The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has officially announced the much-awaited schedule for the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2023. The fourth edition of the top-tier league is set to kick off on Sunday, July 30, featuring a total of 24 matches. The highly anticipated final will be held on Sunday, August 20. However, a reserve day has been allocated, and the final will be played on Monday, August 21, in the event of any unfortunate circumstances.
The defending champions, Jaffna Kings, who have secured the title thrice since the league’s inception, will face off against the Colombo Strikers in the opening match at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, July 30. The initial fixtures will be held in Colombo, followed by a series of matches at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy.
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The crucial knockout phase of the tournament, including the semi-finals and final, will once again take place in Colombo. The teams participating in the LPL 2023 include Jaffna Kings, Colombo Strikers, B-Love Kandy, Dambulla Aura, and Galle Titans. They will compete against each other in a double round-robin format, with each team playing the others twice. The top four teams on the LPL Points Table will then advance to the Qualifier 1 and Eliminator, similar to the playoffs in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
The squads for all five teams were finalized in the recently concluded auction held on June 14 at the Shangri La Hotel in Colombo. One of the highlights of the auction was the acquisition of Dilshan Madushanka by Jaffna Kings, who secured him for a record fee of $92,000 in the accelerated round after initially being overlooked.
With the teams assembling formidable squads on paper, it remains to be seen which side will emerge victorious in the tournament. The league has been dominated by the Jaffna Kings, who have won the title three consecutive times. It will be intriguing to see if the rival teams can break their winning streak and claim the coveted championship.
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Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2023 Schedule
| No. | Date | Matches | Venue | Time |
| 1. | Sunday, July 30 | Jaffna Kings vs Colombo Strikers | R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo | 7.30 pm |
| 2. | Monday, July 31 | Galle Titans vs Dambulla Aura | R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo | 3.00 pm |
| 3. | Monday, July 31 | B-Love Kandy vs Colombo Strikers | R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo | 7.30 pm |
| 4. | Tuesday, August 01 | Dambulla Aura vs Jaffna Kings | R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo | 3.00 pm |
| 5. | Tuesday, August 01 | Galle Titans vs B-Love Kandy | R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo | 7.30 pm |
| 6. | Friday, August 04 | Colombo Strikers vs Galle Titans | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy | 3.00 pm |
| 7. | Friday, August 04 | Dambulla Aura vs Jaffna Kings | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy | 7.30 pm |
| 8. | Saturday, August 05 | Galle Titans vs B-Love Kandy | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy | 3.00 pm |
| 9. | Saturday, August 05 | Jaffna Kings vs Colombo Strikers | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy | 7.30 pm |
| 10. | Monday, August 07 | B-Love Kandy vs Dambulla Aura | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy | 3.00 pm |
| 11. | Monday, August 07 | Galle Titans vs Jaffna Kings | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy | 7.30 pm |
| 12. | Tuesday, August 08 | Colombo Strikers vs Dambulla Aura | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy | 3.00 pm |
| 13. | Tuesday, August 08 | B-Love Kandy vs Jaffna Kings | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy | 7.30 pm |
| 14. | Friday, August 11 | Dambulla Aura vs Galle Titans | R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo | 7.30 pm |
| 15. | Saturday, August 12 | Jaffna Kings vs B-Love Kandy | R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo | 3.00 pm |
| 16. | Saturday, August 12 | Dambulla Aura vs Colombo Strikers | R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo | 7.30 pm |
| 17. | Sunday, August 13 | Jaffna Kings vs Galle Titans | R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo | 3.00 pm |
| 18. | Sunday, August 13 | Colombo Strikers vs B-Love Kandy | R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo | 7.30 pm |
| 19. | Monday, August 14 | B-Love Kandy vs Dambulla Aura | R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo | 7.30 pm |
| 20. | Tuesday, August 15 | Colombo Strikers vs Galle Titans | R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo | 7.30 pm |
| 21. | Thursday, August 17 | Qualifier 1 (1 vs 2) | R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo | 3.30 pm |
| 22 | Thursday, August 17 | Eliminator (3 vs 4) | R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo | 7.30 pm |
| 23. | Saturday, August 19 | Qualifier 2 (loser QF1 vs winner El) | R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo | 7.30 pm |
| 24. | Sunday, August 20 | Final | R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo | 7.30 pm |
| Monday, August 21 | Rain Reserve Day, Final | R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo | 7.30 pm |
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