Indian cricket enthusiasts are set to enjoy premium digital access to Sri Lanka’s top T20 league, featuring renowned international players in thrilling matches, starting July 17, 2026.
The Lanka Premier League (LPL), Sri Lanka’s flagship franchise T20 tournament, has appointed FanCode as its official digital streaming partner in India for its sixth season. This partnership will provide extensive live coverage of all matches from July 17 to August 8, 2026, reaching millions of cricket fans throughout the Indian subcontinent.
Organized by Sri Lanka Cricket and with commercial rights held by Innovative Production Group FZ, LLC (IPG), the LPL has emerged as one of the foremost franchise T20 leagues in South Asia. Following a remarkable 65% surge in audience engagement compared to the previous season, the collaboration with FanCode aims to further enhance fan interaction and broaden the tournament’s digital presence in India.
Anil Mohan Sankhdhar, the Founder and CEO of IPG Group and the official rights holder for the Lanka Premier League, stated, “The Indian subcontinent boasts some of the most dedicated cricket fans globally, making the expansion of our digital presence here a key focus for the Lanka Premier League. Our collaboration with FanCode ensures a premium, accessible, and interactive viewing experience, aligning perfectly with our goal to connect millions of fans to the exhilarating T20 action and elite international talent this season.”
Prasana Krishnan, co-founder of FanCode, expressed enthusiasm about the ongoing partnership, remarking, “We are thrilled to continue our association with the Lanka Premier League. This tournament has become a highly competitive event on the international cricket scene, further enhancing FanCode’s cricket offerings. With a blend of Sri Lankan stars and international icons, the LPL 2026 is poised to captivate Indian cricket fans, and we are excited to deliver all the action live on FanCode.”
The upcoming edition promises an impressive roster featuring 62 elite Sri Lankan cricketers and 32 renowned international players across five franchises: Colombo Kaps, Dambulla Sixers, Galle Gallants, Kandy Royals, and the reigning champions, SC Jaffna Kings. Indian audiences will particularly look forward to the anticipated debut of seasoned all-rounder Vijay Shankar for the Kandy Royals. Other notable international players include Moeen Ali, Jimmy Neesham, Shakib Al Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Wanindu Hasaranga, and Angelo Mathews.
The 2026 edition will see the five franchises competing in a double round-robin format, culminating in high-stakes playoffs. With strong player draft registrations from 21 countries and unprecedented digital access in India via FanCode, this season represents a significant advancement in the league’s global reach and commercialization efforts.
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