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Colombo Strikers vs Jaffna Kings, Match 17 Commentary, Live Updates

CS vs JK, 2024 - T20 Live Commentary

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Match 17, R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo , Jul 14, 2024
Colombo Strikers Colombo Strikers
112/1 (9.5/20)
Jaffna Kings Jaffna Kings
109/9 (20.0/20)
Colombo Strikers beat Jaffna Kings by 9 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Shadab Khan
    4/10(4)
Right then! That brings an end to our coverage of this game between Jaffna Kings and Colombo Strikers. Colombo Strikers have won a comprehensive game and keep themselves alive in the race. The next match of the Lanka Premier League is between Kandy Flacons vs Dambulla Sixers which starts at 3 pm IST (9.30 am GMT) on 15th of July 2024, but you can join us early for the pre-match excitement. Till then, have a good night.
The victorious skipper of Colombo Strikers, Thisara Perera is up for a chat and he says he is happy with the performance of the side. Adds that as a bowling unit, they did a good job and won the game in the first half of the game. Mentions that they are looking to minimize the boundary-hitting deliveries and restrict the opponents to below 150. Closes by saying that they'll be picking a side based on what the situation offers as they have a strong bench.
Charith Asalanka, captain of the Jaffna Kings, reflects on the match, expressing disappointment in their performance across all departments. He acknowledges that the team could have batted better, especially given the typically spinning track, which required adjustments. Despite the loss, Asalanka remains optimistic, noting that the team is currently positioned second and hopes to finish in that spot.
Shadab Khan, IS THE PLAYER OF THE MATCH FOR HIS BRILLIANT SPELL OF 4 FOR 10. He is up for a quick chat and says that he felt that the hattrick shout was out and technology faltered there. Adds that T20 cricket is known for power-hitting but as as bowler he needed to stick to his plan and it worked out well for him. Mentions that he has had a rough patch in the last three months but that's the beauty of cricket sometimes it works for you and sometimes it doesn't.
... TIME FOR THE PRESENTATIONS ...
Chasing 109 was never a daunting task for the Colombo Strikers. They got off to a flying start in the powerplay, with Rahmanullah Gurbaz leading the charge. Gurbaz remained unbeaten on 57*, anchoring the innings with composure. Mohammad Waseem provided solid support, contributing 35* runs as the Strikers cruised to victory. On the bowling front, Jaffna Kings found themselves at a disadvantage with insufficient runs on the board. Their bowlers struggled to make an impact, with Pramod Madushan being the lone wicket-taker. The Colombo Strikers' comprehensive victory keeps them in the playoff race, while Jaffna Kings will need to reassess to ensure a strong finish in the tournament.
Opting to bowl first, Colombo Strikers executed their plans to perfection, restricting Jaffna Kings to a mere 109/9 in their 20 overs. The Strikers' bowlers kept a tight grip on the game, consistently taking wickets and never allowing the Jaffna batters to settle. Binura Fernando set the tone with the new ball, claiming 2 crucial wickets. Shadab Khan was exceptional in the middle overs, delivering a stellar spell with figures of 4/10 from his four overs. Jaffna Kings struggled with the bat, failing to build meaningful partnerships. Vijayakanth Viyaskanth emerged as the top scorer with a modest 25* lower down the order, highlighting the overall lackluster performance.
The Colombo Strikers triumph convincingly, winning by 9 wickets and keeping their playoff hopes alive with two more games to go. In contrast, Jaffna Kings, despite already securing a playoff spot, see their chances of finishing in the top two threatened by this defeat.
End Of The Over 9.5 : 112/1
14 Runs
  • 69.1
  • 09.2
  • 1 WD 9.3
  • 19.3
  • 09.4
  • 69.5
M. Waseem
35 (18)
R. Gurbaz
57 (33)
E. Malinga
1.5-0-26-0
9.5
6
Eshan Malinga To Muhammad Waseem
SIX! Muhammad Waseem gets underneath this and finishes things off in style. On a length outside off, Muhammad Waseem moves to his off and slogs this up and over the long on region for six runs to end the game. Colombo Strikers wins this by 9 wickets. A commandingvictory for the Strikers.
9.4
0
Eshan Malinga To Muhammad Waseem
On a length wide of off, Muhammad Waseem swings hard and misses.
9.3
1
Eshan Malinga To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
DROPPED! On a length around off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz clears his front leg and goes for the winning runs. The ball hangs high in the dark sky but travels only towards the cover region. Nishan Madushka runs in and looks to take this but ends up dropping it. Single taken.
