Lanka Premier League 2026
2026 · 5 teams · T20 cricket
Tournament Overview
Series Overview
The 2026 Lanka Premier League produced a historic result as Galle Gallants, rebranded from Galle Marvels for the new edition, claimed their first LPL title. Beating Jaffna Kings by 5 wickets in the final at R. Premadasa Stadium on August 8, Galle ended the dominance of the franchise that had won four of the competition's five previous editions. Charith Asalanka was the standout performer, named Player of the Match for an all-round display that anchored the successful chase. The 2026 LPL was notable for a wholesale rebrand across all five franchises — a sign of new ownership groups entering the competition and positioning it for broader international audiences. The tournament continues to serve as Sri Lanka's primary T20 platform, blending local talent development with marquee overseas signings.
Key Highlights
- 1Galle Gallants (rebranded from Galle Marvels) won their inaugural LPL title — beating Jaffna Kings by 5 wickets in the final on August 8, 2026
- 2Charith Asalanka named Player of the Match for his all-round contribution in the final
- 3The victory ended Jaffna Kings' dominance — their fourth title in five editions had made them the tournament's most successful franchise
- 4LPL 2026 saw all five franchises renamed: Kandy Royals, Dambulla Aura, Colombo Kaps and Galle Gallants adopted new identities
- 5New ownership groups — including US-based investors for Kandy — added international commercial credibility to the competition