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Galle Gladiators vs Jaffna Kings, Match 1 Match Summary

GG vs JK, 2021 - T20 Summary

Galle Gladiators vs Jaffna Kings Scorecard
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Match 1, R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo , Dec 05, 2021
Galle Gladiators Galle Gladiators
164/7 (20.0/20)
Jaffna Kings Jaffna Kings
110 (18.4/20)
Galle Gladiators beat Jaffna Kings by 54 runs
  • Player of the Match
    Samit Patel
    42(31)&3/21(4)
GG 164/7
Bat Top Batsmen
Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Bhanuka Rajapaksa
56 (31)
  • 6x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 180.64SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1157-samit-patel-playerprofile>Samit Patel</a>
Samit Patel
42 (31)
  • 6x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 135.48SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Jayden Seales
ECON 5.75
4
OVERS
23/3
R/W
Bowler
Wanindu Hasaranga
ECON 7.50
4
OVERS
30/2
R/W
JK 110/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1025-wahab-riaz-playerprofile>Wahab Riaz</a>
Wahab Riaz
27 (20)
  • 2x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 135SR
<a href=/cricket/players/724-upul-tharanga-playerprofile>Upul Tharanga</a>
Upul Tharanga
17 (13)
  • 4x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 130.76SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Samit Patel
ECON 5.25
4
OVERS
21/3
R/W
Bowler
Mohammad Hafeez
ECON 2.75
4
OVERS
11/2
R/W
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Right then! Lanka Premier League is up and running with Galle Gladiators opening their account. We have two matches lined up for you as Dambulla Giants will face Kandy Warriors on Monday, 6th December at 1500 Local (2130 GMT) and then Colombo Stars will take on Galle Gladiators at 1930 Local (1400 GMT). Do join for the same. Till then, Adios!
Bhanuka Rajapaksa, the victorious skipper of Galle Gladiators, says that it was a good toss to lose and he thinks that his form has been good recently. Adds that he played well in the Abu Dhabi T10 and he wanted to carry on with that form. Tells that the wicket started spinning so went more for spinners rather than the pace bowlers.
Thisara Perera, the skipper of Jaffna Kings, he says that it happens, losing in cricket but they will come back stronger. Adds that with dew and all, he decided to bowl first but now will prepare better in the next match. Tells that they tried to keep them under 140. Mentions that it is nice to play again for Jaffna Kings.
Samit Patel is the Player of the Match for his all-around performance. He says that Bhanuka Rajapaksa played really well and it helped him a lot. Adds that they were not sure whether to bat or bowl first but it was good that they lost the toss.
... The Presentation ...
Earlier in the day, Bhanuka Rajapaksa and Samit Patel helped Galle Gladiators to post a target of 164. It looked like a par score at one time but the pitch suddenly started turning and the spinners took big advantage of it.
The veteran spinners, Mohammad Hafeez and Samit Patel amalgamated to scalp 5 wickets and then Noor Ahmad combined with Pulina Tharanga to take 3 wickets. In the end, a collective bowling performance and a beautiful day if you are a spinner.
A comprehensive win for Galle Gladiators as the defending champions start their new season with a loss as their batting was overshadowed by some quality spinners of Galle Gladiators. All of the Kings' batters got a start but failed to convert into a big store. The pitch was favoring the bowlers in the second half, especially the spinners. They were 75/7 at one stage and Wahab Riaz showed a good fight in the end but it was too late to turn the tables.
Over 18.4 : 110/10
2 Runs
  • 018.1
  • 018.2
  • 218.3
  • W 18.4
M. Theekshana
2 (4)
J. Seales
0 (1)
N. Thushara
2.4-0-20-1
18.4
W
Nuwan Thushara To Maheesh Theekshana OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! That is it! Galle Gladiators draw first blood! Length ball, on middle. Maheesh Theekshana looks to go over mid on but he does not middle it and hits it straight to Bhanuka Rajapaksa at mid on who takes a sitter. Jaffna Kings are bundled out for 110 and Galle Gladiators WIN THE MATCH BY 54 RUNS!
18.3
2
Nuwan Thushara To Maheesh Theekshana
Length ball, outside off. Maheesh Theekshana looks to slog but it goes off the outside edge towards third man for a couple of runs!
18.2
0
Nuwan Thushara To Maheesh Theekshana
Back of a length, outside off. Maheesh Theekshana looks to cut but he misses.
