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Lanka Premier League set for a return in December; India stars set to feature for the first time

Abhinav Tyagi

Lanka Premier League - (Source:@Newsdrum/X.com)Lanka Premier League - (Source:@Newsdrum/X.com)

In a significant development, the sixth edition of the Lanka Premier League is all set to return in a new window. After the league was suspended in July, it is all set to start from December 1 to 23. 

According to a report from IANS, the upcoming edition will feature a total of 24 matches, comprising 20 league fixtures and 4 knockout games, hosted across three premier venues – R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy, and Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium in Dambulla. 

Indians Set To Feature in Lanka Premier League

The report also added that Indian cricketers are also set to feature in the Lanka Premier League for the first time in history. "For the very first time, Indian cricketers are expected to join the action; their names will be revealed soon, adding a whole new level of excitement for fans across the region," a press release said.

It is likely that R Ashwin, Dinesh Karthik, and also the likes of Piyush Chawla will register their name for the LPL. Although, it is worth noting that in the past, Irfan Pathan has played in Sri Lanka's premier T20 league.

LPL set to clash with ILT20, BBL

“The timing of this edition has been carefully chosen to ensure that players gain maximum exposure and high-quality match practice in the lead-up to a global cricketing year. Over the seasons, the LPL has emerged as a breeding ground for fresh talent, with several youngsters making their mark alongside international stars. This year too, we believe the league will throw up exciting new names who can go on to spring surprises on the world stage ahead of the World Cup,” Samantha Dodanwela, Tournament Director, LPL, said.

Notably, the upcoming event will also feature five teams, but it is unclear which teams. Notably, in April 2025, both Colombo Strikers and Jaffna Kings franchises failed to fulfil the contractual obligations outlined in their agreements with the IPG Group.

Also, the sixth edition of the Lanka Premier League is all set to collide with ILT20 and BBL 2025-26, which have the December window.