The fifth edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) kicked off on July 1, promising thrilling cricket action across Sri Lanka. This year’s tournament features a total of 24 matches spread across three cities: Pallekele, Dambulla, and Colombo.
The opening leg of LPL 2024 is being held in Pallekele from July 1 to 3. Following this, the action shifts to Dambulla, where the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium will host nine exciting league fixtures from July 5 to 10.
Each day in Dambulla will witness doubleheaders, except for July 5. The Dambulla leg’s curtain-raiser will see the Galle Marvels take on the Jaffna Kings, with the afternoon game starting at 3 PM IST and the evening game at 7:30 PM IST.
Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium T20 Records and Stats
The Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla has hosted only six T20 games so far, providing a limited but insightful sample size. The average first-innings score here is 159, indicating it can be a challenging venue for chasing teams, with only two sides having successfully chased down a target.
- T20I matches played: 6
- Matches won by teams batting first: 4
- Matches won by teams batting second: 2
- Matches Tied: 0
- Matches Abandoned: 0
- Highest team score: 209/5 by Afghanistan
- Lowest team score: 115/0 by Afghanistan
Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium is known for being bowler-friendly, particularly aiding the pacers with the new ball due to the grass on the surface. This extra zip can make it difficult for batters to dominate from the outset. Adapting quickly to the conditions and spending time in the middle will be crucial for the batters aiming for substantial scores.
Lanka Premier League 2024 Matches at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium
- July 5: Galle Marvels vs Jaffna Kings (7:30 PM IST, Local Time)
- July 6: B-Love Kandy vs Colombo Strikers (3 PM IST, Local Time)
- July 6: Dambulla Sixers vs Jaffna Kings (7:30 PM IST, Local Time)
- July 7: Galle Marvels vs B-Love Kandy (3 PM IST, Local Time)
- July 7: Colombo Strikers vs Dambulla Sixers (7:30 PM IST, Local Time)
- July 9: B-Love Kandy vs Jaffna Kings (3 PM IST, Local Time)
- July 9: Dambulla Sixers vs Galle Marvels (7:30 PM IST, Local Time)
- July 10: Colombo Strikers vs Jaffna Kings (3 PM IST, Local Time)
- July 10: Galle Marvels vs B-Love Kandy (7:30 PM IST, Local Time)
As the LPL 2024 unfolds, the matches at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium promise to be a true test of skill and strategy, with both bowlers and batters needing to bring their A-game to succeed.