18.1
0
Nuwan Thushara To Maheesh Theekshana
Banged in short, around off. Maheesh Theekshana skips down and dabs it into the deck as he gets cramped for room.
Over 18 : 108/9
9 Runs
  • 117.1
  • 217.2
  • 617.3
  • W 17.4
  • W 17.5
  • 017.6
J. Seales
0 (1)
M. Theekshana
0 (0)
P. Tharanga
2-0-13-2
17.6
0
Pulina Tharanga To Jayden Seales
Flatter ball, around off. Jayden Seales punches it to cover. 57 runs needed off 12 balls.
Jayden Seales comes in now.
17.5
W
Pulina Tharanga To Suranga Lakmal OUT!
OUT! BOWLED! Another one bites the dust as Pulina Tharanga gets two in two! Flatter ball, on a length, around leg. Suranga Lakmal skips down and looks to slog but he misses and the ball crashes onto his stumps. Pulina Tharanga is on a hat-trick!
Maheesh Theekshana walks out.
17.4
W
Pulina Tharanga To Wahab Riaz OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Wahab Riaz walks back to the hut now! Another ball, fuller in length, around off. Riaz goes for a slog-sweep but miscues it this time and hits it to wide of the deep mid-wicket fielder. Noor Ahmad runs across to his right and puts in a slide to take a good catch.
17.3
6
Pulina Tharanga To Wahab Riaz
SIX! SMASHED! Tossed up, on middle. Wahab Riaz gets down on his knee and slog-sweeps it way over deep mid-wicket for a biggie!
17.2
2
Pulina Tharanga To Wahab Riaz
DROPPED! A very tough one for Ben Dunk! Loopy ball, around off. Wahab Riaz looks to slog-sweep but he gets a top edge and the ball goes high in the air to the mid-wicket region. Ben Dunk runs there from behind the sticks, reaches out to grab but fails to gather it cleanly. Two taken!
17.1
1
Pulina Tharanga To Suranga Lakmal
Fuller in length, on middle. Suranga Lakmal drags it to deep mid-wicket for a run.
Over 17 : 99/7
6 Runs
  • 016.1
  • 116.2
  • 216.3
  • 116.4
  • 116.5
  • 116.6
S. Lakmal
9 (8)
W. Riaz
19 (17)
N. Ahmad
4-0-25-1
16.6
1
Noor Ahmad To Suranga Lakmal
Tossed up, on a length, around off. Suranga Lakmal tonks it towards long off for one. 66 runs needed off 18 balls!
16.5
1
Noor Ahmad To Wahab Riaz
Flatter and quicker, outside off. Wahab Riaz sits back, waits for the turn and guides to the gully fielder for a single.
16.4
1
Noor Ahmad To Suranga Lakmal
Flatter ball, darted on the pads. Suranga Lakmal nudges it to deep square leg and the batters take one.
16.3
2
Noor Ahmad To Suranga Lakmal
On a length, outside off. Suranga Lakmal hangs back and guides it past short third man for a couple of runs.
16.2
1
Noor Ahmad To Wahab Riaz
Flatter ball, on a length, turning in late. Wahab Riaz taps it to point as he gets cramper for room. A single taken!
16.1
0
Noor Ahmad To Wahab Riaz
A googly, around off, turning away. Wahab Riaz looks to heave it away but he misses.
Over 16 : 93/7
4 Runs
  • 115.1
  • 015.2
  • 115.3
  • 115.4
  • 015.5
  • 115.6
W. Riaz
17 (14)
S. Lakmal
5 (5)
P. Tharanga
1-0-4-0
15.6
1
Pulina Tharanga To Wahab Riaz
Tossed up, on a length, outside off. Wahab Riaz smashes it past the bowler towards mid off. A single to end the over and Jaffna Kings need 72 runs from 24 balls now!
15.5
0
Pulina Tharanga To Wahab Riaz
Flatter and quicker, outside off. Wahab Riaz punches it to cover.
15.4
1
Pulina Tharanga To Suranga Lakmal
On a length, around off. Suranga Lakmal drills it to long off for a single.
15.3
1
Pulina Tharanga To Wahab Riaz
Loopy ball, outside off. Wahab Riaz looks to slog but it goes off the insid edge towards short fine leg for one.
