Hambantota Bangla Tigers crowned champions of Lanka T10 Super League 2024 [Update@ Post#24]

[BouncerGuy]

Lanka T10 Super League wishes to announce that six franchise teams will compete in the inaugural edition of the competition, which is going to be the newest addition to Sri Lanka's cricketing calendar.

1. Colombo Strikers

2. Galle Marvels

3. Jaffna Titans

4. Kandy Bolts

5. Hambantota Bangla Tigers

6. Negombo Braves

The Player Draft for the inaugural Lanka T10 Super League will take place on November 10, 2024, in Colombo.

The tournament is scheduled from December 12 to 22, featuring six franchise teams and showcasing local and international players in cricket's fastest format.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

PCB should send loads of its players there.

 

[sweep_shot]

Another league. Hard to keep track of so many leagues.

 

[Kianig89]

Hopefully Asif Ali and Sharjeel Khan will join it to bring smiles on the face of their chaheety supporters.

 

[BouncerGuy]

First it was t20 that was destroying cricket and now t10 league are coming in numbers.

 

[FearlessRoar]

A look at the Lanka T10 Super League Season 1 roster. Here’s no the six squads have shaped up after 13 rounds of picks.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Mohammad Amir, Pathum Nissanka, David Wiese highlight Player Draft at Lanka T10 Super League 2024

The six franchises, Colombo Jaguars, Galle Marvels, Hambantota Bangla Tigers, Jaffna Titans, Kandy Bolts and Nuwara Eliya Kings will be battling it out against each other in the shortest format of the game.

11th November, 2024: The inaugural edition of the Lanka T10 Super League is all set to kickstart in December in Kandy. The fast-paced form of cricket will witness six franchises, Colombo Jaguars, Galle Marvels, Hambantota Bangla Tigers, Jaffna Titans, Kandy Bolts and Nuwara Eliya Kings battling it out against each other for the ultimate glory.

The teams have included some of the finest talents from all around the globe in their roaster during the Lanka T10 Super League Draft that was held on 10th November, 2024 in Colombo and in the pre-signings.

Colombo Jaguars who had their icon player, former Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews preseng at the draft, have roped in left-arm pacer Tymal Mills and the very talented Aamer Jamal.

The Galle Marvels have a blend of experienced campaigners and some young blood. With Maheesh Theekshana as the Icon player and Shakib Al Hasan being their in the squad in the Platinum category, the addition of someone like Jeffrey Vandersay just adds more fuel to their bowling department.

Hambantota Bangla Tigers have some of the most prominent names in the unit who have played a lot of shorter format of the game all around the globe.

The franchise has included the likes of Dushmantha Chameera, Richard Gleeson, Mohammad Shahzad and Soumya Sarkar alongside Dasun Shanaka, Kusal Perera and Hazratullah Zazai.

Jaffna Titans have put their weight behind some old school boys. Pakistan’s left-arm pacer Mohammad Amir and all-rounder David Wiese were picked up by the Titans during the Player Draft.

Amir is someone who can prove lethal with the left-arm pace bowling while Wiese will play a key role both with the bat and ball. Along with them, youngster, Dunith Wellalage has found a place for himself in the squad. He has got a decent start to his international career in white-ball formats for Sri Lanka and is a promising talent.

Kandy Bolts have added two of the most talented openers in the line up. The Bolts have Pathum Nissanka and Saim Ayub in the side and both have the potential to provide brisk starts to the team.

The Bolts have also acquired the services of Shahnawaz Dahani, who is known for his express pace.

Nuwara Eliya Kings have stacked up a steady squad with Lahiru Madushanka, Kasun Rajitha, Avishka Fernando and Saurabh Tiwary being there in the side.

Squads:

Colombo Jaguars: Angelo Mathews (Icon), Azam Khan (Platinum), Kamindu Mendis (Cat A Local), Matheesha Pathirana (Cat A Local), Tymal Mills (Cat A Overseas), Asif Ali (Cat A Overseas), Angelo Perera (Cat B Local), Akila Dhananjaya (Cat B Local), Ali Khan (Cat B Overseas), Najibullah Zadran (Cat B Overseas), Isitha Wijesundara (Cat C Local 1), Ramesh Mendis (Cat C Local 2), Aamer Jamal (Cat C Overseas), Ranuda Somarathne (Emerging Local), Jewel Andrew (Emerging Overseas), Asitha Fernando (Optional 1), Dilshan Madushanka (Optional 2), Garuka Sanketh (Optional 3)

