On Monday, Dambulla Aura secured a nine-run victory against the Jaffna Kings in the 11th match of the Lanka Premier League at Pallekele International Stadium.

This win marked the third defeat for the defending and three-times champions, putting The Kusal Mendis-led and Sanath Jayasuriya-mentored Dambulla Aura team at the top of the points table as the tournament reached its halfway stage.