Jaffna Kings v Colombo Strikers, 1st Match, Lanka Premier League

Finished

Lanka Premier League , July 30, 2023

Jaffna Kings

173/5 (20)

Colombo Strikers

152/10 (19.4)

JK won by 21 runs.

Jaffna Kings InningJK Inning173/5 (20 ov)

Colombo Stars InningColombo Stars Inning152/10 (19.4 ov)

Commentary

0.1

Dilshan Madushanka to Niroshan Dickwella, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Dilshan Madushanka sends down a delivery outside the off stump, and Niroshan Dickwella goes forward and watches it closely, deciding to let ball go to the keeper.

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0.2

Dilshan Madushanka to Niroshan Dickwella, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball full length, on the leg stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Niroshan Dickwella no chance to play a shot, and the umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.

0.2

Dilshan Madushanka to Niroshan Dickwella, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Niroshan Dickwella goes forward and slash drive towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

0.3

Dilshan Madushanka to Niroshan Dickwella, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, and Niroshan Dickwella hangs on and tries to hit sloge sweep, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat and goes to the keeper.

0.4

Dilshan Madushanka to Niroshan Dickwella, Four, fast ball, full length, on the stumps. Niroshan Dickwella goes forward and hit sloge sweep in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

0.5

Dilshan Madushanka to Niroshan Dickwella, Four, fast ball, full length, on the off stump. Niroshan Dickwella goes forward and hit drive in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

0.6

Dilshan Madushanka to Niroshan Dickwella, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball on the stumps, Niroshan Dickwella goes forward and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular pull to deep fine leg for a colossal Maximum!

End of over 1 (15 runs)

Niroshan Dickwella 14 (6)

Babar Azam 0 (0)

Colombo Strikers 15/0

Dilshan Madushanka 1-0-15-0

1.1

Thisara Perera to Babar Azam, 1 run, Babar Azam goes forward and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an fast ball delivered at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at mid off for 1 run.

1.2

Thisara Perera to Niroshan Dickwella, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, and Niroshan Dickwella hangs on and tries to hit cut, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat and goes to the keeper.

1.3

Thisara Perera to Niroshan Dickwella, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Niroshan Dickwella elegantly goes back into the shot and gracefully guides it to deep point region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.

1.4

Thisara Perera to Niroshan Dickwella, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Niroshan Dickwella goes back and dabs flick shot with soft hands toward short mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

1.5

Thisara Perera to Niroshan Dickwella, 1 run, Niroshan Dickwella goes back and plays a well-timed flick shot off an fast ball delivered at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep fine leg for 1 run.

1.6

Thisara Perera to Babar Azam, 1 run, Babar Azam goes back and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an fast ball delivered at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short cover for 1 run.

End of over 2 (7 runs)

Babar Azam 2 (2)

Niroshan Dickwella 19 (10)

Colombo Strikers 22/0

Thisara Perera 1-0-7-0

Dilshan Madushanka 1-0-15-0

2.1

Maheesh Theekshana to Babar Azam, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Babar Azam goes back and dabs flick shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

2.2

Maheesh Theekshana to Babar Azam, 1 run, Babar Azam goes back and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an off break ball delivered at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 1 run.

2.3

Maheesh Theekshana to Niroshan Dickwella, Four, off break ball, full length, on the leg stump. Niroshan Dickwella goes back and hit ramp shot in the gap towards deep fine leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

2.4

Maheesh Theekshana to Niroshan Dickwella, 1 run, Niroshan Dickwella goes back and plays a well-timed flick shot off an off break ball delivered at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.

2.5

Maheesh Theekshana to Babar Azam, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Babar Azam goes back and dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward mid on, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

2.6

Maheesh Theekshana to Babar Azam, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Babar Azam goes back and dabs drive with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

End of over 3 (6 runs)

Babar Azam 3 (6)

Niroshan Dickwella 24 (12)

Colombo Strikers 28/0

Maheesh Theekshana 1-0-6-0

Thisara Perera 1-0-7-0

3.1

Thisara Perera to Niroshan Dickwella, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, and Niroshan Dickwella hangs on and tries to hit flick shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat and goes to the keeper.

3.2

Thisara Perera to Niroshan Dickwella, 1 run, Niroshan Dickwella goes back and plays pull off an fast ball delivered at a good length by the bowler, edged!! and the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep fine leg for 1 run.

3.3

Thisara Perera to Babar Azam, Four, fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Babar Azam goes back and plays sloge sweep in the air to deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes for four.

3.4

Babar Azam b T Perera 7 (8) Thisara Perera to Babar Azam, no run, b T Perera, Bowled out !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Babar Azam goes back and tries to take on the bowler but fails to get the timing right. The ball goes past the bat and crashes into the stumps, and the batter is bowled out in disappointing fashion.

3.5

Thisara Perera to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka goes back and plays a well-timed flick shot off an fast ball delivered at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.

3.6

Thisara Perera to Niroshan Dickwella, 1 run, Niroshan Dickwella goes back and plays a well-timed sloge sweep off an fast ball delivered at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep fine leg for 1 run.