Galle Marvels: Maheesh Theekshana (Icon), Shakib Al Hasan (Platinum), Binura Fernando (Cat A Local), Bhanuka Rajapaksa (Cat A Local), Luke Wood (Cat A Overseas), Alex Hales (Cat A Overseas), Jeffrey Vandersay (Cat B Local), Chamindu Wickramasinghe (Cat B Local), Zahoor Khan (Cat B Overseas), Andre Fletcher (Cat B Overseas), Sandun Weerakkody(Cat C Local 1), Prabath Jayasuria (Cat C Local 2), Kesrick Williams (Cat C Overseas), Dumindu Sewmina (Emerging Local), Tadiwanashe Marumani (Emerging Overseas), Sadisha Rajapaksa (Optional 3)

Hambantota Bangla Tigers: Dasun Shanaka (Icon), Iftikhar Ahmed (Platinum), Dushmantha Chameera (Cat A Local), Kusal Perera (Cat A Local), Richard Gleeson (Cat A Overseas), Hazratullah Zazai (Cat A Overseas), Tharindu Ratnayake (Cat B Local), Isuru Udana(Cat B Local), Mohammad Shahzad (Cat B Overseas), Karim Janat (Cat B Overseas), Dhananjaya Lakshan (Cat C Local 1), Nishan Peiris (Cat C Local 2), Soumya Sarkar (Cat C Overseas), Shevon Daniel (Emerging Local), Brian Bennett (Emerging Overseas), Sahan Arachchige (Optional 1), Vijayakanth Viyaskanth (Optional 2), Chamath Gomez (Optional 3)

Jaffna Titans: Wanindu Hasaranga (Icon), Tom Kohler-Cadmore (Platinum), Charith Asalanka (Cat A Local), Kusal Mendis (Cat A Local), Mohammad Amir (Cat A Overseas), Johnson Charles (Cat A Overseas), Dunith Wellalage (Cat B Local), Nuwan Thushara (Cat B Local), David Wiese (Cat B Overseas), Dwaine Pretorius (Cat B Overseas), Pramod Madushan (Cat C Local 1), Pavan Rathnayake (Cat C Local 2), George Garton (Cat C Overseas), Traveen Mathew (Emerging Local), Kevin Wickham (Emerging Overseas)

Kandy Bolts: Thisara Perera (Icon), Imad Wasim (Platinum), Pathum Nissanka (Cat A Local), Dinesh Chandimal (Cat A Local), Saim Ayub (Cat A Overseas), George Munsey (Cat A Overseas), Chaturanga de Silva (Cat B Local), Milinda Siriwardana (Cat B Local), Shahnawaz Dahani (Cat B Overseas), Amir Hamza Hotak (Cat B Overseas), Shehan Jayasuria (Cat C Local 1), Chamika Gunasekara (Cat C Local 2), Chandrapaul Hemraj (Cat C Overseas), Danal Hemananda (Emerging Local), Arinesto Vezha (Emerging Overseas), Seekkuge Prasanna (Optional 1)

Nuwara Eliya Kings: Avishka Fernando (Icon), Saurabh Tiwary (Platinum), Dushan Hemantha (Cat A Local), Kasun Rajitha (Cat A Local), Benny Howell (Cat A Overseas), Kyle Mayers (Cat A Overseas), Lahiru Madushanka (Cat B Local), Danushka Gunathilaka (Cat B Local), Aftab Alam (Cat B Overseas), Oshane Thomas (Cat B Overseas), Nimsara Atharagalla (Cat Local 1), Yashoda Lanka (Cat C Local 2), Zubaid Akbari (Cat C Overseas), Vishen Halambage (Emerging Local), Rivaldo Clarke (Emerging Overseas), Chamika Karunaratne (Optional 1), Pulindu Perera (Optional 3)

 

[FearlessRoar]

Lanka T10 Super League 2024 to kickstart on 11th December, 2024

Jaffna Titans and Hambantota Bangla Tigers will lock horns with each other in the first match of the Lanka T10 Super League 2024.

14th November, 2024: The inaugural edition of the Lanka T10 Super League 2024 is all set to begin on 11th December, 2024 in Kandy and the cricket carnival will kickstart with the opening ceremony ahead of the first game between Jaffna Titans and Hambantota Bangla Tigers.