9.3
wd
Eshan Malinga To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
WIDE! Bumper, way too wide outside leg. Rahmanullah Gurbaz leaves it. Wided.
9.2
0
Eshan Malinga To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Back of a length around leg, Rahmanullah Gurbaz pushes gets it away from the bottom of his bat towards the off side for no run.
9.1
6
Eshan Malinga To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
SIX! 100 comes up for Colombo Strikers ith this biggie. Short-pitched around middle and leg, Rahmanullah Gurbaz walks in and pulls this up and over the fence towards the long leg region.
Time for a strategic break. Not much to build a strategy around for Jaffna Kings as they have been demolished in all aspects of the game by Colombo Strikers.
End Of The Over 9 : 98/1
13 Runs
  • 08.1
  • 28.2
  • 08.3
  • 18.4
  • 68.5
  • 48.6
M. Waseem
29 (16)
R. Gurbaz
50 (30)
V. Viyaskanth
2-0-20-0
8.6
4
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth To Muhammad Waseem
FOUR! Short of a length around middle and leg, Muhammad Waseem rocks back and pulls this away from the deep mid-wicket fielder for a boundary. The ball was at a catchable height for the fielder in the deep but this went away like a tracer bullet.
8.5
6
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth To Muhammad Waseem
SIX! Tossed up around off, Muhammad Waseem dances down the track and slogs this way behind the sightscreen for a biggie down the ground.
8.4
1
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Tossed up on off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz rocks back and pushes this away for one.
8.3
0
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Tosses the ball up on the off stump and turns it away. Rahmanullah Gurbaz looks to slog it again and gets beaten.
8.2
2
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
DROPPED! Rilee Rossouw misjudges the catch and misses it in the end! tossed up on the off stump loine and Rahmanullah Gurbaz walks in and slogs the ball high up in the air straight to Rilee Rossouw who runs in too much and the ball falls behind him.
8.1
0
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Tossed up on the off stump and turning away. Rahmanullah Gurbaz looks to slog the ball but misses.
End Of The Over 8 : 85/1
12 Runs
  • 1 WD 7.1
  • 47.1
  • 07.2
  • 07.3
  • 67.4
  • 17.5
  • 07.6
M. Waseem
19 (14)
R. Gurbaz
47 (26)
E. Malinga
1-0-12-0
7.6
0
Eshan Malinga To Muhammad Waseem
Bangs on the good length on top of the stumps. Muhammad Waseem stays away from the ball and looks to go straight but misses.
7.5
1
Eshan Malinga To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Pitched up on the off stump. Rahmanullah Gurbaz drives it to the right of covers for a single.
7.4
6
Eshan Malinga To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
SIX! BANG! Rahmanullah Gurbaz takes the youngster to the cleaners! On the good length outside the off stump with pace and Rahmanullah Gurbaz walks in and slaps the ball straight over longoff for a flat six.
7.3
0
Eshan Malinga To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Good short ball just outside the off stump line from Eshan Malinga. Rahmanullah Gurbaz lets the ball go through.
7.2
0
Eshan Malinga To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
BEATEN! Eshan Malinga taps the length outside the off stump and gets the ball to move away. Rahmanullah Gurbaz looks to drive it from the crease and gets beaten.
7.1
4
Eshan Malinga To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
FOUR! Slower ball short in length outside the leg stump line and Rahmanullah Gurbaz stays back in the crease and pulls the ball beating the wicket keeper to his right and gets a four.
7.1
wd
Eshan Malinga To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
WIDE! Wayward outside the leg stump to start off for Eshan Malinga. Wide called.
End Of The Over 7 : 73/1
7 Runs
  • 26.1
  • 06.2
  • 06.3
  • 16.4
  • 06.5
  • 46.6
M. Waseem
19 (13)
R. Gurbaz
36 (21)
V. Viyaskanth
1-0-7-0
6.6
4
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth To Muhammad Waseem
FOUR! SLAM! Muhammad Waseem picks the short ball and pulls it away with superb power infront of the deep square leg for a boundary to end the over. What a shot.
6.5
0
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth To Muhammad Waseem
tossed up on the stumps. Muhammad Waseem looks to play the slog sweep but gets an inside edge onto the pads. Appeal for LBW but the umpire says no.
6.4
1
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Short and wide outside the off stump line. Rahmanullah Gurbaz slaps it back to the bowler and he fumbles it for a single.
