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Jaffna Kings Team: Squad, Results, Stats & Schedule
Jaffna Kings' complete team hub: a 21-name LPL 2026 roster timeline covering the published squad, Taskin Ahmed's approved replacement and every documented participant, all ten scores, first-place league finish and final defeat, Kamil Mishara and Lizaad Williams' team-leading totals, Dunith Wellalage's all-round contribution, the full support staff, four-venue season, operational-control change and all six LPL campaigns.
Jaffna, Northern Province, Sri Lanka
JKS
LPL champions 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2024 · 2026 runners-up · six playoff appearances
- Captain
- Bhanuka Rajapaksa
- Head coach
- Thilina Kandambi
- Home
- Pallekele Stadium
- Founded
- 2020 · began as Jaffna Stallions
Team overview
Jaffna Kings at a glance
The Jaffna franchise entered the inaugural Lanka Premier League as Jaffna Stallions and won the 2020 title. It became Jaffna Kings in 2021 and won again in 2021, 2022 and 2024, giving the same city franchise four championships in the competition's first five editions.
In 2026, Jaffna topped the league table with five wins, two losses, one no-result, 11 points and NRR +0.385. Kamil Mishara's 108 powered 242/2 in a 12-run Qualifier 1 win over Galle Gallants, but Galle reversed the result in the final by bowling Jaffna out for 123 and chasing the target with five wickets left.
The franchise agreement with Sports Commune was terminated during the season over unmet financial obligations. IPG and Sri Lanka Cricket assumed operational control on 23 July and stated that the name, squad and schedule would continue unchanged.
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League leaders and LPL 2026 runners-up
Jaffna's 5-2-1 league record earned first place, 11 points and NRR +0.385. They beat Galle by 12 runs in Qualifier 1 and lost the final by five wickets, making the complete campaign 6-3 with one no-result.
Performance leaders
Jaffna Kings' LPL 2026 team leaders
Figures cover all ten Jaffna matches: eight league fixtures, Qualifier 1 and the final. The all-round card is a transparent runs-and-wickets comparison, not an official tournament award.
Kamil Mishara
10 matches · average 51.38 · strike rate 165.06
Avishka Fernando
10 matches · average 25.78 · strike rate 146.84
Lizaad Williams
Eight matches · average 17.06 · 28.2 overs
Dunith Wellalage
Ten matches; level with Dilshan Madushanka
Dunith Wellalage
Team-leading two-skill output across all ten matches
Kamil Mishara
55 balls against Galle Gallants in Qualifier 1
League stage5 wins · 2 losses · 1 no-result1st · 11 pts
Highest total242/2 vs Galle GallantsQualifier 1
Six-season record38 wins · 21 losses · 2 no-results4 titles
Completed scores
All 10 Jaffna Kings scores in LPL 2026
The complete campaign is listed in match order: eight league fixtures, including the rain no-result against Dambulla, followed by Qualifier 1 and the final. No future LPL schedule is presented as confirmed.
| Result | Date | Opponent & venue | Scores | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L | Match 1 | Galle GallantsSinhalese Sports Club, Colombo | JKS 177 all out (19.4 overs)Galle Gallants 213/6 (20 overs) | Lost by 36 runs |
| W | Match 4 | Dambulla SixersSinhalese Sports Club, Colombo | JKS 133/5 (19 overs)Dambulla Sixers 130 all out (19.3 overs) | Won by 5 wickets |
| W | Match 7 | Colombo KapsRangiri Dambulla International Stadium | JKS 179/6 (20 overs)Colombo Kaps 174/9 (20 overs) | Won by 5 runs |
| L | Match 10 | Galle GallantsRangiri Dambulla International Stadium | JKS 133 all out (17.5 overs)Galle Gallants 193/8 (20 overs) | Lost by 60 runs |
| W | Match 13 | Kandy RoyalsRangiri Dambulla International Stadium | JKS 199/4 (20 overs)Kandy Royals 106 all out (18.2 overs) | Won by 93 runs |
| W | Match 15 | Colombo KapsPallekele International Cricket Stadium | JKS 202/5 (20 overs)Colombo Kaps 183/9 (20 overs) | Won by 19 runs |
| W | Match 18 | Kandy RoyalsPallekele International Cricket Stadium | JKS 221/6 (20 overs)Kandy Royals 200 all out (20 overs) | Won by 21 runs |
| NR | Match 20 | Dambulla SixersPallekele International Cricket Stadium | JKS Did not batDambulla Sixers 203/8 (20 overs) | No result · rain |
| W | Match Qualifier 1 | Galle GallantsR. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | JKS 242/2 (20 overs)Galle Gallants 230/8 (20 overs) | Won by 12 runs |
| L | Match Final | Galle GallantsR. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | JKS 123 all out (19.3 overs)Galle Gallants 126/5 (15.5 overs) | Lost by 5 wickets |
LPL 2026 roster timeline
Jaffna Kings LPL 2026 squad and season participants
The official LPL directory lists 19 players. Towhid Hridoy then replaced unavailable Taskin Ahmed with committee approval, while completed scorecards document Khawaja Nafay in three matches. The 21-name timeline keeps the original registration, approved replacement and actual participant together without labelling all 21 as a single-date squad.
