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Colombo Stars vs Dambulla Aura, Match 14 Commentary, Live Updates

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Match 14, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy , Dec 14, 2022
Colombo Stars Colombo Stars
90/1 (11.3/20)
Dambulla Aura Dambulla Aura
89 (13.5/20)
Colombo Stars beat Dambulla Aura by 9 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Kasun Rajitha
    5/22(4)
Right then, that is all we have from this one-sided affair with Dambulla Aura staring down the abyss after their fifth consecutive loss. Colombo Stars have taken a huge step forward toward the playoffs with their second consecutive win. The action will shift to the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo and we shall return after a short break on Saturday, 17th of December for another doubleheader. In the first game of the day, Dambulla Aura will take on Galle Gladiators and that game will begin at 3 pm IST (9.30 am GMT). After that, Kandy Falcons will go up against Colombo Stars at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT). You can join us early for the build-up of both those games. Till then, take care and goodbye!
Angelo Mathews the skipper of Colombo Stars says that they still need to improve in all aspects of the game and they are heading into the business end of the tournament. Adds that they will look at the wickets in Colombo and tinker with their team accordingly. He then goes on to applaud Kasun Rajitha for his bowling and mentions that Charith Asalanka was brilliant as well. Claims that they always had the personnel it was only a matter of getting that. Adds that they were able to get better with every game and that winning momentum is huge.
Dasun Shanaka the captain of Dambulla Aura says that it hurts but the brand of cricket they are playing is poor and they need to admit it and play better. Adds that the youngsters aren't able to grab the opportunities presented and the senior guys aren't able to lead from the front. Mentions that the combination they have isn't the best and that needs to be looked into before heading into the tournament.
Kasun Rajitha (4-0-22-5) is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his brilliant spell of bowling. He speaks in his local language and conveys that he is very happy with his performance. He claims that he is just looking to stick to the basics and he hopes that his team can continue their form going forward.
Time for the presentation...
Colombo Stars started the game in an outstanding manner and their bowling performance was so clinical that they had to use just four bowlers. It was Kasun Rajitha who was the destructor in chief as he took his maiden five-wicket haul in a four-over spell on the trot. Jeffrey Vandersay was really good too as he claimed 2 wickets for 10 runs in his full quota of four overs with Suranga Lakmal and Karim Janat chipping in with one each. Only three batters were able to reach double digits and if it was not for a late onslaught from Pramod Madushan they would have probably been dismissed for much less. It looked like an easy target to achieve and despite an early hiccup, Charith Asalanka and Dinesh Chandimal got their team over the line with 51 balls to spare.
Dambulla Aura started the defense of an under-par total in perfect fashion as Pramod Madushan dismissed Niroshan Dickwella with a peach of a yorker on the very first delivery of the inning and bowled a wicket maiden to start proceedings. Dinesh Chandimal and Charith Asalanka started their 90-run unbeaten partnership tentatively after the early wicket but once the ball stopped moving, they began their onslaught. Dinesh Chandimal played the role of an anchor perfectly as he score 31 runs in 32 balls with Charith Asalanka playing the role of an aggressor. He reached his maiden Lanka Premier League half-century and remained unbeaten on 58 in just 36 deliveries and his team will be delighted with his return to form. Pramod Madushan was the only bowler who looked dangerous as he bowled 2 overs while conceding 3 runs and claimed the solitary wicket.
This has been a comprehensive display from Colombo Stars and with two consecutive wins they are right in the mix for a playoff spot! Their bowlers had made this job relatively easy for them but the batters have come out to ascertain their dominance and seal a 9-wicket win. Dambulla Aura have suffered a drubbing once again and this tournament looks all but done for them. They are yet to get points on the board and what is even more disappointing is that they are unable to put up a fight for their supporters.
End Of The Over 11.3 : 90/1
2 Runs
  • 011.1
  • 111.2
  • 111.3
D. Chandimal
31 (32)
C. Asalanka
58 (36)
N. Ahmad
3.3-0-25-0
11.3
1
Noor Ahmad To Dinesh Chandimal
That's it, Colombo Stars have won the game with plenty of time to spare! This is shorter from Noor Ahmad and outside off. Dinesh Chandimal just taps it in front of the man at cover-point and scampers through for the single. Colombo Stars win by 9 wickets!
11.2
1
Noor Ahmad To Charith Asalanka
Around middle and sliding in, Charith Asalanka presses forward and works it away through mid-wicket for a single.
11.1
0
Noor Ahmad To Charith Asalanka
This is pushed through quicker and angled in from around off. Charith Asalanka blocks it out.