The competition will see six franchises, Jaffna Titans, Hambantota Banga Tigers, Colombo Jaguars, Nuwara Eliya Kings, Kandy Bolts and Team Galle Marvels up against each other in a round-robin format.

The Qualifiers and the Eliminator matches are scheduled to be played on 18th December, 2024. Team 1 will lock horns with Team 2 in Qualifier 1, Team 3 will face Team 4 in the Eliminator match while the Qualifier 2 will see the runner up of the Qualifier 1 play the Winner of Eliminator.

The title clash will be played between the Winner of Qualifier 1 and Winner of Qualifier 2 on 19th December, 2024 and will be followed by the closing ceremony.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

2024 Lanka T10 Super League Kicks Off Tomorrow in Sri Lanka Announces Final Squad

*Elite Cricket Stars Unite Jason Roy (Colombo Jaguars), Shakib Al Hasan (Galle Marvels), Dasun Shankara ( Hambantota Bangla Tigers), Muhammad Amir (Jaffna Titans),George Munsey (Kandy Bolts), Avishka Fernando (Nuwara Eliya Kings) for T10 Battle Glory*

Kandy, December 10, 2024; The highly anticipated 2024 Lanka T10 Super League is set to commence on December 11 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, marking a new chapter in Sri Lankan cricket. The tournament, featuring six dynamic franchises, will showcase an exciting brand of cricket at the picturesque venue in Kandy. The tournament organizers have officially unveiled the complete squad lists for all six franchises, featuring an impressive mix of international stars and local talent.

The league has assembled an extraordinary roster of talent across all franchises. The Colombo Jaguars, under the guidance of legendary Sri Lankan bowler Chaminda Vaas as head coach, will feature top stars including former Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews, alongside rising star Matheesha Pathirana, versatile Kamindu Mendis, Pakistan's Asif Ali, and explosive opener Jason Roy. Galle Marvels, coached by the experienced Graham Ford, boasts a formidable lineup including spin wizard Maheesh Theekshana, explosive Bhanuka Rajapaksa, pace bowler Binura Fernando, and English star Alex Hales and Luke Wood. The Hambantota Bangla Tigers showcase their strength with Dasun Shanaka at the helm, supported by Shevon Daniel, local hero Kusal Janith Perera, and Afghanistan's Hazratullah Zazai. Jaffna Titans, under the strategic leadership of James Foster, feature an impressive roster including the skilled Muhammad Amir, dynamic Kusal Mendis, versatile Charith Asalanka. Kandy Bolts, coached by Sachith Pathirana, bring together a stellar combination including the experienced Dinesh Chandimal, skilled opener Pathum Nissanka, and international talent George Munsey. Nuwara Eliya Kings, under the guidance of Julian Wood, round out the competition with a powerful lineup featuring Avishka Fernando, Saurabh Tiwary, pace bowler Kasun Rajitha, talented Dushan Hemantha, Kyle Mayers and Benny Howell.

The tournament's opening day promises a spectacular triple-header at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on December 11th. The action begins at 4:00 PM local time (10:30 AM GMT) with Jaffna Titans taking on Hambantota Bangla Tigers in the tournament opener. The second match of the day will see Nuwara Eliya Kings face off against Colombo Jaguars at 6:15 PM local time (12:45 PM GMT), while the day concludes with an exciting clash between Kandy Bolts and Galle Marvels at 8:30 PM local time (15:00 GMT). The fast-paced T10 format is expected to deliver thrilling encounters and showcase the evolution of cricket in the region.

The complete squad lists for all franchises are as follows:
Colombo Jaguars: Angelo Mathews (captain), 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 and support staff including Head Coach Chaminda Vaas.

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 and supporting staff including Head Coach Graham Ford.
Hambantota Bangla Tigers: Dasun Shanaka (captain), 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 and team staff

Jaffna Titans: Wanindu Hasaranga (captain), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka, David Weise, Muhammad Amir, Nuwan Thushara, Dunith Wellalage, Dwaine Pretorius, Tom Abell, Pramod Madushan, Pavan Rathnayake, George Garton, Traveen Mathew, Kevin Wickham including Head Coach James Foster and supporting staff.

Kandy Bolts: Thisara Perera (captain), 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 including Head Coach Sachith Pathirana and support personnel.

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 and team management including Head Coach Julian Wood.

