2022 Lanka Premier League Betting Preview: Jaffna Kings Clinch LPL 2022 Title
The 2022 Lanka Premier League started on December 6. Jaffna Kings won the title yet again after they went on to defeat Colombo Stars.
The Lanka Premier League (LPL) is Sri Lanka’s biggest franchise-based professional T20 cricket competition. Every year, T20 teams from various Sri Lankan cities compete in the competition.
The LPL features many great cricketers and seasoned T20 stars, making it an attractive proposition for both cricket fans and bettors throughout the world.
The tournament’s enormous broadcast reach guarantees that the league is well-known. Lanka Premier League betting has become quite popular since the launch of the tournament.
The 2022 Lanka Premier League was all set to begin on August 1, 2022, but it was postponed for the time being due to the economic crisis in Sri Lanka. The Lanka Premier League started on December 6 with the 2022 LPL final all set to be played on December 22, 2022.
The wide broadcast reach of the tournament ensures that the league is followed widely. Those players who perform rise to prominence and attract the attention of franchises of other bigger leagues like the Indian Premier League and Big Bash League.
Here, we will talk about the Lanka Premier League betting and how you can place a bet on the Lanka Premier League.
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2022 Lanka Premier League Odds
Team | Odds On Parimatch |
Jaffna Kings | 2.00 |
Kandy Falcons | 3.00 |
Colombo Stars | 11.00 |
Galle Gladiators | 34.00 |
Dambulla Aura | 34.00 |
Who are the 2022 Lanka Premier League Betting favorites?
There are five teams that comprise the Lanka Premier League: Colombo Stars, Kandy Falcons, Jaffna Kings, Galle Gladiators, and Dambulla Aura.
We expect Jaffna Kings to be the Lanka Premier League betting favorites for the 2022 season.
According to the 2022 Lanka Premier League odds, Jaffna Kings are again favorites on Parimatch with odds of 2.00. They are spearheaded by the veteran Thisara Perera and have a decent balance in their team.
We are backing Jaffna Kings to win LPL title this time as well.
Recommended Betting Tip: Jaffna Kings (2.00)
Lanka Premier League Betting Tips
While placing a bet on the Lanka Premier League 2022, you may be tempted to put your money on the seasoned overseas stars. However, be mindful that this is only the third edition of a T20 competition.
The performance of the local Sri Lankan talent will prove to be crucial for the success of any team in the LPL. Therefore, you can bank on local talent.
The same can be said about the final Lanka Premier League odds when they are out. Rest assured that all the information required on the 2022 Lanka Premier League betting will be provided right here before the start of season 3.
2022 Lanka Premier League Squads
Here are the Lanka premier league squads for the 2022 season:
Jaffna Kings
Evin Lewis, Thisara Perera, Hardus Viljoen, Dhananjaya De Silva, Shoaib Malik, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Praveen Jayawickrama, Shahnawaz Dahani, Binura Fernando, Tristan Stubbs, Suminda Lakshan, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Dilshan Madushanka, Nipun Dananjaya, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Theesan Vidushan, Theivendiram Dinoshan, Ashan Randika, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Colombo Stars
Dwaine Pretorius, Angelo Mathews, Asif Ali, Charith Asalanka, Niroshan Dickwella, Naveen-Ul-Haq, Dinesh Chandimal, Karim Janat, Seekkuge Prasanna, Jeffrey Vandersay, Dominic Drakes, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Dhananjaya Lakshan, Ishan Jayaratne, Muditha Lakshan, Lakshitha Manasinghe, Kevin Koththigoda, Chathuranga Kumara, Navod Paranavithana, Chamod Battage
Galle Gladiators
Imad Wasim, Danushka Gunathilaka, Faheem Asraf, Dushmantha Chameera, Kusal Mendis, Lakshan Sandakan, Nuwan Thushara, Pulina Tharanga, Janneman Malan, Qais Ahmad, Azam Khan, Sarfaraz Ahamed, Nuwanidu Fernando, Nimesh Vimukthi, Movin Subasingha, Nipun Malinga, Sachindu Colombage, Lakshan Gamage, Tharindu Kaushal, Shammu Asham
Dambulla Giants
D’Arcy Short, Dasun Shanaka, Ben Cutting, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Chaturanga de Silva, Ramesh Mendis, Nuwan Pradeep, Tharindu Ratnayake, Sandeep Lamichhane, Tim Seifert, Haider Ali, Sheldon Cottrell, Pramod Madushan, Lasith Croospulle, Kalana Perera, Dilum Sudeera, Sachitha Jayathilake, Dushan Hemantha, Sasha De Alwis, Ravindu Fernando
Kandy Falcons
Carlos Brathwaite, Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Kamindu Mendis, Fabian Allen, Andre Fletcher, Isuru Udana, Dewald Brevis, Matheesha Pathirana, Ashen Bandara, Usman Shinwari, Ashan Priyanjan, Minod Bhanuka, Avishka Perera, Ashian Daniel, Malinda Pushpakumara, Janith Liyanage, Lasith Abeyratne, Kavin Bandara, Chris Green
2022 Lanka Premier League Points Table
Lanka Premier League Team | Played | Won | Loss | Draw | NRR | Points | |
1 | Kandy Falcons | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1.884 | 14 |
2 | Jaffna Kings | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1.01 | 12 |
3 | Colombo Stars | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | -0.847 | 6 |
4 | Galle Gladiators | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | -0.936 | 4 |
5 | Dambulla Aura | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | -1.198 | 4 |
2021 Lanka Premier League Results
The second edition of the LPL was played among five teams in a round-robin format where each team faced an opponent twice before the semi-finals.
Ultimately, Jaffna Stallions beat the Galle Gladiators in the 2021 Lanka Premier League final by 23 runs to be crowned back-to-back champions.
Colombo Kings, Dambulla Viiking and the defending champions Jaffna Stallions have been deemed defunct by the Sri Lankan board.