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Galle Marvels vs Jaffna Kings, Final Match Summary

GM vs JK, 2024 - T20 Summary

Galle Marvels vs Jaffna Kings Scorecard
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Match Ended   
Final, R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo , Jul 21, 2024
Galle Marvels Galle Marvels
184/6 (20.0/20)
Jaffna Kings Jaffna Kings
185/1 (15.4/20)
Jaffna Kings beat Galle Marvels by 9 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Rilee Rossouw
    106(53)
  • Player of the Series
    Rilee Rossouw
GM 184/6
Bat Top Batsmen
Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Bhanuka Rajapaksa
82 (34)
  • 8x4s
  • 6x6s
  • 241.17SR
<a href=/cricket/players/64292-tim-l-seifert-playerprofile>Tim Seifert</a>
Tim Seifert
47 (37)
  • 2x4s
  • 4x6s
  • 127.02SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Asitha Fernando
ECON 8.75
4
OVERS
35/3
R/W
Bowler
Jason Behrendorff
ECON 4.50
4
OVERS
18/2
R/W
JK 185/1
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1067-rilee-rossouw-playerprofile>Rilee Rossouw</a>
Rilee Rossouw
106 (53)
  • 9x4s
  • 7x6s
  • 200SR
<a href=/cricket/players/64307-kusal-mendis-playerprofile>Kusal Mendis</a>
Kusal Mendis
72 (40)
  • 8x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 180SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Dwaine Pretorius
ECON 6.75
2.4
OVERS
18/1
R/W
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Wow. That is really a huge trophy and Charith Asalanka is holding it aloft! He now rushes from the presentation dias, to share the trophy with his loyal mates, but struggles to carry the heavy trophy with him. Fabian Allen rushes across to help him and eventually, the trophy reaches the team. The firecrackers burst and pop go the confetti! A side which has dominated the Lanka Premier League for majority of the time, just strut its stuff, come the big day. Yes, players keep changing every season, but the mindset does not. And that's what we witnessed in the 2024 Lanka Premier League final.
Victorious Jaffna Kings' captain, CHARITH ASALANKA, comes up for a final chat. He says that he cannot express his feelings as it is his first trophy. On the players lifting themselves ahead of the final, Asalanka says that he did not have to do anything, as his experienced players know how to treat every game. Is happy that his or Avishka Fernando's services were not required much, yet they managed to dominate. In Sinhalese, he thanks the Jaffna fans.
Now, it is time for Jaffna Kings' players to receive their medallions. Like a true champion team, they were consistent throughout with a few blips in the league stage, while that loss in Qualifier 1 might have put some doubts in some of the minds, but those would have been of their detractors. Cometh the final, they showed who was the boss. They continue to dominate the Lanka Premier League, winning 4 titles in 5 seasons. Every time they have made it to the final, they have won, beating Galle thrice.
Galle Marvels' skipper, NIROSHAN DICKWELLA, braves a smile, as he comes up for a chat. Calls it a great campaign for his side. Says that he genuinely did not mind batting first but believes that the batters did not read the pitch well. Praises Bhanuka Rajapaksa for giving them a chance to bowl at something. Admits that the pitch definitely changed in the second innings and because of the 45-minute break across innings, it allowed dew to spread all over during the chase, which made bowling all the more difficult. Thanks the management for its support and also the crowd for continually being behind his team.
Time for the runner-up team now. The GALLE MARVELS players step up to receive their medallions. They finished second, but they were excellent throughout the tournament. One bad night does not make them a bad team.
RILEE ROSSOUW HAS BEEN NAMED AS THE PLAYER OF THE TOURNAMENT. This time there is an interview. Calmy brushes the knock aside and puts it down to playing one ball at a time and credits Kusal Mendis as well, for playing a sensational knock. Honestly admits that the Bhanuka Rajapaksa incident spurred him on, detailing that people who know him, know better than to sledge him. Is happy with the win and details that Jaffna came into this tournament with the intention of winning it and that's what they have done. On being informed that he became the first player to score two centuries in a season and also the first in a final, Rossouw calmly says that records are meant to be broken, so will check who will break his record in the next season.
Dambulla Sixers' CHAMINDU WICKRAMASINGHE is awarded the EMERGING PLAYER OF THE TOURNAMENT, for scoring 186 runs and taking 7 wickets. The 21-year old is a product of Kandy, with his height making him a good seamer, but it was his batting skills that vowed the judges. Emerging players are always worth looking out for, because they are considered to be the stepping stone into the nation's future.
