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Kandy Falcons Kandy Falcons
108/1 (16.0/20)
Colombo Stars Colombo Stars
106 (19.1/20)
Kandy Falcons beat Colombo Stars by 9 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Chamika Karunaratne
    4/11(3.1)
Right then, that's all from this game. Sunday, 18th December brings yet another double header of the Lanka Premier League 2022. The first game of the day sees Galle Gladiators take on Jaffna Kings and that game will begin at 3.00 pm IST (9.30 am GMT). It will be followed by Kandy Falcons taking on Dambulla Aura and that game will begin at 7.30 pm IST (2.00 pm GMT)  Do join us in advance for the build-up. Until then, take care and goodbye!
Wanindu Hasaranga, the skipper of Kandy Falcons, says that they played good. Adds that they had a tough team selection as they missed on some players but it went well for them. Says that maybe he will go with the same team but it is not planned. Ends by saying that they are all playing good cricket and it feels good to be the captain of this team.
Angelo Mathews, the skipper of Colombo Stars, says that they wanted to bat first considering there was no dew. Adds that by batting first, they wanted to put pressure on the opposition. Feels that they did not adapt to the conditions after losing wickets in the Powerplay. Reckons that the shot selection was poor. Ends by saying that he had a niggle and did not want to take a chance by coming out to field.
Chamika Karunaratne is the Player of the Match for his match-winning spell of 4 for 11. He says that he is getting some positivity and it is helping him a lot. Adds that the catch which was taken was good and he need to keep on working hard. Ends by saying that he sticks to bowling on his length and it was his day and he feels good.
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Earlier in the game, Colombo Stars were off to a shaky start after opting to bat first. Dinesh Chandimal and Charith Asalanka got decent starts but neither of them was able to carry on. With three wickets down inside the Powerplay, Colombo Stars failed to recover from that start as they kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Angelo Mathews played a skipper’s knock of 41 runs to help his side cross the 100-run mark. With no assistance from the other end, he had to go for the big shots and he was dismissed in the final over to bring an end to the Colombo Stars' innings.
Having failed to put up a good score on the board, the onus was on Colombo Stars bowlers to step up and take early inroads with the new ball. They did manage to get an early wicket but failed to build pressure and keep the opposition batters quiet. With not a big total to defend, Colombo Stars bowlers were behind the eight ball throughout the innings and in the end, failed to defend the total. Jeffrey Vandersay and Benny Howell were economical with the ball but no scoreboard pressure meant Kandy Falcons batters nudged them around for singles without taking any risks.
An easy win for Kandy Falcons! A clinical performance with both bat and ball sees Kandy Falcons cruise to victory in this encounter. While chasing a modest total, they did lose Minod Bhanuka in the second over but Andre Fletcher and Kamindu Mendis stitched an unbeaten 101-run stand to ensure there were no more hiccups in the chase and saw Kandy Falcons home with 9 wickets in hand and four overs to spare. This convincing win strengthens Kandy Falcons' position at the top of the points table. They now have 12 points on the board and look set to finish in the top two.
End Of The Over 16 : 108/1
7 Runs
  • 015.1
  • 215.2
  • 015.3
  • 015.4
  • 115.5
  • 415.6
A. Fletcher
44 (41)
K. Mendis
51 (48)
R. Bopara
1-0-7-0
15.6
4
Ravi Bopara To Andre Fletcher
FOUR! Slightly shorter and on middle, Andre Fletcher shuffles across and helps it through fine leg for a boundary! A comprehensive performance from the Kandy Falcons and they win here by 9 wickets!
15.5
1
Ravi Bopara To Kamindu Mendis
Back of a length and on off, Kamindu Mendis punches it to mid on for one.
15.4
0
Ravi Bopara To Kamindu Mendis
Slightly shorter and outside off, Kamindu Mendis leaves it alone.
15.3
0
Ravi Bopara To Kamindu Mendis
Bowls it outside off again, Kamindu Mendis taps it to the man at covers.
