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Match 6, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
, Dec 10, 2022
Kandy Falcons
148/7
(20.0/20)
Jaffna Kings
147/7
(20.0/20)
Kandy Falcons beat Jaffna Kings by 3 wickets
% Chance to Win
KF
JK
Inn Break
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Player of the MatchChamika Karunaratne26(16)
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Right then, that is all we have from this cracker of a game! We will have a double dose of action on Sunday, 11th of December. First up, Colombo Stars will take on Galle Gladiators. That game will start at 3 pm IST (9.30 am GMT). The second game will be between Jaffna Kings and Dambulla Aura. It will start at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT). Do join us for the build-up of both these games. Cheers!
Wanindu Hasaranga, the skipper of Kandy Falcons says that in the middle overs they lost wickets but Chamika Karunaratne and Ashen Bandara finished the game and that was great. Tells that when fast bowlers were bowling, he realised that the wicket was slow so he brought spinners into the attack. Mentions that Ashen Bandara batted well and they felt that he was tired as he had fielded for 20 overs as well so they decided to bring Isuru Udana in place of him in the last over ase Udana can hit big shots as well.
Thisara Perera, the skipper of Jaffna Kings says that as a batting unit they should have scored more runs. Tells that 160 would have been a good score but he is proud of the effort of his bowlers. Adds that they wanted to expose their youngsters and that is why he batted down the order and adds that he is proud of his boys.
Chamika Karunaratne is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his brilliant cameo of 26 off just 16 balls! He says that he loves the game and he just wanted to play. Tells that he is in pain but he just wanted to give his best and do something special. Talks about his recovery after the injury and says that is not good but he wanted to fight it out there and keep pushing himself and just wanted to prove himself.
Presentation time.
The story of the first half of the game was also quite similar. Kandy Falcons spinners too were brilliant after their pacers were a bit expensive. The duo of Wanindu Hasaranga and Fabian Allen did a great job for them and Kings were restricted to a below par total as Avishka Fernando, Shoaib Malik and Dunith Wellalage all got starts but could not kick onto make a substantial score. They did make a match out of it with brilliant bowling but it is sports and we can have only one winner and it is the home team who take crucial points from this game.
Jaffna Kings would be pretty proud of their bowling effort though they lost the game in the end. They did not have enough runs in the kitty but kept fighting even though things looked pretty easy for Kandy Falcons in the first half of this chase. The young Dunith Wellalage turned the game around with two big wickets of Pathum Nissanka and Wanindu Hasaranga and rest of the spinners also bowled well. However. Fuller who was impressive thoughout the game failed to keep his composure in the last over and Kandy Falcons managed to pull off a special victory in the end.
It we talk about this run-chase, it was a roller-coaster of a ride. Kandy Falcons lost two wickets in the Powerplay but managed to score at a good rate and were in the driver's seat till the 9th over. However, once they lost Nissanka in the 10th over, the momentum shifted as they started losing wickets at regular intervals and the scoring also became difficult. Ashen Bandara though kept playing a steady knock at the other end and then it was the knock of Chamika Karunaratne at the back end who hit two sixes in the last over when they needed 16 that took them over the line.
Wow! What a cracker of a match we have witnessed here! Take a bow, Chamika Karunaratne! He was injured in the last game and had stitches near his mouth but he decided to fight it on and play this game and boy, what a fighter he is! He has pulled off a heist for his side and this is exactly the game which every fan dreams of. Fantatsic stuff! Kandy Falcons make it three in three while Jaffna Kings have lost their first game but they should be proud of their effort.
End Of The Over 20 : 148/7
16 Runs
- 619.1
- 619.2
- 1 B 19.3
- 119.4
- 119.5
- 1 B 19.6
I. Udana
1 (2)
C. Karunaratne
26 (16)
J. Fuller
4-0-35-1
19.6
b
James Fuller To Isuru Udana
Oh, Kandy Falcons have stealed a bye here! What an anti-climax and what a win this is for Kandy Falcons! A slower length delivery, outside off. Udana tries to drive it towards the off side but misses. The ball goes off the bounce to the keeper but Chamika Karunaratne charges to take a bye and the keeper has a shy at the batter's end but misses. The bowler collects the ball and tries to hit it towards the stumps at the bowler's end but misses and the home team manage to take a bye. Kandy Falcons win by three wickets!
