LPL Logo. (Source -Twitter/X)
The much-anticipated fifth season of the Lanka Premier League (LPL 2024) is scheduled to begin on July 1 and will culminate on July 21. All the intense action from Sri Lanka’s premier franchise T20 tournament will be aired exclusively by Star Sports in India.
Five teams – Colombo Strikers, Dambulla Sixers, Galle Marvels, Jaffna Kings, and Kandy will be competing in the tournament. A total of 24 matches will be played across three different venues – Colombo, Dambulla, and Kandy, respectively.
So, where can Indian fans catch the action live? Find all the information here –
When will the LPL 2024 commence?
The league phase will run from July 1 to July 16, where the five aforementioned teams will face each other twice. The top four teams at the end of the league stage will progress to the playoffs, which will be held in Colombo from July 18. Meanwhile, the summit clash is set for July 21, also in Colombo.
Where to watch LPL 2024 live on television in India?
Star Sports will be bringing all the live and exclusive action from LPL 2024 to cricket aficionados in India. The popular broadcaster is known for airing premier sporting events like the ICC T20 World Cup, Indian Premier League, Cricket Australia, Premier League, and Wimbledon, among many other top-tier sports properties. Continuing the association and broadcasting the forthcoming edition of the LPL will certainly bolster the network’s already impressive cricketing lineup.
Also Read: LPL 2024: Fifth edition to kick off from July 1, Glenn Phillips, Shadab among key international participants
Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Agha Salman, Andre Fletcher, Fabian Allen, Mohammad Nabi, Mujeeb Ur Rehman, Noor Ahmad, Rilee Rossouw, and Reeza Hendricks, are some of the popular international cricketers who will be in action during the high-octane tournament. Sri Lankan stars like Wanindu Hasaranga, Angelo Mathews, Isuru Udana, Maheesh Theekshana, Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Dasun Shanaka and many more will be looking to enthrall the fans with their talent and skills.
Also Read: LPL 2024: Dambulla franchise gets new owner, to be rebranded as Dambulla Sixers
When will be the match timings for the LPL 2024 matches?
The 24 matches will be played over 21 days, with most days incorporating double-headers. There will be only three single-header days in LPL 2024. The day matches will begin at 3 PM IST, and night matches will commence at 7:30 PM IST.