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Kandy Falcons vs Galle Gladiators, Match 9 Match Summary

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Kandy Falcons vs Galle Gladiators Scorecard
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Match 9, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy , Dec 12, 2022
Kandy Falcons Kandy Falcons
141/7 (20.0/20)
Galle Gladiators Galle Gladiators
153/6 (20.0/20)
Galle Gladiators beat Kandy Falcons by 12 runs
  • Player of the Match
    Thanuka Dabare
    70(51)
GG 153/6
Bat Top Batsmen
Thanuka Dabare
Thanuka Dabare
70 (51)
  • 6x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 137.25SR
<a href=/cricket/players/115795-nuwanidu-fernando-playerprofile>Nuwanidu Fernando</a>
Nuwanidu Fernando
56 (50)
  • 5x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 112SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Carlos Brathwaite
ECON 4.25
4
OVERS
17/3
R/W
Bowler
Isuru Udana
ECON 4.75
4
OVERS
19/2
R/W
KF 141/7
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/112356-ashen-bandara-playerprofile>Ashen Bandara</a>
Ashen Bandara
41 (30)
  • 3x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 136.66SR
Chamika Karunaratne
Chamika Karunaratne
32 (15)
  • 5x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 213.33SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Lakshan Sandakan
ECON 5.50
4
OVERS
22/2
R/W
Bowler
Nuwan Thushara
ECON 6.50
4
OVERS
26/2
R/W
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Kusal Mendis, the skipper of Galle Gladiators says that he decided to bat first because he knew it was a slow wicket. Tells that when fast bowlers used their cutters it was difficult to hit them and credits Lakshan Sandakan for the way he bowled. Also applauds Thanuka Dabare and Nuwanidu Fernando for their knocks.
Wanindu Hasaranga, the skipper of Kandy Falcons says that they got 4 wickets early but were not able to claim wickets in the middle overs. Claims that they lost a couple of wickets in the middle overs to spinners and that cost them the game.
Thanuka Dabare is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his 70 off just 51 balls. He speaks in his local language and he says he was planning on building a partnership and they were targeting a score of around 140.
Time for the Presentation..
Kandy Falcons were right on the top in this game when they reduced Galle Gladiators to 10 for 4 in the first half. Carlos Brathwaite and Isuru Udana bowled brilliantly in the Powerplay for them but ater that two young batters from Galle Gladiators fought hard with both scoring fifties and Galle Gladiators got to a good enough total on this pitch with over 150 runs on the board. In reply, Kandy Falcons just could not find any momentum in their chase until the late flourish by Chamika Karunaratne and Ashen Bandara and were pretty poor with their intent in the first 15 overs of the run-chase. That kept losing wickets at regular intervals and left too much to do for the end and despite handy cameos by Ashen Bandara and Chamika Karunaratne they fell short in the end.
Galle Gladiators had a decent total on the board and things were always going to be difficult for Kandy Falcons with the slowish nature of the pitch in the second innings. However, Galle bowlers made it even tougher with some disciplined bowling and gave away only 29 runs in the Powerplay which included a big wicket of Andre Fletcher by young and impressive Nuwan Thushara. Kandy batters failed to get going even after the Powerplay and when they tried to up the ante, Galle spinners got into the act and eventually, Kandy were restricted to 70 for 6 in the 15th over. Things did get a bit tricky for Galle Gladiators in the end with Chamika Karunaratne and Ashen Bandara putting up an inspired fight but some clever death bowling took them over the line in the end.
Galle Gladiators have notched up their second win in a row and have made a huge statement here by handing Kandy Falcons their first defeat of the season. Galle Gladiators would be pretty proud of this effort as they showed great character and skills to fight it out whenever they were put under pump in this game.
Over 20 : 141/7
11 Runs
  • 619.1
  • 119.2
  • 119.3
  • 119.4
  • 119.5
  • 119.6
A. Bandara
41 (30)
I. Udana
3 (3)
N. Pradeep
3-0-34-0
19.6
1
Nuwan Pradeep To Ashen Bandara
A single to end the game! Nuwan Pradeep nails the yorker just outside off, Ashen Bandara digs this out towards deep mid-wicket for a run. Galle Gladiators win by 12 runs!
19.5
1
Nuwan Pradeep To Isuru Udana
Bowls this on a fuller length outside the off pole, Isuru Udana eases this down to long on for a single.
19.4
1
Nuwan Pradeep To Ashen Bandara
Just a single and this will seal the deal for Galle Gladiators unless there are no extras. A fullish delivery on middle Bandara tries to go down the ground but hits it off the inside half of his blade to deep mid-wicket for a single.
19.3
1
Nuwan Pradeep To Isuru Udana
On middle and goes fuller again. Udana fails to get under it and hits it along the ground to long on. 16 needed now from 3 balls!
19.2
1
Nuwan Pradeep To Ashen Bandara
Just a single! A full delivery on off. Bandara drills it hard but straight to mid off and a single is taken.