End of over 4 (7 runs)

Niroshan Dickwella 26 (15)

Pathum Nissanka 1 (1)

Colombo Strikers 35/1

Thisara Perera 2-0-14-1

Maheesh Theekshana 1-0-6-0

4.1

Hardus Viljoen to Niroshan Dickwella, Four, fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Niroshan Dickwella goes back and plays uppercut in the air to third man, and ball finds the ropes for four.

4.2

Hardus Viljoen to Niroshan Dickwella, 1 run, Niroshan Dickwella goes back to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.

4.3

Pathum Nissanka c N Madushka b GC Viljoen 1 (2) Hardus Viljoen to Pathum Nissanka, no run, c N Madushka b GC Viljoen, Caught out !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, A risky shot choice by Pathum Nissanka as the batter goes back to play cut, only to get an edge that goes straight into the hands of Nishan Madushka for Pathum Nissanka's dismissal.

4.4

Hardus Viljoen to Nuwanidu Fernando, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Nuwanidu Fernando goes back and dabs cut with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

4.5

Hardus Viljoen to Nuwanidu Fernando, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Nuwanidu Fernando goes back and dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward mid on, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

4.6

Hardus Viljoen to Nuwanidu Fernando, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, and Nuwanidu Fernando hangs on and tries to hit defensive shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat and goes to the keeper.

End of over 5 (5 runs)

Nuwanidu Fernando 0 (3)

Niroshan Dickwella 31 (17)

Colombo Strikers 40/2

Hardus Viljoen 1-0-5-1

Thisara Perera 2-0-14-1

5.1

Thisara Perera to Niroshan Dickwella, Four, fast ball, good length, on the off stump. Niroshan Dickwella goes back and hit cut in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

5.2

Thisara Perera to Niroshan Dickwella, Four, fast ball, good length, on the stumps. Niroshan Dickwella goes back and hit sloge sweep in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

5.3

Thisara Perera to Niroshan Dickwella, Four, fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Niroshan Dickwella goes back and plays sloge sweep in the air to deep fine leg, and ball finds the ropes for four.

5.4

5.5

Thisara Perera to Nuwanidu Fernando, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Nuwanidu Fernando goes back and slash sloge sweep towards deep mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

5.6

Thisara Perera to Nuwanidu Fernando, 2 runs, Nuwanidu Fernando goes back and plays a well-timed sloge sweep off an fast ball delivered at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 2 runs.

End of over 6 (15 runs)

Nuwanidu Fernando 2 (5)

Niroshan Dickwella 44 (21)

Colombo Strikers 55/2

Thisara Perera 3-0-29-1

Hardus Viljoen 1-0-5-1

6.1

Hardus Viljoen to Niroshan Dickwella, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Niroshan Dickwella goes back and trying to hit cut, but the ball shapes away late and beats the bat.

6.2

Hardus Viljoen to Niroshan Dickwella, 1 run, Niroshan Dickwella goes back to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident inside out shot that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.

6.3

Hardus Viljoen to Nuwanidu Fernando, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Nuwanidu Fernando goes back and dabs sloge sweep with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

6.4

Hardus Viljoen to Nuwanidu Fernando, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the stumps, and Nuwanidu Fernando goes back and exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers sloge sweep and sends it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!

6.5

Hardus Viljoen to Nuwanidu Fernando, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, and Nuwanidu Fernando hangs on and tries to hit cut, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat and goes to the keeper.

6.6

End of over 7 (13 runs)

Nuwanidu Fernando 14 (9)

Niroshan Dickwella 45 (23)

Colombo Strikers 68/2

Hardus Viljoen 2-0-18-1

Thisara Perera 3-0-29-1

7.1

Maheesh Theekshana to Niroshan Dickwella, 1 run, Niroshan Dickwella hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed sweep off an arm ball delivered at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at square leg for 1 run.

7.2

Maheesh Theekshana to Nuwanidu Fernando, 1 run, Nuwanidu Fernando hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an off break ball delivered at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.

7.3

7.4

Maheesh Theekshana to Nuwanidu Fernando, 1 run, Nuwanidu Fernando hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed push off an arm ball delivered at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 1 run.

7.5

Maheesh Theekshana to Niroshan Dickwella, 2 runs, Maheesh Theekshana delivers off break ball at full length, Niroshan Dickwella hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep cover, limits Niroshan Dickwella to just 2 runs.

7.6

Maheesh Theekshana to Niroshan Dickwella, 2 runs, Niroshan Dickwella hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed push off an off break ball delivered at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at mid on for 2 runs.

End of over 8 (8 runs)

Niroshan Dickwella 51 (27)

Nuwanidu Fernando 16 (11)

Colombo Strikers 76/2

Maheesh Theekshana 2-0-14-0

Hardus Viljoen 2-0-18-1

8.1

Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Nuwanidu Fernando, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Nuwanidu Fernando hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

8.2

Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Nuwanidu Fernando, 1 run, Nuwanidu Fernando hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an flipper delivered at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.

8.3

Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Niroshan Dickwella, no run, Dot ball !! flipper, full length, on the stumps, Niroshan Dickwella hangs in the crease and dabs sweep with soft hands toward short mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

8.4

Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Niroshan Dickwella, 1 run, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth delivers flipper at full length, Niroshan Dickwella hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep point, limits Niroshan Dickwella to just 1 run.

