Lanka Premier League2023 Schedule: Everything You Need to Know

Editorial StaffLast Updated: July 26, 2023

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The Lanka Premier League (LPL) is a popular Twenty20 franchise cricket tournament held in Sri Lanka.

The fourth edition of the LPL is set to be held from 30 July to 20 August 2023, with five teams competing at three international venues.

The tournament is organized by Sri Lanka Cricket, and the defending champions are the Jaffna Kings.

Originally launched in 2020, the LPL replaced the discontinued Sri Lanka Premier League.

The inaugural edition was a massive success, attracting a cumulative audience of 557 million across TV, digital-social media, and traditional media. It also generated substantial revenue for Sri Lanka Cricket, amounting to 334,006,093 LKR (approximately US$1.7 Million) in 2020, as reported in the 2021 Annual Report.

The LPL has become a platform for some of the biggest names in world cricket, including stars like Chris Gayle, Lasith Malinga, AB de Villiers, and David Warner.

It has not only entertained cricket fans but also helped promote Sri Lankan cricket by providing opportunities to young players who later represented the national team.

The 2023 edition of the LPL is expected to be even more successful, with several high-profile players already signed up.

The Sri Lanka Cricket is confident that the tournament will further boost the promotion of Sri Lankan cricket.

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The participating teams for the 2023 LPL are:

Colombo Strikers
Galle Titans
Jaffna Kings
Dambulla Aura
B-Love Kandy

The list of all matches of Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2023 –

Group Stage –

July 30: Jaffna Kings vs Colombo Strikers, R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo, 13:30 IST

July 31: Galle Titans vs Dambulla Aura, R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo, 09:30 IST

July 31: B-Love Kandy vs Colombo Strikers, R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo, 13:30 IST

August 1: Dambulla Aura vs Jaffna Kings, R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo, 09:30 IST

August 1: Galle Titans vs B-Love Kandy, R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo, 13:30 IST

August 4: Colombo Strikers vs Galle Titans, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, 09:30 IST

August 4: Dambulla Aura vs Jaffna Kings, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, 13:30 IST

August 5: Galle Titans vs B-Love Kandy, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, 09:30 IST

August 5: Jaffna Kings vs Colombo Strikers, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, 13:30 IST

August 7: B-Love Kandy vs Dambulla Aura, R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo, 09:30 IST

August 7: Colombo Strikers vs Jaffna Kings, R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo, 13:30 IST

August 8: Galle Titans vs B-Love Kandy, R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo, 09:30 IST

August 8: Dambulla Aura vs Jaffna Kings, R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo, 13:30 IST

August 11: Colombo Strikers vs Galle Titans, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, 09:30 IST

August 12: B-Love Kandy vs Jaffna Kings, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, 09:30 IST

August 12: Galle Titans vs Dambulla Aura, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, 13:30 IST

August 13: B-Love Kandy vs Colombo Strikers, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, 09:30 IST

August 13: Jaffna Kings vs Galle Titans, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, 13:30 IST

August 14: Colombo Strikers vs Dambulla Aura, R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo, 09:30 IST

August 15: Galle Titans vs B-Love Kandy, R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo, 09:30 IST

August 15: Jaffna Kings vs Colombo Strikers, R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo, 13:30 IST

August 17: Dambulla Aura vs B-Love Kandy, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, 09:30 IST

August 17: Galle Titans vs Jaffna Kings, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, 13:30 IST

August 19: Colombo Strikers vs B-Love Kandy, R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo, 09:30 IST

August 19: Galle Titans vs Dambulla Aura, R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo, 13:30 IST

Playoffs –

August 20: Eliminator, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, 09:30 IST

August 20: Qualifier, R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo, 13:30 IST

August 21: Final, R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo, 13:30 IST

Five players to watch out for in the 2023 LPL are:

Babar Azam (Colombo Strikers)
Thisara Perera (Jaffna Kings)
Dasun Shanaka (Galle Titans)
Kusal Mendis (Dambulla Aura)
Wanindu Hasaranga (B-Love Kandy)

These players are in excellent form and have the ability to single-handedly win matches for their respective teams.

Some popular stats for the Lanka Premier League include:

Highest individual score: 145* by Kusal Mendis for Dambulla Giants vs. Jaffna Kings, 2020

Most runs scored: 339 by Avishka Fernando for Colombo Stars vs. Jaffna Kings, 2022

Most sixes hit: 38 by Thisara Perera for Jaffna Kings vs. Colombo Stars, 2021

Best bowling figures: 5-11 by Wanindu Hasaranga for Jaffna Kings vs. Galle Gladiators, 2021

Most wickets taken: 21 by Wanindu Hasaranga for Jaffna Kings, 2021

Most wins: Jaffna Kings, with 3 titles (2019, 2020, 2021)

Key dates for the 2023 Lanka Premier League include:

Tournament schedule: 30 July – 20 August 2023
Final: 20 August 2023
The 2023 Lanka Premier League is expected to attract a large audience from around the world. Broadcasting rights and streaming options for the LPL 2023 include: