The Lanka Premier League 2024 (LPL), organized by the Sri Lanka Cricket Board, is set to run from July 1 to July 21. This franchise cricket tournament will feature five teams competing across multiple venues, including the R. Premadasa Stadium, Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, and Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.
Format and special features
Each team will play the other four teams twice in the league phase, followed by playoffs, culminating in a total of 24 matches. A unique feature of this tournament is the introduction of two “power-blast overs” during each innings, in the 16th and 17th overs, allowing a maximum of four fielders outside the 30-yard circle.
🚀 Introducing Power Blast Overs! 🚀
Get ready for a thrilling twist in #LPL2024! This season will feature the electrifying ‘Power Blast Overs’ – a two-over power play in the 16th and 17th overs of each innings. Prepare for explosive cricket action and non-stop excitement! 🏏💥 pic.twitter.com/jh6dZheuZd
— LPL – Lanka Premier League (@LPLT20) June 29, 2024
Teams and changes
The participating teams are B-Love Kandy, Dambulla Sixers, Jaffna Kings, Galle Marvels and Colombo Strikers. The Dambulla franchise, initially acquired by Imperial Sports Group and rebranded as Dambulla Thunders, saw significant changes after co-owner Tamim Rahman was arrested on match-fixing charges. The franchise was taken over by Sequoia Consultants via DeSilva Holdings and renamed Dambulla Sixers. Additionally, the Galle Titans were rebranded as Galle Marvels after being acquired by Cricket Marvels LLC, owned by Prem Thakkar.
Lanka Premier League Franchise Dambulla Gets New Owner, Set To Be Named Dambula Sixers pic.twitter.com/Vw5UmHVQ74
— Dambulla Sixers LPLT20 (@dambullalpl) June 5, 2024
Galle Titans Transform into Galle Marvels for the 5th Season of LPL
Galle Gladiators ➡️ Galle Titans ➡️ Galle Marvels #sportspavilionlk #LPL2024 #LPL pic.twitter.com/m4e5OvHm1U
— DANUSHKA ARAVINDA (@DanuskaAravinda) March 5, 2024
Brand Ambassador and impact
Michael Clarke has been appointed as the brand ambassador, adding significant prestige and visibility to the tournament, which aims to showcase top-tier cricket talent and entertain fans with its competitive format.
Aussie legend, Michael Clarke, is already excited about the LPL. Here’s what he said.#LPLT20 #LankaPremierLeague #SriLankaCricket pic.twitter.com/lzxfmlMzOs
— LPL – Lanka Premier League (@LPLT20) May 24, 2024
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Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2024 schedule:
- July 1 | B-Love Kandy vs Dambulla Sixers, Match 1 | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele | 7:30 PM (IST/Local), 2:oo PM (GMT) |
- July 2 | Jaffna Kings vs Galle Marvels, Match 2| Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele | 3:00 PM (IST/Local), 09:30 AM (GMT) |
- July 2 | Colombo Strikers vs B-Love Kandy, Match 3 | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele | 7:30 PM (IST/Local), 2:oo PM (GMT) |
- July 3 | Dambulla Sixers vs Jaffna Kings, Match 4| Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele | 3:00 PM (IST/Local), 09:30 AM (GMT) |
- July 3 | Galle Marvels vs Colombo Strikers, Match 5| Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele | 7:30 PM (IST/Local), 2:oo PM (GMT) |
- July 5 | Galle Marvels vs Jaffna Kings, Match 6 | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla | 7:30 PM (IST/Local), 2:oo PM (GMT) |
- July 6 | B-Love Kandy vs Colombo Strikers, Match 7| Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla |3:00 PM (IST/Local), 09:30 AM (GMT) |
- July 6 | Dambulla Sixers vs Jaffna Kings, Match 8 | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla | 7:30 PM (IST/Local), 2:oo PM (GMT) |
- July 7 | Galle Marvels vs B-Love Kandy, Match 9 | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla | 3:00 PM (IST/Local), 09:30 AM (GMT) |
- July 7 | Colombo Strikers vs Dambulla Sixers, Match 10| Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla | 7:30 PM (IST/Local), 2:oo PM (GMT) |
- July 9 | B-Love Kandy vs Jaffna Kings, Match 11 | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla | 3:00 PM (IST/Local), 09:30 AM (GMT) |
- July 9 | Dambulla Sixers vs Galle Marvels, Match 12| Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla | 7:30 PM (IST/Local), 2:oo PM (GMT) |
- July 10 | Colombo Strikers vs Jaffna Kings, Match 13 | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla | 3:00 PM (IST/Local), 09:30 AM (GMT) |
- July 10 | Galle Marvels vs B-Love Kandy, Match 14 | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla | 7:30 PM (IST/Local), 2:oo PM (GMT) |
- July 13 | Jaffna Kings vs B-Love Kandy, Match 15 | R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 7:30 PM (IST/Local), 2:oo PM (GMT) |
- July 14 | Dambulla Sixers vs Galle Marvels, Match 16 | R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 3:00 PM (IST/Local), 09:30 AM (GMT) |
- July 14 | Colombo Strikers vs Jaffna Kings, Match 17 | R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 7:30 PM (IST/Local), 2:oo PM (GMT) |
- July 15 | B-Love Kandy vs Dambulla Sixers, Match 18| R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 3:00 PM (IST/Local), 09:30 AM (GMT) |
- July 15 | Colombo Strikers vs Galle Marvels, Match 19 | R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 7:30 PM (IST/Local), 2:oo PM (GMT) |
- July 16 | Dambulla Sixers vs Colombo Strikers, Match 20| R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 7:30 PM (IST/Local), 2:oo PM (GMT) |
- July 18 | TBC vs TBC, Qualifier 1 | R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 3:00 PM (IST/Local), 09:30 AM (GMT) |
- July 18 | TBC vs TBC, Eliminator | R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 7:30 PM (IST/Local), 2:oo PM (GMT) |
- July 20 | TBC vs TBC, Qualifier 2 | R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 3:00 PM (IST/Local), 09:30 AM (GMT) |
- July 21 | TBC vs TBC, Final | R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 7:30 PM (IST/Local), 2:oo PM (GMT) |
Broadcast and live streaming details:
- India: Fancode, Star Sports Network, Disney+Hotstar
- Pakistan: Tapmad
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