Colombo Strikers' SHADAB KHAN is presented with the 'Red Cap' - an award for the bowler with most wickets in the tournament - 17 @12.2, at an economy of 6.5, along with 3 four-wicket hauls. Not to forget, it included a hattrick and he was in line for another hattrick as well! Good from Pakistan's point of view.
Galle Marvels' TIM SEIFERT is presented with the 'Pink Cap', an award for being the highest run scorer of the tournament - 400 runs @57.1, at a strike rate of 135.1, with 2 50s and a century.
Now, time for the medallions for the match referees and the umpires. Don't forget, in this age of reviews and technology, they keep doing a fantastic job.
RILEE ROSSOUW HAS BEEN NAMED THE PLAYER OF THE FINAL for his fantastic unbeaten 106. Apparently, no interview. Okay, just to mention - Rossouw became the first player to score twin hundreds in an LPL season and also the first to score a century in an LPL final.
... THE PRESENTATION ...
That was NOT the presentation. The stage is getting set. It is about to get underway now. Please stay tuned. Meanwhile, in Nottingham, England have completed a rout of the West Indies, crushing them by 241 runs. The tourists were 61/0 at one stage, but then got bundled out for 143. Off spinner Shoaib Bashir, who was impressive in India, picked up a 5-fer, taking 7 overall in the match. England have closed the second Test in 4 days and secured an unassailable 2-0 lead in the 3-match Test series, moving to 6th spot in the World Test Championship standings.
Tabraiz Shamsi's turn to speak now. On Rossouw's knock, Shamsi says that he is not surprised, detailing that he is called the 'ROCKET' back home. Admits that they were forced to chase a lot more than they should have, but was confident about his batting unit. On Rossouw getting flared up, Tabraiz says that you should never sledge or abuse Rossouw, else it will be at your own peril.
More interviews. It's the pair of Jason Behrendorff and Tabraiz Shamsi. Behrendorff says that he was trying to swing the ball in earlier games as well but it did not quite work for him. Is happy that it did in the final. Smiles that he and Shamsi have been sharing that final overseas spot but is happy that the team combination worked well. Is happy to be part of Jaffna's victorious campaign and thanks the crowd for its support, hoping to be back again next season.
Celebration time! And Erin Holland has been entrusted with the duty of interviewing a few players. FABIAN ALLEN comes first up. He is all smiles. Calls it a fantastic win and credits the batting crew. Adds that he is speechless with the second-wicket partnership between Mendis and Rossouw. On his bowling and batting coming to the fore in this tournament, Allen says that he is ready to do whatever the team asks him to and that is why he is called an allrounder. Details that coaches tell them to back themselves and that's what everyone does in this unit.
Niroshan Dickwella would have been very happy with the way the first innings panned out. It could have been a totally one-sided final, with Galle looking set to score 150 at best. But Tim Seifert's 47 and Bhanuka Rajapaksa's 82 allowed them to get bonus runs. Eventually, it turned out to be a one-sided final only, just that it was limited only to the chase. Throughout the tournament, Galle's top four were amongst the runs, but in the night that mattered the most, only Seifert stood out. One good thing, from a Sri Lankan point of view, is that Rajapaksa found some form. With the Indians set to visit the Lankan shores soon, the southpaw could get picked, especially knowing his credentials against spin.
Earlier in the game, Charith Asalanka won an important toss and straightaway chose to chase. The Jaffna Kings bowlers were right on the money and had Galle at 21/2 inside the Powerplay. They let it slip in the latter half of their bowling innings, which can be one point to criticize for Asalanka and his bowlers. Jason Behrendorff was phenomenal in the Powerplay, with figures of 3-0-5-2, eventually going for 13 in his final over, while Asitha Fernando kept Galle in check with three strikes.
Could Galle Marvels have done anything better? Not sure. They were under the pump right after that first over, with the boundaries being peppered up frequently. Niroshan Dickwella was frustrated, trying hard to rotate his bowlers but no one could even keep a stranglehold on the proceedings, let alone pick wickets. Maheesh Theekshana was shown some respect while Pretorius was the only wicket taker. That too, on the first ball of the chase. Wonder if Galle had made 250, perhaps even that might have been chased down.