19.1
6
Nuwan Pradeep To Ashen Bandara
SIX! Oh, what a shot under pressure from Ashen Bandara! A fullish delivery on off. In the slot and Bandara tonks it down the ground for a biggie. 18 needed now from 5!
Nuwan Pradeep to bowl the last over! Galle Gladiators are late in starting the last over and by the rules they need to have five fielders inside the ring now. Kandy Falcons need 24 from the last over!
Over 19 : 130/7
13 Runs
  • 418.1
  • 418.2
  • W 18.3
  • 118.4
  • 218.5
  • 118.6
A. Bandara
32 (26)
I. Udana
1 (1)
W. Riaz
4-0-34-0
18.6
1
Wahab Riaz To Ashen Bandara
Nails a yorker this time just outside off, Ashen Bandara digs this out towards short third man and takes a quick run to keep strike. 24 runs are needed in the last over.
18.5
2
Wahab Riaz To Ashen Bandara
Bowls this back of a length and outside off, Ashen Bandara pulls this towards deep mid-wicket and takes a couple of runs.
18.4
1
Wahab Riaz To Isuru Udana
This is bowled full and outside the off stump, Isuru Udana miscues his shot into the air towards long off for a single to get off the mark.
Isuru Udana walks out to the middle now.
18.3
W
Wahab Riaz To Chamika Karunaratne OUT!
OUT! RUN OUT! An absolutely unnecessary wicket for Kandy Falcons and it could have been avoided! Wahab Riaz bowls a low full toss outside the off stump, Chamika Karunaratne knocks this towards deep cover-point and runs a single. He decides he want to get the strike back and calls his partner for a second. Lakshan Sandakan is onto the ball in a flash and throws the ball at the keeper's end where Azam Khan makes no mistake to whip the bails off. There was no run here and Chamika Karunaratne is well out of his crease. Kandy Falcons would have hoped for him to take them over the finish line but it will not be so.
18.2
4
Wahab Riaz To Chamika Karunaratne
FOUR! This over has started perfectly for Kandy Falcons! Dropped catch and a boundary. Wahab Riaz bowls this full and wide outside off, Chamika Karunaratne swings his blade and slices the ball towards backward point. The fielder gets his hands to it but parries it towards the boundary for four more runs. 29 more runs are required in 10 balls.
18.1
4
Wahab Riaz To Chamika Karunaratne
FOUR! Chamika Karunaratne is hitting the ball with some serious strength here! Wahab Riaz bowls this really full and in line with the stumps as he misses his yorker. Chamika Karunaratne thumps this straight past the bowler for four runs.
Over 18 : 117/6
13 Runs
  • 1 WD 17.1
  • 117.1
  • 4 B 17.2
  • 217.3
  • 117.4
  • 217.5
  • 217.6
A. Bandara
29 (24)
C. Karunaratne
23 (12)
N. Thushara
4-0-26-2
17.6
2
Nuwan Thushara To Ashen Bandara
This is short and wide outside the off stump, Ashen Bandara mistimes his shot towards deep cover and they once again rush between the wickets to take two runs. There is a check for a run out but Chamika Karunaratne has made it back to the non-striker's end when the bails are whipped off. 37 runs are needed in 12 balls now.
17.5
2
Nuwan Thushara To Ashen Bandara
Nuwan Thushara attempts the yorker once again but ends up bowling a low full toss. Ashen Bandara forces this wide of long on and they run well to complete a brace.
17.4
1
Nuwan Thushara To Chamika Karunaratne
This is full as well and outside the off pole, Chamika Karunaratne mistimes his shot towards long on and takes a single.
17.3
2
Nuwan Thushara To Chamika Karunaratne
Bowls this on a yorker length and outside off, Chamika Karunaratne digs this out towards long on and they run well to complete two runs.
17.2
b
Nuwan Thushara To Chamika Karunaratne
FOUR BYES! This is on a good length and missing the leg stump, Chamika Karunaratne swings across the line of the ball and misses. The ball goes misses the leg pole and goes through to the keeper who does not hold on and concedes four byes.
17.1
1
Nuwan Thushara To Ashen Bandara
Bowls this one short and outside off, Ashen Bandara pulls this wide of long on but they take only one.
17.1
wd
Nuwan Thushara To Ashen Bandara
WIDE! Nuwan Thushara bowls this full and straying down leg side. Ashen Bandara misses his clip and the umpire calls this wide.
Over 17 : 104/6
13 Runs
  • 416.1
  • 416.2
  • 016.3
  • 016.4
  • 116.5
  • 416.6
C. Karunaratne
20 (9)
A. Bandara
24 (21)
W. Riaz
3-0-21-0
16.6
4
Wahab Riaz To Chamika Karunaratne
FOUR! Chamika Karunaratne is striking the ball like a beast! This is bowled back of a length and outside off, Chamika Karunaratne stands tall and thumps this towards the deep cover fence for the third boundary of the over. 13 runs from the over.