19.5
1
James Fuller To Chamika Karunaratne
On the shorter side and around off. Chamika Karunaratne slaps it to covers. The fielder dives and half-stops it. A single is taken. Chamika Karunaratne looks for a second run too but Udana is not aware. Great drama on the field and the scores are level now! Last ball and the home team need a run to win this one!
19.4
1
James Fuller To Isuru Udana
Back fo a length and a slower one again. Udana gets an inside edge as he tries to slap it. The ball goes past the stumps to short fine leg. A single is taken as the fielder stops it with a dive. Two in two needed now!
19.3
b
James Fuller To Chamika Karunaratne
A slower short delivery and outside off. Chamika Karunaratne swings across the line but misses. The ball goes off the bounce to the keeper and the batters steal a bye.
19.2
6
James Fuller To Chamika Karunaratne
SIX! Oh, Chamika Karunaratne you champion! He has hit another one over the fence! This is full and outside off. Chamika Karunaratne reaches for it and slices it over deep point for a maximum. 4 needed now from 4 balls!
19.1
6
James Fuller To Chamika Karunaratne
SIX! Chamika Karunaratne with a big blow! What a shot! On a length, on off. Chamika Karunaratne stands still in his crease and tonks it down the ground for a maximum.
Kandy Falcons need 16 runs from 6 balls! James Fuller to bowl the last over!
Ashen Bandara has not recovered from the injury suffered and won't be able to participate any more with the bat. As it stands, Ashen Bandara is retired out. Isuru Udana walks out to the middle.
End Of The Over 19 : 132/6
15 Runs
- 118.1
- 418.2
- 118.3
- 218.4
- 1 WD 18.5
- 418.5
- 218.6
A. Bandara
44 (39)
C. Karunaratne
13 (12)
Z. Khan
3-0-36-1
18.6
2
Zaman Khan To Ashen Bandara
Good running! On a length, on off. Bandara mistimes his pull shot to deep mid-wicket. He takes the single quickly and charges back for the second run. The fielder throws it at the batter's end and the keeper whips the bails off. However, Bandara makes his ground with a dive.
18.5
4
Zaman Khan To Ashen Bandara
FOUR! Beats the fielder and a boundary keeps Kandy Falcons hopes alive! A full delivery on off. Ashen Bandara goes deep in his crease and drives it past the diving mid off fielder for a boundary.
18.5
wd
Zaman Khan To Ashen Bandara
WIDE! Good thinking but this short delivery is little bit high. Bandara tries to pull it but misses. Wide called for height.
18.4
2
Zaman Khan To Ashen Bandara
Shorter in length and outside off. Bandara cuts it wide of deep cover fielder for a couple.
18.3
1
Zaman Khan To Chamika Karunaratne
Just a single! A low full toss on off. Chamika Karunaratne gets across to his right and hits it uppishly but well short of deep square leg for a single.
18.2
4
Zaman Khan To Chamika Karunaratne
FOUR! Much-needed boundary! A length delivery on off. Right in the slot and Chamika Karunaratne slogs it right of long on for a boundary.
18.1
1
Zaman Khan To Ashen Bandara
A slower length delivery, around off. Bandara drags it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
End Of The Over 18 : 117/6
3 Runs
- 017.1
- 117.2
- 117.3
- 117.4
- 017.5
- 017.6
C. Karunaratne
8 (10)
A. Bandara
35 (35)
J. Fuller
3-0-21-1
17.6
0
James Fuller To Chamika Karunaratne
Dot ball again! 31 needed now from 12 balls! This is fuller and around off. Chamika Karunaratne makes room and tries to drive it towards the off side but misses. Chamika Karunaratne is not happy with himself.
17.5
0
James Fuller To Chamika Karunaratne
Touch shorter and on off. Chamika Karunaratne makes room and heave it without much timing to mid-wicket.
17.4
1
James Fuller To Ashen Bandara
Goes fuller and on off. Ashen Bandara drives it to mid off and takes a single. 31 needed now from 14 balls!
