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Colombo Kaps
File:Colombo Kaps logo.png
LeagueLanka Premier League
Personnel
CaptainThisara Perera
CoachCarl Crowe
OwnerWitness Sports Alliance
Team information
CityColombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
Colours  Pink
  Purple
Founded2020: Colombo Kings
2021: Colombo Stars
2023: Colombo Strikers
2025: Colombo Kaps
Home groundR. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Capacity35,000
History
LPL wins0

Colombo Kaps, formerly known as Colombo Stars, Colombo Kings and Colombo Strikers, is a franchise Twenty20 cricket team based in Colombo, Sri Lanka, that competes in the Lanka Premier League. Thisara Perera is the captain of this franchise while Carl Crowe is the head coach.

Franchise history

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2020 season

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Main article: Colombo Kings in 2020

In the inaugural season, Murfad Mustafa was the owner of the franchise.[1][2] The team was supposed to be coached by former Australian cricketer Dav Whatmore.[3][4] However he pulled out ahead of the 2020 Lanka Premier League for personal reasons and was replaced by former English cricketer Kabir Ali.[5] Kabir Ali was again replaced by Herschelle Gibbs after he tested positive for COVID-19. Angelo Mathews was announced as the icon player and Andre Russell was named as the marquee foreign player.[6]

2021 season

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Main article: Colombo Stars in 2021

In June 2021, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) terminated the franchise ahead of the 2021 Lanka Premier League, due to financial issues.[7][8] In November 2021, the team changed its name to Colombo Stars after Softlogic Holdings PLC took over the ownership of the franchise.[9]

2022 season

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Main article: Colombo Stars in 2022

2023 season

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Main article: Colombo Strikers in 2023

In May 2023, LPL promoter and the chairman of IPG Group told that Softlogic Holdings PLC had part ways with Colombo Stars with mutual understanding.[10] In May 2023, the team changed its name to Colombo Strikers after SKKY Group took over the ownership.[11]

2024 season

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Main article: Colombo Strikers in 2024

2025 season

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In April 2025, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced that franchise owners had been terminated ahead of the 2025 Lanka Premier League due to their failure to fulfill the obligations of a team owner in the Lanka Premier League.[12]

In mid-October 2025, it was announced that the Colombo franchise had been purchased by Witness Sports Alliance LLC, led by Indian entrepreneurs Saranyan Palaniswamy and K.C. Shyam Kangayan, and the franchise was renamed as Colombo Kaps.[13]

Current squad

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No. Name Nationality Date of birth (age) Batting style Bowling style Year signed Salary
(US$) 		Notes
Batters
Kavin Bandara Sri Lanka (1997-08-22) 22 August 1997 (age 28) Left handed Right-arm medium-fast 2024 5,000
11 Shevon Daniel Sri Lanka (2004-03-15) 15 March 2004 (age 22) Left handed Right-arm off break 2024 10,000
Nipun Dhananjaya Sri Lanka (2000-09-28) 28 September 2000 (age 25) Left handed Right-arm off break 2023 Retained
Sheshan Fernando Sri Lanka (1993-04-14) 14 April 1993 (age 33) Right handed Right-arm off break 2024 5,000
10 Muhammad Waseem United Arab Emirates (1994-02-12) 12 February 1994 (age 32) Right handed Right-arm medium 2024 20,000 Overseas
Wicket-keepers
21 Rahmanullah Gurbaz Afghanistan (2001-11-28) 28 November 2001 (age 24) Right handed — 2024 50,000 Overseas
23 Sadeera Samarawickrama Sri Lanka (1995-08-30) 30 August 1995 (age 30) Right handed — 2024 Direct signing
All-rounders
7 Shadab Khan Pakistan (1998-10-04) 4 October 1998 (age 27) Right handed Right-arm leg break 2024 Direct signing Overseas
29 Chamika Karunaratne Sri Lanka (1996-05-29) 29 May 1996 (age 29) Right handed Right-arm medium-fast 2023 Retained
74 Angelo Perera Sri Lanka (1990-02-23) 23 February 1990 (age 36) Right handed Slow left-arm orthodox 2024 20,000
1 Thisara Perera Sri Lanka (1989-04-03) 3 April 1989 (age 37) Left handed Right-arm medium-fast 2024 Direct signing Captain
23 Glenn Phillips New Zealand (1996-12-06) 6 December 1996 (age 29) Right handed Right-arm off break 2024 Direct signing Overseas
1 Dunith Wellalage Sri Lanka (2003-01-09) 9 January 2003 (age 23) Left handed Slow left-arm orthodox 2024 50,000
Spin bowlers
4 Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar Afghanistan (2007-07-15) 15 July 2007 (age 18) Right handed Right-arm off break 2024 10,000 Overseas
Pace bowlers
3 Taskin Ahmed Bangladesh (1995-04-03) 3 April 1995 (age 31) Left handed Right-arm fast 2024 50,000 Overseas
71 Binura Fernando Sri Lanka (1995-07-12) 12 July 1995 (age 30) Right handed Left-arm medium-fast 2024 55,000
Chamika Gunasekara Sri Lanka (1999-11-25) 25 November 1999 (age 26) Right handed Right-arm medium-fast 2024 10,000
81 Matheesha Pathirana Sri Lanka (2002-12-18) 18 December 2002 (age 23) Right handed Right-arm fast 2024 120,000
Garuka Sanketh Sri Lanka (2005-05-30) 30 May 2005 (age 20) Left handed Right-arm medium 2024 13,000
Isitha Wijesundera Sri Lanka (1997-05-11) 11 May 1997 (age 29) Left handed Right-arm medium-fast 2024 5,000

