Fifth edition of LPL begins today in Kandy

The fifth edition of the Lanka Premier League is set to kick off today (July 1) in Kandy with the defending champions Kandy Falcons taking on Dambulla Sixers in the opener in Pallekele. 

 

Out of five teams, three have rebranded and with players like Glenn Phillips on show, there is star attraction.

 

It's just been a day since the ICC Men's T20 World Cup got over and various franchise leagues are set to get into motion with the Lanka Premier League (LPL) taking the headstart. With players from Pakistan, New Zealand, Australia, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh, there is enough and more star quality on show apart from the Sri Lankan players. Kandy Falcons, one of the three teams rebranded and the defending champions will take on Dambulla Sixers in the opening fixture of the season on Monday, July 1.

 

All five teams will play each other twice before four teams will advance to the playoffs. The matches will be played across three venues in Kandy, Dambulla and Colombo.