15.2
2
Ravi Bopara To Kamindu Mendis
Another one outside off, Kamindu Mendis drives it to deep covers for a brace. Fifty up for Kamindu Mendis.
15.1
0
Ravi Bopara To Kamindu Mendis
Bowls it outside off, Kamindu Mendis cuts it but finds the man at point.
End Of The Over 15 : 101/1
5 Runs
  • 414.1
  • 014.2
  • 014.3
  • 114.4
  • 014.5
  • 014.6
A. Fletcher
40 (40)
K. Mendis
48 (43)
K. Rajitha
3-0-19-0
14.6
0
Kasun Rajitha To Andre Fletcher
On a length and outside off, slower too. Andre Fletcher leaves it alone.
14.5
0
Kasun Rajitha To Andre Fletcher
Slower one outside off, Andre Fletcher plays it with soft hands towards point.
14.4
1
Kasun Rajitha To Kamindu Mendis
Good length anglig it in, Kamindu Mendis flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
14.3
0
Kasun Rajitha To Kamindu Mendis
Shorter and on off, Kamindu Mendis looks to play an upper cut but misses.
14.2
0
Kasun Rajitha To Kamindu Mendis
Fuller and on off, Kamindu Mendis taps it to the man at mid off.
14.1
4
Kasun Rajitha To Kamindu Mendis
FOUR! On a length with some extra bounce, Kamindu Mendis looks to block it but gets a thick outside edge as the ball races the third man fence. Lucky boundary!
End Of The Over 14 : 96/1
6 Runs
  • 013.1
  • 213.2
  • 1 WD 13.3
  • 013.3
  • 113.4
  • 113.5
  • 113.6
K. Mendis
43 (39)
A. Fletcher
40 (38)
B. Howell
3-0-16-0
13.6
1
Benny Howell To Kamindu Mendis
Back of a length and on off, Kamindu Mendis guides it to point for one more.
13.5
1
Benny Howell To Andre Fletcher
Slightly shorter one, on off. Andre Fletcher cuts it to point for one again.
13.4
1
Benny Howell To Kamindu Mendis
Fuller and on off, Kamindu Mendis nudges it to mid-wicket for one.
13.3
0
Benny Howell To Kamindu Mendis
On off, defended out solidly.
13.3
wd
Benny Howell To Kamindu Mendis
Wide! Bowls it outside leg, Kamindu Mendis looks to flick it but misses.
13.2
2
Benny Howell To Kamindu Mendis
This one lands down leg, Kamindu Mendis flicks it to fine leg for a brace.
13.1
0
Benny Howell To Kamindu Mendis
Tossed up, outside off. Kamindu Mendis looks to loft it but hits the upper part of his bat and bounces off the deck.
End Of The Over 13 : 90/1
5 Runs
  • 012.1
  • 1 WD 12.2
  • 112.2
  • 112.3
  • 012.4
  • 112.5
  • 112.6
K. Mendis
39 (34)
A. Fletcher
39 (37)
K. Janat
2-0-13-0
12.6
1
Karim Janat To Kamindu Mendis
Fuller and on off, Kamindu Mendis works it towards square leg for one again.
12.5
1
Karim Janat To Andre Fletcher
On a length with some extra bounce, Andre Fletcher eases it to point for one.
12.4
0
Karim Janat To Andre Fletcher
Bowls it on leg, Andre Fletcher flicks it towards the man at short fine leg.
12.3
1
Karim Janat To Kamindu Mendis
Good length and outside off, Kamindu Mendis cuts it to backward point for one.
12.2
1
Karim Janat To Andre Fletcher
On a length angling it in, Andre Fletcher flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
12.2
wd
Karim Janat To Andre Fletcher
Wide! Shorter and outside off, Andre Fletcher leaves it alone.
12.1
0
Karim Janat To Andre Fletcher
Shorter and on off, Andre Fletcher moves forward to play at it but misses.
