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Match 9, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
, Dec 12, 2022
Kandy Falcons
141/7
(20.0/20)
Galle Gladiators
153/6
(20.0/20)
Galle Gladiators beat Kandy Falcons by 12 runs
% Chance to Win
KF
GG
Inn Break
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Player of the MatchThanuka Dabare70(51)
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Kusal Mendis, the skipper of Galle Gladiators says that he decided to bat first because he knew it was a slow wicket. Tells that when fast bowlers used their cutters it was difficult to hit them and credits Lakshan Sandakan for the way he bowled. Also applauds Thanuka Dabare and Nuwanidu Fernando for their knocks.
Wanindu Hasaranga, the skipper of Kandy Falcons says that they got 4 wickets early but were not able to claim wickets in the middle overs. Claims that they lost a couple of wickets in the middle overs to spinners and that cost them the game.
Thanuka Dabare is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his 70 off just 51 balls. He speaks in his local language and he says he was planning on building a partnership and they were targeting a score of around 140.
Time for the Presentation..
Kandy Falcons were right on the top in this game when they reduced Galle Gladiators to 10 for 4 in the first half. Carlos Brathwaite and Isuru Udana bowled brilliantly in the Powerplay for them but ater that two young batters from Galle Gladiators fought hard with both scoring fifties and Galle Gladiators got to a good enough total on this pitch with over 150 runs on the board. In reply, Kandy Falcons just could not find any momentum in their chase until the late flourish by Chamika Karunaratne and Ashen Bandara and were pretty poor with their intent in the first 15 overs of the run-chase. That kept losing wickets at regular intervals and left too much to do for the end and despite handy cameos by Ashen Bandara and Chamika Karunaratne they fell short in the end.
Galle Gladiators had a decent total on the board and things were always going to be difficult for Kandy Falcons with the slowish nature of the pitch in the second innings. However, Galle bowlers made it even tougher with some disciplined bowling and gave away only 29 runs in the Powerplay which included a big wicket of Andre Fletcher by young and impressive Nuwan Thushara. Kandy batters failed to get going even after the Powerplay and when they tried to up the ante, Galle spinners got into the act and eventually, Kandy were restricted to 70 for 6 in the 15th over. Things did get a bit tricky for Galle Gladiators in the end with Chamika Karunaratne and Ashen Bandara putting up an inspired fight but some clever death bowling took them over the line in the end.
Galle Gladiators have notched up their second win in a row and have made a huge statement here by handing Kandy Falcons their first defeat of the season. Galle Gladiators would be pretty proud of this effort as they showed great character and skills to fight it out whenever they were put under pump in this game.
End Of The Over 20 : 141/7
11 Runs
- 619.1
- 119.2
- 119.3
- 119.4
- 119.5
- 119.6
A. Bandara
41 (30)
I. Udana
3 (3)
N. Pradeep
3-0-34-0
19.6
1
Nuwan Pradeep To Ashen Bandara
A single to end the game! Nuwan Pradeep nails the yorker just outside off, Ashen Bandara digs this out towards deep mid-wicket for a run. Galle Gladiators win by 12 runs!
19.5
1
Nuwan Pradeep To Isuru Udana
Bowls this on a fuller length outside the off pole, Isuru Udana eases this down to long on for a single.
19.4
1
Nuwan Pradeep To Ashen Bandara
Just a single and this will seal the deal for Galle Gladiators unless there are no extras. A fullish delivery on middle Bandara tries to go down the ground but hits it off the inside half of his blade to deep mid-wicket for a single.
19.3
1
Nuwan Pradeep To Isuru Udana
On middle and goes fuller again. Udana fails to get under it and hits it along the ground to long on. 16 needed now from 3 balls!
19.2
1
Nuwan Pradeep To Ashen Bandara
Just a single! A full delivery on off. Bandara drills it hard but straight to mid off and a single is taken.
19.1
6
Nuwan Pradeep To Ashen Bandara
SIX! Oh, what a shot under pressure from Ashen Bandara! A fullish delivery on off. In the slot and Bandara tonks it down the ground for a biggie. 18 needed now from 5!
Nuwan Pradeep to bowl the last over! Galle Gladiators are late in starting the last over and by the rules they need to have five fielders inside the ring now. Kandy Falcons need 24 from the last over!
End Of The Over 19 : 130/7
13 Runs
- 418.1
- 418.2
- W 18.3
- 118.4
- 218.5
- 118.6
A. Bandara
32 (26)
I. Udana
1 (1)
W. Riaz
4-0-34-0
18.6
1
Wahab Riaz To Ashen Bandara
Nails a yorker this time just outside off, Ashen Bandara digs this out towards short third man and takes a quick run to keep strike. 24 runs are needed in the last over.
