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Lanka Premier League set to return after two years, dates revealed
Key takeaways
- The tournament will open at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground under lights, with a rematch of the 2024 final as reigning champions Jaffna face runners-up Galle in the season opener.
- The match is set for a 7:30 pm local start, alongside an official opening ceremony.
- The 2026 edition had initially been pencilled in for an earlier start, but the finalised schedule confirms a July 17 launch, with matches spread across four major venues before the knockout stages return to Colombo.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize The Lanka Premier League (LPL) is set to return in 2026, with the upcoming edition scheduled to begin on July 17 and run until August 8, marking the comeback of Sri Lanka’s flagship T20 competition.
The tournament will open at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground under lights, with a rematch of the 2024 final as reigning champions Jaffna face runners-up Galle in the season opener.
The match is set for a 7:30 pm local start, alongside an official opening ceremony.
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