LPL 2026 Points Table, most runs & wickets after match 8, DS vs GM
Dambulla Sixers beat Galle Gallants by 6 wickets in match 8 of the LPL 2026.
It was an action-packed day on Wednesday in the ongoing Lanka Premier League (LPL 2026). Two games were scheduled to take place at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, and both were high-scoring thrillers.
In the first game of the day, the defending champion, Jaffna Kings, beat Colombo Kaps by a close margin of five runs while defending 179 runs. It was a tight game, where Chamindu Wickramasinghe played a great cameo of 43 off 22 balls for the Kings.
His innings made the difference in the end and helped Jaffna Kings get two points. In the evening game, Dambulla Sixers chased down 180 runs against Galle Gallants in just 16.1 overs.
Reeza Hendricks played a match-winning knock of 64 not out from 37 balls and took the Sixers over the line. Marques Ackerman (35 off 25) and Gulbadin Naib (20* off 6) also played important knocks.
LPL 2026 Points Table after match 8, DS vs GM
After match 8 of the LPL 2026, Galle Gallants are at the top of the table. Dambulla Sixers improved their NRR after the win and are at second spot.
Jaffna Kings also have four points each and are placed third. Kandy Falcons and Colombo Kaps have two points each and they are next on the table.
LPL 2026: Most Runs
Reeza Hendricks played a match-winning knock for his team and scored his second half-century of the season. With 196 runs, he is the leading scorer in the LPL 2026.
He is followed by Lahiru Udara with 148 runs. Sam Harper has 145 runs, and he is third on the list. Sahibzada Farhan (121) and Charith Asalanka (118) are next on the list.
Top 5 leading run-scorers of the Lanka Premier League 2026 after Match 8:
- Reeza Hendricks (DS) – 196 runs
- Lahiru Udana (KF) – 148 runs
- Sam Harper (GM) – 145 runs
- Sahibzada Farhan (DS) – 121 runs
- Charitha Asalanka (GM) – 118 runs
LPL 2026: Most wickets
Lizaad Williams has the most wickets in the LPL 2026 after match 8. He has taken 8 wickets in three games. He is followed by Nuwan Thushara, who has seven wickets.
Akif Javed and Eshan Malinga have six wickets each, and they are next on the list. Traveen Mathew is fifth on the list with five wickets.
Top 5 leading wicket-takers of the Lanka Premier League 2026 after Match 8:
- Lizard Williams (JK) – 8 wickets
- Nuwan Thushara (KF) – 7 wickets
- Akif Javed (GM) – 6 wickets
- Eshan Malinga (GM) – 6 wickets
- Traven Matthew (JK) – 5 wickets
Who is the leading run-scorer in the Lanka Premier League 2026 after Match 8?
Reeza Hendricks (DS) is the leading run-scorer in the Lanka Premier League 2026 after Match 8, with 196 runs.
Who is the leading wicket-taker in the Lanka Premier League 2026 after Match 8?
Lizaad Williams is the leading wicket-taker in the Lanka Premier League 2026 after Match 8, with 8 wickets.
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