17.3
1
James Fuller To Chamika Karunaratne
Nails a yorker on middle. Chamika Karunaratne makes room and just about manages to dig it out. The ball goes onto hit at the stumps at the bowler's end and the batters take a single as the ball deflects towards the leg side.
17.2
1
James Fuller To Ashen Bandara
Bowls it full and around off. Ashen Bandara dabs it towards backward point for a single.
17.1
0
James Fuller To Ashen Bandara
Angles a length delivery on leg. Ashen Bandara tries to clip it but misses. The ball goes off his pads towards the off side.
End Of The Over 17 : 114/6
5 Runs
- 116.1
- 016.2
- 116.3
- 216.4
- 016.5
- 116.6
A. Bandara
33 (32)
C. Karunaratne
7 (7)
M. Theekshana
4-0-29-1
16.6
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Ashen Bandara
Goes fuller and on off. Ashen Bandara knocks it down to long on for a single. The equation keeps getting tougher for Kandy Falcons! 34 needed now from 18 balls!
16.5
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Ashen Bandara
Short and outside off. Ashen Bandara slaps it to covers.
16.4
2
Maheesh Theekshana To Ashen Bandara
Quicker and flatter on middle. Ashen Bandara makes room and drives it to deep cover for a couple.
16.3
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Chamika Karunaratne
Angles a quicker delivery on the pads. Chamika Karunaratne clips it to deep square leg for a single.
16.2
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Chamika Karunaratne
Tossed up delivery on off. Chamika Karunaratne blocks it off the front foot.
16.1
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Ashen Bandara
Tossed up, on off. Ashen Bandara knocks it down to long on for a single.
Strategic break. What a comeback this has been from Jaffna Kings! They looked down and out but their spinners have brought them back in this game. 39 needed now from 24 balls and Kandy Falcons need Chamika Karunaratne and Ashen Bandara to pull off something special now. A fascinating final phase of this game coming up..
End Of The Over 16 : 109/6
4 Runs
- 015.1
- 115.2
- 215.3
- 015.4
- 115.5
- 015.6
C. Karunaratne
6 (5)
A. Bandara
29 (28)
D. Wellalage
4-0-17-2
15.6
0
Dunith Wellalage To Chamika Karunaratne
A flatter delivery on off. Chamika Karunaratne pushes it back to the bowler.
15.5
1
Dunith Wellalage To Ashen Bandara
Bowls it full and on off. Ashen Bandara sweeps it to deep square leg for a single.
15.4
0
Dunith Wellalage To Ashen Bandara
Shortish delivery, on off. Ashen Bandara chops it to the point fielder.
15.3
2
Dunith Wellalage To Ashen Bandara
Oh, another mix-up but Ashen Bandara survives! A fuller delivery on middle. Bandara sweeps it to deep backward square leg. They first take the single and then Bandara looks for another run. However, Chamika Karunaratne is not interested. The throw comes in at the bowler's end but Dunith Wellalage fails to collect it and in the end the batter's get the second run off an overthrow.
15.2
1
Dunith Wellalage To Chamika Karunaratne
Tossed up on middle. Chamika Karunaratne works it to mid-wicket for a single.
15.1
0
Dunith Wellalage To Chamika Karunaratne
A flatter delivery on middle. Chamika Karunaratne tries to sweep it but seemed to have missed it. The bowler makes a very loud appeal and the umpire raises his finger. However, Chamika Karunaratne takes the DRS. The replays roll in and the UltraEdge shows that there is a bit of glove there and the decision will be overturned. Chamika Karunaratne survives.
End Of The Over 15 : 105/6
9 Runs
- W 14.1
- 414.2
- 114.3
- 214.4
- 014.5
- 214.6
A. Bandara
26 (25)
C. Karunaratne
5 (2)
M. Theekshana
3-0-24-1
14.6
2
Maheesh Theekshana To Ashen Bandara
On middle and fuller. Ashen Bandara paddles it to fine leg for a couple.
14.5
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Ashen Bandara
Nearly a run out now! A flatter delivery on off. Ashen Bandara fends it towards the off side and looks for a single. However, his partner sends him back just in time.There was no run there!
14.4
2
Maheesh Theekshana To Ashen Bandara
Angles a flatter delivery on middle. Ashen Bandara works it through the square leg region for a couple.
