Kings to begin LPL title defense against Strikers on July 30

Jaffna Kings will open their third Lanka Premier League title defense against the Colombo Strikers at the R. Premadasa Stadium on July 30, in what will be a rematch of last year's final. 

The first leg of the tournament, consisting of the opening five matches, will be played in Colombo, before the teams move to Kandy for the next set of matches. 

The teams will return to Colombo for the last leg of matches, with the final at the R Premadasa on August 20.

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