Jaffna Kings clinch LPL 2024 title with Rilee Rossouw's stunning century. © Twitter (@HiruNewsEnglish)
The Lanka Premier League 2024 concluded with an exciting match between Jaffna Kings and Galle Marvels. Jaffna Kings won by nine wickets with 26 balls remaining. Held at the iconic R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, the match saw some electrifying cricket from both sides, but Jaffna Kings emerged victorious, thanks to an extraordinary innings by Rilee Rossouw.
Match Summary
Galle Marvels 184/6 (20) | |
| Bhanuka Rajapaksa 82 (34) | Asitha Fernando |
| Tim Seifert 47 (37) | Jason Behrendorff |
| Sahan Arachchige 16 (14) | Azmatullah Omarzai |
Jaffna Kings 185/1 (15.4) | |
| Rilee Rossouw 106 (53) | Dwaine Pretorius |
| Kusal Mendis 72 (40) | Isuru Udana |
Toss: Galle Marvels won the toss and elected to bat first.
Stadium: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Result: Jaffna Kings lpl won by nine wickets with 26 balls remaining.
Man of the Match: Rilee Rossouw for his unbeaten 106 off 53 balls.
Galle Marvels Innings
Galle Marvels opted to bat first after winning the toss, aiming to set a challenging target for Jaffna Kings. However, their innings were shaky, losing both openers, Niroshan Dickwella and Alex Hales, early in the powerplay. Tim Seifert (47 off 37 balls) and Bhanuka Rajapaksa (82 off 34 balls) stitched a crucial partnership, steering their team to a respectable total of 184/6 in 20 overs.
Top Performers
Bhanuka Rajapaksa: 82 off 34 balls, including eight fours and six sixes, SR: 241.17
Tim Seifert: 47 off 37 balls, including two fours and four sixes, SR: 127.02
Jaffna Kings Innings
Chasing a target of 185, Jaffna Kings had a shaky start, losing Pathum Nissanka for a duck in the first over. However, Kusal Mendis (72* off 40 balls) and Rilee Rossouw (106* off 53 balls) took charge, putting on a magnificent unbroken partnership of 185 runs. Their aggressive batting dismantled the Galle bowling attack, and Jaffna Kings reached the target in just 15.4 overs.
Last Moments
The 2024 LPL final will be remembered for the sheer dominance displayed by the Jaffna Kings. Rilee Rossouw’s century was a masterclass in T20 batting, earning him the Man of the Match award. This victory highlights the strength and depth of the Jaffna Kings squad and sets a high standard for future editions of the Lanka Premier League.