18.5
2
Wahab Riaz To Ashen Bandara
Bowls this back of a length and outside off, Ashen Bandara pulls this towards deep mid-wicket and takes a couple of runs.
18.4
1
Wahab Riaz To Isuru Udana
This is bowled full and outside the off stump, Isuru Udana miscues his shot into the air towards long off for a single to get off the mark.
Isuru Udana walks out to the middle now.
18.3
W
Wahab Riaz To Chamika Karunaratne OUT!
OUT! RUN OUT! An absolutely unnecessary wicket for Kandy Falcons and it could have been avoided! Wahab Riaz bowls a low full toss outside the off stump, Chamika Karunaratne knocks this towards deep cover-point and runs a single. He decides he want to get the strike back and calls his partner for a second. Lakshan Sandakan is onto the ball in a flash and throws the ball at the keeper's end where Azam Khan makes no mistake to whip the bails off. There was no run here and Chamika Karunaratne is well out of his crease. Kandy Falcons would have hoped for him to take them over the finish line but it will not be so.
18.2
4
Wahab Riaz To Chamika Karunaratne
FOUR! This over has started perfectly for Kandy Falcons! Dropped catch and a boundary. Wahab Riaz bowls this full and wide outside off, Chamika Karunaratne swings his blade and slices the ball towards backward point. The fielder gets his hands to it but parries it towards the boundary for four more runs. 29 more runs are required in 10 balls.
18.1
4
Wahab Riaz To Chamika Karunaratne
FOUR! Chamika Karunaratne is hitting the ball with some serious strength here! Wahab Riaz bowls this really full and in line with the stumps as he misses his yorker. Chamika Karunaratne thumps this straight past the bowler for four runs.
End Of The Over 18 : 117/6
13 Runs
- 1 WD 17.1
- 117.1
- 4 B 17.2
- 217.3
- 117.4
- 217.5
- 217.6
A. Bandara
29 (24)
C. Karunaratne
23 (12)
N. Thushara
4-0-26-2
17.6
2
Nuwan Thushara To Ashen Bandara
This is short and wide outside the off stump, Ashen Bandara mistimes his shot towards deep cover and they once again rush between the wickets to take two runs. There is a check for a run out but Chamika Karunaratne has made it back to the non-striker's end when the bails are whipped off. 37 runs are needed in 12 balls now.
17.5
2
Nuwan Thushara To Ashen Bandara
Nuwan Thushara attempts the yorker once again but ends up bowling a low full toss. Ashen Bandara forces this wide of long on and they run well to complete a brace.
17.4
1
Nuwan Thushara To Chamika Karunaratne
This is full as well and outside the off pole, Chamika Karunaratne mistimes his shot towards long on and takes a single.
17.3
2
Nuwan Thushara To Chamika Karunaratne
Bowls this on a yorker length and outside off, Chamika Karunaratne digs this out towards long on and they run well to complete two runs.
17.2
b
Nuwan Thushara To Chamika Karunaratne
FOUR BYES! This is on a good length and missing the leg stump, Chamika Karunaratne swings across the line of the ball and misses. The ball goes misses the leg pole and goes through to the keeper who does not hold on and concedes four byes.
17.1
1
Nuwan Thushara To Ashen Bandara
Bowls this one short and outside off, Ashen Bandara pulls this wide of long on but they take only one.
17.1
wd
Nuwan Thushara To Ashen Bandara
WIDE! Nuwan Thushara bowls this full and straying down leg side. Ashen Bandara misses his clip and the umpire calls this wide.
End Of The Over 17 : 104/6
13 Runs
- 416.1
- 416.2
- 016.3
- 016.4
- 116.5
- 416.6
C. Karunaratne
20 (9)
A. Bandara
24 (21)
W. Riaz
3-0-21-0
16.6
4
Wahab Riaz To Chamika Karunaratne
FOUR! Chamika Karunaratne is striking the ball like a beast! This is bowled back of a length and outside off, Chamika Karunaratne stands tall and thumps this towards the deep cover fence for the third boundary of the over. 13 runs from the over.
16.5
1
Wahab Riaz To Ashen Bandara
Low full toss bowled outside the off pole, Ashen Bandara knocks this down to long off for a single.
16.4
0
Wahab Riaz To Ashen Bandara
Wahab Riaz bowls this on a good length and outside the off pole, Ashen Bandara swings hard at the ball but misses.
16.3
0
Wahab Riaz To Ashen Bandara
This is bowled on a fuller length and outside the off stump, Ashen Bandara gets across to the off side once again but changes his shot at the last moment. Does not connect though and the ball goes through to the keeper.
16.2
4
Wahab Riaz To Ashen Bandara
FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries once again! Wahab Riaz bowls this short and angling down leg, Ashen Bandara gets across the line of the stumps and paddles this towards fine leg for four more runs.