Batters
Wicketkeeper-batters
All-Rounders
Bowlers
BowlerTaskin AhmedCompetition record
League and season history
The Jaffna franchise has played in all six Lanka Premier League seasons, under the Stallions name in 2020 and Kings from 2021 onward. It does not compete in another league; similarly named Kings teams are separate franchises and their records are not combined here.
| Season | Finish | Record | Top scorer | Most wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 · LPL Season 6 | Runners-up · 1st league | 5-2-1 league · 1-1 playoffs | Kamil Mishara · 411 | Lizaad Williams · 16 |
| 2024 · LPL Season 5 | Champions · 2nd | 7 wins · 4 losses overall | Rilee Rossouw · 389 | Fabian Allen · 10 |
| 2023 · LPL Season 4 | 4th · Eliminator | 3 wins · 6 losses overall | Shoaib Malik · 160 | Nuwan Thushara · 11 |
| 2022 · LPL Season 3 | Champions · 2nd | 8 wins · 2 losses overall | Avishka Fernando · 339 | Vijayakanth Viyaskanth · 13 |
| 2021 · LPL Season 2 | Champions · 1st | 8 wins · 3 losses overall | Avishka Fernando · 312 | Maheesh Theekshana · 16 |
| 2020 · LPL Season 1 | Champions · 3rd | 6 wins · 3 losses · 1 no-result | Avishka Fernando · 275 | Wanindu Hasaranga · 17 |
Team operations
JKS coaching and support staff
Thilina Kandambi
Led the Jaffna coaching group listed by the official LPL team directory for Season 6.
Dharshana Gamage
Named as Jaffna's bowling coach for LPL 2026.
Manoj Abayawickrama
Named as Jaffna's fielding coach for LPL 2026.
Shamseer Jaleel
Managed the 2026 playing and support group.
Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Captained the side from the opener through the final; Dunith Wellalage was listed as vice-captain.
Home venue
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
Pallekele, Sri LankaJaffna Kings represent Northern Province but had no match in Jaffna and no exclusive home ground in LPL 2026. They played twice at Sinhalese Sports Club, three times at Rangiri Dambulla, three times at Pallekele and both playoffs at R. Premadasa Stadium. Pallekele is shown as a principal 2026 base, not a permanent home-stadium claim.
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Latest JKS updates
Official LPL releases lead for the squad, staff, ownership change and match reports. Completed Cricbuzz scorecards cover the two playoff results that were not yet reflected in the competition site's indexed match feed.
Final · 08 Aug 2026
Galle chase 124 to deny Jaffna a fifth LPL title
Read at Cricbuzz ↗Qualifier 1 · 05 Aug 2026Mishara's 108 drives Jaffna to 242/2 and a place in the final
Read at Cricbuzz ↗Match report · 26 Jul 2026Jaffna beat Kandy by 93 runs after Mishara's 78
Read at LPL T20 ↗Squad change · 26 Jul 2026Towhid Hridoy approved as Taskin Ahmed's replacement
Read at LPL T20 ↗Franchise update · 23 Jul 2026IPG and Sri Lanka Cricket assume operational control
Read at LPL T20 ↗Match report · 22 Jul 2026Wickramasinghe and Williams seal a five-run win over Colombo
Read at LPL T20 ↗Official destinations
JKS website and social handles
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Reader questions
Jaffna Kings FAQ
Where did Jaffna Kings finish in LPL 2026?
Jaffna finished first in the league stage, won Qualifier 1 and lost the final to Galle Gallants by five wickets, making them runners-up.
How many LPL titles have Jaffna Kings won?
The Jaffna franchise has four titles: 2020 as Jaffna Stallions, then 2021, 2022 and 2024 as Jaffna Kings.
Who scored the most runs for Jaffna in 2026?
Kamil Mishara led Jaffna with 411 runs at an average of 51.38 and a strike rate of 165.06, including 108 in Qualifier 1.
Who took the most wickets for Jaffna Kings?
Lizaad Williams took a team-high 16 wickets in eight matches, two more than Dunith Wellalage and Dilshan Madushanka.
Who was Jaffna's leading all-rounder?
On a transparent runs-and-wickets comparison, Dunith Wellalage led with 162 runs and 14 wickets in ten matches.
Who captained and coached Jaffna Kings in 2026?
Bhanuka Rajapaksa was captain and Thilina Kandambi was head coach; Dunith Wellalage was listed as vice-captain.
What is Jaffna Kings' home stadium?
The team had no exclusive home ground and played no 2026 match in Jaffna. Its ten matches were spread across SSC, Dambulla, Pallekele and R. Premadasa Stadium.
Who operated Jaffna Kings in LPL 2026?
IPG and Sri Lanka Cricket assumed operational control on 23 July after the Sports Commune franchise agreement was terminated.
Why are 21 players in the roster timeline?
The official directory listed 19, Towhid Hridoy replaced Taskin Ahmed, and completed scorecards also record Khawaja Nafay. The page retains each stage of the season roster.
What are Jaffna Kings' current official handles?
After the operational-control change, the active official destinations available from the competition are the LPL team directory and @lplt20 competition channels. The former operator's dormant team accounts are not presented as current.
References
Sources for this team page
Updated 2026-08-09. The LPL team directory and releases lead for the roster, staff, replacement and operational control; completed Cricbuzz records supply every score, the final table and team totals. Sri Lanka Cricket and completed season archives support the four-title and six-season history.
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LPL T20Official 19-player Jaffna directory, captain, vice-captain and support staff
Open ↗02LPL T20Official Towhid Hridoy replacement approval
Open ↗03LPL T20Official operational-control change and squad-continuity statement
Open ↗04CricbuzzAll ten completed scores, final table and team-filtered 2026 statistics
Open ↗05Sri Lanka CricketOfficial 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2024 championship reports
Open ↗06Cricbuzz season archivesSix-season records and historical team leaders
Open ↗07LPL T20Official 2026 four-venue fixture allocation
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