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Kandy Royals Team: Squad, Results, Stats & Schedule
Kandy Royals' complete LPL 2026 hub: a 23-name roster timeline reconciling official directories with actual participants, every league and Eliminator score, Lahiru Udara's 434-run campaign, Nuwan Thushara's 14 wickets, Chaminda Vaas's coaching staff, Pallekele venue context, current ownership, official handles and all six Kandy franchise seasons including the 2023 title.
Kandy, Central Province, Sri Lanka
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LPL champions 2023 · six-season Kandy franchise · 2026 Eliminator
- Captain
- Angelo Mathews
- Head coach
- Chaminda Vaas
- Home
- Pallekele Stadium
- Founded
- 2020 · Kandy LPL founding franchise
Team overview
Kandy Royals at a glance
Kandy Royals represent Kandy and Central Province in the Lanka Premier League. The same Kandy competition place has appeared as Kandy Tuskers in 2020, Kandy Warriors in 2021, Kandy Falcons in 2022 and 2024, B-Love Kandy in 2023, and Kandy Royals in 2026; each season is kept under its historical name in the record below.
The franchise's high point remains the 2023 championship. B-Love Kandy finished third in the league, won three straight playoff matches and beat Dambulla Aura by five wickets in the final. Wanindu Hasaranga led the tournament with 279 runs and 19 wickets.
In 2026 the renamed Royals finished fourth in the league table with three wins, five losses, six points and NRR -0.567. Their campaign ended when Colombo Kaps bowled them out for 135 in a 68-run Eliminator defeat. Across all six seasons, the Kandy identity has 25 wins and 31 losses from 56 completed matches.
Completed season4th
Fourth in the league; Eliminator finish
Kandy's eight-match league record was three wins and five losses for six points and NRR -0.567. The 68-run Eliminator defeat made the complete 2026 campaign nine matches, three wins and six losses.
Performance leaders
Kandy Royals' LPL 2026 team leaders
Figures cover all nine Kandy matches, including the Eliminator. The all-round card is a transparent runs-and-wickets comparison; Wanindu is shown for the extra wicket, while Moeen's nearby 129-run, five-wicket campaign is disclosed rather than hidden.
Lahiru Udara
Nine innings · average 54.25 · strike rate 159.56
Angelo Mathews
Eight innings · average 46.00
Nuwan Thushara
Nine matches · average 22.29 · one four-wicket haul
Shaheen Afridi
Seven matches · average 29.22
Leading all-round contribution119 runs · 6 wicketsWanindu Hasaranga
Nine-match two-skill aggregate; Moeen Ali recorded 129 runs and five wickets
Lahiru Udara
63 balls in the record chase of 209 against Galle Gallants
2026 league stage3 wins · 5 losses4th · 6 pts
Highest 2026 total214/4 vs GalleChased 209
Six-season record25 wins · 31 losses1 title
Completed scores
All 9 Kandy Royals scores in LPL 2026
The complete campaign is listed in match order: eight league fixtures and the Eliminator. The official Match 16 summary's score labels are visually reversed, but its written report and completed scorecard confirm Kandy chased 209 with 214/4 in 18.5 overs.
| Result | Date | Opponent & venue | Scores | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L | Match 2 | Dambulla SixersSinhalese Sports Club, Colombo | KR 187/6 (20 overs)Dambulla Sixers 205/6 (20 overs) | Lost by 18 runs |
| L | Match 5 | Colombo KapsSinhalese Sports Club, Colombo | KR 179 all out (20 overs)Colombo Kaps 182/4 (19.4 overs) | Lost by 6 wickets |
| W | Match 6 | Dambulla SixersRangiri Dambulla International Stadium | KR 194/6 (20 overs)Dambulla Sixers 151/8 (20 overs) | Won by 43 runs |
| L | Match 9 | Colombo KapsRangiri Dambulla International Stadium | KR 169/8 (20 overs)Colombo Kaps 192/9 (20 overs) | Lost by 23 runs |
| W | Match 11 | Galle GallantsRangiri Dambulla International Stadium | KR 165/6 (20 overs)Galle Gallants 154/8 (20 overs) | Won by 11 runs |
| L | Match 13 | Jaffna KingsRangiri Dambulla International Stadium | KR 106 all out (18.2 overs)Jaffna Kings 199/4 (20 overs) | Lost by 93 runs |
| W | Match 16 | Galle GallantsPallekele International Cricket Stadium | KR 214/4 (18.5 overs)Galle Gallants 208/3 (20 overs) | Won by 6 wickets |
| L | Match 18 | Jaffna KingsPallekele International Cricket Stadium | KR 200 all out (20 overs)Jaffna Kings 221/6 (20 overs) | Lost by 21 runs |
| L | Match Eliminator | Colombo KapsR. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | KR 135 all out (18.4 overs)Colombo Kaps 203/7 (20 overs) | Lost by 68 runs |
LPL 2026 roster timeline
Kandy Royals 2026 squad and season participants
The official LPL directory lists 20 players. Completed scorecards also record Pawan Sandesh and Iftikhar Ahmed, while the club's own squad page retains Daniel Sams. This 23-name timeline preserves the published roster and participation trail; it does not claim all 23 were registered together on one date.