14.3
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Chamika Karunaratne
On the shorter side, on off. Chamika Karunaratne punches it to long off for a single.
14.2
4
Maheesh Theekshana To Chamika Karunaratne
FOUR! That's an edge but it runs away past the diving slip fielder! This is flatter and quicker around off. Chamika Karunaratne tries to defend it off the front foot. However, the ball goes off the outside edge and goes just past the diving slip fielder for a boundary.
14.1
W
Maheesh Theekshana To Carlos Brathwaite OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Maheesh Theekshana strikes and gets a big wicket of Carlos Brathwaite! This match is still not over, folks! Shortish delivery and outside off. Carlos Brathwaite tries to late cut it but gets an outside edge. It is a very thin edge and keeper after taking a catch, appeals. However, the umpire is unmoved. Kings take the review and the replays shows that Carlos Brathwaite got an edge there and he has to walk back.
End Of The Over 14 : 96/5
4 Runs
- 013.1
- 013.2
- 113.3
- 113.4
- 113.5
- 113.6
C. Brathwaite
3 (5)
A. Bandara
22 (22)
D. Wellalage
3-0-13-2
13.6
1
Dunith Wellalage To Carlos Brathwaite
Angles a flatter delivery on the pads. Carlos Brathwaite goes deep in his crease and works it to fine leg for a single. 52 needed now from 36 balls!
13.5
1
Dunith Wellalage To Ashen Bandara
Touch shorter and around off. Bandara tries to punch it but gets an under edge that rollls towards short third man for a single.
13.4
1
Dunith Wellalage To Carlos Brathwaite
Fuller and quicker on middle. Carlos Brathwaite sweeps it to deep square leg for a single.
13.3
1
Dunith Wellalage To Ashen Bandara
Tosses this up on middle. Ashen Bandara sweeps it to fine leg for a single.
13.2
0
Dunith Wellalage To Ashen Bandara
On the shorter side, around off. Ashen Bandara punches it to covers.
13.1
0
Dunith Wellalage To Ashen Bandara
Shortish and outside off. Ashen Bandara cuts it to the point fielder.
End Of The Over 13 : 92/5
3 Runs
- 112.1
- W 12.2
- 112.3
- 112.4
- 012.5
- 012.6
C. Brathwaite
1 (3)
A. Bandara
20 (18)
V. Viyaskanth
4-0-19-1
12.6
0
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth To Carlos Brathwaite
This is on the shorter side and angling into leg. Carlos Brathwaite tries to clip it but misses and gets hit on the pads. There is an appeal but it is clearly going down leg.
12.5
0
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth To Carlos Brathwaite
Short and outside off. Carlos Brathwaite chops it to the point fielder.
12.4
1
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth To Ashen Bandara
Tossed up, on off. Ashen Bandara knocks it down to long on for a single.
12.3
1
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth To Carlos Brathwaite
A flatter delivery on off. Carlos Brathwaite fends it towards the off side for a single.
12.2
W
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth To Fabian Allen OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Allen goes! Big wicket for the King as Allen could be very dangerous at the back. This is touch short and outside off. Allen makes room to pull but tie ends his shot. The ball goes flat and straight to Thisara Perera at long on who takes a simple catch. Carlos Brathwaite is the next man in.
12.1
1
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth To Ashen Bandara
This is full and on middle, it is eased down to long on for a single.
End Of The Over 12 : 89/4
4 Runs
- 211.1
- 111.2
- 111.3
- W 11.4
- 011.5
- 011.6
F. Allen
0 (2)
A. Bandara
18 (16)
D. Wellalage
2-0-9-2
11.6
0
Dunith Wellalage To Fabian Allen
Flatter and quicker on off. Allen blocks it out.
11.5
0
Dunith Wellalage To Fabian Allen
A fuller delivery on off. Allen tries to sweep it but misses and gets hit on the pads. There is an appeal but the umpire remains unmoved. Kings take a review and the UltraEdge shows no bat there. The Ball Tracking rolls and it shows that the impact it umpire's call. Allen survives.
11.4
W
Dunith Wellalage To Wanindu Hasaranga OUT!
OUT! BOWLED! Big, big wicket! This one is flatter and touch shorter on off. Wanindu Hasaranga goes deep in his crease and tries to cut it but gets an inside edge that knocks over the stumps. This young man is turning it on for Jaffna Kings! Fabian Allen is the next man in.