End Of The Over 12 : 85/1
1 Runs
  • 011.1
  • 011.2
  • 011.3
  • 111.4
  • 011.5
  • 011.6
K. Mendis
37 (32)
A. Fletcher
37 (33)
J. Vandersay
4-0-22-0
11.6
0
Jeffrey Vandersay To Kamindu Mendis
Goes fuller again, Kamindu Mendis taps it to the man at mid on.
11.5
0
Jeffrey Vandersay To Kamindu Mendis
Fuller and on off, Kamindu Mendis defends it with soft hands as the ball bounces off the deck.
11.4
1
Jeffrey Vandersay To Andre Fletcher
Outside off this time, Andre Fletcher taps it to mid off and scampers through for a single.
11.3
0
Jeffrey Vandersay To Andre Fletcher
Bowls it on off, Andre Fletcher drives it but finds the man at covers.
11.2
0
Jeffrey Vandersay To Andre Fletcher
Another fuller one and on off, Andre Fletcher defends it solidly.
11.1
0
Jeffrey Vandersay To Andre Fletcher
Bowls it on off, Andre Fletcher defends it to the man at point.
End Of The Over 11 : 84/1
8 Runs
  • 110.1
  • 010.2
  • 110.3
  • 010.4
  • 410.5
  • 210.6
K. Mendis
37 (30)
A. Fletcher
36 (29)
K. Janat
1-0-8-0
10.6
2
Karim Janat To Kamindu Mendis
Fuller and on off, Kamindu Mendis flicks it to mid-wicket and calls for two. The fielder collects it and throws it at the non strikers end. The umpire goes upstairs to check the runout. Replay shows that it was the bowler's hand that hit the stumps first.
10.5
4
Karim Janat To Kamindu Mendis
FOUR! Bowls it outside off, Kamindu Mendis uses the pace of the ball and guides it through third man for a boundary. The fielder made an excellent effort at the fence but just couldn't stop it.
10.4
0
Karim Janat To Kamindu Mendis
Good length angling it into the batter, Kamindu Mendis covers his line and blocks it out.
10.3
1
Karim Janat To Andre Fletcher
On a length and outside off, Andre Fletcher looks to cut it but gets a bottom edge as the ball rolls towards point. They collect one.
10.2
0
Karim Janat To Andre Fletcher
Goes fuller and on off, Andre Fletcher looks to drive it but gets an inside edge as the ball hits his knee from inside the pads. Dot.
10.1
1
Karim Janat To Kamindu Mendis
Slightly shorter and on off, Kamindu Mendis cuts it towards backward square leg for one.
End Of The Over 10 : 76/1
6 Runs
  • 09.1
  • 19.2
  • 29.3
  • 19.4
  • 19.5
  • 19.6
K. Mendis
30 (26)
A. Fletcher
35 (27)
J. Vandersay
3-0-21-0
9.6
1
Jeffrey Vandersay To Kamindu Mendis
A single to end the over. Fuller and on off, Kamindu Mendis knocks it to mid on for one. They need 31 runs now!
9.5
1
Jeffrey Vandersay To Andre Fletcher
Slightly shorter and on off, Andre Fletcher rocks back and pulls it to square leg for one again.
9.4
1
Jeffrey Vandersay To Kamindu Mendis
Fuller again, on off. Kamindu Mendis flicks it to square leg for one.
9.3
2
Jeffrey Vandersay To Kamindu Mendis
Goes fuller and outside off, Kamindu Mendis moves forward and drills it to deep extra covers for a brace.
9.2
1
Jeffrey Vandersay To Andre Fletcher
Bowls a full toss and on off, Andre Fletcher taps it to covers for one.
9.1
0
Jeffrey Vandersay To Andre Fletcher
Slightly shorter shaping it in, Andre Fletcher looks to flick it but misses as the ball hits his thing. Dot.