End Of The Over 11 : 88/1
11 Runs
  • 210.1
  • 110.2
  • 110.3
  • 010.4
  • 610.5
  • 110.6
C. Asalanka
57 (34)
D. Chandimal
30 (31)
de Silva
1-0-11-0
10.6
1
Chathuranga de Silva To Charith Asalanka
This is slid across the left-hander. Charith Asalanka waits for it and looks to just guide it fine but fails to beat the man at short third man. A single is taken.
10.5
6
Chathuranga de Silva To Charith Asalanka
SIX! All the way! Chathuranga de Silva drops it short and around middle. Charith Asalanka rocks back and pulls it well over the mid-wicket fence for a biggie. Colombo Stars are just one hit away now from the win.
10.4
0
Chathuranga de Silva To Charith Asalanka
This is around off, Charith Asalanka eases it toward the cover region.
10.3
1
Chathuranga de Silva To Dinesh Chandimal
Tossed up around off, this is driven through extra cover for a single.
10.2
1
Chathuranga de Silva To Charith Asalanka
A maiden Lanka Premier League FIFTY for Charith Asalanka and he has been fluent on his way to get there. On a length and at the stumps, Asalanka just eases it down to long on for a single and takes in the applause from the crowd and his teammates.
10.1
2
Chathuranga de Silva To Charith Asalanka
Starts off with a shorter ball around off, Charith Asalanka waits for it and works it in front of mid-wicket. The call is for two and they get it with ease. Just one away now from a half-century.
End Of The Over 10 : 77/1
19 Runs
  • 49.1
  • 49.2
  • 49.3
  • 19.4
  • 49.5
  • 29.6
D. Chandimal
29 (30)
C. Asalanka
47 (29)
L. Kumara
3-0-27-0
9.6
2
Lahiru Kumara To Dinesh Chandimal
A length ball around off, Dinesh Chandimal comes down the track and hammers it away toward sweeper cover for a couple of runs. 19 runs come off that over.
9.5
4
Lahiru Kumara To Dinesh Chandimal
FOUR! The fourth boundary in the over and this is proving to be a walk in the park! Lahiru Kumara bowls this short and wide outside off. Dinesh Chandimal charges down the wicket and swings hard at the ball. Gets a faint outside edge and the ball flies towards third man for a lucky boundary. 15 runs required now.
9.4
1
Lahiru Kumara To Charith Asalanka
Goes back to bowling short and outside the off pole. Charith Asalanka mistimes his pull shot towards deep mid-wicket and takes a single.
9.3
4
Lahiru Kumara To Charith Asalanka
FOUR! Three boundaries back-to-back and just 20 runs needed now! Lahiru Kumara goes full this time and outside the off pole. Charith Asalanka gets his front foot forward and strokes the ball to the right of mid off for another boundary.
9.2
4
Lahiru Kumara To Charith Asalanka
FOUR! Make that two boundaries in a row and Charith Asalanka seems to be getting his form back at the right time! Short once again and in line with the stumps. Charith Asalanka gets hold of this one as well as he hoicks this towards the leg side. The ball lands in the vacant deep square leg region and runs away for four more runs.
9.1
4
Lahiru Kumara To Charith Asalanka
FOUR! Charith Asalanka has dismissed the slower delivery towards the boundary with some authority! Lahiru Kumara bowls this back of a length and outside off. Charith Asalanka pulls this towards deep mid-wicket and collects four runs.
Time-Out! With just 32 runs needed off 66 balls, Colombo Stars are well on their way to getting their third win of the campaign. They did lose a wicket on the very first ball of the chase but Charith Asalanka and Dinesh Chandimal have done the repair work well. Dambulla Aura haven't been bad at all with the ball but given they have very few runs to defend, there seems to be no way back for them from here.
End Of The Over 9 : 58/1
7 Runs
  • 18.1
  • 28.2
  • 08.3
  • 28.4
  • 18.5
  • 18.6
C. Asalanka
34 (25)
D. Chandimal
23 (28)
N. Ahmad
3-0-23-0
8.6
1
Noor Ahmad To Charith Asalanka
Flights this one full and just outside off, Charith Asalanka flicks this ball towards mid-wicket and a misfield from Dasun Shanaka allows them to take a single.
8.5
1
Noor Ahmad To Dinesh Chandimal
This is short as well but in line with the stumps. Dinesh Chandimal rocks back deep in the crease and punches the ball towards deep cover for a single.