11.3
1
Dunith Wellalage To Ashen Bandara
A flatter delivery on middle. Ashen Bandara works it towards the leg side for a single.
11.2
1
Dunith Wellalage To Wanindu Hasaranga
On the shorter side and Wanindu Hasaranga punches it to covers for a single.
11.1
2
Dunith Wellalage To Wanindu Hasaranga
On the shorter side, on off. Wanindu Hasaranga punches it to covers for a couple.
End Of The Over 11 : 85/3
2 Runs
- 110.1
- 010.2
- 010.3
- 010.4
- 010.5
- 110.6
W. Hasaranga
3 (7)
A. Bandara
17 (15)
V. Viyaskanth
3-0-16-0
10.6
1
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth To Wanindu Hasaranga
Touch on the shorter side again, around off. Wanindu Hasaranga punches it to sweeper cover for a single.
10.5
0
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth To Wanindu Hasaranga
A flatter and quicker delivery on middle. Wanindu Hasaranga works it towards the leg side.
10.4
0
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth To Wanindu Hasaranga
Shorter in length and on middle. Wanindu Hasaranga makes room and punches it off the outside half of his blade towards point again.
10.3
0
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth To Wanindu Hasaranga
On the shorter side and outside off. Wanindu Hasaranga chops it towards point.
10.2
0
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth To Wanindu Hasaranga
Tossed up, on off. Wanindu Hasaranga goes for a big booming drive but gets an inside edge onto his pads.
10.1
1
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth To Ashen Bandara
A quicker and flatter delivery on off. Ashen Bandara pushes it towards point and takes a single.
End Of The Over 10 : 83/3
5 Runs
- 19.1
- W 9.2
- 19.3
- 19.4
- 19.5
- 19.6
A. Bandara
16 (14)
W. Hasaranga
2 (2)
D. Wellalage
1-0-5-1
9.6
1
Dunith Wellalage To Ashen Bandara
Loopy delivery on off. Ashen Bandara drives it to sweeper cover for a single. 65 needed now from 60 balls!
9.5
1
Dunith Wellalage To Wanindu Hasaranga
On the shorter side and angling into the stumps. Wanindu Hasaranga makes room and cuts it to deep cover for a single.
9.4
1
Dunith Wellalage To Ashen Bandara
A flatter delivery on middle. Ashen Bandara goes deep in his crease and pushes it to covers for a single.
9.3
1
Dunith Wellalage To Wanindu Hasaranga
On the shorter side, on off. Wanindu Hasaranga punches it to sweeper cover for a single.
9.2
W
Dunith Wellalage To Pathum Nissanka OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! The young Dunith Wellalage strikes in his second delivery and gets a big wicket of Pathum Nissanka! Lovely tossed up delivery, around off. Nissanka skips down the track, makes room and tries to play an inside out lofted drive. However, all he manages to do is to get an outside edge as Sadeera Samarawickrama takes a sharp catch behind the stumps. Wanindu Hasaranga walks out to the middle now.
9.1
1
Dunith Wellalage To Ashen Bandara
Slower through the air, on off. Ashen Bandara defends it off the front foot with soft hands towards the off side and takes a single.
End Of The Over 9 : 78/2
6 Runs
- 18.1
- 18.2
- 18.3
- 18.4
- 08.5
- 28.6
P. Nissanka
29 (23)
A. Bandara
13 (11)
V. Viyaskanth
2-0-14-0
8.6
2
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth To Pathum Nissanka
On the shorter side, around off. Nissanka punches it to deep point for a couple.
8.5
0
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth To Pathum Nissanka
Tossed up, on off. Pathum Nissanka blocks it off the front foot.
8.4
1
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth To Ashen Bandara
Bit quicker and flatter on off. Ashen Bandara tries to defend it but the ball goes off the inside edge towards the leg side. Keeper has a shy at the batter's end as Bandara looks for a run and then the single is completed easily.
8.3
1
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth To Pathum Nissanka
Loopy delivery on middle. Nissanka knocks it down to long on for a single.
8.2
1
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth To Ashen Bandara
Touch shorter and around off. Ashen Bandara punches it to sweeper cover for a single.
