COLOMBO:The first match of the Lanka Premier League 2022 is set to take place at 3 p.m. local time on December 6 in Hambantota between the reigning champions Jaffna Kings and Galle Gladiators. Kandy Falcons, Dambulla Giants, and Colombo Stars are the other participating teams.
20 games will make up the first round of the competition, which will begin in Hambantota and then travel to Kandy and Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka. The R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium (RPICS) in Colombo will also host the final round games.
While Qualifier 1 and the Eliminator will be on December 21, the League final will be played on December 23 at the RPICS, Colombo. Teams and players in the knockout stage do not get a break because Qualifier 2 will be played on December 22.
The top two teams on the points table will compete in Qualifier 1 during the Final Round Games, while the third and fourth-placed teams will compete in the "Eliminator." The winner of "Qualifier 1" advances directly to the championship round, while the loser of "Qualifier 1" plays the winner of the "Eliminator" in "Qualifier 2," with the winner advancing to the championship round.
The 24 games that make up the 2022 Lanka Premier League will feature the best domestic and international cricketers. Several top international cricketers, including Evin Lewis, Carlos Brathwaite, Janneman Malan, Dwaine Pretorius, D'Arcy Short, and Shoaib Malik, will take part in the 2019 edition of the competition.
"There is a big demand for cricket in Sri Lanka, so we are providing our local fans with the best cricketing activity. We hope to give some exciting T20 cricket in December with the Lanka Premier League." "The subcontinental growth and popularity of the Lanka Premier League are being aided by the addition of elite international cricketers like Evin Lewis, Carlos Brathwaite, and Janneman Malan among others.
Sri Lankan cricket has consistently produced numerous players of the highest calibre. Like the previous two seasons, I have no doubt that the third season will be a success "The official promoter of LPL and founder and CEO of IPG, Mr. Anil Mohan, said.
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