While the Lanka T10 Super League 2024 has started after a long disturbance, the tournament has already entered controversies. A co-owner of a franchise team of the tournament has been arrested by Sri Lanka Sports Police Unit in an allegation of match-fixing.

Lanka T10 Super League 2024 is the first edition of the tournament as the Sri Lankan venue Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy is hosting the entire competition between December 11 and 19, 2024. Six teams are participating in this tournament, and they are Colombo Jaguars, Galle Marvels, Hambantota Bangla Tigers, Jaffna Titans, Kandy Bolts, and Nuwara Eliya Kings.

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Galle Marvels' co-owner arrested on match-fixing charge

Galle Marvels’ co-owner Prem Thakkar has been arrested in the match-fixing controversy in the tournament. According to an ESPNcricinfor report, the Indian origin was arrested by the Sri Lanka Sports Police Unit under the 2019 Prevention of Offences Relating to Sports Act.

The ESPNcricinfo report claimed that one foreign player reported a fixing approach to the player by the Galle Marvels’ co-owner Thakkar. During the tournament running on Thursday, the co-owner was arrested at a Kandy hotel. 

Despite the match-fixing allegation, Lanka T10 tournament director Samantha Dodanwela has confirmed the tournament continuation as per the schedule. Meanwhile, the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) hasn't commented officially on this incident. 

Dambulla Thunders' co-owner was previously arrested

In 2019, Sri Lanka became the first country in South Asia to criminalise match-fixing. This offence can result in hefty fines along with prison of up to ten years. Last May, one of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) franchises, Dambulla Thunders' co-owner Tamim Rahman was arrested on a match-fixing allegation. 

After a long wait, the Lanka T10 Super League 2024 finally started on Wednesday (December 11) early evening. We will experience a non-stop battle of 25 matches between December 11 and 19, 2024, as one of the six teams will lift the first edition of the Lanka T10 Super League trophy. It is a battle of 10-overs-a-side, where every match will be completed in close to 90 minutes. 

The participating teams for the first edition are Colombo Jaguars, Galle Marvels, Hambantota Bangla Tigers, Jaffna Titans, Kandy Bolts, and Nuwara Eliya Kings. The tournament will start with the round-robin stage with seven matches for each team, including twice against two teams and once against three remaining teams. At the end of the league stage, the top four teams will qualify for the playoffs. 

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium will host all matches

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy will host all 25 matches in the tournament. Now, we will check the complete schedule of the Lanka T10 Super League 2024. 

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Lanka T10 Super League 2024: Complete fixtures with local times

Wednesday, December 11 

Match 1 - Jaffna Titans vs Hambantota Bangla Tigers (16:00)

Match 2 - Nuwara Eliya Kings vs Colombo Jaguars (18:15)

Match 3 - Kandy Bolts vs Galle Marvels (20:30)

Thursday, December 12

Match 4 - Kandy Bolts vs Nuwara Eliya Kings (16:00)

Match 5 - Galle Marvels vs Hambantota Bangla Tigers (18:15)

Match 6 - Jaffna Titans vs Colombo Jaguars (20:30)

Friday, December 13

Match 7 - Nuwara Eliya Kings vs Galle Marvels (16:00)

Match 8 - Kandy Bolts vs Jaffna Titans (18:15)

Match 9 - Colombo Jaguars vs Hambantota Bangla Tigers (20:30)

Saturday, December 14

Match 10 - Colombo Jaguars vs Kandy Bolts (16:00)

Match 11 - Galle Marvels vs Jaffna Titans (18:15)

Match 12 - Hambantota Bangla Tigers vs Nuwara Eliya Kings (20:30)

Sunday, December 15

Match 13 - Hambantota Bangla Tigers vs Kandy Bolts (16:00)

Match 14 - Colombo Jaguars vs Galle Marvels (18:15)

Match 15 - Jaffna Titans vs Nuwara Eliya Kings (20:30)

Monday, December 16

Match 16 - Nuwara Eliya Kings vs Galle Marvels (16:00)

Match 17 - Hambantota Bangla Tigers vs Colombo Jaguars (18:15)

