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Jaffna Kings vs Colombo Stars, Match 19 Match Summary

JK vs CS, 2022 - T20 Summary

Jaffna Kings vs Colombo Stars Scorecard
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Match 19, R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo , Dec 19, 2022
Jaffna Kings Jaffna Kings
131/2 (15.5/20)
Colombo Stars Colombo Stars
128/9 (20.0/20)
Jaffna Kings beat Colombo Stars by 8 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Rahmanullah Gurbaz
    69(40)
CS 128/9
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/114349-dominic-drakes-playerprofile>Dominic Drakes</a>
Dominic Drakes
38 (20)
  • 4x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 190SR
<a href=/cricket/players/112361-nishan-madushka-playerprofile>Nishan Madushka</a>
Nishan Madushka
35 (44)
  • 0x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 79.54SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Shoaib Malik
ECON 2.00
2
OVERS
4/2
R/W
Bowler
Thisara Perera
ECON 4.66
3
OVERS
14/2
R/W
JK 131/2
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/111914-rahmanullah-gurbaz-playerprofile>Rahmanullah Gurbaz</a>
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
69 (40)
  • 8x4s
  • 4x6s
  • 172.50SR
<a href=/cricket/players/110907-avishka-fernando-playerprofile>Avishka Fernando</a>
Avishka Fernando
40 (38)
  • 3x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 105.26SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Dominic Drakes
ECON 10.58
2.5
OVERS
30/1
R/W
Bowler
Jeffrey Vandersay
ECON 8.25
4
OVERS
33/1
R/W
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Right then, that is all we have from this game. Next up, we have the last game of the league stage and it will be a clash between Galle Gladiators and Dambulla Aura. That game will start at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT) and it will help us nail down the final spot for the playoffs. So, do join us for the same. Till then, it’s goodbye and cheers!
Thisara Perera, the captain of Jaffna Kings says that they have already used 20 players in the league stages but know which XI to go with. Adds that it is also a bit tough to bench players who have done well. Adds that they try to play normally and take it one match at a time.
Niroshan Dickwella, the skipper of Colombo Stars says that when they have batted first, they have not clicked as a unit and they are doing good while chasing. Mentions that they need to step up as a batting group and says that while batting first, they have not been able to realise what is a good score. Feels that 150 would have been a challenging score on this pitch.  Informs that their squad is injury free and again mentions that they need to click as a batting group and if they do that, they will do well in the playoffs.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (69 off 40 balls) is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH. He starts by joking that he was in a hurry due to lack of sleep. Adds that the wicket was not easy and he just took a bit of time before going hard at it. Mentions that a couple of years ago he wasn't consistent enough but tries to work hard and do well for whichever team he plays for.
Time for the Presentation...
Colombo Stars were without their regular skipper Angelo Mathews in this game and he would not be too pleased with how his team went about its business in this game. They were put under the pump right from the start and though they got near 130 in the end with some decent contributions from Dominic Drakes and Nishan Madushka but it was always going to be a tough task against a strong Jaffna Kings batting line-up. They needed early wickets with the ball but that was not the case. Instead, they were just blown away by the opening stand of 105 and have crumbled to a big defeat here.
Jaffna did most of the things right with the ball as they picked four wickets in the Powerplay and with persistent good bowling throughout the innings, they restricted Stars to a below-par total. Every bowler that was introduced got into the wickets column and then with the bat Gurbaz just came out all guns blazing as he usually does and Kings raced to 65/0 at the end of the Powerplay. It was a mere formality after that and though Gurbaz departed after a fantastic knock of 69 off 40 balls, Kings managed to reach the target with 25 balls to spare as Avishka Fernando stayed unbeaten on 40.
A dominating win for Jaffna Kings and once again they have shown why they are one of the best teams in this tournament. A complete performance and they would be upbeat about their chances in Qualifier 1 now. Colombo Stars, on the other hand, are going to play the Eliminator but they need to be far better than this if they want to go further ahead in the competition.
15.5
4
Dominic Drakes To Sadeera Samarawickrama
FOUR! That's it, Sadeera Samarawickrama has hit the winning runs and seals a comfortable victory for his side. This is short again from Drakes and over middle, it sits up nicely for the batter. Samarawickrama rocks back and muscles the pull shot in front of square for a boundary. Jaffna Kings win by 8 wickets!
