Lankan Lions York

🏏 MATCH REPORT | LPL UK 2026

Lankan Lions Yorkshire kicked off their LPL UK 2026 campaign in dominant fashion, defeating Manchester Lions by 132 runs.

After posting a formidable 253/9 in 40 overs, Yorkshire’s batting was led by Kasun Wijesinghe (56), Prabath Jayaweera (37), and Buddhika Rodrigo (34). Manchester’s bowling effort was spearheaded by Rasika Wijesinghe (2/35) and Dinusha Jayasekara (2/41).

In reply, Manchester Lions were bowled out for 121 in 26.5 overs despite Deemantha Bandara’s 31. Yorkshire’s bowling attack proved too strong, with Suranga Uragaha (3/23), Buddhika Rodrigo (3/24), Pavan Anushan (2/23), and Omer Iqbal (2/17) sharing the wickets.

A fantastic all-round team performance sees Lankan Lions Yorkshire start the season with a convincing victory and two valuable points on the board.

🏆 Result: Lankan Lions Yorkshire won by 132 runs.

🦁 MATCHDAY SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT 🦁

Lankan Lions Yorkshire squad selected for our opening Lankan Premier League (UK) 2026 fixture against Manchester Lions.

📅 31st May 2026
📍 Manchester

Wishing the boys the very best as we begin our inaugural LPL-UK campaign. Represent the badge with pride, play hard, and enjoy the occasion.

💙💛 One Team. One Pride. One Roar.

🏏 York, it’s our time! 💙🦁

The Lankan Lions Yorkshire are ready to light up home turf this season 🔥

📍 Stockton & Hopgrove, York
📅 Big games. Big moments. Big energy.

This isn’t just another fixture…
This is our ground, our crowd, our pride 💪

Come down, bring the noise, and back the Lions as we take on Sheffield and beyond 🏏

And to the visiting teams…
Welcome to York — hope you enjoy the hospitality… but not the result 😉