End Of The Over 9 : 70/1
7 Runs
  • 18.1
  • 28.2
  • 18.3
  • 18.4
  • 18.5
  • 18.6
A. Fletcher
33 (24)
K. Mendis
26 (23)
N. Paranavithana
1-0-7-0
8.6
1
Navod Paranavithana To Andre Fletcher
A single to end the over. Fuller and on off, Andre Fletcher flicks it to backward square leg for one.
8.5
1
Navod Paranavithana To Kamindu Mendis
Bowls it outside off, Kamindu Mendis eases it to mid on for one more.
8.4
1
Navod Paranavithana To Andre Fletcher
Another fuller one, on leg. Andre Fletcher flicks it to id-wicket for one again.
8.3
1
Navod Paranavithana To Kamindu Mendis
This one lands outside off, fuller in length. Kamindu Mendis taps it to covers for one.
8.2
2
Navod Paranavithana To Kamindu Mendis
Bowls it fuller and just outside off, Kamindu Mendis hangs back and nudges it towards deep mid-wicket for a brace.
8.1
1
Navod Paranavithana To Andre Fletcher
Slightly shorter one and down leg, Andre Fletcher gently flicks it to mid-wicket and takes one.
Time for Strategic Time-out! Kandy Falcons are going along nicely in the chase. Andre Fletcher and Kamindu Mendis continue to score freely and will look to chase down this total quickly. Colombo Stars need a breakthrough soon to put some sort of pressure on Kandy Falcons and keep the game alive till the end.
End Of The Over 8 : 63/1
3 Runs
  • 17.1
  • 07.2
  • 07.3
  • 07.4
  • 27.5
  • 07.6
K. Mendis
22 (20)
A. Fletcher
30 (21)
B. Howell
2-0-10-0
7.6
0
Benny Howell To Kamindu Mendis
Short and on middle by Benny Howell, Kamindu Mendis punches it to cover for a dot.
7.5
2
Benny Howell To Kamindu Mendis
On a length and angling down the leg side, Kamindu Mendis gets into the position early and scoops this one past short fine leg for a couple of runs.
7.4
0
Benny Howell To Kamindu Mendis
Tossed up, fuller on middle, Kamindu Mendis advances and knocks it towards the bowler.
7.3
0
Benny Howell To Kamindu Mendis
Short and on middle, Kamindu Mendis advances and defends it back to the bowler.
7.2
0
Benny Howell To Kamindu Mendis
Full on middle, Kamindu Mendis gets forward and pushes it to mid-wicket for a dot.
7.1
1
Benny Howell To Andre Fletcher
Full and outside off, Andre Fletcher drives it hard towards extra cover. A fumble there allows the batters to cross for a single.
End Of The Over 7 : 60/1
6 Runs
  • 16.1
  • 16.2
  • 06.3
  • 36.4
  • 06.5
  • 16.6
A. Fletcher
29 (20)
K. Mendis
20 (15)
J. Vandersay
2-0-15-0
6.6
1
Jeffrey Vandersay To Andre Fletcher
On a length on leg, Andre Fletcher works it towards square leg for a single.
6.5
0
Jeffrey Vandersay To Andre Fletcher
On a length and on off, Andre Fletcher cuts it to point for a single.
6.4
3
Jeffrey Vandersay To Kamindu Mendis
Short and outside off, Kamindu Mendis cuts this one past backward point. Hits it wide of deep cover and collects three runs there.
6.3
0
Jeffrey Vandersay To Kamindu Mendis
Touch short and on off, Kamindu Mendis guides it to short third man for a dot.
6.2
1
Jeffrey Vandersay To Andre Fletcher
Short and down the leg side, Andre Fletcher pushes this one off the back foot towards deep mid-wicket for a run.
6.1
1
Jeffrey Vandersay To Kamindu Mendis
Tossed up, full and on middle, Jeffrey Vandersay uses his feet and drives it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
End Of The Over 6 : 54/1
7 Runs
  • 15.1
  • 05.2
  • 05.3
  • 15.4
  • 15.5
  • 45.6
A. Fletcher
27 (17)
K. Mendis
16 (12)
B. Howell
1-0-7-0
5.6
4
Benny Howell To Andre Fletcher
FOUR! Fine shot. Bowls it on off, slower too. Andre Fletcher uses the pace of the ball and guides it through third man for a boundary!
