The first match of the Lanka Premier League was between Jaffna Kings and Galle Titans, which was very interesting. Galle Titans batted first and posted 213 runs as a target that's really a big target. Their batsman were relaxed because they found no hard fielding and bowling from the opponents side. Pitch considered to be good for them, although they have lost 6 players even though they succeed to up lift the scores. WhileGalle Titans gave tough time on their turn. In first ten overs almost they collected 5 wickets in their hands. Major contribution was made from Eshan Malinga , he claimed with 4 major wickets. While JK team was overwhelmed by their strict planning. They lost the game by the margin of 36 runs.
The first match of the Lincoln Premium League was played between Galle Titans and Jaffna Kings in which Jaffna Kings won the toss and invited Galle Titans to bat first. Fortunately Galle Titans also won the game because Galle Titans had set a target of 213 in T20 matches as well.Jaffna Kings failed to achieve this target and defeated Jaffna Kings by a huge margin of 36 runs.Galle Titans captain Dasun Shanaka played an incredible innings and scored 31 runs off 9 balls which was the highest strike rate they could have scored and also took a wicket in bowling.If the opening batsmen of Jaffna Kings had played well this 36 run gap could have been easily covered.