15.4
0
Dominic Drakes To Sadeera Samarawickrama
Extra bounce! Bowled on a hard length and angled in from around off. Sadeera Samarawickrama looks to block but is taken aback by the additional bounce. He through manages to fend it away.
15.3
0
Dominic Drakes To Sadeera Samarawickrama
Beaten! Good length, in that channel around off and just holding its line. Sadeera Samarawickrama looks to stand tall and drive but is beaten past the outside edge.
15.2
2
Dominic Drakes To Sadeera Samarawickrama
Just out of reach! Dominic Drakes bangs it in short and at the body, Sadeera Samarawickrama tries to take it on but completely miscues it. The ball pops up and lands over the chasing man at mid-wicket. They get two.
15.1
1
Dominic Drakes To Avishka Fernando
Shorter and angling into the body, Avishka Fernando bends his back and ramps it down to third man for an easy single.
Over 15 : 124/2
9 Runs
  • 114.1
  • 114.2
  • 114.3
  • 5 WD 14.4
  • 114.4
  • 014.5
  • 014.6
S. Samarawickrama
3 (6)
A. Fernando
39 (37)
R. Bopara
2-0-16-0
14.6
0
Ravi Bopara To Sadeera Samarawickrama
Slower one, on a shorter length and around off, Sadeera Samarawickrama looks to ease it through point but gets an inside edge that goes past the stumps.
14.5
0
Ravi Bopara To Sadeera Samarawickrama
Missed out! Fullish length, well outside off and there to be driven. Sadeera Samarawickrama goes for the square drive but the ball sneaks under his willow.
14.4
1
Ravi Bopara To Avishka Fernando
Fullish length around middle, flicked away in front of mid-wicket for a single.
14.4
wd
Ravi Bopara To Avishka Fernando
FIVE WIDES! Wayward from Ravi Bopara and Jaffna Kings are now just one hit away from victory. Slower one, on a length and angling way down the leg side. The ball beats the keeper and trickles away into the fine leg fence.
14.3
1
Ravi Bopara To Sadeera Samarawickrama
Goes full and tries to attack the leg stump, Sadeera Samarawickrama gets his front leg out of the way and pushes it down to long on for one more.
14.2
1
Ravi Bopara To Avishka Fernando
Back of a length around off, punched away off the back foot through covers for a single.
14.1
1
Ravi Bopara To Sadeera Samarawickrama
A length ball on the pads, this is worked away past square leg for a single.
Over 14 : 115/2
3 Runs
  • 013.1
  • W 13.2
  • 013.3
  • 113.4
  • 013.5
  • 213.6
A. Fernando
37 (35)
S. Samarawickrama
1 (2)
D. Drakes
2-0-23-1
13.6
2
Dominic Drakes To Avishka Fernando
Nicely played and that's good running as well. Length ball, angling into off stump, Avishka Fernando just pushes it with soft hands towards the vacant wide mid on region and races back for the second. Just 14 runs needed now for the win. With that, Fernando also becomes the leading run scorer in the LPL this season.
13.5
0
Dominic Drakes To Avishka Fernando
Back of a length and around off, Avishka Fernando hops and keeps it down on the off side.
13.4
1
Dominic Drakes To Sadeera Samarawickrama
This is dug in short and at the body, Sadeera Samarawickrama awkwardly fends it away 'round the corner and picks up a single.
13.3
0
Dominic Drakes To Sadeera Samarawickrama
Fullish delivery, outside off and seaming back in late off the deck. Sadeera Samarawickrama looks to drive but is beaten past the inside edge.
Sadeera Samarawickrama walks out at number 4!
13.2
W
Dominic Drakes To Shoaib Malik OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Soft dismissal and Shoaib Malik will not be pleased with that. Dominic Drakes serves a half-volley on the pads and this is angling down as well. Malik picks it up and clips it aerially but doesn't quite get the timing right. The ball flies down to the right of the man at deep square leg and Kasun Rajitha takes a good running catch as well. Another slim outing with the bat for Malik.
13.1
0
Dominic Drakes To Shoaib Malik
Dominic Drakes starts the new spell from around the wicket and angles in a full ball around middle. Shoaib Malik stays deep and keeps it out on the leg side.
Over 13 : 112/1
7 Runs
  • 1 WD 12.1
  • 112.1
  • 112.2
  • 112.3
  • 012.4
  • 212.5
  • 112.6
S. Malik
4 (5)
A. Fernando
35 (33)
R. Bopara
1-0-7-0
12.6
1
Ravi Bopara To Shoaib Malik
Slower one, on a shorter length and outside off, Malik dabs it down toward short third man for a run.
