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Kandy Warriors vs Jaffna Kings, Match 7 Match Summary

KW vs JK, 2021 - T20 Summary

Kandy Warriors vs Jaffna Kings Scorecard
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Match 7, R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo , Dec 08, 2021
Kandy Warriors Kandy Warriors
166/5 (14.0/14)
Jaffna Kings Jaffna Kings
181/6 (14.0/14)
Jaffna Kings beat Kandy Warriors by 14 runs (D/L method)
  • Player of the Match
    Suranga Lakmal
    1/25(3)
JK 181/6
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1076-thisara-perera-playerprofile>Thisara Perera</a>
Thisara Perera
53 (21)
  • 2x4s
  • 6x6s
  • 252.38SR
<a href=/cricket/players/110907-avishka-fernando-playerprofile>Avishka Fernando</a>
Avishka Fernando
53 (23)
  • 0x4s
  • 7x6s
  • 230.43SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
KW 166/5
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/107485-rovman-powell-playerprofile>Rovman Powell</a>
Rovman Powell
61 (19)
  • 2x4s
  • 7x6s
  • 321.05SR
<a href=/cricket/players/110487-charith-asalanka-playerprofile>Charith Asalanka</a>
Charith Asalanka
42 (19)
  • 5x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 221.05SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Jayden Seales
ECON 13.33
3
OVERS
40/2
R/W
Bowler
Suranga Lakmal
ECON 8.33
3
OVERS
25/1
R/W
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Right then! That is all we have from this game. The action in the Lanka Premier League will now continue on Friday, the 10th of December with a couple of matches lined up. The first match will be played between Dambulla Giants and Galle Gladiators. That match will begin at 03:00 pm local (09:30 am GMT). Jaffna Kings will take on Colombo Stars in the second match which will begin at 07:30 pm local (02:00 pm GMT). Do join us for the live-action. Till then take care and goodbye!
Thisara Perera, the victorious skipper, is in for a chat. He says the credit goes to the bowlers the way they dealt with the conditions. Mentions, the plan was to cramp the batsman and the bowlers were on the money. Adds, Fernando has been exceptional with the blade and that gave them a solid boost.
Angelo Perera, the Kandy Warriors captain says that they were expecting for the game to end with a few balls to spare the way Powell was playing. He adds that they are going to miss him a lot but Ravi Bopara will come in for him and isn't a bad replacement either. Mentions that they should have won 2 out of the 3 they have lost so far and it's due to the mistakes they have made at the death that has caused them.
Suranga Lakmal wins the Man of the Match award for his exceptional contribution with the ball. He says, he kept backing his strength and bowled straight yorkers. Adds, the wickets are tough but he made sure to bowl to his strength.
... Presentation Ceremony ...
When Jaffna Kings went into the break, they would have felt really great about the match but all that changed once they came out to field. Skipper Thisara Perera was smart enough to use spin early on and in the Powerplay, they went for around 11 an over, with the initial rate around 13. The bowling was then treated to a carnage from Rovman Powell who hit everyone out of the park. Suddenly, Jaffna Kings felt the game slipping away but it was then Suranga Lakmal who put on a commanding display of death bowling and even knocked over Powell. Jayden Seales, who wasn't having a great night with the ball, bowled a tremendous penultimate over, picking up two wickets as well. Lakmal just finished it off by bowling unplayable yorkers and Kings win their second match.
Kandy Warriors batters came out knowing they needed to step on the gas from the first ball. It was Charith Asalanka who took on the bowling early on and got his team to a great start. His partner, Kennar Lewis though found it difficult to get going. Asalanka then got out in the 40s and his place was taken by Rovman Powell. Powell went absolutely crazy as he brought up his fifty off just 15 balls. Lewis was still struggling a bit but was getting the boundaries. After Powell got out for 61, things became difficult for Warriors and they just couldn't get over the line, having been put in a decent position to do so towards the end. They just crumbled under pressure and succumb to yet another defeat.
Are you not entertained? What a game of cricket we've had tonight! The rain, the frustration and then the stunning batting display put on by both teams. In the end, it's Suranga Lakmal and Jaffna Kings who held their nerves and got over the line in an epic battle!