16.1
4
Wahab Riaz To Ashen Bandara
FOUR! Ashen Bandara joins the party! Wahab Riaz bowls this slightly short and on a leg stump line, taking some pace off the ball. Ashen Bandara pulls this into the gap at deep square leg for four runs,
End Of The Over 16 : 91/6
15 Runs
- 215.1
- 215.2
- 2 WD 15.3
- 115.3
- 415.4
- 415.5
- 015.6
C. Karunaratne
16 (8)
A. Bandara
15 (16)
N. Pradeep
2-0-23-0
15.6
0
Nuwan Pradeep To Chamika Karunaratne
Good comeback from Nuwan Pradeep! Fires a yorker into the pads as Chamika Karunaratne looks to make room. The batter digs this out towards mid off.
15.5
4
Nuwan Pradeep To Chamika Karunaratne
FOUR! Two boundaries in a row and Chamika Karunaratne is looking to take the attack to the opposition! This is short as well and outside the off stump, Chamika Karunaratne pulls this towards long this time and has enough force to beat the fielder for four more runs.
15.4
4
Nuwan Pradeep To Chamika Karunaratne
FOUR! Much-needed boundary for Kandy Falcons! Chamika Karunaratne has shown his power with that shot. Nuwan Pradeep bowls this back of a length and outside the off Chamika Karunaratne charges down the wicket and thumps this straight towards long off for four runs.
15.3
1
Nuwan Pradeep To Ashen Bandara
Bangs this in short and outside off, Ashen Bandara pulls this towards deep mid-wicket and takes a single.
Azam Khan has been hit on his head! He seems to be in quite a pain here. The physio is out for the mandatory concussion test but things don't look good here. Azam Khan is carried off the field in a stretcher. Hopefully it is just a precautionary measure and he will be fine soon. Lahiru Udara will keep wickets now.
15.3
wd
Nuwan Pradeep To Chamika Karunaratne
WIDE! Nuwanidu Fernando bowls a slower ball going down leg side, Chamika Karunaratne looks to clip this fine but misses. The ball lands just in front of the keeper and takes an awkward bounce to hit him straight on the head. The ball rolls towards backward square leg and they take an extra run. Azam Khan looks to be in serious pain as he rolls over on the floor.
15.2
2
Nuwan Pradeep To Chamika Karunaratne
Bowls this one full and wide outside the off stump, Chamika Karunaratne swings hard the ball and slices it towards deep backward point for a couple of runs.
15.1
2
Nuwan Pradeep To Chamika Karunaratne
Nuwan Pradeep bowls a slower delivery full and into the leg stump, Chamika Karunaratne knocks this straight towards long on and they run well to take two runs.
End Of The Over 15 : 76/6
6 Runs
- 014.1
- W 14.2
- 114.3
- 114.4
- 214.5
- 1 WD 14.6
- 114.6
C. Karunaratne
4 (3)
A. Bandara
14 (15)
N. Thushara
3-0-17-2
14.6
1
Nuwan Thushara To Chamika Karunaratne
Very full delivery on off. Chamika Karunaratne digs it out to mid off for a single.
14.6
wd
Nuwan Thushara To Chamika Karunaratne
WIDE! Bowls it short and down the leg side. Chamika Karunaratne lets it go.
14.5
2
Nuwan Thushara To Chamika Karunaratne
Bowls it fuller and on off. Chamika Karunaratne drills it down the ground for a couple.
14.4
1
Nuwan Thushara To Ashen Bandara
This time Thanuka Dabare drops a catch! A fullish delivery, around off. Bandara slices it uppishly and towards deep cover. Dabare runs forward and tries to take it on a run, However, the ball pops out of his hand and Nuwan Thushara is not amused. A single taken.
14.3
1
Nuwan Thushara To Chamika Karunaratne
On a length, on middle. Chamika Karunaratne works it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
Chamika Karunaratne the hero of the last game for Kandy Falcons makes his way out to the middle.
14.2
W
Nuwan Thushara To Carlos Brathwaite OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Gone this time! Nuwan Thushara bowls it short and on off. Carlos Brathwaite pulls it this time but fails to get the required timing and the power behind his shot again and ends up hitting it straight down the throat of the deep mid-wicket fielder. Kusal Mendis takes it safely this time.
14.1
0
Nuwan Thushara To Carlos Brathwaite
DROPPED! Can Carlos Brathwaite make use of this new life? Back of a length, on off. Carlos Brathwaite tries to flat-bat it down the ground. However, he does not time it properly and ends up hitting it straight to Anwar Ali, the substitute fielder who drops it. Signals that he is not sure whether he has taken it or not and the on-field umpires take it upstairs to check it. Replays show that it is clearly dropped but no run is taken either.