12.5
2
Ravi Bopara To Shoaib Malik
Excellent running and the score moves to Nelson now. Length ball, angling into middle and leg, this is worked away to the right of the man at deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
12.4
0
Ravi Bopara To Shoaib Malik
Pitched up around off, Malik defends it off the front foot.
Full Commentary
15 OV
9 Runs
R. Bopara to S. Samarawickrama A. Fernando
  • 114.1
  • 114.2
  • 114.3
  • 5 WD 14.4
  • 114.4
  • 014.5
  • 014.6
14 OV
3 Runs
D. Drakes to S. Malik S. Samarawickrama A. Fernando
  • 013.1
  • W 13.2
  • 013.3
  • 113.4
  • 013.5
  • 213.6
13 OV
7 Runs
R. Bopara to A. Fernando S. Malik
  • 1 WD 12.1
  • 112.1
  • 112.2
  • 112.3
  • 012.4
  • 212.5
  • 112.6
12 OV
7 Runs
J. Vandersay to A. Fernando R. Gurbaz S. Malik
  • 011.1
  • 311.2
  • 011.3
  • 411.4
  • W 11.5
  • 011.6
11 OV
13 Runs
B. Howell to A. Fernando R. Gurbaz
  • 110.1
  • 610.2
  • 110.3
  • 210.4
  • 110.5
  • 210.6
10 OV
8 Runs
J. Vandersay to R. Gurbaz A. Fernando
  • 19.1
  • 19.2
  • 09.3
  • 49.4
  • 19.5
  • 19.6
9 OV
3 Runs
B. Howell to R. Gurbaz
  • 08.1
  • 08.2
  • 28.3
  • 08.4
  • 08.5
  • 18.6
8 OV
3 Runs
J. Vandersay to R. Gurbaz A. Fernando
  • 07.1
  • 07.2
  • 07.3
  • 17.4
  • 17.5
  • 17.6
7 OV
6 Runs
M. Nabi to A. Fernando R. Gurbaz
  • 06.1
  • 06.2
  • 16.3
  • 46.4
  • 06.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
15 Runs
J. Vandersay to A. Fernando R. Gurbaz
  • 05.1
  • 05.2
  • 15.3
  • 45.4
  • 65.5
  • 45.6
5 OV
3 Runs
M. Nabi to A. Fernando R. Gurbaz
  • 04.1
  • 04.2
  • 14.3
  • 1 LB 4.4
  • 14.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
20 Runs
D. Drakes to R. Gurbaz
  • 63.1
  • 43.2
  • 43.3
  • 03.4
  • 03.5
  • 63.6
3 OV
16 Runs
K. Rajitha to A. Fernando R. Gurbaz
  • 02.1
  • 42.2
  • 32.3
  • 42.4
  • 12.5
  • 42.6
2 OV
9 Runs
D. Lakshan to A. Fernando R. Gurbaz
  • 01.1
  • 1 WD 1.2
  • 01.2
  • 1 WD 1.3
  • 21.3
  • 41.4
  • 11.5
  • 01.6
1 OV
2 Runs
K. Rajitha to R. Gurbaz A. Fernando
  • 10.1
  • 00.2
  • 00.3
  • 00.4
  • 10.5
  • 00.6
Match Info
  • Venue R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
  • Weather Sunny
  • Toss Jaffna Kings won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Jaffna Kings beat Colombo Stars by 8 wickets
  • Player of the Match Rahmanullah Gurbaz
  • Umpire Lyndon Hannibal (SL), Wayne Knights (NZ) and Ruchira Palliyaguruge (SL)
  • Referee Pradeep Jeyapragash (SL)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Colombo Stars 128/9 in 20.0 overs
  • Colombo Stars 102/7 in 17.1 overs
  • Strategic Time-out : Colombo Stars 86/6 in 15.5 overs
  • Colombo Stars 50/4 in 9.2 overs
  • Strategic Time-out : Colombo Stars 45/4 in 9.0 overs
  • Mandatory Powerplay (1-6): Colombo Stars 25/4
  • Jaffna Kings 101/0 in 11.2 overs
  • Strategic Time-out : Jaffna Kings 65/0 in 6.0 overs
  • Mandatory Powerplay (1-6): Jaffna Kings 65/0
  • Jaffna Kings 50/0 in 4.5 overs
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