Match 18 - Jaffna Titans vs Kandy Bolts (20:30)

Tuesday, December 17

Match 19 - Colombo Jaguars vs Jaffna Titans (16:00)

Match 20 - Kandy Bolts vs Nuwara Eliya Kings (18:15)

Match 21 - Galle Marvels vs Hambantota Bangla Tigers (20:30)

Wednesday, December 18

Qualifier 1 - 1st placed vs 2nd placed (16:00)

Eliminator - 3rd placed vs 4th placed (18:15)

Qualifier 2 - Qualifier 1 losers vs Eliminator winners (20:30)

Thursday, December 19

Final - Qualifier 1 winners vs Qualifier 2 winners (17:30)

The Lanka T10 Super League finally completed its wait as its first edition started on Wednesday (December 11). It is a new journey for the T10 cricket format. It is a 10-overs-a-side match that generally runs for 90 minutes.

T Ten Sports Management has launched the Lanka T10 Super League while Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is organising this tournament in partnership with the Abu Dhabi T10 League. 

Although the Lanka T10 Super League was initially planned to organise its inaugural edition in December 2023, it was postponed due to financial issues. However, the wait is over for its first edition, as the Lanka T10 Super League began on December 11, 2024.

Six teams are participating in the first edition of the Lanka T10 Super League. These teams are Colombo Jaguars, Galle Marvels, Hambantota Bangla Tigers, Jaffna Titans, Kandy Bolts, and Nuwara Eliya Kings.

Lanka T10 Super League 2024: Timeline and Venues 

Lanka T10 Super League 2024 will run between December 11 and December 19, 2024. Each of the six teams will play seven matches in the round-robin stage, twice against two teams and once against three other teams. 

At the end of the league stage, the top four teams in the final points table will advance to the playoffs. While the top two teams will qualify for the Qualifier 1 on December 18, the third and fourth-placed teams will face each other on the same day in the Eliminator round. While the winners of the Qualifier 1 will advance to the Final, the Qualifier 1 losers will face Eliminator winners in the Qualifier 2 on December 18. 

On December 19, Qualifier 1 and Qualifier 2 winners will meet in the Final of the tournament. The winners of the Final will lift the trophy.   

Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy will host all 25 matches of the tournament. 

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Lanka T10 Super League 2024: Head coaches

Colombo Jaguars: Chaminda Vaas

Galle Marvels: Graham Ford

Jaffna Titans: James Foster

Lanka T10 Super League 2024: Captains

Colombo Jaguars: Angelo Mathews

Galle Marvels: Maheesh Theekshana

Hambantota Bangla Tigers: Dasun Shanaka

Jaffna Titans: David Wiese

Kandy Bolts: Thisara Perera

Nuwara Eliya Kings: Saurabh Tiwary

Lanka T10 Super League 2024: Full squads

Colombo Jaguars

Angelo Mathews, Dan Lawrence, Matheesha Pathirana, Kamindu Mendis, Asif Ali, Jason Roy, Akila Dhananjaya, Angelo Perera, Najibullah Zadran, Ali Khan, Isitha Wijesundara, Ramesh Mendis, Rony Talukdar, Ranuda Somarathne, Ryan Kamwemba, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madhushanka, Garuka Sanketh 

Galle Marvels

Maheesh Theekshana, Shakib Al Hasan, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Binura Fernando, Alex Hales, Luke Wood, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Jeffrey Vandersay, Andre Fletcher, Zahoor Khan, Sandun Weerakkody, Prabath Jayasuriya, Kesrick Williams, Dumindu Sewmina, Sadisha Rajapaksa

Hambantota Bangla Tigers

Dasun Shanaka, Shevon Daniel, Kusal Janith Perera, Dushmantha Chameera, Hazratullah Zazai, Richard Gleeson, Isuru Udana, Tharindu Ratnayake, Karim Janat, Mohammad Shahzad, Dhananjaya Lakshan, Nishan Peirichuges, Chamath Gomez, Sahan Arachchige 

Jaffna Titans

David Wiese, Wanindu Hasaranga, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Muhammad Amir, Nuwan Thushara, Dunith Wellalage, Dwaine Pretorius, Tom Abell, Pramod Madushan, Pavan Rathnayake, George Garton, Traveen Mathew, Kevin Wickham.

