Set to begin from 1 August 2025, the Lanka Premier League is a twenty-over format double round robin tournament. Featuring a total of five teams, this year will mark the sixth edition of the league. Governed by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), the tournament features five franchise teams named after Sri Lankan cities. These teams include Colombo Strikers, Dambulla Sixers, Galle Marvels, Jaffna Kings, and B-Love Kandy.
With the matches planned ahead for the sixth season, the key team to look out for would be the B-Love Candy. Having won the last edition in 2023, they would be aiming to win the coveted trophy once again. B love candy features a team with a mix of Batsmen, all-rounders and a bowling order which holds the capacity to dismantle the batting lineup of any opponents.
LPL 2025: B-Love Candy Team Squad
| Player Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Mohammad Haris | Wicket-Keeper |
| Dasun Shanaka | All Rounder |
| Dimuth Karunaratne | Batter |
| Mohammad Ali | Bowler |
| Kamindu Mendis | Batter |
| Kasun Rajitha | Bowler |
| Wanindu Hasaranga (C) | All Rounder |
| Ashen Bandara | Batter |
| Andre Fletcher | Wicket-Keeper |
| Shammu Ashan | Batter |
| Dinesh Chandimal | Batter |
| Shoriful Islam | Bowler |
| Angelo Mathews | All Rounder |
| Mohammad Hasnain | Bowler |
| Agha Salman | All Rounder |
| Pavan Rathnayake | Batter |
| Kavindu Pathiratne | Bowler |
| Ramesh Mendis | All Rounder |
| Chaturanga de Silva | All Rounder |
| Chamath Gomez | Batter |
| Azam Khan | Wicket-Keeper |
| Mohammed Harris | All Rounder |
| Chathuranga de Silva | Bowler |
| Lakshan Sandakan | Bowler |
| Dushmantha Chameera | Bowler |
LPL 2025: B-Love Candy Match Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Venue | Time (SLST) | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Aug, 2025 | B-Love Kandy vs Colombo Strikers | Pallekele | 7:30 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 6 Aug, 2025 | B-Love Kandy vs Colombo Strikers | Dambulla | 3:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 7 Aug, 2025 | B-Love Kandy vs Galle Marvels | Dambulla | 3:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 9 Aug, 2025 | B-Love Kandy vs Jaffna Kings | Dambulla | 3:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 10 Aug, 2025 | B-Love Kandy vs Galle Marvels | Dambulla | 7:30 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 13 Aug, 2025 | B-Love Kandy vs Jaffna Kings | Colombo | 7:30 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 15 Aug, 2025 | B-Love Kandy vs Dambulla Sixers | Colombo | 3:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
Each team in the tournament will go against one another in the 8 matches, and the teams at the top of the table will be competing in the semi-finals and then will move to the final of the tournament.
B Love Candy, captained by the Wanindu Hasaranga, an all-rounder, is all set to knock out the coming teams in mid-way with a fully well-rounded functional team of top-class batters, bowlers and all-rounders. Opening with the batting lineups of Angelo Mathews, Ashen Bandara, Chamath Gomez, and Dimuth Karunaratne, teams will be looking forward to scoring high on the scorecard.
Administered by Sri Lanka Cricket and under the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2025 aims to bring together fans to celebrate the essence of cricket throughout Sri Lanka.
