Gladiators won by 54 runs
Galle Gladiators beat Jaffna Kings by 54 runs in the first match of the Lanka Premier League (LPL).
Batting first, Galle Gladiators scored 164 for 7 in their allotted 20 overs.
In reply Jaffna Kings were all out for 110 in 18.4 overs.
Galle Gladiators skipper Bhanuka Rajapaksa scored 56 off 31 balls.
Patel also helped the Galle Gladiators add 42 runs to their tally.
Vanindu Hasaranga was able to take only 2 wickets for 30 runs for Jaffna Kings today.