Spare a thought for Niroshan Dickwella. He would have believed that 184 was a good-enough total but to lose inside 16 overs is almost like a slap on Galle's face. And the Marvels will feel that they were the better side in THIS edition, but Jaffna showed why they were 3-time champions before this game. Cometh the big game, the champions stepped up. Jaffna lost Pathum Nissanka first ball, but Kusal Mendis and Rilee 'riled' Rossouw just dispatched Galle away. Rossouw was visibly upset with that lack of sportsmanship shown by Bhanuka Rajapaksa and made the whole Galle team pay for it. He was into a counterattack straightaway, before being joined by Kusal Mendis. They matched each other shot by shot but around the halfway mark, Rossouw just accelerated and got to his century. Mendis, on the other hand, like a true mate, was happy to play second fiddle, once he realized where Rossouw was going. He finishes unbeaten on 72, with the duo adding an unbeaten 185 in 93 balls.
'Don't disrespect the game. It will come back to bite you.' This was what Rilee Rossouw told Bhanuka Rajapaksa when he chose to run on that overthrow on 17.3 in the first innings. Rossouw has walked that talk. Jaffna maintain their 100 percent record in chases this season, winning 5 out of 5. The best team throughout the 5 seasons of the Lanka Premier League has played its best cricket when it mattered the most. And Jaffna have romped home.
Over 15.4 : 185/1
8 Runs
  • 415.1
  • 115.2
  • 115.3
  • 1 WD 15.4
  • 115.4
R. Rossouw
106 (53)
K. Mendis
72 (40)
D. Pretorius
2.4-0-18-1
15.4
1
Dwaine Pretorius To Rilee Rossouw
JAFFNA KINGS ARE THE CHAMPIONS OF THE LANKA PREMIER LEAGUE FOR THE 4TH TIME! An anti-climatic end to the proceedings, as Rossouw gently taps it behind point and runs the winning single, with arms aloft. No need for heroics when sensible batting would do. JAFFNA KINGS WIN BY 9 WICKETS AND 26 BALLS TO SPARE!
15.4
wd
Dwaine Pretorius To Rilee Rossouw
WIDE. Slower ball goes awry, fuller in length, miles outside off, Rilee lets it go. SCORES LEVEL!
The Jaffna dugout is ready to come out and celebrate the winning moment. Oops... some naughty person ran right in front of the sightscreen, right when Pretorius about to deliver. Rossouw backs off and is furious with that gentleman.
15.3
1
Dwaine Pretorius To Kusal Mendis
Slower ball, wide outside off, Kusal Mendis gets across, opens the face of his bat and steers this through point for one.
15.2
1
Dwaine Pretorius To Rilee Rossouw
Dropped short, Rossouw looks to pull but mistimes it wide of Tim Seifert at mid on. A single taken.
15.1
4
Dwaine Pretorius To Rilee Rossouw
FOUR! Jaffna are 4 away from their 4th title! Overpitched, outside off, Rilee Rossouw shuffles across, reaches out and drives it through the covers.
Over 15 : 177/1
6 Runs
  • 114.1
  • 314.2
  • 014.3
  • 114.4
  • 114.5
  • 014.6
K. Mendis
71 (39)
R. Rossouw
100 (50)
K. Nadeeshan
2-0-23-0
14.6
0
Kavindu Nadeeshan To Kusal Mendis
Full and outside off, watchfully defended.
14.5
1
Kavindu Nadeeshan To Rilee Rossouw
CENTURY FOR RILEE ROSSOUW! The first player ever to score two hundreds in the same season of the Lanka Premier League! And he has reserved his best for the last. His previous century was against Colombo in Dambulla and now, in the most important game of the tournament, comes his second. Gets there with a gentle push towards point. Takes his helmet off and punches the air with his fists, with a roar. Century in just 50 balls!