8.1
1
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth To Pathum Nissanka
Tossed up, on middle. Nissanka heaves it to long on for a single.
End Of The Over 8 : 72/2
10 Runs
- 07.1
- 47.2
- 47.3
- 07.4
- 17.5
- 17.6
P. Nissanka
25 (19)
A. Bandara
11 (9)
J. Fuller
2-0-18-1
7.6
1
James Fuller To Pathum Nissanka
Back of a length and outside off. Nissanka waits for it and just guides it towards third man for another single. 10 from the over!
7.5
1
James Fuller To Ashen Bandara
On a length and around off. Ashen Bandara steers it towards third man for a single.
7.4
0
James Fuller To Ashen Bandara
Back of a length and around off. Ashen Bandara dabs it towards the off side.
7.3
4
James Fuller To Ashen Bandara
FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries courtesy of a poor fielding effort by Zaman Khan. This is a fullish delivery, outside off. Ashen Bandara drives it off the outside half of his blade towards third man. Khan is low to get down and makes a mess of it. The ball goes away towards the fence.
7.2
4
James Fuller To Ashen Bandara
FOUR! Connects this time and gets a boundary! Short and outside off. Ashen Bandara cuts it firmly over point for a boundary.
7.1
0
James Fuller To Ashen Bandara
Back of a length and around off. Bandara tries to push it towards the off side but gets beaten.
End Of The Over 7 : 62/2
8 Runs
- 26.1
- 16.2
- 16.3
- 16.4
- 16.5
- 26.6
P. Nissanka
24 (18)
A. Bandara
2 (4)
V. Viyaskanth
1-0-8-0
6.6
2
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth To Pathum Nissanka
Tossed up, on off. Nissanka slog-sweeps it off the inside half of his blade to deep square leg for a couple. 86 needed now from 78 balls!
6.5
1
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth To Ashen Bandara
Keeps it touch short, on off. Ashen Bandara goes deep in his crease and chops it to cover-point for a single.
6.4
1
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth To Pathum Nissanka
Touch shorter and around off. Nissanka cuts it to deep point for an easy single.
6.3
1
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth To Ashen Bandara
Tossed up, on off. Ashen Bandara pushes it to covers for a single.
6.2
1
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth To Pathum Nissanka
Short and outside off. Nissanka cuts it to sweeper cover for a single.
6.1
2
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth To Pathum Nissanka
On the shorter side and around off. Nissanka punches it to deep cover for a couple.
End Of The Over 6 : 54/2
8 Runs
- 25.1
- 15.2
- 45.3
- 1 WD 5.4
- W 5.4
- 05.5
- 05.6
A. Bandara
0 (2)
P. Nissanka
18 (14)
J. Fuller
1-0-8-1
5.6
0
James Fuller To Ashen Bandara
Short and outside off. Ashen Bandara tries to cut it but misses. There is a bit of excitement among the players and they Kings take the review. The replays roll in and the UltraEdge shows no bat there. Ashen Bandara will continue.
5.5
0
James Fuller To Ashen Bandara
A fullish delivery and outside off. Ashen Bandara tries to push it towards the off side but misses.
Strategic break. Jaffna Kings have done quite well to take two wickets here. Nissanka is looking good in the middle for Kandy Falcons but he needs support from the other end. Ashen Bandara now joins Nissanka and they would be hoping to build a partnership here.
5.4
W
James Fuller To Kamindu Mendis OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! James Fuller strikes and Kamindu Mendis who was looking so good has to walk back. This is full and way outside off. Mendis tries to drive it away. However, the ball goes off the outside edge back to the keeper and Sadeera Samarawickrama there takes an easy regulation catch. Kandy Falcons lose their second inside the Powerplay.
5.4
wd
James Fuller To Kamindu Mendis
WIDE! Bowls it short and down the leg side. Mendis tries to pull it but misses.
5.3
4
James Fuller To Kamindu Mendis
FOUR! This is poor bowling! Fuller bowls it short and around leg. Mendis just helps it on the way as fine leg is inside the circle and the ball runs away towards the fine leg fence.
5.2
1
James Fuller To Pathum Nissanka
On the shorter side, on off. Nissanka skips down the track and slaps it to mid on for a single.