5.5
1
Benny Howell To Kamindu Mendis
Fuller and slower ball on the off and Mendis tucks it with the soft hand and rotates the strike.
5.4
1
Benny Howell To Andre Fletcher
Back of a length ball down the leg and Fletcher flicks it to short fine leg for a single.
5.3
0
Benny Howell To Andre Fletcher
Another dot ball as this is flicked to the man at mid-wicket.
5.2
0
Benny Howell To Andre Fletcher
Bowls it outside off, Fletcher guides it to the man at point.
5.1
1
Benny Howell To Kamindu Mendis
Fuller and outside off, Mendis pushes it to covers for one.
End Of The Over 5 : 47/1
9 Runs
  • 44.1
  • 14.2
  • 04.3
  • 44.4
  • 04.5
  • 04.6
A. Fletcher
22 (13)
K. Mendis
14 (10)
J. Vandersay
1-0-9-0
4.6
0
Jeffrey Vandersay To Andre Fletcher
Fuller and on off, Fletcher defends it to covers.
4.5
0
Jeffrey Vandersay To Andre Fletcher
On off, defended out.
4.4
4
Jeffrey Vandersay To Andre Fletcher
FOUR! Another one outside off, slower too. Fletcher hangs back and guides it through point for a boundary! Andre Fletcher is showing some intent here.
4.3
0
Jeffrey Vandersay To Andre Fletcher
This one lands on off, Fletcher defends it to point.
4.2
1
Jeffrey Vandersay To Kamindu Mendis
Flatter and on off, Mendis flicks it to square leg for one.
4.1
4
Jeffrey Vandersay To Kamindu Mendis
FOUR! Lovely use of the feet. Fuller and on off, Mendis uses his feet and smashes it past extra covers for a boundary!
Jeffrey Vandersay comes into the attack.
End Of The Over 4 : 38/1
14 Runs
  • 13.1
  • 13.2
  • 63.3
  • 03.4
  • 63.5
  • 03.6
A. Fletcher
18 (9)
K. Mendis
9 (8)
S. Lakmal
2-0-19-1
3.6
0
Suranga Lakmal To Andre Fletcher
Outside off, this is blocked towards covers.
3.5
6
Suranga Lakmal To Andre Fletcher
SIX! Another one. Fletcher has made up his mind here. Fuller and on off, Fletcher shimmies down the wicket and lofts it over long off for a maximum!
3.4
0
Suranga Lakmal To Andre Fletcher
Full and on off, Fletcher flicks it but finds the man at mid-wicket.
3.3
6
Suranga Lakmal To Andre Fletcher
SIX! All the way. Shorter and on off, Fletcher plays an upper cut over third man for a maximum! Andre Fletcher is on a roll. This was an excellent shot.
3.2
1
Suranga Lakmal To Kamindu Mendis
Fuller and outside off, Mendis guides it to backward point for one.
3.1
1
Suranga Lakmal To Andre Fletcher
On a length and on leg, Fletcher flicks it to square leg for one.
End Of The Over 3 : 24/1
9 Runs
  • 02.1
  • 42.2
  • 1 LB 2.3
  • 02.4
  • 02.5
  • 42.6
K. Mendis
8 (7)
A. Fletcher
5 (4)
K. Rajitha
2-0-14-0
2.6
4
Kasun Rajitha To Kamindu Mendis
FOUR! Fine shot and well connected. Good length and on off, Mendes stands tall and heaves it over mid-wicket for a boundary!
2.5
0
Kasun Rajitha To Kamindu Mendis
Another one outside off, Mendis taps it to the man at point.
2.4
0
Kasun Rajitha To Kamindu Mendis
Fuller and outside off, Mendis looks to drive it but misses.