6.3
0
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Bowls a googly on the off stump. Rahmanullah Gurbaz stamps it straight back to the bowler.
6.2
0
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Drops it short again. Rahmanullah Gurbaz stays back on the stumps and flicks the ball but misses.
6.1
2
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Just short at the stumps. Rahmanullah Gurbaz flicks it to the gap between deep mid-wicket and deep square leg and runs a couple.
End Of The Over 6 : 66/1
6 Runs
  • 25.1
  • 15.2
  • 15.3
  • 15.4
  • 15.5
  • 05.6
M. Waseem
15 (11)
R. Gurbaz
33 (17)
J. Behrendorff
2-0-22-0
5.6
0
Jason Behrendorff To Muhammad Waseem
On a length outside off, Muhammad Waseem pushes this to cover for no run.
5.5
1
Jason Behrendorff To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Good length following the batter to his leg, Rahmanullah Gurbaz dabs this towards third man region for one.
5.4
1
Jason Behrendorff To Muhammad Waseem
Good length around the pads, Muhammad Waseem tucks this through mid-wicket and takes a single.
5.3
1
Jason Behrendorff To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Drops it short at the batter. Rahmanullah Gurbaz flicks it to deep square leg for a single.
5.2
1
Jason Behrendorff To Muhammad Waseem
Hits the length hard on top of the stumps. Muhammad Waseem taps it down to covers and gets a single.
5.1
2
Jason Behrendorff To Muhammad Waseem
Drops it short at the batter. Muhammad Waseem plays it to deep square leg and gets a couple.
End Of The Over 5 : 60/1
20 Runs
  • 1 WD 4.1
  • 1 WD 4.1
  • 44.1
  • 44.2
  • 04.3
  • 14.4
  • 64.5
  • 34.6
M. Waseem
11 (7)
R. Gurbaz
31 (15)
P. Madushan
2-0-26-1
4.6
3
Pramod Madushan To Muhammad Waseem
Fuller on the pads again. Muhammad Waseem creams it through square leg gain. Dhananjaya de Silva makes a good stop and the batters run 3 runs. good fielding to save a run for his side.
4.5
6
Pramod Madushan To Muhammad Waseem
SIX! With a flick of a wrist! Pramod Madushan pitches the ball up with pace on the legs of Muhammad Waseem who stands on the crease and flicks the ball long over deep square leg's head for a flat six.
4.4
1
Pramod Madushan To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Bangs in short. Rahmanullah Gurbaz pulls it away but gets a leading edge falling short of short fine leg. The batters get a single.
4.3
0
Pramod Madushan To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Hits the length on top of the leg stump line. Rahmanullah Gurbaz gets a hit on the thigh pads and the ball drops on the crease.
4.2
4
Pramod Madushan To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
FOUR! Two in two for Rahmanullah Gurbaz! Brings up the team FIFTY in style. Pramod Madushan pitches the ball fuller on the stumps and Rahmanullah Gurbaz stays inside the line of the ball and launches it over mid off for another powerful boundary.
4.1
4
Pramod Madushan To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
FOUR! Too short! Easy pickings for Rahmanullah Gurbaz! Pramod Madushan bangs in short at the batter and Rahmanullah Gurbaz gets back in the crease and pulls it over a short fine leg for a boundary on the bounce.
4.1
wd
Pramod Madushan To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
WIDE! Another one down the leg side. Pramod Madushan is having trouble getting his lines right.
4.1
wd
Pramod Madushan To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
WIDE! Wayward outside the leg stump. The umpire signals a wide.
Well, we are all set for play to begin. The stumps are erected and the umpires have made way to the middle. Muhammad Waseem and Rahmanullah Gurbaz walks out to bat while, Pramod Madushan will bowl the 5th over.
UPDATE -  9.55 pm IST (4.55 pm GMT) - Good news folks! The rain has stopped and the covers are being removed from the groundstaff. We might have a start soon as there wasn't much for the groundstaff to wipe off from the covers.