5.1
2
James Fuller To Pathum Nissanka
Starts off with a short delivery on off. Nissanka does not time his pull shot properly but gets couple of runs as the ball runs towards deep square leg.
James Fuller is into the attack.
End Of The Over 5 : 46/1
11 Runs
- 04.1
- 44.2
- 04.3
- 04.4
- 34.5
- 44.6
K. Mendis
15 (7)
P. Nissanka
15 (12)
Z. Khan
2-0-21-1
4.6
4
Zaman Khan To Kamindu Mendis
FOUR! Cracking shot! Short and wide outside off. Mendis cuts it hard past point for a boundary. These two are going along nicely now!
4.5
3
Zaman Khan To Pathum Nissanka
Angles a length delivery on middle. Nissanka works it to deep square leg. The fielder charges towards the ball and misfields it. The batters run three.
4.4
0
Zaman Khan To Pathum Nissanka
Back of a length and outside off. Nissanka punches again and this time to covers.
4.3
0
Zaman Khan To Pathum Nissanka
Tad shorter and around off. Nissanka punches it to backward point.
4.2
4
Zaman Khan To Pathum Nissanka
FOUR! Nissanka is finding his groove now! A fuller delivery on middle. Nissanka flicks it uppishly and in the gap towards deep mid-wicket for a boundary.
4.1
0
Zaman Khan To Pathum Nissanka
Short and outside off. Nissanka punches it firmly but straight to the point fielder.
End Of The Over 4 : 35/1
12 Runs
- 13.1
- 13.2
- 13.3
- 43.4
- 13.5
- 43.6
K. Mendis
11 (6)
P. Nissanka
8 (7)
M. Theekshana
2-0-15-0
3.6
4
Maheesh Theekshana To Kamindu Mendis
FOUR! Mendis ends the over with another boundary! Goes fuller and on middle. Mendis works it nicely left of long on for a boundary.
3.5
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Pathum Nissanka
On the shorter side again, around off. Nissanka works it to mid on for a single.
3.4
4
Maheesh Theekshana To Pathum Nissanka
FOUR! Lovely shot! Touch shorter and around off. Nissanka punches it through cover-point for a boundary.
3.3
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Kamindu Mendis
Goes fuller on middle and Mendis works it towards long on for a single.
3.2
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Pathum Nissanka
A flatter delivery on middle. Nissanka works it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
3.1
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Kamindu Mendis
Tossed up, on off. Mendis knocks it down to long off for a single.
End Of The Over 3 : 23/1
10 Runs
- 42.1
- 02.2
- 1 WD 2.3
- W 2.3
- 42.4
- 02.5
- 12.6
K. Mendis
5 (3)
P. Nissanka
2 (4)
Z. Khan
1-0-10-1
2.6
1
Zaman Khan To Kamindu Mendis
Quick single! On the shorter side, on off. Mendis defends it towards mid off and takes a quick single as the mid off fielder fails to collect it cleanly.
2.5
0
Zaman Khan To Kamindu Mendis
Back of a length, on off. Mendis blocks it back to the bowler.
2.4
4
Zaman Khan To Kamindu Mendis
FOUR! Mendis is underway with a beautiful shot! Short and wide outside off. Mendis cuts it hard through cover-point for a boundary.
Kamindu Mendis is the next man in.
2.3
W
Zaman Khan To Andre Fletcher OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Zaman Khan strikes and gets rid of the dangerous Andre Fletcher! On a good length, around off. Andre Fletcher tries to push at it off the front foot. However, the ball goes off the outside half of his blade uppishly towards point where Avishka Fernando takes a good low catch. Just the start, Jaffna Kings needed.
2.3
wd
Zaman Khan To Andre Fletcher
WIDE! Khan bangs it short and it is way outside off. Andre Fletcher leaves it alone.
2.2
0
Zaman Khan To Andre Fletcher
Lands it on a length, on off. Andre Fletcher blocks it out.
2.1
4
Zaman Khan To Andre Fletcher
FOUR! Poor delivery and punished! A length delivery on the pads. Andre Fletcher flicks it uppishly and the ball goes off the bounce into the fine leg fence.
