directory. No standalone team-owned social handle was verifiably linked by the official directory, so only competition and governing-body channels are shown.
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Lanka Premier LeagueOfficial squad and complete support staff
Open ↗02Lanka Premier LeagueOfficial scores, final table and no-result
Open ↗03Lanka Premier LeagueSecond win and Dambulla venue report
Open ↗04Lanka Premier LeagueOpening win and 87 not out
Open ↗05ESPNEight scorecards used for player aggregates and season additions
Open ↗06BusinessCafeContinued DeSilva Holdings ownership
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