Strategic break. It is advantage Galle Gladiators at the moment as they have the game by the scruff of the neck. 84 runs are needed from 36 balls and it looks like a mountain to climb for Kandy Falcons. They do bat deep and have some power hitters in their rank and if they get one good over after the break, they could get the required impetus to chase down this target.
End Of The Over 14 : 70/5
7 Runs
- 113.1
- 013.2
- 413.3
- 113.4
- 013.5
- 113.6
C. Brathwaite
4 (7)
A. Bandara
13 (14)
L. Sandakan
4-0-22-2
13.6
1
Lakshan Sandakan To Carlos Brathwaite
Touch shorter and on middle. Carlos Brathwaite works it to mid-wicket for a single.
13.5
0
Lakshan Sandakan To Carlos Brathwaite
This one is tossed up around leg. Carlos Brathwaite tries to sweep it but misses. The ball hits his pads and there is an appeal but the impact is outside leg.
13.4
1
Lakshan Sandakan To Ashen Bandara
Shorter in length and on middle. Bandara pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
13.3
4
Lakshan Sandakan To Ashen Bandara
FOUR! Much-needed boundary! Tossed up, on off. Bandara sweeps and does so firmly through mid-wicket for a boundary.
13.2
0
Lakshan Sandakan To Ashen Bandara
A flatter delivery and quicker on off. Bandara punches it back to the bowler.
13.1
1
Lakshan Sandakan To Carlos Brathwaite
Carlos Brathwaite skips down the track and Lakshan Sandakan shortens his length a bit, on middle. He pushes it to mid on for a single.
End Of The Over 13 : 63/5
4 Runs
- 012.1
- 212.2
- 012.3
- 112.4
- 112.5
- 012.6
A. Bandara
8 (11)
C. Brathwaite
2 (4)
W. Riaz
2-0-8-0
12.6
0
Wahab Riaz To Ashen Bandara
Dot again! Kandy Falcons are going nowhere in this chase, 91 needed now from 42 balls! Back of a length and around off. Bandara stays deep in his crease but punches it straight to point.
12.5
1
Wahab Riaz To Carlos Brathwaite
On the shorter side, on middle, Carlos Brathwaite rides the bounce and fends it towards the off side to take a quick single.
12.4
1
Wahab Riaz To Ashen Bandara
Bangs it short and on middle. Bandara pulls it to deep backward square leg for a single.
12.3
0
Wahab Riaz To Ashen Bandara
On a length and around off at 131.4 kph. Bandara dabs it towards point.
12.2
2
Wahab Riaz To Ashen Bandara
Shorter in length and outside off. Bandara cuts it to deep point for a couple.
12.1
0
Wahab Riaz To Ashen Bandara
Beaten! Lands it on a good length and around off. The ball seams across the batter and Bandara gets beaten as he tries to defend it.
Wahab Riaz has been brought back into the attack. He has bowled just one over and has conceded four runs.
End Of The Over 12 : 59/5
3 Runs
- 011.1
- 111.2
- 011.3
- 111.4
- 111.5
- 011.6
C. Brathwaite
1 (3)
A. Bandara
5 (6)
I. Wasim
4-0-15-1
11.6
0
Imad Wasim To Carlos Brathwaite
Pushes it quicker and on off. Carlos Brathwaite punches it to covers. Just 3 from the over!
11.5
1
Imad Wasim To Ashen Bandara
Bowls it quicker and flatter on off. Bandara tries to drive it but gets an inside edge that goes behind square on the leg side and a single is taken.
11.4
1
Imad Wasim To Carlos Brathwaite
Slower through the air, on off. Carlos Brathwaite defends it off the outside half of his blade towards the off side for a single.
11.3
0
Imad Wasim To Carlos Brathwaite
A flatter and quicker delivery on off. Carlos Brathwaite blocks it out.
11.2
1
Imad Wasim To Ashen Bandara
On the shorter side, outside off. Bandara punches it to deep cover for a single.
11.1
0
Imad Wasim To Ashen Bandara
Was there an outside edge? Yes, it was. This one is tossed up, outside off. Bandara tries to drive it but gets an outside edge. The ball goes to the keeper behind the stumps but Khan fails to grab it.
End Of The Over 11 : 56/5
6 Runs
- 210.1
- W 10.2
- 110.3
- 110.4
- W 10.5
- 110.6
A. Bandara
3 (3)
C. Brathwaite
0 (0)
L. Sandakan
3-0-15-2
10.6
1
Lakshan Sandakan To Ashen Bandara
Tossed up, on off. Bandara drives it to long off for a single. Kandy Falcons still need 98 runs from 54 balls!
Carlos Brathwaite walks out to the middle.
