Colombo Kaps v Kandy Royals: LPL 2026 Eliminator — kick-off and live-streaming information

Colombo Kaps will meet Kandy Royals in the Eliminator of the Lanka Premier League 2026 at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Wednesday, with the match due to start at 7:30 PM IST.

This fixture is part of the tournament’s knockout phase and represents the first elimination game of LPL 2026. It is a do-or-die game. The winner will advance to the next match. Meanwhile, the losing team will leave the tournament empty-handed. This will be the third encounter between the two sides this season, with Colombo Kaps having won both earlier meetings; the Kaps did suffer a defeat in their final group-stage game. Kandy Royals reached the playoffs with three wins in the group stage and have been described as inconsistent, with their batting singled out for lacking consistency.

Indian viewers can watch the Eliminator on Star Sports Networks, specifically Star Sports 3. Live streaming for viewers in India will be available via the FanCode app or website.

In Sri Lanka the match will be televised on PEO TV and Dialog TV, with a live stream accessible through the PEO mobile app and on Sri Lanka Cricket’s official digital platforms.

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The toss is scheduled for 7 PM IST, 30 minutes before the 7:30 PM IST start time.