Meanwhile, while we wait and hope for at least ONE MORE OVER to be bowled in this game to constitute a match, here's an update from Wimbledon 2024. 21 year-old sensation from Spain, Carlos Alcaraz, has demolished former World Number 1 Novak Djokovic in straight sets - 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (7-4) to successfully defend his crown. The victory might not have been necessarily unforeseen but the way Novak played was probably his worst ever, in a Grand Slam final. Finding a connection between Tennis and Football, in 2008 and 2010 when Rafael Nadal won the French Open and Wimbledon, The Spanish Football team went on to win the Euros and World Cup respectively. As Spain take on England in the Euros final, will it be an encore? The action starts at 12.30 am IST ( Sunday, 1900 GMT). Of course, along with these, there is the Major League cricketing action as well. It is a sporting weekend for sure, as we celebrate the 5th anniversary of England winning their maiden ODI World Cup. Enjoy!!!
UPDATE - 9.43 pm IST (4.13 pm GMT) - Uh-oh! It was on the cards before the game and it has started raining in Colombo. Colombo Strikers were going great guns at 40 for 1 after 4 overs but we have a stoppage due to rain falling. The entire square is covered and slowly we will a layer of blue over this lush green outfield.
End Of The Over 4 : 40/1
10 Runs
  • 13.1
  • 63.2
  • 23.3
  • 03.4
  • 13.5
  • 03.6
M. Waseem
2 (5)
R. Gurbaz
22 (11)
F. Allen
2-0-18-0
3.6
0
Fabian Allen To Muhammad Waseem
Floats the ball up on the off stump. Muhammad Waseem looks to play the slog sweep but misses the ball completely.
3.5
1
Fabian Allen To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Tosses the ball up on the off stump line. Rahmanullah Gurbaz takes the front foot out and sweeps the ball to deep square leg for a single.
3.4
0
Fabian Allen To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Floats the ball up on the off stump. Rahmanullah Gurbaz takes the front foot out and blocks it off well.
3.3
2
Fabian Allen To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Another fuller delivery on the stumps, and Rahmanullah Gurbaz goes for a big shot again. Hits the ball over mid on for a couple more.
3.2
6
Fabian Allen To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
SIX! BANG! Fabian Allen bowls a floater on the line of the stumps and Rahmanullah Gurbaz takes away the front leg and slams the ball high and long over the long on boundary for a hugh maximum.
3.1
1
Fabian Allen To Muhammad Waseem
Floats the ball away from the right-hander. Muhammad Waseem drives the ball to long off for a single.
End Of The Over 3 : 30/1
6 Runs
  • 12.1
  • W 2.2
  • 02.3
  • 02.4
  • 12.5
  • 42.6
R. Gurbaz
13 (7)
M. Waseem
1 (3)
P. Madushan
1-0-6-1
2.6
4
Pramod Madushan To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
FOUR! Rahmanullah Gurbaz ends the over with a boundary! On the pads with fine leg inside the circle. Rahmanullah Gurbaz flicks the ball into the gap and gets going with another boundary.
2.5
1
Pramod Madushan To Muhammad Waseem
DROPPED! Avishka Fernando drops a sitter! Pramod Madushan pitches the ball up on the leg stump with pace and Muhammad Waseem flicks it in the air towards Avishka Fernando at deep square leg who runs in and fumbles the ball down.
2.4
0
Pramod Madushan To Muhammad Waseem
BEATEN! Pramod Madushan nips one away from the right-hander from a good length on the off stump. Muhammad Waseem looks to play at it, but the ball zips past the outside edge back to the wicketkeeper.
2.3
0
Pramod Madushan To Muhammad Waseem
Bowls on a good length with pace. Muhammad Waseem takes on the crease and blocks it off well.
Who walks out next? it is going to be Muhammad Waseem.
2.2
W
Pramod Madushan To Angelo Perera OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Jaffna Kings gets the first breakthrough! Pramod Madushan sends back Angelo Perera. Hits the length hard on top of the leg stump line and Angelo Perera swings the bat hard through the line of the ball from the crease, hitting it straight down the throat of Avishka Fernando running in from deep square leg who grabs it well. Angelo Perera departs for 16 (8), Colombo Strikers are 25/1 after 2.2 overs.
2.1
1
Pramod Madushan To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Drops it short at the batter with pace. Rahmanullah Gurbaz pulls it away on the bounce to deep square leg for a single.
End Of The Over 2 : 24/0
8 Runs
  • 21.1
  • 01.2
  • 11.3
  • 01.4
  • 11.5
  • 41.6
A. Perera
16 (7)
R. Gurbaz
8 (5)
F. Allen
1-0-8-0
1.6
4
Fabian Allen To Angelo Perera
FOUR! Too short outside the off stump and Angelo Perera makes room and slaps it between covers and point for a superb boundary. Ends the second over on a high for his team.
