LPL 2021: Galle Gladiators vs Jaffna Kings Live -Jaffna Kings opt to the bowl-The second edition of Sri Lanka’s premium domestic tournament – Lanka Premier League – has begun. Jaffna Kings have won the toss and have sent Galle Gladiator to bat first in the Lanka Premier League opening clash. While Jaffna begin their title defence, Gladiators will be eying to avenge their inaugural final. Follow InsideSport.in for more updates
Jaffna Kings (Playing XI): Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Avishka Fernando, Upul Tharanga, Thisara Perera(c), Shammu Ashan, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jayden Seales, Suranga Lakmal, Maheesh Theekshana, Wahab Riaz
Galle Gladiators (Playing XI): Danushka Gunathilaka, Kusal Mendis, Mohammad Hafeez, Ben Dunk(w), Bhanuka Rajapaksa(c), Samit Patel, Lahiru Madushanka, Isuru Udana, Pulina Tharanga, Noor Ahmad, Nuwan Thushara
Jaffna Kings won the toss and opted to field
LPL 2021: Jaffna Kings opt to bowl against Galle Gladiators in Lanka Premier League opener – Follow Live updates
After two postponements, Lanka Premier League will finally get underway on Sunday. Galle Gladiators, Jaffna Kings, Kandy Warriors, Kandy Warriors, Colombo Stars, and Dambulla Giants will be competing for the title win. The tournament will be played over 19 days from 5th to 23rd December 2021 and will feature several big-ticket cricketers from all over the globe.
LPL 2021: Galle Gladiators & Jaffna Kings Live
Jaffna Stallions – who won the inaugural title – were terminated and will be featured as Jaffna Kings under new owners. The Stallions secured 53 runs win over Gladiators in the final to become the inaugural champions.
The Gladiators will be eying to kick off the campaign with a win & take revenge for their inaugural final loss. Led by Bhanuka Rajapaksha, Gladiators have many big names in their rank in the likes of Danushka Gunathilaka, Kusal Mendis, Mohd Hafeez, Ben Dunk.
However, they will miss the services of Proteas star spinner Tabraiz Shamsi & Pakistan’s former captain Sarfraz Ahmed. While Sarfraz is busy with national duties Shamsi couldn’t make it to the tournament due to the suspension of flights because of the new Covid-19 variant Omicron.
On the opposite, Jaffna Kings will play under the leadership of Sri Lanka’s star all-rounder Thisara Perera. With Avishka Fernando, Upul Tharanga, Suranga Lakmal, and others in their ranks, the Kings are a side to beat in the tournament. They will also miss their two key players – Faf du Plessis and Wanindu Hasaranga. While Hasaranga is busy with Abu Dhabi T10 Faf du Plessis had to pull out owing to bio-bubbles and the emergence of the Omicron variant.
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LPL 2021 Tickets/50% spectators capacity allowed:
While the inaugural edition of the Lanka Premier League was played in a bio-secure bubble with no fans allowed in the stadium, the SLC has allowed 50% of the stadium capacity will be opened for the only double vaccinated fans.
Also Read: LPL 2021: 50% spectators capacity allowed in stadiums for 2nd edition of Lanka Premier League
LPL 2021 Live stream in India:
Fans in India can live stream the Lanka Premier League on Sony Sports Network. Sony Sports Network has returned as a broadcast partner for the second edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL), which is set to be played from December 5, 2021.
Watch the LIVE coverage of Lanka Premier League on SONY SIX and SONY TEN 2 channels starting from 5th December 2021.
Also Read: LPL 2021 LIVE: Just a day before the start of Lanka Premier League, Kandy franchise gets new owners
Lanka Premier League 2021 Squads:
Galle Gladiators – Danushka Gunathilaka, Isuru Udana, Angelo Jayasinghe, Mohammad Amir, Sarfraz Ahmed, Tabraiz Shamsi, Anwar Ali, Dhananjaya Lakshan, Ashan Daniel, Mohommed Shamaaz, Nuwan Thushara, Samit Patel, Suminda Lakshan, Pulina Tharanga, Kusal Mendis, Lahiru Madushanka, Dilshan Madushanka, Kevin Koththigoda, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Mohammad Hafeez
Jaffna Kings – Thisara Perera, Wanindu Hasaranga, Krishan Sanjula, Suranga Lakmal, Jayden Seales, Ashen Bandara, Upul Tharanga, Wahab Riaz, Chanika Gunasekara, Chaturanga de Silva, Rathnaraja Thanuradan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Shoaib Malik, Usman Shinwari, Maheesh Theekshana, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Theivendram Dinoshan, Ashan Randika, Krishan Sanjula, Avishka Fernando, Faf du Plessis
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