Full Commentary
15 OV
6 Runs
K. Nadeeshan to K. Mendis R. Rossouw
  • 114.1
  • 314.2
  • 014.3
  • 114.4
  • 114.5
  • 014.6
14 OV
7 Runs
M. Theekshana to K. Mendis R. Rossouw
  • 413.1
  • 013.2
  • 113.3
  • 113.4
  • 013.5
  • 113.6
13 OV
21 Runs
J. Liyanage to R. Rossouw K. Mendis
  • 412.1
  • 1 WD 12.2
  • 112.2
  • 112.3
  • 612.4
  • 412.5
  • 412.6
12 OV
16 Runs
I. Udana to R. Rossouw K. Mendis
  • 111.1
  • 111.2
  • 1 WD 11.3
  • 411.3
  • 611.4
  • 211.5
  • 1 LB 11.6
11 OV
17 Runs
K. Nadeeshan to R. Rossouw K. Mendis
  • 110.1
  • 110.2
  • 610.3
  • 110.4
  • 410.5
  • 410.6
10 OV
10 Runs
M. Theekshana to K. Mendis R. Rossouw
  • 19.1
  • 19.2
  • 49.3
  • 29.4
  • 19.5
  • 19.6
9 OV
9 Runs
J. Liyanage to K. Mendis R. Rossouw
  • 08.1
  • 48.2
  • 18.3
  • 18.4
  • 28.5
  • 18.6
8 OV
12 Runs
M. Theekshana to R. Rossouw K. Mendis
  • 67.1
  • 17.2
  • 17.3
  • 17.4
  • 27.5
  • 17.6
7 OV
16 Runs
P. Jayasuriya to R. Rossouw
  • 1 WD 6.1
  • 06.1
  • 66.2
  • 46.3
  • 46.4
  • 06.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
20 Runs
S. Arachchige to K. Mendis R. Rossouw
  • 15.1
  • 15.2
  • 65.3
  • 45.4
  • 25.5
  • 65.6
5 OV
5 Runs
M. Theekshana to K. Mendis R. Rossouw
  • 44.1
  • 14.2
  • 04.3
  • 04.4
  • 04.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
16 Runs
I. Udana to R. Rossouw K. Mendis
  • 63.1
  • 03.2
  • 63.3
  • 13.4
  • 13.5
  • 23.6
3 OV
7 Runs
D. Pretorius to R. Rossouw K. Mendis
  • 12.1
  • 42.2
  • 02.3
  • 12.4
  • 02.5
  • 12.6
2 OV
11 Runs
I. Udana to R. Rossouw K. Mendis
  • 41.1
  • 41.2
  • 01.3
  • 11.4
  • 11.5
  • 11.6
1 OV
4 Runs
D. Pretorius to P. Nissanka R. Rossouw K. Mendis
  • W 0.1
  • 00.2
  • 1 LB 0.3
  • 1 WD 0.4
  • 10.4
  • 00.5
  • 10.6
Match Info
  • Venue R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Jaffna Kings won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Jaffna Kings beat Galle Marvels by 9 wickets
  • Player of the Match Rilee Rossouw
  • Player of the Series Rilee Rossouw
  • Umpire Kumar Dharmasena (SL), Raveendra Wimalasiri (SL) and Ruchira Palliyaguruge (SL)
  • Referee Ranjan Madugalle (SL)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Galle Marvels 184/6 in 20.0 overs
  • Galle Marvels 151/4 in 16.2 overs
  • 5th wkt Partnership: 50 off 22 balls between B Rajapaksa (43) and S Arachchige (9)
  • B Rajapaksa T20 fifty: 53 runs in 21 balls (5x4) (4x6)
  • Galle Marvels 101/4 in 13.0 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: 86/4 in 12.1 overs
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 50 off 27 balls between T Seifert (30) and B Rajapaksa (20)
  • Galle Marvels 54/3 in 10.1 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: 40/3 in 9.0 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Galle Marvels 21/2
  • R Rossouw T20 hundred: 100 runs in 50 balls (8x4) (7x6)
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 150 off 74 balls between K Mendis (63) and R Rossouw (81)
  • Jaffna Kings 150/1 in 12.3 overs
  • K Mendis T20 fifty: 51 runs in 24 balls (5x4) (2x6)
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 100 off 53 balls between K Mendis (44) and R Rossouw (53)
  • Jaffna Kings 100/1 in 9.0 overs
  • R Rossouw T20 fifty: 50 runs in 29 balls (4x4) (4x6)
  • Strategic Time-out: 79/1 in 7.0 overs
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 32 balls between K Mendis (20) and R Rossouw (29)
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Jaffna Kings 63/1
  • Jaffna Kings 51/1 in 5.3 overs
  • Referral 1 (0.1 ovs): GM against P Nissanka (Caught) Successful (JK: 2, GM: 2)
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Match Poll

Who will win the Match

Worm
Player Runs Avg.
Tim Seifert GM 400 57.14
Rilee Rossouw JK 389 43.22
Avishka Fernando JK 374 37.40
Pathum Nissanka JK 333 30.27
Kusal Mendis JK 329 36.55
Player Wickets Eco.
Shadab Khan CS 17 6.46
Matheesha Pathirana CS 15 8.33
Wanindu Hasaranga KF 15 8.62
Isuru Udana GM 14 10.41
Binura Fernando CS 13 6.81
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