10.5
W
Lakshan Sandakan To Ashen Bandara OUT!
OUT! RUN OUT! Kandy Falcons are falling apart here and some brilliant fielding from Thanuka Dabare has got his team right on top of this contest! Lakshan Sandakan persists with the short-length delivery outside the off stump, Ashen Bandara plays this late towards deep cover-point and takes off for a run. They decide to take a second at the last moment but Thanuka Dabare who could do no wrong today collects the ball and takes aim at the non-striker's end. The throw from the deep hits the mark and replays show that Ashan Priyanjan is a long way short of his crease. Kandy Falcons have lost half their side now and are staring down the barrel of defeat.
10.4
1
Lakshan Sandakan To Ashan Priyanjan
This is short as well and outside the off pole, Ashan Priyanjan rocks back and cuts this towards deep cover-point for a run.
10.3
1
Lakshan Sandakan To Ashen Bandara
Bowls this short and outside the off stump, Ashen Bandara taps this towards the off side and takes a quick single to get off the mark.
Ashen Bandara walks out to the middle now.
10.2
W
Lakshan Sandakan To Pathum Nissanka OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! Another one bites the dust and the spinners are causing some massive problems here for Kandy Falcons! Lakshan Sandakan flights this one full and just outside off, Pathum Nissanka pushes at the ball which takes a leading edge and loops up towards the bowler. Lakshan Sandakan is moving to his right and sees the ball coming to his left. Flings his arms out and somehow manages to hold on to it to get Galle Gladiators their fourth scalp. Two new batters at the crease now and Kandy Falcons need a recovery act.
10.1
2
Lakshan Sandakan To Pathum Nissanka
Lakshan Sandakan floats this full and outside the off stump, Pathum Nissanka sweeps this towards deep square leg and they take two runs.
Ashan Priyanjan is the next man in.
End Of The Over 10 : 50/3
6 Runs
- 19.1
- 09.2
- 19.3
- 49.4
- 09.5
- W 9.6
W. Hasaranga
6 (7)
P. Nissanka
27 (30)
I. Wasim
3-0-12-1
9.6
W
Imad Wasim To Wanindu Hasaranga OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! Imad Wasim gets his man and the skipper of Kandy Falcons has to depart! Wanindu Hasaranga step towards the leg side once again and this time Imad Wasim follows him with a shortish delivery. The batter knocks this into the air back towards the bowler and Imad Wasim makes no mistake taking a low catch. Kandy Falcons are losing their way here as they lose their third wicket and need a solid partnership if they are to get closer to this target.
9.5
0
Imad Wasim To Wanindu Hasaranga
Fires this one full and wide outside off, Wanindu Hasaranga looks to make room down leg side once again and is unable to reach the ball.
9.4
4
Imad Wasim To Wanindu Hasaranga
FOUR! Wanindu Hasaranga looking to break the shackles here! Imad Wasim bowls this a tad short and in line with the stumps. Wanindu Hasaranga makes room for himself and swings hard at the ball. Thumps this over the bowler's head for four runs.
9.3
1
Imad Wasim To Pathum Nissanka
Goes fuller and attacks the pads, Pathum Nissanka clips this towards deep square leg and takes one.
9.2
0
Imad Wasim To Pathum Nissanka
Bowls this slightly short but straying down leg side. Pathum Nissanka looks to tuck this into the leg side but misses and gets hit on the pads.
9.1
1
Imad Wasim To Wanindu Hasaranga
Imad Wasim fires this one full and angling down leg, Wanindu Hasaranga makes room and knocks this to long off for a single.
End Of The Over 9 : 44/2
3 Runs
- W 8.1
- 08.2
- 08.3
- 18.4
- 08.5
- 28.6
P. Nissanka
26 (28)
W. Hasaranga
1 (3)
L. Sandakan
2-0-9-1
8.6
2
Lakshan Sandakan To Pathum Nissanka
A low full toss this time on the pads, Pathum Nissanka clips this towards deep mid-wicket and they run well between the wickets to take a couple of runs.
8.5
0
Lakshan Sandakan To Pathum Nissanka
Bowls this one really full and in line with the stumps, Pathum Nissanka knocks this back towards the bowler.
8.4
1
Lakshan Sandakan To Wanindu Hasaranga
Short once again and outside the off stump, Wanindu Hasaranga pulls this wide of long on but there able to take only a single.
8.3
0
Lakshan Sandakan To Wanindu Hasaranga
Delivers this one short and wide outside off, Wanindu Hasaranga rocks back and cuts this straight to point.
8.2
0
Lakshan Sandakan To Wanindu Hasaranga
Bowls this full and on a leg stump line, Wanindu Hasaranga taps this back towards the bowler.
