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LPL 2024: Dambullah Sixers, B-Love Kandy clash in the opener
The Lanka Premier League (LPL) has returned for its fifth edition, bringing a huge wave of excitement among cricket fans. The tournament is set to begin on July 1 (Monday) with the clash between defending champions B-Love Kandy and runner-up Dambulla Sixers at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele. B-Love Kandy had thrashed Dambulla Sixers by five wickets in the final of the last edition to win their maiden LPL title.
Dambulla Sixers had a terrific season last year, winning six of eight games and finishing atop in the points table. On the other hand, B-Love Kandy won four games of the eight games, finishing on third spot in the points table. Heading into this edition, Dambullah Sixers will be looking to make their dominance in the tournament early on, while B-Love Kandy would want to continue with their momentum to win the second consecutive title. This year, the tournament is particularly notable for the influx of young talent joining various franchises.
Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi will be leading Dambulla Sixers as they look to create their dominance. B-Love Kandy are being led by Wanindu Hasaranga, who missed the final last year due to a serious injury. It’s going to be a massive contest as both teams are incredibly formidable and will look to challenge each other.
B-Love Kandy Probable XI: K Mendis, A fletcher, A Mathews, D Karunaratne, D Chandimal (wk), D Shanaka, R Mendis, W Hasaranga (c), K Rajitha, D Chameera, Md. Hasnain
Dambulla Sixers Probable XI: Ibrahim Zadran, K Perera (wk), D Gunathilaka, Towhid Hridoy, N Fernando, Mohammad Nabi, D Hemantha, D Madushanka, Akila Dananjaya, Nuwan Thushara, Mustafizur Rahman
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