 

[BouncerGuy]

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has issued No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to the following cricketers, allowing them to participate in the league. The players and their respective teams for the upcoming tournaments are:

• Mohammad Amir (Jaffna Titans)
• Asif Ali (Colombo Jaguars)
• Umar Akmal (Nuwara Eliya Kings)

 

[BouncerGuy]

Jaffna Titans vs Hambantota Bangla Tigers, 1st Match​

Mohammad Amir will be in action in this game for Jaffna Titans. Let's see what he is gonna do in this league.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Jaffna Titans vs Hambantota Bangla Tigers, 1st Match

HBT 106/8 (10)
JFT 107/2 (8.1)

Jaffna Titans won by 8 wickets

One Pakistani featured in the match: Mohammad Amir, who is representing Jaffna Titans in Lanka T10 2024, secured bowling figures of 1/23 in 2 overs

 

[FearlessRoar]

Nuwara Eliya Kings vs Colombo Jaguars, 2nd Match

Nuwara Eliya Kings 79/1 (6 overs)

No result due to rain.

One Pakistani featured in the match: Umar Akmal, representing Nuwara Eliya Kings, remained unbeaten on 2*(4).

 

[BouncerGuy]

Six teams played thrilling matches to start the 2024 Lanka T10 Super League

Six teams played thrilling matches to start the 2024 Lanka T10 Super League season at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy. Exciting matches were played on the first day with the Galle Marvels playing the Kandy Bolts, the Colombo Jaguars playing the Nuwara Eliya Kings, and the Jaffna Titans playing the Hambantota Bangla Tigers. While the Hambantota Bangla Tigers, captained by Dasun Shanaka, suffered an 8-wicket defeat to the Jaffna Titans, it was Shanaka who truly captured the hearts of 7000 Sri Lankan attendees who were present despite the stadium receiving the heaviest showers.

Despite Mohammad Amir's early breakthrough dismissing Kusal Perera, Dasun Shanaka's partnership with Mohammad Shahzad (22 off 15) demonstrated why he's considered Sri Lanka's premier power hitter. The national hero's presence drew passionate fans to the grandstands, with supporters clamoring for photographs and handshakes, showcasing his status as Sri Lanka's newest cricket icon.

In a spectacular display of power hitting reminiscent of Sri Lankan legend Tillakaratne Dilshan, who revolutionized T20 cricket with his innovative "Dilscoop" and aggressive batting style, Dasun Shanaka the skipper delivered a masterclass in the tournament's opening match. The Jaffna Titans secured a commanding 8-wicket victory over Hambantota Bangla Tigers, but it was Shanaka's brilliant 51 off just 17 deliveries, featuring five towering sixes and four boundaries, that captured the imagination of the crowd.

The second game between the Colombo Jaguars and Nuwara Eliya Kings was rained out but over 7000 loyal supporters were still dispersed throughout the unique viewing areas of Pallekele International Stadium. The main grandstand of the stadium with its distinctive seats and roof cover was crammed full as it extended along the eastern side. A festival-like atmosphere was created by the well-known grass embankment areas especially the natural slopes at either end of the ground that are typical of Sri Lankan cricket venues. Families and young fans without umbrellas set up their viewing spots and mats in spite of the drizzle.

 

[BouncerGuy]

Indian Team Owner Arrested Over Match-Fixing In Lanka T10 League

An Indian national who owns a franchise in the Lanka T10 League has been arrested by Sri Lanka's sports police following allegations of match-fixing. Prem Thakur was arrested on Thursday for match-fixing in the Lanka T10 league being played in the central district of Kandy's Pallekele stadium. “The owner of the ‘Galle Marvels' team in the Lanka T10 Super League, was arrested and will be produced before court on Friday," Police said.

The Galle Marvels is one of the six teams in the tournament.

His arrest on Thursday has come following a complaint lodged by a teammate, an overseas player from the West Indies who had rejected his request to fix a match.

Authorities are now investigating the incident, which has raised concerns about the integrity of the inaugural Lanka T10 tournament.

This is the inaugural edition of the Lanka T10 Super League.

NDTV

 

[BouncerGuy]

Colombo Jaguars vs Kandy Bolts, 10th Match:

Match abandoned due to rain (No toss)

 

[BouncerGuy]

Jaffna Titans continue win in Lanka T10 Super League

The rain has played spoilsport in Lanka T10 Super League that is being played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium but the spectators finally got to witness some action on Saturday. Jaffna Titans continued their stunning show in the competition and defeated Galle Marvels by 7 wickets.