Batters
Wicketkeeper-batters
All-Rounders
All-RounderMoeen Ali
All-RounderDaniel SamsAll-RounderWanindu HasarangaBowlers
Competition record
League and season history
This page follows the Kandy place in the Lanka Premier League across its six historical names. The franchise competes only in the LPL; unrelated teams using Royals, Falcons, Warriors or Tuskers branding are not combined with these records.
| Season | Finish | Record | Top scorer | Most wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 · Kandy Royals | 4th · Eliminator | 3 wins · 6 losses | Lahiru Udara · 434 | Nuwan Thushara · 14 |
| 2024 · Kandy Falcons | 4th · Qualifier 2 | 4 wins · 6 losses | Andre Fletcher · 321 | Wanindu Hasaranga · 15 |
| 2023 · B-Love Kandy | Champions · 3rd league | 7 wins · 4 losses | Wanindu Hasaranga · 279 | Wanindu Hasaranga · 19 |
| 2022 · Kandy Falcons | 1st league · Qualifier 2 | 7 wins · 3 losses | Andre Fletcher · 266 | Carlos Brathwaite · 18 |
| 2021 · Kandy Warriors | 5th · league stage | 2 wins · 6 losses | Kennar Lewis · 168 | Nimesh Vimukthi · 10 |
| 2020 · Kandy Tuskers | 5th · league stage | 2 wins · 6 losses | Kusal Mendis · 263 | Asela Gunaratne · 9 |
Team operations
KR coaching and support staff
Chaminda Vaas
The official Season 6 directory lists the former Sri Lanka fast bowler as Kandy Royals head coach.
Dhammika Prasad
Listed in the official Kandy support staff for LPL 2026.
Upul Chandana
Listed as fielding coach in the official competition team directory.
Upali Manukularatne
Managed the 2026 group in the official LPL staff listing.
Angelo Mathews
The official directory marks Mathews as captain and Wanindu Hasaranga as vice-captain.
Home venue
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
Kandy, Sri LankaPallekele is the Kandy franchise's home-city venue, but LPL 2026 used a hub schedule rather than exclusive home-and-away grounds. Kandy played its first six league matches in Colombo and Dambulla, its final two league fixtures at Pallekele, and the Eliminator at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
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Latest KR updates
Official LPL match reports cover the three wins and Eliminator exit. The page excludes rumours and retains the official report's published scoring-label discrepancy in its source note rather than silently copying it.
Eliminator · 05 Aug 2026
Colombo Kaps end Kandy's season with a 68-run Eliminator win
Read at Lanka Premier League ↗Match 16 · 29 Jul 2026Lahiru Udara's unbeaten 132 completes Kandy's record chase
Read at Lanka Premier League ↗Match 11 · 25 Jul 2026Moeen and Thushara help Royals edge Galle by 11 runs
Read at Lanka Premier League ↗Match 6 · 21 Jul 2026Kandy defend 194 to record their first Season 6 win
Read at Lanka Premier League ↗Official destinations
KR website and social handles
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Reader questions
Kandy Royals FAQ
Where did Kandy Royals finish in LPL 2026?
Kandy finished fourth in the league with three wins, five losses, six points and NRR -0.567, then lost the Eliminator to Colombo Kaps by 68 runs.
Who scored the most runs for Kandy Royals in 2026?
Lahiru Udara scored 434 runs in nine innings at an average of 54.25 and strike rate of 159.56.
Who took the most wickets for Kandy Royals in 2026?
Nuwan Thushara led Kandy with 14 wickets in nine matches, including a four-wicket haul.
Who was Kandy's leading all-rounder?
On a transparent two-skill comparison, Wanindu Hasaranga recorded 119 runs and six wickets; Moeen Ali was close with 129 runs and five wickets.
What was Kandy Royals' highest score in LPL 2026?
Kandy made 214/4 in 18.5 overs to chase Galle Gallants' 208/3. Lahiru Udara was unbeaten on 132 from 63 balls.
Who captained and coached Kandy Royals?
The official directory lists Angelo Mathews as captain, Wanindu Hasaranga as vice-captain and Chaminda Vaas as head coach.
What is Kandy Royals' home stadium?
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium is the franchise's Kandy home-city venue, although the 2026 tournament used Colombo, Dambulla and Kandy hubs rather than exclusive home schedules.
Have the Kandy franchise won the LPL?
Yes. Playing as B-Love Kandy, the franchise beat Dambulla Aura by five wickets to win the 2023 LPL final.
Why has the Kandy team used different names?
The Kandy LPL place has been called Kandy Tuskers, Kandy Warriors, Kandy Falcons, B-Love Kandy and Kandy Royals as ownership and branding changed across six seasons.
Why are 23 players shown in the roster timeline?
The official LPL directory lists 20, scorecards add Pawan Sandesh and Iftikhar Ahmed, and the club roster retains Daniel Sams. The page preserves each source stage without presenting one simultaneous squad.
Who owns Kandy Royals?
A July 2026 announcement said Optimum Health Care acquired 50% alongside existing owner Sandhya Ajjarapu; this later update supersedes the club page's earlier Ajjarapu-only ownership copy.
What are Kandy Royals' official social accounts?
The club website links to @kandy.royalsofficial on Instagram and KandyRoyalsOfficial on Facebook.
References
Sources for this team page
Updated 2026-08-09. Official LPL and club pages lead for roster, staff, venue and channels; completed scorecards supply actual participants and final statistics. The ownership field follows the later July 2026 50% Optimum Health Care announcement, which post-dates the club page's Ajjarapu-only copy.
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