Kandy Bolts

Thisara Perera, Imad Wasim, Dinesh Chandimal, Pathum Nissanka, George Munsey, Milinda Siriwardana, Chathuranga de Silva, Amir Hamza Hotak, Shehan Jayasuriya, Chamika Gunasekara, Chandrapaul Hemraj, Danal Hemananda, Arinesto Vezha, Seekkuge Prasanna

Nuwara Eliya Kings

Avishka Fernando, Saurabh Tiwary, Kasun Rajitha, Dushan Hemantha, Kyle Mayers, Benny Howell, Danushka Gunathilaka, Lahiru Madushanka, Aftab Alam, Nimsara Atharagalla, Yashodha Lanka, Umar Akmal, Vishen Halambage, Rivaldo Clarke, Chamika Karunaratne, Pulindu Perera

KB vs GM Match Preview

Kandy Bolts and Galle Marvels will be facing in the third match of the Lanka T10 Super League on 11th December. The first edition of this year's Lanka T10 Super League 2024 begins in Kandy with an opening ceremony before the third game between the Kandy Bolts and the Galle Marvels.

KB vs GM Match Details

Kandy Bolts vs Galle Marvels – 3rd Match, Lanka T10 Super League

Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele

Date & Time: 11th December 2024 at 08:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

KB vs GM Venue Stats

KB vs GM Pitch Report

The pitch is ideal for batting because the ball comes easily onto the bat. Bowlers have a difficult time here, and the side that bats first must keep a target score of 130 runs in mind, as the average first-innings score is 123.

KB vs GM Weather Report

There will be clear skies, and we expect a batting-friendly wicket where fast bowlers will struggle. 

KB vs GM Last Five Matches

KB vs GM Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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KB vs GM Probable Playing XIs:

Galle Marvels Probable Playing XIs

Kandy Bolts Probable Playing XIs

Thisara Perera(C), Imad Wasim, Pathum Nissanka, Dinesh Chandimal, Saim Ayub, George Munsey, Chaturanga de Silva, Shahnawaz Dahani, Shehan Jayasuria, Chamika Gunasekara, Danal Hemananda

Topmost Picks for KB vs GM Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Galle Marvels

• Bhanuka Rajapaksa –  Bhanuka Rajapaksa, a player with a lot of power, would prefer shorter boundaries.
• Maheesh Theekshana – Maheesh Theekshana had a promising start to his career. His mystery with the ball could be difficult to pick in a tournament where batters frequently look to play their shots with a lot of freedom.

Top Picks – Kandy Bolts

• Pathum Nissanka – The opener, Pathum Nissanka, has been in good form recently, and he will be looking to keep playing in a format that suits him.
• Thisara Perera –  Thisara Perera's style of play is very useful in a format where bowlers have very little opportunity. Perera, a lower-order hitter and a handy bowler, will be a crucial part of the Indian line-up, promising a lot of control for his side.

KB vs GM Probable Winners:

It will be an exciting match because both teams want to get off to an excellent start in the tournament. Kandy Bolts has a strong batting lineup, but they lack bowling strength. Galle Marvels cover all bases, including a skilled bowling attack, giving them an advantage. Considering the team combination, Galle Marvels is expected to win this match.

NEK vs CJ Match Preview

The first edition of this year's Lanka T10 Super League 2024 begins on December 11 in Kandy, with an inaugural first match before the second game between the Jaffna Titans vs Hambantota Bangla Tigers.

NEK vs CJ Match Details

Nuwara Eliya Kings vs Colombo Jaguars – 2nd Match, Lanka T10 Super League

Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele

Date & Time: 11th December 2024 at 06:15 PM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

NEK vs CJ Venue Stats

NEK vs CJ Pitch Report

The pitch is ideal for batting because the ball comes easily onto the bat. Bowlers have a difficult time here, and the side that bats first must keep a target score of 130 runs in mind, as the average first-innings score is 123.

