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Kandy Falcons vs Colombo Stars, Qualifier 2 Match Summary

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Kandy Falcons vs Colombo Stars Scorecard
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Qualifier 2, R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo , Dec 22, 2022
Kandy Falcons Kandy Falcons
168/6 (20.0/20)
Colombo Stars Colombo Stars
169/4 (18.5/20)
Colombo Stars beat Kandy Falcons by 6 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Kasun Rajitha
    4/20(4)
KF 168/6
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/107713-wanidu-hasaranga-playerprofile>Wanindu Hasaranga</a>
Wanindu Hasaranga
77 (34)
  • 8x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 226.47SR
<a href=/cricket/players/112356-ashen-bandara-playerprofile>Ashen Bandara</a>
Ashen Bandara
40 (42)
  • 2x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 95.23SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
CS 169/4
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/110487-charith-asalanka-playerprofile>Charith Asalanka</a>
Charith Asalanka
64 (40)
  • 7x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 160SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1073-dinesh-chandimal-playerprofile>Dinesh Chandimal</a>
Dinesh Chandimal
38 (33)
  • 3x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 115.15SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Kamindu Mendis
ECON 6.50
4
OVERS
26/2
R/W
Bowler
Carlos Brathwaite
ECON 10.33
3
OVERS
31/1
R/W
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Right then, that is all we have from this Qualifier 2! Colombo Stars have brought their A-game on the table and have booked a meeting with Jaffna Kings in the final of the Lanka Premier League 2022. It will be played on Friday, 23rd of December and the action starts at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT). Do join us early for the build-up. Cheers!
Angelo Mathews, the skipper of Colombo Stars says that he is very pleased with the win. Adds that the credit goes to the entire team as it is mentally and physically challenging to play back to back games. Mentions that they decided late that they will bowl first and tells that Kasun Rajitha set the tone upfront with two wickets in the first over. Ends by saying that they have a fit team for the final and says that Chandimal and Asalanka batted really well which set the platform for them to chase this down.
Wanindu Hasaranga, the skipper of Kandy Falcons says that they lost few wickets in the Powerplay but adds that what they did in the field was very bad, one cannot drop so many catches. Tells that 168 was a good total on the board but feels that they fielded badly. Mentions that he wanted to bat deep and that’s why he got good runs on the board. Signs off by saying that he is absolutely fit.
Kasun Rajitha is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his four-wicket haul! He says that he just tried to do the basics right which helped him. Adds that he was happy that they got to bowl first and is extremely happy with his perfomance. Ends by saying that he is looking forward to the final now.
Time for the Presentation.
Earlier, in the game Kandy Falcons made a good comeback to post 168 on the total after losing two wickets in the first over. Wanindu Hasaranga was the star with the bat with an unbeaten knock of 77 from just 34 balls. Kasun Rajitha was the one who created inroads for Stars both with the new ball and in the death and his batters then backed it up with a clinical chase.
Kandy Falcons, on the other hand, would be pretty disappointed with their bowling and fielding effort, They dropped way too many catches at crucial junctures and the injury to Carlos Brathwaite also did not help their cause. Their bowling revolved around Carlos and Hasaranga and the skipper having a bad day in the office with the ball cost them badly in the end. Credit to Kamindu Mendis for the way he stepped in and got two crucial wickets to bring his team back into the game but they needed more players to step up.
One has to give credit to Colombo Stars for the way they paced this chase! They showed intent right from the start. The young Nishan Madushka showed promise but perished early. However, the international quality of Asalanka and Chandimal came to their rescue as they notched up a counter-attacking 90-run stand. Chandimal departed in the 13th over and Asalanka too was run out after a brilliant fifty as they went onto loose three wickets quickly in the middle overs. However, they always had the experience of Bopara, Mathews and Nabi to follow and take them through and in the end, the 45-run unbeaten partnership between Bopara and Mathews have taken them over the line comfortably.
Bopara and Mathews have finished the game off for Colombo Stars yet again and with this win, they have booked their place in the grand finale of the Lanka Premier League 2022! They have peaked as a team at the right time and have knocked out the team that was the best of this season in the league stage. You got to feel for Wanindu Hasaranga and his boys, but that is how the game works and on the night where it all matters, Colombo Stars have delivered!
Over 18.5 : 169/4
10 Runs
  • 418.1
  • 018.2
  • 118.3
  • 118.4
  • 418.5
R. Bopara
29 (16)
A. Mathews
21 (13)
F. Allen
3.5-0-38-0
18.5
4
Fabian Allen To Ravi Bopara
FOUR! Ravi Bopara finishes things off in style! Fabian Allen lands this short again and on off, Ravi Bopara stays there and thrashes it over extra covers for a boundary. Colombo Stars win by 6 wickets and qualify for the final!