8.4
2
Noor Ahmad To Dinesh Chandimal
Continues bowling short and outside off, Dinesh Chandimal slashes this towards deep cover-point and they run well to get a brace.
8.3
0
Noor Ahmad To Dinesh Chandimal
Bowls this on outside off on a shorter length once again and Dinesh Chandimal misses his shot. Jordan Cox whips the bails off and they check for a stumping but Dinesh Chandimal has his foot grounded well inside the crease.
8.2
2
Noor Ahmad To Dinesh Chandimal
Fires this one on a shorter length and goes away from the batter. Dinesh Chandimal charges down the wicket and is lucky to get the slightest of edges which takes the ball away from the keeper. They take a couple of runs as the ball goes towards third man.
8.1
1
Noor Ahmad To Charith Asalanka
Noor Ahmad bowls this one full and outside the off stump. Charith Asalanka gets across to the off side and paddles the ball towards fine leg for a single.
End Of The Over 8 : 51/1
1 Runs
  • 07.1
  • 07.2
  • 17.3
  • 07.4
  • 07.5
  • 07.6
D. Chandimal
18 (24)
C. Asalanka
32 (23)
L. Kumara
2-0-8-0
7.6
0
Lahiru Kumara To Dinesh Chandimal
A dot to finish and only one run comes off it! Good length, around the top of off and this is eased away in front of cover.
7.5
0
Lahiru Kumara To Dinesh Chandimal
A pacy short ball outside off, Dinesh Chandimal looks to back away and cut but mistimes it badly.
7.4
0
Lahiru Kumara To Dinesh Chandimal
Length ball, angling into the pads, Dinesh Chandimal backs away and punches it out to extra cover.
7.3
1
Lahiru Kumara To Charith Asalanka
Back of a length and outside off, hit away off the back foot toward sweeper cover for a single.
7.2
0
Lahiru Kumara To Charith Asalanka
banged in short and around off, a lovely slower bumper this. Charith Asalanka is way too early in his pull and ends up too-ending it onto the off side.
7.1
0
Lahiru Kumara To Charith Asalanka
On a hard length and close to the off pole, Charith Asalanka looks to tuck off the back foot but almost gets cut in half as the ball goes past the inside edge.
Lahiru Kumara will continue from this end.
End Of The Over 7 : 50/1
4 Runs
  • 26.1
  • 06.2
  • 06.3
  • 06.4
  • 26.5
  • 06.6
D. Chandimal
18 (21)
C. Asalanka
31 (20)
N. Ahmad
2-0-16-0
6.6
0
Noor Ahmad To Dinesh Chandimal
Gives it a bit more air and bowls it on off stump, Chandimal defends it off the front foot.
6.5
2
Noor Ahmad To Dinesh Chandimal
Around the pads, Dinesh Chandimal works it away in front of mid-wicket and once again the batters pick up a brace. The 50 is up for Colombo Stars!
6.4
0
Noor Ahmad To Dinesh Chandimal
Nicely flighted, around leg stump, Chandimal pushes it toward mid off.
6.3
0
Noor Ahmad To Dinesh Chandimal
Down the leg side, Dinesh Chandimal looks to sweep it fine but fails to get a good connection. The ball trickles away toward short fine leg.
6.2
0
Noor Ahmad To Dinesh Chandimal
Around off stump, Dinesh Chandimal presses forward and defends it out on the off side.
6.1
2
Noor Ahmad To Dinesh Chandimal
Nagging length, angling across the right-hander and a bit flatter as well. Dinesh Chandimal cuts it toward deep point and races back for the second. Excellent running.
End Of The Over 6 : 46/1
7 Runs
  • 45.1
  • 25.2
  • 05.3
  • 05.4
  • 15.5
  • 05.6
C. Asalanka
31 (20)
D. Chandimal
14 (15)
L. Kumara
1-0-7-0
5.6
0
Lahiru Kumara To Charith Asalanka
Bowls this one on a good length and gets it to angle away from the left-hander after pitching on an off stump line. Charith Asalanka blocks this towards point and Colombo Stars are 46 for the loss of 1 wicket after the Powerplay.
5.5
1
Lahiru Kumara To Dinesh Chandimal
This is bowled on a shorter length as well and wide outside off. Dinesh Chandimal cuts this towards deep backward point and takes a single.
5.4
0
Lahiru Kumara To Dinesh Chandimal
Continues bowling back of a length and outside off. Dinesh Chandimal is looking to force the matter here as he attempts the pull shot once again. Mishits this straight to mid on.