Over 14 : 166/5
8 Runs
  • W 13.1
  • 013.2
  • 1 B 13.3
  • 113.4
  • 113.5
  • 413.6
T. Sampath
5 (2)
M. Bhanuka
1 (3)
S. Lakmal
3-0-25-1
13.6
4
Suranga Lakmal To Tillakaratne Sampath
FOUR! A good fight by Warriors. Full and outside off. Sampath punches it through cover for a boundary. JAFFNA KINGS WIN THE GAME BY 14 RUNS (DLS).
13.5
1
Suranga Lakmal To Minod Bhanuka
DROPPED! Low full toss, on off. Bhanuka swings hard at it. The ball takes the outer half and flies high in the air. The ball goes towards the right of the bowler. Suranga Lakmal settles under it but fails to gather it.
13.4
1
Suranga Lakmal To Tillakaratne Sampath
Full and on off. Sampath pushes it out for a single.
13.3
b
Suranga Lakmal To Minod Bhanuka
BYE! Yorker, on leg. Bhanuka goes back and looks to dig it out but misses. The keeper scores a direct hit athis end. The batter stays inside the crease. The ball rolls out off the stumps and the batters collect a bye.
13.2
0
Suranga Lakmal To Minod Bhanuka
Full and on off. Bhanuka plays it back to the bowler.
Minod Bhanuka comes in at number 7.
13.1
W
Suranga Lakmal To Angelo Perera OUT!
OUT! RUN OUT! Full and on leg. Perera clips it to deep square leg. The batters decide to take two and it proves to be costly. The fielder collects the ball and throws it to the keeper, who collects the ball and was quick to whip the bails off. The umpire takes it upstairs to confirm. The replays show Angelo Perera was well outside the crease and he has to depart.
Is that a Run-Out? Angelo Perera knew he took a risk when he pushed for the second. The throw from the deep is perfect and Rahmanullah Gurbaz whips off the bails in a flash. The replays confirm that Perera is short of his crease and has to depart.
Tillakaratne Sampath comes in to bat. Also, Suranga Lakmal to close out the match with the ball.
Over 13 : 158/4
8 Runs
  • 1 WD 12.1
  • 412.1
  • 112.2
  • 112.3
  • 1 WD 12.4
  • W 12.4
  • 012.5
  • W 12.6
K. Lewis
41 (36)
A. Perera
0 (0)
J. Seales
3-0-40-2
12.6
W
Jayden Seales To Kennar Lewis OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! A long struggle of Lewis comes to an end in the penultimate over. Jayden Seales is elated. He picks up the second wicket in the over. Might as well be the final nail in the coffin. A length ball, on off. Lewis powers it aerially towards deep mid-wicket. Tom Kohler-Cadmore settles under it and takes a sharp catch.
12.5
0
Jayden Seales To Kennar Lewis
A length ball, around off. Kennar Lewis looks to heave it across the line but misses.
12.4
W
Jayden Seales To Kamindu Mendis OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! A length ball, on off. Mendis comes down the track and looks to heave it away over the long on fence, but he does not get the distance on it. Ashen Bandara, the substitute fielder moves to his right and takes a good catch.
Angelo Perera, the skipper is in next.
12.4
wd
Jayden Seales To Kamindu Mendis
WIDE! A length ball, down leg. Mendis looks to chase it but misses. Wide called by the umpire.
12.3
1
Jayden Seales To Kennar Lewis
A length ball, on middle. Lewis hangs back and lifts it towards long on for a single. is Lewis saving the best for the last? If so, hope he does not delay it anymore and put himself under pressure. He can change the game around, he knows that, his team knows it but will he justify it?
12.2
1
Jayden Seales To Kamindu Mendis
Full and on middle. Mendis comes down the track and clips it through mid-wicket for a single.
12.1
4
Jayden Seales To Kamindu Mendis
FOUR! UP AND OVER! Full, around middle and leg. Mendis clears his front leg and flicks it aerially towards square leg and bags a boundary. Pressure on the bowler straightaway.
12.1
wd
Jayden Seales To Kamindu Mendis
WIDE! A length ball, down leg. Mendis looks to chase it but misses. Wide called by the umpire.