Administration and support staff

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Position Name
Head coach Carl Crowe
Bowling coach Chaminda Vaas
Assistant coach Simon Helmot

Captains

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As of 19 June 2024
No. Player From To Mat Won Lost Tie&W Tie&L NR Win%
1 Angelo Mathews 2020 2022 24 13 10 1 0 0 54.16
2 Dhananjaya de Silva 2021 2021 4 1 3 0 0 0 25.00
3 Niroshan Dickwella 2023 2023 5 2 3 0 0 0 40.00
4 Chamika Karunaratne 2023 2023 2 1 1 0 0 0 50.00
5 Babar Azam 2023 2023 1 0 1 0 0 0 0
6 Thisara Perera 2024 present 9 4 5 0 0 0 44.44

Seasons

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Year League table standing Final standing
2020 1st out of 5 Semi-finalists
2021 3rd out of 5 Playoffs
2022 3rd out of 5 Runners up
2023 5th out of 5 League Stage
2024 3rd out of 5 Playoffs

Statistics

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Highest individual score

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As of 18 August 2023
Runs Player Opposition Venue Date
108* Laurie Evans Jaffna Stallions Mahinda Rajapaksha International Cricket Stadium, Hambantota 10 December 2020
104 Babar Azam Galle Gladiators Pallekele Cricket Stadium, Kandy 7 August 2023
80 Dinesh Chandimal Kandy Tuskers Mahinda Rajapaksha International Cricket Stadium, Hambantota 26 November 2020
73* Angelo Mathews Jaffna Kings Pallekele Cricket Stadium, Kandy 12 December 2022
73 Galle Gladiators R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo 12 December 2021
Source: Cricinfo[17]

Most career wickets

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As of 19 August 2023
Wickets Player Seasons
22 Jeffrey Vandersay 2020–2023
21 Dushmantha Chameera 2020–2021
15 Seekkuge Prasanna 2021–2022
15 Naveen-ul-Haq 2021–2022
13 Kasun Rajitha 2022
12 Matheesha Pathirana 2023-2023
  • Source: CricInfo[18]

Best figures in an innings

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As of 19 August 2023
Figures Player Opposition Venue Date
6/25 Jeffrey Vandersay Kandy Warriors R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo 17 December 2021
5/22 Kasun Rajitha Dambulla Aura 14 December 2022
4/20 Kasun Rajitha Kandy Falcons 22 December 2022
4/35 Dushmantha Chameera Kandy Warriors 14 December 2021
3/24 Matheesha Pathirana Kandy Warriors 31 July 2023
3/17 Benny Howell Galle Gladiators 21 December 2022
  • Source: CricInfo[19]

Team identity

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Anthem

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Year Anthem Artist(s)
2020 Say Colombo Kings Pasan Liyanage, Pradhee, Shaa, Lucky
2021 Romaine Willis, Randhir Witana, Kaizer Kaiz

Kit manufacturers and sponsors

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Year Kit manufacturer Shirt sponsor (front) Shirt sponsor (back) Chest branding Sleeve branding
2020 Moose Clothing Faza.ae Sport Loop Maaté Safco International, 11 Wickets
2021 Softlogic Holdings — Softlogic Life Insurance, Odel, Asiri Health
2022 MazaPlay Softlogic Holdings
2023 Kheloyar 1xBook Mentos
2024 Babu88 Sports[20] Zetto Sports Oateo Turbo Energy Drink, GENXT

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