18.4
1
Fabian Allen To Angelo Mathews
Another single as this short delivery is forced towards sweeper cover. Only 4 runs needed now!
18.3
1
Fabian Allen To Ravi Bopara
Short again and on off, Ravi Bopara pucnhes it towards sweeper cover for a single.
18.2
0
Fabian Allen To Ravi Bopara
Short and outside off, Ravi Bopara looks to cut it but gets an outside edge towards short third man.
18.1
4
Fabian Allen To Ravi Bopara
FOUR! Nice shot! This is flatter, full and around off, Ravi Bopara goes inside out and lofts it over extra covers for a boundary. They are now one hit away from victory.
Over 18 : 159/4
20 Runs
  • 017.1
  • 117.2
  • 617.3
  • 117.4
  • 617.5
  • 617.6
A. Mathews
20 (12)
R. Bopara
20 (12)
W. Hasaranga
4-0-39-0
17.6
6
Wanindu Hasaranga To Angelo Mathews
SIX! 20 of the over! Colombo Stars have got their big over! Wanindu Hasaranga gives this one some flight, on middle, Angelo Mathews this time slogs it over the deep mid-wicket fence for another biggie. Now, Colombo Stars need just 10 runs in the last two oevrs.
17.5
6
Wanindu Hasaranga To Angelo Mathews
SIX! This is turning out to be an expensive over! This is tossed up, full and on middle, Angelo Mathews stays there and whips it over the wide long on fence for a maximum.
17.4
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Ravi Bopara
Floated, full and on off, Ravi Bopara smashes it towards long off for one.
17.3
6
Wanindu Hasaranga To Ravi Bopara
SIX! BANG! Ravi Bopara goes big now! Wanindu Hasaranga bowls this short and on middle, Ravi Bopara moves back quickly and slogs it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
17.2
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Angelo Mathews
Quicker, full and on leg, Angelo Mathews sweeps it of the inner half through square leg for a single.
17.1
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Angelo Mathews
BEATEN! This is slower through the air, full and on off, turnng away, Angelo Mathews goes for thre slog-sweep, but misses it completely.
Over 17 : 139/4
9 Runs
  • 116.1
  • 116.2
  • 116.3
  • 416.4
  • 116.5
  • 116.6
A. Mathews
7 (8)
R. Bopara
13 (10)
K. Mendis
4-0-26-2
16.6
1
Kamindu Mendis To Angelo Mathews
A single to end the over as this short delivery is punched down to long on by Angelo Mathews. Colombo Stars need 30 runs in 18 balls now!
16.5
1
Kamindu Mendis To Ravi Bopara
Gives this one some air, short and on leg, Ravi Bopara uses his feet and eases it towards long on for a single.
16.4
4
Kamindu Mendis To Ravi Bopara
FOUR! A much-needed boundary for Colombo Stars! This is short and on middle, Ravi Bopara makes room and heaves it wide of deep mid-wicket for a boundary.
16.3
1
Kamindu Mendis To Angelo Mathews
Floated, full and on middle, Angelo Mathews mistimes his slog-sweep on the bounce towards deep mid-wicket for one.
16.2
1
Kamindu Mendis To Ravi Bopara
Flatter, short and on leg, angling in again, Ravi Bopara slaps it towards long off for just a run.
16.1
1
Kamindu Mendis To Angelo Mathews
Angles this one into the batter, full and on leg, Angelo Mathews tucks it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
Time out! This match is nicely poised at the moment and we are in for a thriller here! Stars need 39 more from 24 balls and have two of the most experienced batters out in the middle now. However, they have thrown it away by losing three wickets in quick time to give Kandy a chance here. Wanindu Hasaranga has one over left and let's see how the final phase of this game shapes up.
Over 16 : 130/4
5 Runs
  • 115.1
  • 115.2
  • 115.3
  • 115.4
  • 115.5
  • 015.6
R. Bopara
7 (7)
A. Mathews
4 (5)
W. Hasaranga
3-0-19-0
15.6
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Ravi Bopara
Tossed up, full and on middle, Ravi Bopara blocks it towards mid-wicekt. End of an eventful over!
15.5
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Angelo Mathews
Short again and outside off, Angelo Mathews moves back and cuts it through backward point for one.
15.4
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Ravi Bopara
Shortish and on middle, Ravi Bopara forces it towards long on for a run.