Strategic break. Galle Gladiators have done pretty well here to keep the scoring rate under check and have got two wickets as well. The pitch is not easy to bat on and the required rate is now around 10. The home team, Kandy Falcons need someone to up the ante a bit but it will not be an easy task. A lot will depend on Nissanka who is slowly seems to be finding his groove. Galle Gladiators, on the other hand, would like to keep bowling in the same way as Wanindu Hasaranga walks out to the middle at number 4.
8.1
W
Lakshan Sandakan To Kamindu Mendis OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Kamindu Mendis seemed to be struggling and he finally perishes in the quest to score some quick runs! Lakshan Sandakan floats this full and outside the off stump, Kamindu Mendis looks to be innovative and attempts the reverse sweep. He is unable to connect this cleanly and lobs the ball into the air to the left of short third man. Nuwan Pradeep does not judge this well and in the end, has to dive to his left to hold on to the ball. He is able to cling on and Kandy Falcons lose their second wicket.
End Of The Over 8 : 41/1
6 Runs
- 17.1
- 17.2
- 17.3
- 17.4
- 07.5
- 27.6
P. Nissanka
24 (26)
K. Mendis
9 (13)
I. Ahmed
1-0-6-0
7.6
2
Iftikhar Ahmed To Pathum Nissanka
Goes full once again and on the pads, Pathum Nissanka clips this towards deep square leg and they run well to take a couple of runs.
7.5
0
Iftikhar Ahmed To Pathum Nissanka
Bowls this one slower in the air and from 'round the wicket, in line with the stumps. Pathum Nissanka blocks this uppishly back towards the bowler.
7.4
1
Iftikhar Ahmed To Kamindu Mendis
Fires this one full and into the stumps Kamindu Mendis goes on the back foot and punches this to deep cover for another run.
7.3
1
Iftikhar Ahmed To Pathum Nissanka
Bowls this a fraction short and just outside off, Pathum Nissanka tucks this towards deep mid-wicket and takes one.
7.2
1
Iftikhar Ahmed To Kamindu Mendis
Slightly short and outside the off pole, Kamindu Mendis gets low and cuts this to deep point for a single.
7.1
1
Iftikhar Ahmed To Pathum Nissanka
Iftikhar Ahmed bowls this slightly short and in line with the stumps, Pathum Nissanka knocks this down to long on for a run.
End Of The Over 7 : 35/1
6 Runs
- 16.1
- 06.2
- 06.3
- 06.4
- 46.5
- 16.6
P. Nissanka
20 (22)
K. Mendis
7 (11)
L. Sandakan
1-0-6-0
6.6
1
Lakshan Sandakan To Pathum Nissanka
Bowls this one a touch fuller on a leg stump line, Pathum Nissanka eases this down to long on for a single to retain strike.
6.5
4
Lakshan Sandakan To Pathum Nissanka
FOUR! This has been swatted away by Pathum Nissanka! Lakshan Sandakan persists with bowling short and outside the off stump, Pathum Nissanka goes on the back foot and pulls this towards deep mid-wicket for four runs.
6.4
0
Lakshan Sandakan To Pathum Nissanka
Continues to bowl short and quicker in the air outside the off stump, Pathum Nissanka goes deep in the crease and cuts this straight to cover.
6.3
0
Lakshan Sandakan To Pathum Nissanka
This is short as well and in line with the stumps, Pathum Nissanka rocks back in the crease and knocks this back towards the bowler.
6.2
0
Lakshan Sandakan To Pathum Nissanka
Bowls this short and going away from the right-hander. Pathum Nissanka looks to cut but is beaten.
6.1
1
Lakshan Sandakan To Kamindu Mendis
Lakshan Sandakan starts off with a full delivery angling down leg side. Kamindu Mendis clips this past mid-wicket and takes a single.
End Of The Over 6 : 29/1
8 Runs
- 15.1
- 05.2
- 15.3
- 05.4
- 25.5
- 45.6
P. Nissanka
15 (17)
K. Mendis
6 (10)
N. Pradeep
1-0-8-0
5.6
4
Nuwan Pradeep To Pathum Nissanka
FOUR! Final delivery of the Powerplay goes for a boundary! Much-needed for Kandy. Good bouncer from Pradeep on middle. Nissanka tries to pull it. However, the ball goes off the top edge and over the keeper's head for a boundary. Kandy Falcons are 29/1 after the Powerplay!
5.5
2
Nuwan Pradeep To Pathum Nissanka
Shorter on off. Nissanka pulls it to deep mid-wicket. The fielder there fails to collect it in one go and the batters manage to take a second run.
5.4
0
Nuwan Pradeep To Pathum Nissanka
On the shorter side and around off. Nissanka goes for a big swing across the line but misses.