5.3
0
Lahiru Kumara To Dinesh Chandimal
DROPPED! A chance goes begging here, and the captain Dasun Shanaka has not taken the opportunity! Lahiru Kumara bangs this in short once again and outside off. Dinesh Chandimal opts for the pull shot this time but hits it straight at short mid-wicket. Dasun Shanaka gets this in his hands but spills it and Dinesh Chandimal gets a life.
5.2
2
Lahiru Kumara To Dinesh Chandimal
Bowls this one back of a length as well and outside the off pole. Dinesh Chandimal finds the gap through extra cover this time but does not connect cleanly. They take a couple of runs.
5.1
4
Lahiru Kumara To Dinesh Chandimal
FOUR! Both these batters seem to have got their eye in and are now looking to take the attack to the opposition! Lahiru Kumara bowls this short and outside off, Dinesh Chandimal gets on his toes and cuts this over the point fielder for a cracking boundary.
End Of The Over 5 : 39/1
12 Runs
  • 04.1
  • 04.2
  • 14.3
  • 44.4
  • 04.5
  • 1 WD 4.6
  • 64.6
C. Asalanka
31 (19)
D. Chandimal
7 (10)
N. Ahmad
1-0-12-0
4.6
6
Noor Ahmad To Charith Asalanka
SIX! Charith Asalanka wants to end this in a hurry! Noor Ahmad goes really full and wide outside off. Charith Asalanka has room to swing his arms and lifts the ball over the deep point fence for a maximum. 12 runs from the over.
4.6
wd
Noor Ahmad To Charith Asalanka
WIDE! Fired down leg side on a fuller length. Charith Asalanka looks to clip this but misses. The umpire calls this wide.
4.5
0
Noor Ahmad To Charith Asalanka
Bowls this short and angled into the pads. Charith Asalanka blocks this towards mid on.
4.4
4
Noor Ahmad To Charith Asalanka
FOUR! Charith Asalanka thumps this away with disdain! Noor Ahmad floats this one full and outside the off stump. Charith Asalanka swings his bat through the line of the ball and lifts it over the infield to find the deep cover fence.
4.3
1
Noor Ahmad To Dinesh Chandimal
Bowls this one full and pitching outside leg. Dinesh Chandimal gets his front foot out of the way and flicks the ball to deep mid-wicket for a single.
4.2
0
Noor Ahmad To Dinesh Chandimal
On a leg stump line once again and full. Dinesh Chandimal blocks this awkwardly to the leg side.
4.1
0
Noor Ahmad To Dinesh Chandimal
Noor Ahmad starts with a quick delivery fired full and into the pads. Dinesh Chandimal clips this toward short fine leg.
End Of The Over 4 : 27/1
16 Runs
  • 13.1
  • 43.2
  • 13.3
  • 43.4
  • 03.5
  • 63.6
C. Asalanka
21 (16)
D. Chandimal
6 (7)
van Meekeren
2-0-24-0
3.6
6
Paul van Meekeren To Charith Asalanka
SIX! Picked up and dispatched! A half-volley on the pads, Charith Asalanka flicks it away and the ball goes over the backward square leg fence for a maximum.
3.5
0
Paul van Meekeren To Charith Asalanka
A touch fuller and on off, Asalanka defends it out.
3.4
4
Paul van Meekeren To Charith Asalanka
FOUR! Easily done! Banged in short around off but the ball sits up nicely for the batter. Charith Asalanka stays on the back foot and slaps it over the wide mid on region to pick up a boundary.
3.3
1
Paul van Meekeren To Dinesh Chandimal
Shorter and on the body, this is swung away toward deep square leg for a single.
3.2
4
Paul van Meekeren To Dinesh Chandimal
FOUR! Whacked away! Pitched up around off, Dinesh Chandimal clears the front leg and smashes the ball through extra cover for a boundary.
3.1
1
Paul van Meekeren To Charith Asalanka
Shorter delivery on leg stump, Charith Asalanka nudges it down toward mid-wicket for an easy single.
End Of The Over 3 : 11/1
3 Runs
  • 22.1
  • 02.2
  • 12.3
  • 02.4
  • 02.5
  • 02.6
D. Chandimal
1 (5)
C. Asalanka
10 (12)
P. Madushan
2-1-3-1
2.6
0
Pramod Madushan To Dinesh Chandimal
Full and straight, Dinesh Chandimal drives it nicely but fails to beat the man at mid on to his left.
2.5
0
Pramod Madushan To Dinesh Chandimal
Good length on off stump, Chandimal looks to force it back past the bowler but mistimes it.
