The fifth edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2024 came to a head on Sunday, July 21, as Jaffna Kings and Galle Marvels squared off in the title clash at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
Opting to bowl first, Jaffna got off to a brilliant start as they conceded just 24 runs and picked up three wickets at the end of the first seven overs. Tim Seifert played a solid knock of 47 off 37 balls but Bhanuka Rajapaksa was the star of the show. He played a dazzling knock of 82 off 34 balls to help the Marvels get to 184/6 in 20 overs. A whopping 160 runs came off the last 13 overs thanks to Rajapaksa’s blitzkrieg.
In reply, Jaffna got off to the worst possible start as Pathum Nissanka was out caught behind off the first ball from Dwaine Pretorius. However, Rilee Rossouw and Kusal Mendis came together to string a match-winning partnership of 185 runs off just 93 balls to take their team home. Jaffna reached their target with nine wickets and 26 balls in the bank to win a record-extending fourth LPL title.
Rossouw smashed a phenomenal 106 not out off 53 balls, hitting nine fours and seven sixes. Meanwhile, Mendis remained unbeaten on 72 off 40 balls, a knock which comprised eight fours and two sixes.
LPL 2024 Prize Money
| Serial No |
Awards |
Prize Money |
| 1. |
Winners |
US $100,000 |
| 2. |
Runners up |
US $50,000 |
| 3. |
Catch of the Match |
|
| 4. |
Player of the Match |
US $1,500 |
| 5. |
Player of the Series |
US $5,000 |
| 6. |
Highest run-scorer |
US $1,000 |
| 7. |
Highest wicket-taker |
US $1,000 |
| 8. |
Emerging Player |
US $500 + US $1,000 worth of 100 Plus |
LPL 2024 Final Awards List:
| Award Name |
Award Winner |
Prize Money |
| Catch of the Match |
Dhananjaya de Silva |
|
LPL 2024 Final Player of the Match
| Award Name |
Award Winner
|
Prize Money
|
| Player of the Match |
Rilee Rossouw (106* off 53 balls)
|
US $1,500 |
LPL 2024 Final Player of the Series
| Award Name |
Award Winner
|
Prize Money |
| Player of the Series |
Rilee Rossouw (389 runs, 11 innings, Average – 43.22, Strike Rate – 165.50
|
US $5,000 |
LPL 2024 Winner & Runner-up
| Award Name |
Award Winner |
Prize Money |
| Winner |
Jaffna Kings |
US $100,000 |
| Runner-Up |
Galle Marvels |
US $50,000 |
LPL 2024 Most Runs
| Achievement |
Player |
Runs |
| Most Runs |
Tim Seifert |
400 Runs, 9 innings, Ave – 57.14, SR – 135.13, 50s – 2, 100s – 1 |
LPL 2024 Highest Individual Score
| Achievement |
Player |
Score |
| Highest Individual Score |
Pathum Nissanka |
119 (59) (16 fours, 4 sixes) vs Kandy Falcons, 11th Match, Dambulla |
LPL 2024 Most Wickets
| Achievement |
Player |
Wickets |
| Most Wickets |
Shadab Khan |
17 Wickets, 9 innings, Avg – 12.17, Eco- 6.46 |
LPL 2024 Best Bowling Figures
| Achievement |
Player |
Bowling Figures |
| Best Bowling Figures |
Shadab Khan |
4/10 (4 overs) vs Jaffna Kings, 17th Match, Colombo |
LPL 2024 Most Catches
| Player |
Catches |
| Muhammad Waseem |
8 Catches, 6 Inns |
| Wanindu Hasaranga |
8 Catches, 10 Inns |
LPL 2024 Most dismissals by wicketkeeper
| Achievement |
Player |
Dismissals |
| Most Dismissals |
Kusal Mendis |
8 Dismissals (5 Catches, 3 Stumpings) |
LPL 2024 Emerging Player
| Player |
Team |
| Chamindu Wickramasinghe |
Dambulla Sixers |
LPL 2024 Highlights
| Particulars |
Details |
| Lanka Premier League 2024 |
5th edition |
| Season opener venue |
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele |
| Total league matches |
20 |
| Total matches played |
24 |
| Final match day |
21st July |
| Total event duration |
21 days |
| Final match timing |
7:30 PM |
| Format |
T20 |
| Total teams |
5 |
| Organiser |
SLC |
| Visitors allowed? |
Yes |
| Defending champions |
Kandy Falcons |