Lanka Premier League 2021

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The 2021 Lanka Premier League was Jaffna Kings' title defence, and they delivered with a commanding performance throughout the tournament. The second edition of the LPL, played entirely in Colombo at the R. Premadasa Stadium in July 2021, produced some explosive T20 cricket. English opener Tom Kohler-Cadmore was the standout player, hitting an unbeaten 94 from just 45 balls in the final against Colombo Kings — a devastating innings of power-hitting that effectively settled the match. Jaffna Kings successfully chased down Colombo Kings' total and celebrated consecutive LPL titles. The franchise's back-to-back wins established a dynasty narrative that would continue with a third title in 2022.

Key Highlights

• 1Jaffna Kings defended their inaugural LPL title — back-to-back champions in only the tournament's second year
• 2Tom Kohler-Cadmore's unbeaten 94 off 45 balls was the defining innings of the tournament
• 3The final at R. Premadasa Stadium saw Jaffna Kings beat Colombo Kings in a high-scoring finish
• 4Kohler-Cadmore's explosive century stand set a new LPL final record and won him Player of the Match

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