Full Commentary
20 OV
11 Runs
N. Pradeep to A. Bandara I. Udana
  • 619.1
  • 119.2
  • 119.3
  • 119.4
  • 119.5
  • 119.6
19 OV
13 Runs
W. Riaz to C. Karunaratne I. Udana A. Bandara
  • 418.1
  • 418.2
  • W 18.3
  • 118.4
  • 218.5
  • 118.6
18 OV
13 Runs
N. Thushara to A. Bandara C. Karunaratne
  • 1 WD 17.1
  • 117.1
  • 4 B 17.2
  • 217.3
  • 117.4
  • 217.5
  • 217.6
17 OV
13 Runs
W. Riaz to A. Bandara C. Karunaratne
  • 416.1
  • 416.2
  • 016.3
  • 016.4
  • 116.5
  • 416.6
16 OV
15 Runs
N. Pradeep to C. Karunaratne A. Bandara
  • 215.1
  • 215.2
  • 2 WD 15.3
  • 115.3
  • 415.4
  • 415.5
  • 015.6
15 OV
6 Runs
N. Thushara to C. Brathwaite C. Karunaratne A. Bandara
  • 014.1
  • W 14.2
  • 114.3
  • 114.4
  • 214.5
  • 1 WD 14.6
  • 114.6
14 OV
7 Runs
L. Sandakan to C. Brathwaite A. Bandara
  • 113.1
  • 013.2
  • 413.3
  • 113.4
  • 013.5
  • 113.6
13 OV
4 Runs
W. Riaz to A. Bandara C. Brathwaite
  • 012.1
  • 212.2
  • 012.3
  • 112.4
  • 112.5
  • 012.6
12 OV
3 Runs
I. Wasim to A. Bandara C. Brathwaite
  • 011.1
  • 111.2
  • 011.3
  • 111.4
  • 111.5
  • 011.6
11 OV
6 Runs
L. Sandakan to P. Nissanka A. Bandara A. Priyanjan
  • 210.1
  • W 10.2
  • 110.3
  • 110.4
  • W 10.5
  • 110.6
10 OV
6 Runs
I. Wasim to W. Hasaranga P. Nissanka
  • 19.1
  • 09.2
  • 19.3
  • 49.4
  • 09.5
  • W 9.6
9 OV
3 Runs
L. Sandakan to K. Mendis W. Hasaranga P. Nissanka
  • W 8.1
  • 08.2
  • 08.3
  • 18.4
  • 08.5
  • 28.6
8 OV
6 Runs
I. Ahmed to P. Nissanka K. Mendis
  • 17.1
  • 17.2
  • 17.3
  • 17.4
  • 07.5
  • 27.6
7 OV
6 Runs
L. Sandakan to K. Mendis P. Nissanka
  • 16.1
  • 06.2
  • 06.3
  • 06.4
  • 46.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
8 Runs
N. Pradeep to P. Nissanka K. Mendis
  • 15.1
  • 05.2
  • 15.3
  • 05.4
  • 25.5
  • 45.6
5 OV
4 Runs
W. Riaz to K. Mendis
  • 04.1
  • 04.2
  • 04.3
  • 04.4
  • 44.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
5 Runs
N. Thushara to A. Fletcher K. Mendis P. Nissanka
  • W 3.1
  • 03.2
  • 13.3
  • 03.4
  • 43.5
  • 03.6
3 OV
4 Runs
I. Wasim to P. Nissanka A. Fletcher
  • 02.1
  • 02.2
  • 12.3
  • 12.4
  • 12.5
  • 12.6
2 OV
6 Runs
N. Thushara to A. Fletcher P. Nissanka
  • 01.1
  • 41.2
  • 01.3
  • 01.4
  • 11.5
  • 11.6
1 OV
2 Runs
I. Wasim to P. Nissanka A. Fletcher
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • 00.3
  • 10.4
  • 10.5
  • 00.6
Match Info
  • Venue Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
  • Weather Sunny
  • Toss Galle Gladiators won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result Galle Gladiators beat Kandy Falcons by 12 runs
  • Player of the Match Thanuka Dabare
  • Umpire Prageeth Rambukwella (SL), Ravindra Kottahachchi (SL) and Lyndon Hannibal (SL)
  • Referee Manoj Mendis (SL)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Galle Gladiators 153/6 in 20.0 overs
  • Galle Gladiators 150/5 in 19.4 overs
  • T Dabare dropped on 59 by Pathum Nissanka in 18.2 overs
  • Thanuka Dabare T20 fifty: 52 runs in 41 balls (4x4) (2x6)
  • Strategic Time-out: Galle Gladiators 112/4 in 16.0 overs
  • Nuwanidu Fernando T20 fifty: 50 runs in 40 balls (5x4) (0x6)
  • Galle Gladiators 100/4 in 14.2 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Galle Gladiators 56/4 in 9.0 overs
  • T Dabare dropped on 23 by Pathum Nissanka in 8.6 overs
  • Mandatory Power play 1 (1-6): Galle Gladiators 23/4
  • Kandy Falcons 100/6 in 16.5 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Kandy Falcons 70/5 in 14.0 overs
  • Kandy Falcons 50/3 in 9.4 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Kandy Falcons 41/2 in 8.1 overs
  • Mandatory Power play 1 (1-6): Kandy Falcons 29/1
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