Full Commentary
18 OV
20 Runs
W. Hasaranga to A. Mathews R. Bopara
  • 017.1
  • 117.2
  • 617.3
  • 117.4
  • 617.5
  • 617.6
17 OV
9 Runs
K. Mendis to A. Mathews R. Bopara
  • 116.1
  • 116.2
  • 116.3
  • 416.4
  • 116.5
  • 116.6
16 OV
5 Runs
W. Hasaranga to A. Mathews R. Bopara
  • 115.1
  • 115.2
  • 115.3
  • 115.4
  • 115.5
  • 015.6
15 OV
4 Runs
K. Mendis to D. Drakes R. Bopara A. Mathews
  • 114.1
  • 114.2
  • 1 WD 14.3
  • 014.3
  • W 14.4
  • 014.5
  • 114.6
14 OV
14 Runs
F. Allen to C. Asalanka R. Bopara D. Drakes
  • 613.1
  • 113.2
  • 113.3
  • 413.4
  • W 13.5
  • 113.6
13 OV
6 Runs
K. Mendis to D. Chandimal C. Asalanka R. Bopara
  • 112.1
  • 112.2
  • W 12.3
  • 112.4
  • 112.5
  • 212.6
12 OV
8 Runs
F. Allen to C. Asalanka D. Chandimal
  • 011.1
  • 111.2
  • 111.3
  • 411.4
  • 111.5
  • 111.6
11 OV
7 Runs
K. Mendis to C. Asalanka D. Chandimal
  • 010.1
  • 110.2
  • 110.3
  • 410.4
  • 010.5
  • 110.6
10 OV
6 Runs
F. Allen to D. Chandimal C. Asalanka
  • 29.1
  • 09.2
  • 19.3
  • 19.4
  • 19.5
  • 19.6
9 OV
3 Runs
W. Hasaranga to D. Chandimal C. Asalanka
  • 18.1
  • 18.2
  • 08.3
  • 18.4
  • 08.5
  • 08.6
8 OV
19 Runs
O. Thomas to D. Chandimal C. Asalanka
  • 1 WD 7.1
  • 17.1
  • 17.2
  • 47.3
  • 67.4
  • 17.5
  • 1 NB 7.6
  • 47.6
7 OV
11 Runs
W. Hasaranga to D. Chandimal C. Asalanka
  • 16.1
  • 16.2
  • 16.3
  • 66.4
  • 06.5
  • 26.6
6 OV
15 Runs
C. Brathwaite to D. Chandimal C. Asalanka
  • 05.1
  • 25.2
  • 15.3
  • 45.4
  • 65.5
  • 25.6
5 OV
4 Runs
C. Karunaratne to C. Asalanka
  • 04.1
  • 04.2
  • 04.3
  • 44.4
  • 04.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
6 Runs
C. Brathwaite to D. Chandimal C. Asalanka
  • 13.1
  • 03.2
  • 43.3
  • 13.4
  • 03.5
  • 03.6
3 OV
9 Runs
I. Udana to D. Chandimal C. Asalanka
  • 02.1
  • 42.2
  • 02.3
  • 42.4
  • 12.5
  • 02.6
2 OV
10 Runs
C. Brathwaite to N. Madushka
  • 21.1
  • 41.2
  • 21.3
  • 21.4
  • 01.5
  • W 1.6
1 OV
3 Runs
I. Udana to N. Madushka D. Chandimal
  • 1 LB 0.1
  • 00.2
  • 00.3
  • 10.4
  • 10.5
  • 00.6
Match Info
  • Venue R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Colombo Stars won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Colombo Stars beat Kandy Falcons by 6 wickets
  • Player of the Match Kasun Rajitha
  • Umpire Raveendra Wimalasiri (SL), Wayne Knights (NZ) and Lyndon Hannibal (SL)
  • Referee Wendell Labrooy (SL)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Kandy Falcons 168/6 in 20.0 overs
  • Kandy Falcons 151/6 in 19.1 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Kandy Falcons 124/3 in 16.0 overs
  • Kandy Falcons 101/3 in 14.2 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Kandy Falcons 55/3 in 9.0 overs
  • Kandy Falcons 53/3 in 8.5 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Kandy Falcons 29/2
  • Colombo Stars 153/4 in 17.5 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Colombo Stars 130/4 in 16.0 overs
  • Colombo Stars 100/1 in 11.5 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Colombo Stars 80/1 in 9.0 overs
  • Colombo Stars 50/1 in 6.3 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Colombo Stars 47/1
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