5.3
1
Nuwan Pradeep To Kamindu Mendis
A slight misfield allows a single! Touch shorter and on middle. Mendis makes room and punches it to mid off. The fielder there fails to collect it cleanly and a single is taken.
5.2
0
Nuwan Pradeep To Kamindu Mendis
Back of a length and outside off. Mendis punches it to covers.
5.1
1
Nuwan Pradeep To Pathum Nissanka
Back of a length, on middle. Nissanka skips down the track and tries to heave it towards the leg side. However, the ball goes off the inside edge onto his body and rolls towards the off side. A run is taken.
End Of The Over 5 : 21/1
4 Runs
- 04.1
- 04.2
- 04.3
- 04.4
- 44.5
- 04.6
K. Mendis
5 (8)
P. Nissanka
8 (13)
W. Riaz
1-0-4-0
4.6
0
Wahab Riaz To Kamindu Mendis
On the shorter side and outside off. Mendis punches it to the cover-point fielder. Good over from Riaz.
4.5
4
Wahab Riaz To Kamindu Mendis
FOUR! Mendis finally gets a bat on the ball but it is an outside edge. Luckily for him it runs away for a boundary. On a good length and outside off. Mendis tries to punch it but gets an outside edge that goes past the diving first slip fielder for a boundary.
4.4
0
Wahab Riaz To Kamindu Mendis
Beaten again! Four dot deliveries in a row! Lands it on a length and outside off. Mendis tries to punch it but misses.
4.3
0
Wahab Riaz To Kamindu Mendis
Back of a length and around off. Mendis dabs it towards point this time.
4.2
0
Wahab Riaz To Kamindu Mendis
Shortish and outside off. Mendis tries to cut it but is beaten.
4.1
0
Wahab Riaz To Kamindu Mendis
Serves a good-length delivery, outside off. The ball shapes away and Mendis just pokes at it but it is way too away from his blade.
End Of The Over 4 : 17/1
5 Runs
- W 3.1
- 03.2
- 13.3
- 03.4
- 43.5
- 03.6
P. Nissanka
8 (13)
K. Mendis
1 (2)
N. Thushara
2-0-11-1
3.6
0
Nuwan Thushara To Pathum Nissanka
There is a mix-up but no damage done! Goes fuller and around off. Nissanka drives it to covers without much timing. Mendis on the other end though charges down the pitch for a single. However, Nissanka who takes a step or two forward sends him back in time.
3.5
4
Nuwan Thushara To Pathum Nissanka
FOUR! Nice timing! This is delivered fuller and on middle. Nissanka flicks it uppishly but in the gap through mid-wicket for a boundary.
3.4
0
Nuwan Thushara To Pathum Nissanka
Back of a length and around off. Nissanka tries to punch it but mistimes it back to the bowler.
3.3
1
Nuwan Thushara To Kamindu Mendis
Goes fuller and on the pads. Mendis flicks it to deep backward square leg for a single.
3.2
0
Nuwan Thushara To Kamindu Mendis
On a length, on off. Mendis punches it towards the off side.
Kamindu Mendis makes his way out at number 3.
3.1
W
Nuwan Thushara To Andre Fletcher OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! What a fantastic catch by Azam Khan! Nuwan Thushara with his sliding arm-angle is creating lot of problems here. He bowls it full and outside off. Andre Fletcher tries to drive it but gets an outside edge that goes right of Azam Khan behind the stumps. However, the keeper dives to his right and takes a one-handed stunner. His father who is also a coach of Galle Gladiators will be proud of this effort.
End Of The Over 3 : 12/0
4 Runs
- 02.1
- 02.2
- 12.3
- 12.4
- 12.5
- 12.6
A. Fletcher
8 (8)
P. Nissanka
4 (10)
I. Wasim
2-0-6-0
2.6
1
Imad Wasim To Andre Fletcher
Just a single! Tossed up, on middle. Andre Fletcher knocks it down to long on for a single.
2.5
1
Imad Wasim To Pathum Nissanka
Bowls a full delivery and outside off. Nissanka drives it wide of mid off for a single.
2.4
1
Imad Wasim To Andre Fletcher
Slower through the air and around off. Andre Fletcher drives it to covers and takes a single.
2.3
1
Imad Wasim To Pathum Nissanka
Darts it on middle. Nissanka just works it to mid-wicket for a single.
2.2
0
Imad Wasim To Pathum Nissanka
Shortish and quicker around off. Nissanka mistimes his punch to covers.
2.1
0
Imad Wasim To Pathum Nissanka
A flatter one on off. Nissanka blocks it out.
End Of The Over 2 : 8/0
6 Runs
- 01.1
- 41.2
- 01.3
- 01.4
- 11.5
- 11.6
P. Nissanka
2 (6)
A. Fletcher
6 (6)
N. Thushara
1-0-6-0
1.6
1
Nuwan Thushara To Pathum Nissanka
Leading edge again! On a length, on middle. Nissanka tries to clip it but closes his bat face early and the ball goes off the leading edge over the bowler's head to the right of mid off. Single is taken.