1.5
1
Fabian Allen To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Tossed up on the stumps. Rahmanullah Gurbaz walks in and drives the ball to long off for a single.
1.4
0
Fabian Allen To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Floats the ball up outside the off stump. Rahmanullah Gurbaz looks to sweep it but misses.
1.3
1
Fabian Allen To Angelo Perera
Slapped hard! Fabian Allen pitches it up once again and Angelo Perera slaps it back to him. Fabian Allen gets a hand to it but fumbles it to long off for a single.
1.2
0
Fabian Allen To Angelo Perera
Sloats the ball up on the stumps. Angelo Perera walks away and drives it straight to covers.
1.1
2
Fabian Allen To Angelo Perera
Sheer brilliance at long off by Avishka Fernando to save a certain six runs! Fabian Allen tosses the ball up on the stumps and Angelo Perera hits him straight over his head high into the sky. Avishka Fernando jumps on the boundary line and throws the ball back inside into play. The batters pick up a couple of runs.
Who will bowl from the other end? It is going to be Fabian Allen.
End Of The Over 1 : 16/0
16 Runs
  • 10.1
  • 40.2
  • 40.3
  • 10.4
  • 60.5
  • 00.6
R. Gurbaz
7 (3)
A. Perera
9 (3)
J. Behrendorff
1-0-16-0
0.6
0
Jason Behrendorff To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Slower ball from a shorter length. Rahmanullah Gurbaz plays it to short third from the crease and is refused for a single.
0.5
6
Jason Behrendorff To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
SIX! BANG! Rahmanullah Gurbaz is not going to hold back either. Hits the first six of the innings. Jason Behrendorff drops the length back at the batter with pace and Rahmanullah Gurbaz stands tall and pulls the ball flat to the right of deep square leg into the crowd.
0.4
1
Jason Behrendorff To Angelo Perera
Pitches it up on the off stump line. Angelo Perera drives it to the right fo covers and gets a single.
0.3
4
Jason Behrendorff To Angelo Perera
FOUR! Two in two! Jason Behrendorff pitches it up on the stumps. Angelo Perera gets deep into the crease and slogs the ball into the gap between mid-wicket and mid-on for another boundary to his name.
0.2
4
Jason Behrendorff To Angelo Perera
FOUR! SLAP! Jason Behrendorff drops it short angling across to the right-hander and Angelo Perera stands tall and slaps the ball over mid-wicket for the first boundary of the innings.
0.1
1
Jason Behrendorff To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Drags the length back with an off-cutter on the stumps. Rahmanullah Gurbaz walks out and flicks the ball to deep square leg for a single to get off the mark.
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Match Info
  • Venue R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Colombo Strikers won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Colombo Strikers beat Jaffna Kings by 9 wickets
  • Player of the Match Shadab Khan
  • Umpire Chamara De Zoysa (SL), Shantha Fonseka (SL) and Ruchira Palliyaguruge (SL)
  • Referee Graeme Labrooy (SL)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Jaffna Kings 109/9 in 20.0 overs
  • Jaffna Kings 109/9: E Malinga lbw b I Wijesundera 15(17)
  • Referral 4 (19.6 ovs): E Malinga against Colombo Strikers (LBW) Unsuccessful (JK: 1, CS: 0)
  • Jaffna Kings: 100/8 in 17.5 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Jaffna Kings 87/8 in 16.0 overs
  • Referral 3 (9.3 ovs): Colombo Strikers against de Silva (LBW) Unsuccessful (JK: 2, CS: 0)
  • Jaffna Kings: 50/6 in 8.5 overs
  • Referral 2 (8.4 ovs): V Viyaskanth against Colombo Strikers (LBW) Successful (JK: 2, CS: 1)(Retained)
  • Strategic Time-out: Jaffna Kings 49/5 in 8.2 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Jaffna Kings 42/3
  • Referral 1 (4.4 ovs): Colombo Strikers against C Asalanka (LBW) Unsuccessful (JK: 2, CS: 1)
  • Colombo Strikers: 104/1 in 9.1 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Colombo Strikers 98/1 in 9.0 overs
  • R Gurbaz T20 fifty: 50 runs in 30 balls (4x4) (3x6)
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 29 balls between R Gurbaz (31) and M Waseem (19)
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Colombo Strikers 66/1
  • Colombo Strikers: 50/1 in 4.2 overs
  • Rain Stoppage: Colombo Strikers 40/1 in 4.0 overs
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