End Of The Over 2 : 13/0
3 Runs
- 01.1
- 11.2
- 01.3
- 11.4
- 11.5
- 01.6
P. Nissanka
2 (4)
A. Fletcher
7 (8)
M. Theekshana
1-0-3-0
1.6
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Pathum Nissanka
Just 3 from the over! Bowls it quicker at 96.2 kph. Pathum Nissanka tries to slog it towards the leg side but gets an inside edge to short fine leg.
1.5
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Andre Fletcher
Goes fuller and on the pads. Andre Fletcher clips it to mid-wicket for a single.
1.4
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Pathum Nissanka
On the shorter side again, on middle. Pathum Nissanka works it to mid-wicket for a single.
1.3
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Pathum Nissanka
Touch shorter in length and on middle. Pathum Nissanka works it to short fine leg.
1.2
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Andre Fletcher
Angles a flatter delivery on the pads. Andre Fletcher works it towards the leg side for a single.
1.1
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Andre Fletcher
Maheesh Theekshana starts off with a fullish delivery on off. Big inswing there and Andre Fletcher defends it towards the leg side.
Maheesh Theekshana is into the attack now.
End Of The Over 1 : 10/0
10 Runs
- 10.1
- 40.2
- 4 LB 0.3
- 00.4
- 00.5
- 10.6
A. Fletcher
5 (5)
P. Nissanka
1 (1)
T. Perera
1-0-6-0
0.6
1
Thisara Perera To Andre Fletcher
Back of a length, on middle. Andre Fletcher works it wide of square leg for a single.
0.5
0
Thisara Perera To Andre Fletcher
Back of a length and around off. Andre Fletcher dabs it towards the off side.
0.4
0
Thisara Perera To Andre Fletcher
Brilliant delivery! Serves a good-length ball, around off. The ball nips away a bit after pitching and the ball beats the outside edge of Andre Fletcher's blade as he tries to defend it.
0.3
lb
Thisara Perera To Andre Fletcher
FOUR LEG BYES! Four more runs for Kandy Falcons! Back of a length and around leg. Andre Fletcher tries to clip it but misses. The ball brushes his pads and runs towards the fine leg fence.
0.2
4
Thisara Perera To Andre Fletcher
FOUR! Andre Fletcher is underway with a boundary! On a good length and around off. Andre Fletcher just pushes it through cover-point for a boundary.
0.1
1
Thisara Perera To Pathum Nissanka
Starts off with a length delivery on middle. Nissanka works it to fine leg for a single.
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Match Info
- Venue Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
- Toss Kandy Falcons won the toss and elected to field
- Result Kandy Falcons beat Jaffna Kings by 3 wickets
- Player of the Match Chamika Karunaratne
- Umpire Gregory Brathwaite (WI), Raveendra Wimalasiri (SL) and Lyndon Hannibal (SL)
- Referee Manoj Mendis (SL)
Match Notes
- Innings Break: Jaffna Kings 147/7 in 20.0 overs
- Jaffna Kings 100/5 in 14.5 overs
- Rain Stoppage: Jaffna Kings 92/4 in 14.0 overs
- Referral 2 (7.5 ovs): KF against A Fernando (LBW) Unsuccessful (JK: 1, KF: 1)
- Jaffna Kings 55/2: de Silva lbw b Wanindu Hasaranga 10(14)
- Referral 1 (7.2 ovs): de Silva against JK (LBW) Unsuccessful (JK: 1, KF: 2)
- Jaffna Kings 50/1 in 6.5 overs
- Mandatory Power play (1-6): Jaffna Kings 46/1
- Referral 3 (15.1 ovs): C Karunaratne against JK (LBW) Successful (JK: 1, KF: 2)
- Kandy Falcons 100/6 in 14.2 overs
- Kandy Falcons 55/2: C Brathwaite c Sadeera Samarawickrama b Maheesh Theekshana 3(6)
- Referral 2 (14.1 ovs): JF against C Brathwaite (Caught) Successful (JK: 1, KF: 2)
- Referral 1 (5.6 ovs): JF against A Bandara (Caught) Unsuccessful (JK: 1, KF: 2)
- Mandatory Power play (1-6): Kandy Falcons 54/2
- Kandy Falcons 53/1 in 5.3 overs