1.5
1
Nuwan Thushara To Andre Fletcher
Oh, superb bowling! Follows a slower delivery with a yorker, right in the blockhole. Andre Fletcher though just manages to keep it out as he gets his bat down in time. A single is taken towards the leg side.
1.4
0
Nuwan Thushara To Andre Fletcher
Serves it fuller and around off. It is a slower delivery at 104.9 kph and Andre Fletcher pushes it to covers.
1.3
0
Nuwan Thushara To Andre Fletcher
On a length, on middle. Andre Fletcher blocks it with a straight blade.
1.2
4
Nuwan Thushara To Andre Fletcher
FOUR! Nicely played and the Spiceman is off the mark in style! On a length, on middle. Andre Fletcher glances it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
1.1
0
Nuwan Thushara To Andre Fletcher
Bowls a fullish delivery around leg. Fletcher tries to work it towards the leg side but gets a leading edge towards the off side.
It will be pace from the other end as Nuwan Thushara will share the attack.
End Of The Over 1 : 2/0
2 Runs
- 00.1
- 00.2
- 00.3
- 10.4
- 10.5
- 00.6
P. Nissanka
1 (5)
A. Fletcher
1 (1)
I. Wasim
1-0-2-0
0.6
0
Imad Wasim To Pathum Nissanka
Flatter and touch shorter at 95.2 kph on off. Nissanka blocks it solidly from his crease. Good start from Imad Wasim!
0.5
1
Imad Wasim To Andre Fletcher
Fires a quicker delivery on off. Andre Fletcher tries to drive it but gets an inside edge past stumps towards short fine leg and a single is taken.
0.4
1
Imad Wasim To Pathum Nissanka
Nissanka dn Kandy are underway! Tossed up on middle this time. Nissanka knocks it to long on for a single.
0.3
0
Imad Wasim To Pathum Nissanka
Goes fuller and on middle at 93.9 kph. Nissanka flicks it left of mid-wicket where the fielder dives and stops it.
0.2
0
Imad Wasim To Pathum Nissanka
Bowls a flatter and quicker on off. Nissanka punches it back to the bowler.
0.1
0
Imad Wasim To Pathum Nissanka
Starts off with a fullish delivery, outside off. Nissanka drives it to covers.
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Match Info
- Venue Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
- Weather Sunny
- Toss Galle Gladiators won the toss and elected to bat
- Result Galle Gladiators beat Kandy Falcons by 12 runs
- Player of the Match Thanuka Dabare
- Umpire Prageeth Rambukwella (SL), Ravindra Kottahachchi (SL) and Lyndon Hannibal (SL)
- Referee Manoj Mendis (SL)
Match Notes
- Innings Break: Galle Gladiators 153/6 in 20.0 overs
- Galle Gladiators 150/5 in 19.4 overs
- T Dabare dropped on 59 by Pathum Nissanka in 18.2 overs
- Thanuka Dabare T20 fifty: 52 runs in 41 balls (4x4) (2x6)
- Strategic Time-out: Galle Gladiators 112/4 in 16.0 overs
- Nuwanidu Fernando T20 fifty: 50 runs in 40 balls (5x4) (0x6)
- Galle Gladiators 100/4 in 14.2 overs
- Strategic Time-out: Galle Gladiators 56/4 in 9.0 overs
- T Dabare dropped on 23 by Pathum Nissanka in 8.6 overs
- Mandatory Power play 1 (1-6): Galle Gladiators 23/4
- Kandy Falcons 100/6 in 16.5 overs
- Strategic Time-out: Kandy Falcons 70/5 in 14.0 overs
- Kandy Falcons 50/3 in 9.4 overs
- Strategic Time-out: Kandy Falcons 41/2 in 8.1 overs
- Mandatory Power play 1 (1-6): Kandy Falcons 29/1
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Worm
| Player | Runs | Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| Avishka Fernando JK | 339 | 37.66 |
| Sadeera Samarawickrama JK | 294 | 58.80 |
| Dinesh Chandimal CS | 287 | 31.88 |
| Andre Fletcher KF | 266 | 38.00 |
| Kamindu Mendis KF | 260 | 32.50 |
| Player | Wickets | Eco. |
|---|---|---|
| Carlos Brathwaite KF | 18 | 6.84 |
| Nuwan Thushara GG | 14 | 7.44 |
| Kasun Rajitha CS | 13 | 6.30 |
| Vijayakanth Viyaskanth JK | 13 | 6.68 |
| Binura Fernando JK | 12 | 7.10 |
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