Lankan Premier League - UK

08/06/2026

🏏 MATCH REPORT | PONTEFRACT SRI LANKANS vs MANCHESTER LIONS 🏏

📍 Lymm Oughtrington Park Cricket Club, Oughtrington📅 7th June 2026

Manchester Lions secured a convincing 34-run victory over Pontefract Sri Lankans in a competitive encounter at Lymm Oughtrington Park Cricket Club.

Batting first, Manchester Lions posted 136 all out in 36.4 overs. Dinusha Jayasekara led the way with 26 runs, while Deemantha Bandara added a valuable 22 and Sanka MC contributed 20 runs to help build a defendable total.

Pontefract Sri Lankans fought hard in reply but were bowled out for 102 in 29 overs. Deepal Dissanayaka top-scored with 24 runs, supported by Pubudu Dasanayake (19) and Kokila Gomaz (13).

The Lions' bowlers proved decisive, with Marlyn Gamage delivering a match-winning spell of 3 wickets for just 12 runs from 8 overs, including 3 maidens. Dinusha Jayasekara also impressed with 3 wickets, while Janaka Malalagama chipped in with 2 crucial scalps.

For Pontefract Sri Lankans, Lahiru Dilshan Pathirana claimed 3 wickets, while Gayan Pathirathna and Dineth Fernando bowled with excellent control.

⭐ Player of the Match: Marlyn Gamage (Manchester Lions)🎯 Bowling Figures: 3/12 (8 overs, 3 maidens)

Final Result:🔴 Manchester Lions – 136 all out (36.4 overs)🔵 Pontefract Sri Lankans – 102 all out (29 overs)

🏆 Manchester Lions won by 34 runs.

Congratulations to Manchester Lions on the victory and well played to both teams for a competitive and spirited game.

07/06/2026

🏏 LPL UK 2026 – Match 3 LIVE NOW! 🏏

Manchester lions 49/3 after 10 overs

The action continues as Pontefract Sri Lankans take on Manchester Lions in another exciting Lankan Premier League UK clash!

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Who will take the points today? 👀

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04/06/2026

04/06/2026

🏏 Lankan Premier League (UK) 2026

The league action continues this Sunday as Pontefract Sri Lankan take on Manchester Lions Cricket Club in an exciting 40-over clash.

📅 Sunday, 07 June 2026
🕐 12.30 PM
📍 Lymm Oughtrington Park Cricket Club, Oughtrington Lane, Lymm WA13

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Who will take the points this weekend? Stay tuned!

03/06/2026

📸 Some fantastic moments captured from the Pontefract vs Sheffield clash!

A big thank you to Roshan De Zoysa for these brilliant match-day photographs showcasing the spirit of LPL-UK cricket. 🏏

01/06/2026

Match report of Pontefract Sri Lankan vs Sheffield Sri Lankan Cricket Club in Lankan Premier League - UK

MATCH REPORT

Pontefract Sri Lankans vs Sheffield Sri Lankans
Lankan Premier League (UK) – 31 May 2026
Hearthill Cricket Ground, Sheffield

Sheffield Sri Lankans secured a thrilling one-wicket victory over Pontefract Sri Lankans in a closely contested Lankan Premier League encounter at Hearthill Cricket Ground on Sunday.

After winning the toss, Sheffield Sri Lankans elected to field first and were rewarded with an excellent bowling performance that restricted Pontefract Sri Lankans to 139 all out in 33.3 overs.

Pontefract's innings was anchored by Lahiru Dilshan Pathirana, who compiled a patient 34 runs from 53 deliveries, while Deepal Dissanayaka contributed a valuable 29 from 35 balls. Tharusha Tilakarathne added 17 runs, helping the side recover from a difficult start.

The standout performer with the ball was Linal Fonseka, who produced a match-winning spell of 4 wickets for just 22 runs from his 8 overs. He was well supported by Sonzi Amarasekera, who claimed 3 wickets for 35 runs, while Nipuna Jayanath and Harsha Perera chipped in with a wicket each.

In reply, Sheffield Sri Lankans made a flying start through the aggressive batting of Sajith Warnakulasuriya. His explosive 37 off just 21 balls, including five fours and two sixes, shifted the momentum firmly in Sheffield's favour. However, Pontefract fought back brilliantly, reducing Sheffield from 67/5 to 84/8 and bringing themselves back into the contest.

Roshan De Zoysa led the resistance with figures of 2 for 27, while Dishane Rodrigo also picked up 2 wickets. Lahiru Dilshan Pathirana, Thilantha Perera and Gayan Pathirathna each claimed a wicket as Sheffield's chase became increasingly tense.
With the match hanging in the balance at 119/9, Linal Fonseka once again stepped up, showing composure under pressure with an unbeaten 20. Together with Harsha Perera (7 not out), he guided Sheffield Sri Lankans over the line, reaching 143/9 in 25.3 overs to seal a dramatic one-wicket victory.

Match Summary

Pontefract Sri Lankans – 139 all out (33.3 overs)
Lahiru Dilshan Pathirana 34, Deepal Dissanayaka 29
Linal Fonseka 4/22, Sonzi Amarasekera 3/35

Sheffield Sri Lankans – 143/9 (25.3 overs)
Sajith Warnakulasuriya 37, Danuka Hettiarachchi 24, Linal Fonseka 20*
Roshan De Zoysa 2/27, Dishane Rodrigo 2/29

Result:
Sheffield Sri Lankans won by 1 wicket.

Player of the Match:
Linal Fonseka – 4/22 and 20* in a match-winning all-round performance.
#2026

01/06/2026

LPL UK 2026 – MVP Leaderboard Update

The race for the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award is officially underway after an exciting opening round of fixtures! 🔥

👑 Linal Fonseka (Sheffield Sri Lankans) currently leads the MVP standings following a sensational all-round performance in the opening week.

👏 Also featuring in the Top 5:
⭐ Buddhika Rodrigo (Lankan Lions Yorkshire)
⭐ Suranga Palliyapitiya (Lankan Lions Yorkshire)
⭐ Roshan De Zoysa (Pontefract Sri Lankans)
⭐ Sonzi Amarasekera (Sheffield Sri Lankans)

With the season just getting started, every run, wicket, catch, and match-winning contribution will count towards the MVP race.

Who do you think will finish as the LPL UK 2026 Most Valuable Player? 👇

📊 To view the complete MVP leaderboard and tournament statistics, click the link below.

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01/06/2026

🧤 LPL UK 2026 – Fielding Leaderboard Update

Catches win matches, and after the opening round of fixtures, the race for the Best Fielder award is already taking shape! 🔥

👑 Danuka Hettiarachchi (Sheffield Sri Lankans) leads the fielding leaderboard following an excellent all-round display behind the stumps and in the field.

👏 Also making their mark:
🧤 Daminda Bandara (Lankan Lions Yorkshire)
🧤 Dinusha Jayasekara (Manchester Lions)
🧤 Pavan Anushan Seneviratne (Lankan Lions Yorkshire)
🧤 Linal Fonseka (Sheffield Sri Lankans)

Brilliant catches, sharp wicketkeeping, and game-changing moments in the field are proving just as important as runs and wickets in LPL UK 2026.

Who do you think will finish as the tournament’s top fielder? 👇

📊 To view the complete fielding leaderboard and tournament statistics, click the link below.

https://chshare.link/tournament/qL92vN