Full Commentary
18 OV
9 Runs
P. Tharanga to S. Lakmal W. Riaz J. Seales
  • 117.1
  • 217.2
  • 617.3
  • W 17.4
  • W 17.5
  • 017.6
17 OV
6 Runs
N. Ahmad to W. Riaz S. Lakmal
  • 016.1
  • 116.2
  • 216.3
  • 116.4
  • 116.5
  • 116.6
16 OV
4 Runs
P. Tharanga to S. Lakmal W. Riaz
  • 115.1
  • 015.2
  • 115.3
  • 115.4
  • 015.5
  • 115.6
15 OV
7 Runs
N. Ahmad to S. Lakmal W. Riaz
  • 114.1
  • 414.2
  • 014.3
  • 014.4
  • 114.5
  • 114.6
14 OV
7 Runs
S. Patel to S. Ashan S. Lakmal W. Riaz
  • W 13.1
  • 113.2
  • 013.3
  • 013.4
  • 013.5
  • 613.6
13 OV
5 Runs
N. Ahmad to S. Ashan W. Hasaranga W. Riaz
  • 112.1
  • 012.2
  • 012.3
  • W 12.4
  • 412.5
  • 012.6
12 OV
6 Runs
L. Madushanka to T. Perera S. Ashan
  • 111.1
  • 211.2
  • 111.3
  • 011.4
  • 211.5
  • W 11.6
11 OV
8 Runs
N. Ahmad to S. Ashan T. Perera
  • 1 LB 10.1
  • 410.2
  • 110.3
  • 110.4
  • 010.5
  • 110.6
10 OV
2 Runs
M. Hafeez to T. Perera S. Ashan
  • 09.1
  • 19.2
  • 09.3
  • 09.4
  • 19.5
  • 09.6
9 OV
4 Runs
S. Patel to Tom Kohler S. Ashan T. Perera
  • 18.1
  • 18.2
  • W 8.3
  • 08.4
  • 18.5
  • 18.6
8 OV
8 Runs
M. Hafeez to S. Ashan Tom Kohler
  • 17.1
  • 17.2
  • 17.3
  • 17.4
  • 07.5
  • 47.6
7 OV
3 Runs
S. Patel to A. Fernando Tom Kohler S. Ashan
  • 16.1
  • 16.2
  • W 6.3
  • 06.4
  • 06.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
4 Runs
M. Hafeez to R. Gurbaz Tom Kohler
  • 05.1
  • 4 B 5.2
  • 05.3
  • W 5.4
  • 05.5
  • 05.6
5 OV
7 Runs
S. Patel to R. Gurbaz Tom Kohler
  • 04.1
  • 04.2
  • 14.3
  • 64.4
  • 04.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
1 Runs
M. Hafeez to R. Gurbaz U. Tharanga Tom Kohler
  • 03.1
  • 03.2
  • 13.3
  • W 3.4
  • 03.5
  • 03.6
3 OV
11 Runs
N. Thushara to R. Gurbaz U. Tharanga
  • 22.1
  • 42.2
  • 02.3
  • 12.4
  • 42.5
  • 02.6
2 OV
9 Runs
I. Udana to R. Gurbaz U. Tharanga
  • 11.1
  • 01.2
  • 41.3
  • 01.4
  • 01.5
  • 41.6
1 OV
7 Runs
N. Thushara to U. Tharanga R. Gurbaz
  • 1 WD 0.1
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • 00.3
  • 40.4
  • 10.5
  • 10.6
Match Info
  • Venue R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Jaffna Kings won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Galle Gladiators beat Jaffna Kings by 54 runs
  • Player of the Match Samit Patel
  • Umpire Kumar Dharmasena (SL), Ruchira Palliyaguruge (SL) and Lyndon Hannibal (SL)
  • Referee Graeme Labrooy (SL)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Galle Gladiators 164/7 in 20.0 overs
  • Galle Gladiators 150/5 in 18.4 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Galle Gladiators 108/4 in 14.0 overs
  • Galle Gladiators 100/4 in 11.5 overs
  • 4th wicket partnership: 100 off 199 balls between B Dunk (17) and B Rajapaksa (35)
  • Strategic Time-out: Galle Gladiators 67/3 in 9.0 overs
  • Galle Gladiators 50/3 in 7.3 overs
  • Referral 1 (5.2 ovs): M Hafeez against GG (LBW) Successful (GG: 2, JFK: 2)
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Galle Gladiators 43/3
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