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Asalanka and Malinga lead Galle to victory in LPL final

ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 5:42 PM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Asalanka and Malinga lead Galle to victory in LPL final
Summary

Galle clinched their first LPL title on August 8, 2026, by defeating Jaffna. Kamindu Asalanka and Lasith Malinga contributed significantly, taking six wickets to restrict Jaffna to a total of 123. Galle’s bowling performance was pivotal in their success throughout the tournament, demonstrating strong teamwork and skill. The championship marks a historic achievement for the Galle franchise in the league.

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  • •Galle won their first LPL title on August 8, 2026.
  • •Asalanka and Malinga took six wickets combined.
  • •Jaffna was bowled out for 123 runs.
  • •Galle’s bowling performance was critical in the final.
  • •The win marks Galle's historic achievement in the LPL.
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  • 5:42 PMESPNcricinfo — Asalanka and Malinga lead Galle to maiden LPL title
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They took six wickets between them to dismiss Jaffna for 123

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