LPL to Add Sixth Team; Kane Williamson and David Miller Likely to Join
LPL is set to expand its wings and add sixth team next season.
The fifth edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) will be played from July 1 to July 21. This cricket tournament follows the popular Indian Premier League (IPL) format, featuring teams competing in a series of matches leading to the playoffs. The playoffs will include Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2, and the Final.
Here are the five teams participating in the 2024 edition of the Lanka Premier League:
The tournament will consist of 24 matches, including two qualifiers, one eliminator, and a final. The teams will play in a round-robin format, with the top teams advancing to the knockout stages.
The matches will be held at three main stadiums:
LPL is set to expand its wings and add sixth team next season.
Jaffna Kings beat Galle Marvels by nine wickets to lift their fourth LPL title.
The Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2024 will see Galle Marvels (GM) going head-to-head against Jaffna Kings (JK) in the final of the tournament.
Kandy Falcons and Jaffna Kings will fight for the final spot of LPL 2024
Kandy Falcons and Colombo Strikers will fight for the Qualification in the Eliminator of LPL 2024
Jaffna Kings will up against Galle Marvels in the Qualifier 1 of LPL 2024
Shadab Khan is currently the highest wicket-taker in the LPL 2024.
Colombo Strikers are already qualified for the playoffs of LPL 2024
Colombo Strikers and Galle Marvels have a balanced head-to-head record, with each team securing 5 wins against each other.
Both Dambulla Sixers and Kandy Falcons came into this contest after facing defeat in their previous matches in LPL 2024