Jayden Seales comes back in to bowl the penultimate over.
Over 12 : 150/2
7 Runs
  • 211.1
  • W 11.2
  • 411.3
  • 1 LB 11.4
  • 011.5
  • 011.6
K. Lewis
40 (33)
K. Mendis
4 (2)
S. Lakmal
2-0-18-1
11.6
0
Suranga Lakmal To Kennar Lewis
Very full, on leg. yet again. Lewis goes back and looks to dig it out but misses. Lewis has not been able to find his groove in this game yet. Two dots to end the over. This is priceless for Jaffna Kings. 31 needed in 12 balls.
11.5
0
Suranga Lakmal To Kennar Lewis
Lakmal serves a yorker, on leg. Lewis fails to dig it out and the ball goes to the keeper.
Review taken for an LBW decision by Jaffna Kings. UltraEdge confirms there's no bat involved and Ball Tracker confirms that the impact is outside leg and going further down. NOT OUT!
Full Commentary
14 OV
8 Runs
S. Lakmal to A. Perera M. Bhanuka T. Sampath
  • W 13.1
  • 013.2
  • 1 B 13.3
  • 113.4
  • 113.5
  • 413.6
13 OV
8 Runs
J. Seales to K. Mendis K. Lewis
  • 1 WD 12.1
  • 412.1
  • 112.2
  • 112.3
  • 1 WD 12.4
  • W 12.4
  • 012.5
  • W 12.6
12 OV
5 Runs
S. Lakmal to R. Powell K. Mendis K. Lewis
  • 211.1
  • W 11.2
  • 411.3
  • 1 LB 11.4
  • 011.5
  • 011.6
11 OV
19 Runs
W. Hasaranga to R. Powell K. Lewis
  • 110.1
  • 110.2
  • 610.3
  • 610.4
  • 410.5
  • 110.6
10 OV
22 Runs
J. Seales to K. Lewis R. Powell
  • 49.1
  • 49.2
  • 19.3
  • 69.4
  • 69.5
  • 19.6
9 OV
12 Runs
S. Lakmal to R. Powell K. Lewis
  • 68.1
  • 18.2
  • 18.3
  • 18.4
  • 18.5
  • 28.6
8 OV
23 Runs
de Silva to R. Powell K. Lewis
  • 47.1
  • 67.2
  • 67.3
  • 17.4
  • 27.5
  • 47.6
7 OV
3 Runs
M. Theekshana to R. Powell K. Lewis
  • 16.1
  • 06.2
  • 06.3
  • 26.4
  • 06.5
  • 06.6
6 OV
9 Runs
de Silva to K. Lewis C. Asalanka
  • 05.1
  • 25.2
  • 65.3
  • 05.4
  • 15.5
  • W 5.6
5 OV
10 Runs
J. Seales to C. Asalanka K. Lewis
  • 14.1
  • 04.2
  • 04.3
  • 14.4
  • 04.5
  • 1 NB 4.6
  • 1 WD 4.6
  • 64.6
4 OV
12 Runs
W. Hasaranga to K. Lewis C. Asalanka
  • 13.1
  • 63.2
  • 43.3
  • 13.4
  • 03.5
  • 03.6
3 OV
10 Runs
M. Theekshana to C. Asalanka
  • 42.1
  • 02.2
  • 02.3
  • 22.4
  • 22.5
  • 22.6
2 OV
16 Runs
W. Hasaranga to K. Lewis C. Asalanka
  • 11.1
  • 41.2
  • 41.3
  • 11.4
  • 61.5
  • 01.6
1 OV
7 Runs
M. Theekshana to K. Lewis C. Asalanka
  • 10.1
  • 40.2
  • 10.3
  • 00.4
  • 00.5
  • 10.6
Match Info
  • Venue R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Kandy Warriors won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Jaffna Kings beat Kandy Warriors by 14 runs (D/L method)
  • Player of the Match Suranga Lakmal
  • Umpire Asanga Jayasooriya (SL), Prageeth Rambukwella (SL) and Raveendra Wimalasiri (SL)
  • Referee Graeme Labrooy (SL)
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