Lanka Premier League 2023 Final: B-Love Kandy vs Dambulla Aura Time, Telecast & Live Streaming Info

Colombo, August 20: The highly anticipated final of the Lanka Premier League 2023 is set to take place at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday (August 20). B-Love Kandy will face off against Dambulla Aura in what promises to be an exciting clash.

B-Love emerged victorious in Qualifier 2, defeating Galle Titans by a margin of 34 runs. Led by their captain Wanindu Hasaranga, they showcased their skills and determination, while Dambulla Aura secured their spot in the final after triumphing over the Titans in Qualifier 1 earlier last week.

Dambulla Aura has been a dominant force throughout the tournament's fourth edition. They won six out of eight league matches and finished at the top of their group with an impressive tally of 12 points.

Meanwhile, B-Love Kandy secured third place on the table with eight points behind Galle Titans.Dambulla Aura owes much of its success to its strong batting lineup that can chase down any target set before them.

Sanath Jayasuriya, Director of Cricket for Dambulla Aura, commends his team's strength and balance. Jayasuriya reflects on how far Dambulla Aura has come since last season when they only managed to win a single match.

He expresses his satisfaction with reaching the final this time around and emphasizes that anything can happen on such an important occasion. His main focus is for his players to enjoy themselves without unnecessary pressure.

"Being in the final is a great achievement for Dambulla Aura. Anything can happen in the final game. All I want the players is to enjoy their cricket. I don't want to put unnecessary pressure," Jayasuriya commented.

For B-Love Kandy, neutralizing key players like Mendis and Perera will be crucial if they want to gain an advantage over Dambulla Aura. Opening batsman Avishka Fernando also poses a significant threat with his explosive innings.

Captain Hasaranga leads by example as he currently holds the title for both highest wicket-taker and run-scorer in the skyfair.news Lanka Premier League 2023.

Angelo Mathews, a veteran all-rounder for B-Love Kandy, acknowledges the strength of Dambulla Aura as a skilled and balanced team. He believes that his team must approach the final with a positive mindset.

Having fought hard to reach this stage, Mathews sees it as just one more game where the team that makes fewer mistakes will emerge victorious. Ultimately, he wishes for the best team to win.

Mathews commented, "Dambulla Aura is a skilful and balanced side, so we are up against a very strong team. We just have to go out there and play positively. We have done extremely well to get to the finals and it's just one more game. Whoever makes less mistakes will obviously win, may the best team win."

Here is a look at the LPL 2023 Final B-Love Kandy vs Dambulla Aura Squads, Match date & start time, along with the Telecast and live streaming info for the title showdown:

What time is the LPL 2023 Final: B-Love Kandy vs Dambulla Aura starting?

The title clash between B-Love Kandy and Dambull Aura will start at 7 PM IST on Sunday (August 20). This will be the third meeting between the two sides this season. Dambulla lost the first encounter, but won the reverse fixture in the round robin stage.

What is the squad of B-Love Kandy for the LPL 2023 final?

B-Love Kandy: Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Wanidu Hasaranga, Fakhar Zaman, Angelo Mathews, Isuru Udana, Dinesh Chandimal, Mohammad Hasnain, Dushmantha Chameera, Sahan Arachchige, Ashen Bandara, Mohammad Haris, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Navod Paranavithana, Asif Ali, Kamindu Mendis, Nuwan Pradeep, Chaturanga de Silva, Lahiru Madushanka, Aamer Jamal, Malsha Tharupathi, Thanuka Dabare, Lasith Abeyratne, and Avishka Tharindu

What is the squad of Dambulla Aura for the LPL 2023 final?

Dambulla Aura: Matthew Wade, Kusal Mendis, Lungi Ngidi, Avishka Fernando, Dhananjaya de Silva Kusal Perera, Hayden Kerr, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Binura Fernando, Noor Ahmad, Sachitha Jayathilake, Janith Liyanage, Dushan Hemantha, Pramod Madushan, Shahnawaz Dahani, Lakshan Edirisinghe, Jehan Daniel, Wanuja Sahan, Kavidu Pathirana, Ravindu Fernando, Alex Ross, Treveen Mathew, Manelker de Silva, Praveen Jayawickrama, Ben McDermott, Taskin Ahmed.

How to watch LPL 2023 final: B-Love Kandy vs Dambulla Aura?

The LPL final match will be shown live on Star Sports 3 channel, while the live streaming will be available on Fancode app or website for a match pass that will cost Rs 25.