Chasing 106, Jaffna went over the line in the 9th over. It was once again the openers Tom Kohler-Cadmore and Kusal Mendis who thoroughly dominated the opponents' bowling unit and stitched a stand of 53 runs for the first wicket in just 4.1 overs before Mendis departed for 31 off 16.

Cadmore who struck a 21-ball 32 was then joined by Charith Asalanka. Asalanka also chipped in with a brisk knock of 25 off 11 before getting out. The contributions from the three top-order batters were enough for the side to clinch a win. Earlier, Galle Marvels started off the proceedings well with the bat but lost the plot in middle overs to get reduced to 84/7 before eventually getting restricted to 105/7 in 10 overs.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Kandy Bolts' Imad Wasim means business! He dismisses Hambantota captain Kusal Perera in the very first over of LankaT10 2024

 

[FearlessRoar]

Hambantota Bangla Tigers vs Kandy Bolts, 13th Match

HBT 163/6 (10)
KDB 116/9 (10)

Hambantota Bangla Tigers won by 47 runs.

One Pakistani featured for Kandy Bolts:

Imad Wasim with the ball: 1/20 in 2 overs, and with the bat: 0(1).

 

[FearlessRoar]

Colombo Jaguars vs Galle Marvels, 14th Match

CLJR 82/9 (10)
GAM 83/3 (7.1)

Galle Marvels won by 7 wickets.

One Pakistani featured for Colombo Jaguars: Asif Ali scored 8*(4).

 

[Cricket Warrior]

Jaffna Titans secured a dominant 53-run victory over Nuwara Eliya Kings.

Umar Akmal scored just 1 run off 4 deliveries playing for Nuwara Eliya Kings.

 

[FearlessRoar]

T10 is a difficult and challenging format for bowlers: Charith Asalanka

Sri Lanka batter Charith Asalanka who is a part of Jaffna Titans in Lanka T10 Super League which is taking place at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium has said that the shortest format of the game is certainly a challenging one for bowlers.

"It's really hard to bowl in T10. A bowler just gets two overs and it becomes tricky for him. But it also depends on how you are playing on that particular day because sometimes bowlers have something on offer from the pitches and sometimes the tracks help the batters," he said.

The left-handed batter believes that scoring runs as a batter is the key to success, no matter what form of the game it is.
"We are here to score runs for our team and that's our job and that's what everyone is expecting from us. I think no matter the format is, we have to score runs," Asalanka said.

Titans have some prominent names in the unit such as David Wiese and Kusal Mendis and Asalanka is of the opinion that it's a great opportunity for youngsters to enhance their skills.

 

[Dhakar Pola]

Galle is playing shakib as batsman only..didn't think shakib would play after bowling ban

 

[BouncerGuy]

Hambantota Bangla Tigers crowned champions of Lanka T10 Super League

Jaffna Titans had thoroughly dominated the first edition of Lanka T10 Super League and Hambantota Bangla Tigers during the tournament. But the Tigers roared back when it was most needed against the same opposition. Hambantota Bangla Tigers were crowned the first champions after they defeated Titans by 26 runs in the title clash.

Bangla Tigers had put up a big total of 133/7 on the board in 10 overs, courtesy some power-hitting from Mohammad Shahzad, captain Dasun Shanaka, Shevon Daniel which was followed by a late surge from Kennar Lewis and Dhananjaya Lakshan.

Openers Shahzad who struck 26 off 11 and Kusal Perera stitched an opening stand of 35 runs in 4.2 overs but lost a few wickets in regular intervals to get reduced to 59/3. Shanaka then joined hands with Daniel and the two scored a partnership of 44 runs for the fourth wicket before the skipper eventually departed for 21 off 10. Daniel struck 26 off 15.

Later, Lewis (10 off 4) and Lakshan (10* off 2) then pushed the paddle and contributed some valuable runs lower down the order.

The Titans never really had the start they wanted barring the first over where the side managed to collect 17 runs. They lost wickets at regular intervals and were pushed on the backfoot by the Hambantota bowlers. Richard Gleeson was the pick of the bowlers after he returned with figures of 3/21 in two overs while Shanaka scalped a couple of wickets for 4 runs in one over.
Tom Abell was the lone warrior for Jaffna as he returned unbeaten at 54 off 27.