2.3
lb
Kasun Rajitha To Andre Fletcher
Bowls it on leg, Fletcher looks to flick it but hits his pads as the ball rolls towards the leg side. They cross for a leg bye.
2.2
4
Kasun Rajitha To Andre Fletcher
FOUR! Fuller and on off, Fletcher looks to flick it but gets a top edge as the ball races away the fine leg fence. Lucky boundary but Andre Fletcher will take it!
2.1
0
Kasun Rajitha To Andre Fletcher
Good length angling it in, Fletcher defends it back towards the bowler.
End Of The Over 2 : 15/1
9 Runs
  • 11.1
  • W 1.2
  • 41.3
  • 01.4
  • 4 LB 1.5
  • 01.6
K. Mendis
4 (4)
A. Fletcher
1 (1)
S. Lakmal
1-0-5-1
1.6
0
Suranga Lakmal To Kamindu Mendis
Play and a miss. On a length and outside off, Mendis looks to play at it but misses.
1.5
lb
Suranga Lakmal To Kamindu Mendis
FOUR LEG BYES! This one lands down leg, Mendis looks to flick it but the ball brushes his pads and rolls towards fine leg for a boundary!
1.4
0
Suranga Lakmal To Kamindu Mendis
Back of a length ball down the leg and Fletcher flicks it to short fine leg for a single.
1.3
4
Suranga Lakmal To Kamindu Mendis
FOUR! Perfectly timed. Fuller and on off, Kamindu Mendis creams it past covers for a boundary!
Kamindu Mendis walks in at number 3 for Kandy Falcons.
1.2
W
Suranga Lakmal To Minod Bhanuka OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Suranga Lakmal strikes in his first over and an excellent catch from Kasun Rajitha. Fuller and on off, Minod Bhanuka uses the pace of the ball and slices it towards third man. It carries and Kasun Rajitha takes an excellent catch diving forward. A good start for Colombo Stars!
1.1
1
Suranga Lakmal To Andre Fletcher
Bowls it on off, Fletcher sweeps it to square leg for one.
It will be Suranga Lakmal to bowl from the other end.
End Of The Over 1 : 6/0
6 Runs
  • 40.1
  • 00.2
  • 00.3
  • 00.4
  • 00.5
  • 20.6
M. Bhanuka
6 (6)
A. Fletcher
0 (0)
K. Rajitha
1-0-6-0
0.6
2
Kasun Rajitha To Minod Bhanuka
Fuller and on off, Minod Bhanuka chips it over mid on for a brace.
0.5
0
Kasun Rajitha To Minod Bhanuka
Another dot ball as this is defended back towards the bowler.
0.4
0
Kasun Rajitha To Minod Bhanuka
A full toss on off, Minod Bhanuka looks to loft it but doesn't connect well. Dot.
0.3
0
Kasun Rajitha To Minod Bhanuka
Fuller and on off, Minod Bhanuka taps it to the man at mid off.
0.2
0
Kasun Rajitha To Minod Bhanuka
Slightly shorter and outside off, Minod Bhanuka leaves it alone.
0.1
4
Kasun Rajitha To Minod Bhanuka
FOUR! A wide full toss outside off, Minod Bhanuka uses the pace of the ball and guides it through backward point for a boundary!
Match Info
  • Venue R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Colombo Stars won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result Kandy Falcons beat Colombo Stars by 9 wickets
  • Player of the Match Chamika Karunaratne
  • Umpire Raveendra Wimalasiri (SL), Wayne Knights (NZ) and Prageeth Rambukwella (SL)
  • Referee Pradeep Jeyapragash (SL)
Match Notes
  • Colombo Stars: 100/8 in 16.6 overs
  • Colombo Stars: 50/7 in 8.4 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Colombo Stars 44/4
  • Strategic Timeout: Kandy Falcons - 63/1 in 8.0 overs
  • Kandy Falcons: 50/1 in 5.5 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Kandy Falcons 54/1
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