2.4
0
Pramod Madushan To Dinesh Chandimal
Length ball, around the off stump and Dinesh Chandimal tentatively pushes it back to the bowler.
2.3
1
Pramod Madushan To Charith Asalanka
Full and on off stump, hit away toward mid on for a quick single.
2.2
0
Pramod Madushan To Charith Asalanka
Firmly struck but for no run. Pitched-up delivery around off, Charith Asalanka times it sweetly on the up but finds the man at cover.
2.1
2
Pramod Madushan To Charith Asalanka
Fullish delivery angling in from outside off, Charith Asalanka plants his front foot forward and drives it through the cover region for a couple of runs.
End Of The Over 2 : 8/1
8 Runs
  • 11.1
  • 61.2
  • 01.3
  • 01.4
  • 11.5
  • 01.6
D. Chandimal
1 (2)
C. Asalanka
7 (9)
van Meekeren
1-0-8-0
1.6
0
Paul van Meekeren To Dinesh Chandimal
Goes really full this time and outside the off pole. Dinesh Chandimal digs this out towards short cover and a dot ball to end the second over. 8 runs have come from it.
1.5
1
Paul van Meekeren To Charith Asalanka
Pulls his length back once again and angles this into the batter from outside off. Charith Asalanka pulls this towards deep square leg for a single.
1.4
0
Paul van Meekeren To Charith Asalanka
On a good length this time and just outside the off stump. Charith Asalanka defends this solidly towards cover.
A slight halt in play as Paul van Meekeren is not happy with a marker along his run-up. The groundstaff is out and spraying over the marker and we are now good to continue.
1.3
0
Paul van Meekeren To Charith Asalanka
Bowls this one back of a length and in line with the stumps. Charith Asalanka tucks the ball towards mid-wicket.
1.2
6
Paul van Meekeren To Charith Asalanka
SIX! After facing five dots balls, Charith Asalanka gets off the mark in style! Paul van Meekeren bowls this a touch fuller and just outside off. Charith Asalanka gets across the line of the ball and flicks it over deep square leg for a biggie.
1.1
1
Paul van Meekeren To Dinesh Chandimal
Paul van Meekeren starts with a low full toss in line with the stumps. Dinesh Chandimal pushes this towards mid on and takes a quick single to get himself and Colombo Stars off the mark.
Paul van Meekeren to steam in from the opposite end.
End Of The Over 1 : 0/1
0 Runs
  • W 0.1
  • 00.2
  • 00.3
  • 00.4
  • 00.5
  • 00.6
C. Asalanka
0 (5)
D. Chandimal
0 (0)
P. Madushan
1-1-0-1
0.6
0
Pramod Madushan To Charith Asalanka
Pramod Madushan starts off with a wicket maiden! He serves this full and wide outside off, just inside the tram line. Charith Asalanka reaches for it but gets beaten. Great start by Dambulla Aura and they are going to go down fighting.
0.5
0
Pramod Madushan To Charith Asalanka
Continues bowling on a good length and outside the off stump. Charith Asalanka dabs this watchfully towards point.
0.4
0
Pramod Madushan To Charith Asalanka
On a good length and just outside the off pole. Charith Asalanka taps this towards the point fielder.
0.3
0
Pramod Madushan To Charith Asalanka
Goes fuller this time and outside the off stump. Charith Asalanka gets his front foot forward and knocks the ball straight to cover.
0.2
0
Pramod Madushan To Charith Asalanka
Bowls this on a good length but wide outside the off stump. Charith Asalanka is happy to leave this one alone and gets his eye in.
Charith Asalanka walks in at number 3.
0.1
W
Pramod Madushan To Niroshan Dickwella OUT!
OUT! BOWLED 'EM! First blood for Dambulla Aura and they have started just as well as their opponents! Pramod Madushan bowls a yorker-length delivery in line with the stumps and gets the ball to swing back in the air. Niroshan Dickwella ends up playing all over the ball and watches his stumps get shattered. The Dambulla Aura players look pumped with the wicket and the game is on.
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Match Info
  • Venue Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Colombo Stars won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Colombo Stars beat Dambulla Aura by 9 wickets
  • Player of the Match Kasun Rajitha
  • Umpire Lyndon Hannibal (SL), Ranmore Martinesz (SL) and Raveendra Wimalasiri (SL)
  • Referee Pradeep Jeyapragash (SL)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Dambulla Aura 89/10 in 13.5 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Dambulla Aura 54/7
  • Dambulla Aura 50/4 in 4.1 overs
  • Colombo Stars 50/1 in 6.5 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Colombo Stars 46/1
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