NEK vs CJ Weather Report

There will be clear skies, and we expect a batting-friendly wicket where fast bowlers will struggle. 

NEK vs CJ Last Five Matches

NEK vs CJ Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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NEK vs CJ Probable Playing XIs:

Colombo Jaguars Probable Playing XIs

Angelo Mathews(C), Azam Khan, Kamindu Mendis, Matheesha Pathirana, Tymal Mills, Asif Ali, Angelo Perera, Akila Dhananjaya, Najibullah Zadran, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka

Nuwara Eliya Kings Probable Playing XIs

Avishka Fernando(C), Saurabh Tiwary, Dushan Hemantha, Kasun Rajitha, Benny Howell, Kyle Mayers, Lahiru Madushanka, Oshane Thomas, Zubaid Akbari, Vishen Halambage, Chamika Karunaratne

Topmost Picks for NEK vs CJ Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Colombo Jaguars

• Najibullah Zadran –  He batted brilliantly in the last game, playing an electrifying knock.
• Tymal Mills – He was the standout performer on display for the team and claimed 2 wickets in the Abu Dhabi T10 League.

Top Picks – Nuwara Eliya Kings

• Avishka Fernando – This star batsman scored 31 off 19 balls at number 4 was the highlight performance for the run chase in the series against South Africa.
• Kasun Rajitha –  He was one of the few bright spots for the Nuwara Eliya Kings and can prove lethal with his left-arm pace.

NEK vs CJ Probable Winners:

Both teams must be giving their all to win this game. The start of this league is crucial to gain momentum. The bowling assault must get its act together and keep scoring under control. The Colombo Jaguars possess momentum and conviction on their side and are early favorites. Considering the team combination, Colombo Jaguars is expected to win this match.

JT vs HBT Match Preview

The first edition of this year's Lanka T10 Super League 2024 begins on December 11 in Kandy with an opening ceremony before the first game between the Jaffna Titans and the Hambantota Bangla Tigers.

JT vs HBT Match Details

Jaffna Titans vs Hambantota Bangla Tigers – 1st Match, Lanka T10 Super League

Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele

Date & Time: 11th December 2024 at 04:00 PM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

JT vs HBT Venue Stats

JT vs HBT Pitch Report

The pitch is ideal for batting because the ball comes easily onto the bat. Bowlers have a difficult time here, and the side that bats first must keep a target score of 130 runs in mind, as the average first-innings score is 123.

JT vs HBT Weather Report

There will be clear skies, and we expect a batting-friendly wicket where fast bowlers will struggle. 

JT vs HBT Last Five Matches

JT vs HBT Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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JT vs HBT Probable Playing XIs:

Hambantota Bangla Tigers Probable Playing XIs

Dasun Shanaka(C), Iftikhar Ahmed, Dushmantha Chameera, Kusal Perera, Richard Gleeson, Hazratullah Zazai, Isuru Udana, Nishan Peiris, Shevon Daniel, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Chamath Gomez

Jaffna Titans Probable Playing XIs

Wanindu Hasaranga(C), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Charith Asalanka, Kusal Mendis, Mohammad Amir, Johnson Charles, Dunith Wellalage, Nuwan Thushara, David Wiese, Pramod Madushan, Traveen Mathew

Topmost Picks for JT vs HBT Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Hambantota Bangla Tigers

• Hazratullah Zazai –  He batted brilliantly in the last game, playing an electrifying knock.
• Isuru Udana – He was the standout performer on display for the team and claimed 2 wickets in the Abu Dhabi T10 League.

Top Picks – Jaffna Titans

• Charith Asalanka – This star batsman scored 20 off 9 balls at number 3 was the highlight performance for the run chase in the series against South Africa.
• Mohammad Amir –  He was one of the few bright spots for the Jaffna Titans and can prove lethal with his left-arm pace.

JT vs HBT Probable Winners:

Both teams must be giving their all to win this game. As the start of this league is crucial to gain momentum. The bowling assault must get its act together and keep scoring under control. The Hambantota Bangla Tigers possess momentum and conviction on their side and are early favorites. Considering the team combination, Hambantota Bangla Tigers is expected to win this match.