8.5

Nuwanidu Fernando c & b V Viyaskanth 17 (14) Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Nuwanidu Fernando, no run, c & b V Viyaskanth, Caught out !! legbreak, good length, on the stumps, A risky shot choice by Nuwanidu Fernando as the batter hangs in the crease to strike it towards , only to get an edge that goes straight into the hands of Vijayakanth Viyaskanth for a soft dismissal.

8.6

Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Mohammad Nawaz, 1 run, Mohammad Nawaz goes back to take slider of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

End of over 9 (3 runs)

Mohammad Nawaz 1 (1)

Niroshan Dickwella 52 (29)

Colombo Strikers 79/3

Vijayakanth Viyaskanth 1-0-3-1

Maheesh Theekshana 2-0-14-0

9.1

Charith Asalanka to Mohammad Nawaz, 1 run, Mohammad Nawaz goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an arm ball delivered at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.

9.2

Charith Asalanka to Niroshan Dickwella, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Niroshan Dickwella goes back and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

9.3

Charith Asalanka to Niroshan Dickwella, Four, arm ball, full length, on the stumps. Niroshan Dickwella goes forward and hit drive in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

9.4

Charith Asalanka to Niroshan Dickwella, 1 run, Niroshan Dickwella goes forward and plays a well-timed flick shot off an arm ball delivered at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.

9.5

Charith Asalanka to Mohammad Nawaz, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Mohammad Nawaz hangs in the crease and dabs cut with soft hands toward slip, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

9.6

Charith Asalanka to Mohammad Nawaz, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Mohammad Nawaz hangs in the crease and dabs it towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly, and makes a brilliant stop.

End of over 10 (6 runs)

Mohammad Nawaz 2 (4)

Niroshan Dickwella 57 (32)

Colombo Strikers 85/3

Charith Asalanka 1-0-6-0

Vijayakanth Viyaskanth 1-0-3-1

10.1

Dilshan Madushanka to Niroshan Dickwella, 1 run, Niroshan Dickwella hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed pull off an bouncer delivered at a short length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.

10.2

Dilshan Madushanka to Mohammad Nawaz, 1 run, Dilshan Madushanka delivers fast ball at good length, Mohammad Nawaz hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the third man, limits Mohammad Nawaz to just 1 run.

10.3

Niroshan Dickwella c V Viyaskanth b D Madushanka 58 (34) Dilshan Madushanka to Niroshan Dickwella, no run, c V Viyaskanth b D Madushanka, Caught out !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Niroshan Dickwella goes back and takes a big risk by attempting cut towards third man, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Niroshan Dickwella.

10.4

Dilshan Madushanka to Yashodha Lanka, no run, Dot Ball !! slower ball, full length, on the off stump, and Yashodha Lanka hangs on and tries to hit drive, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat and goes to the keeper.

10.5

Dilshan Madushanka to Yashodha Lanka, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Yashodha Lanka hangs in the crease and dabs it towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly, and makes a brilliant stop.

10.6

Dilshan Madushanka to Yashodha Lanka, no run, Dot Ball !! bouncer, short length, on the stumps, and Yashodha Lanka hangs on and tries to hit pull, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat and goes to the keeper.

End of over 11 (2 runs)

Yashodha Lanka 0 (3)

Mohammad Nawaz 3 (5)

Colombo Strikers 87/4

Dilshan Madushanka 2-0-17-1

Charith Asalanka 1-0-6-0

11.1

Mohammad Nawaz c D Madushanka b GC Viljoen 3 (6) Hardus Viljoen to Mohammad Nawaz, no run, c D Madushanka b GC Viljoen, Caught out !! bouncer, back of length, on the off stump, Mohammad Nawaz hangs in the crease and takes a big risk by attempting cut towards third man, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Dilshan Madushanka, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Mohammad Nawaz.

11.2

Hardus Viljoen to Chamika Karunaratne, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Chamika Karunaratne goes back and dabs it towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly, and makes a brilliant stop.

11.3

Hardus Viljoen to Chamika Karunaratne, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, back of length, on the stumps, Hardus Viljoen sends down a delivery outside the stumps, and Chamika Karunaratne goes back and watches it closely, deciding to let ball go to the keeper.

11.4

Hardus Viljoen to Chamika Karunaratne, 1 run, Chamika Karunaratne goes back and plays a well-timed cut off an fast ball delivered at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 1 run.

11.5

Hardus Viljoen to Yashodha Lanka, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Yashodha Lanka goes back and dabs pull with soft hands toward mid on, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

11.6

Hardus Viljoen to Yashodha Lanka, Four, fast ball, good length, on the stumps. Yashodha Lanka goes back and hit cut in the gap towards third man, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

End of over 12 (5 runs)

Yashodha Lanka 4 (5)

Chamika Karunaratne 1 (3)

Colombo Strikers 92/5

Hardus Viljoen 3-0-23-2

Dilshan Madushanka 2-0-17-1

12.1

Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Chamika Karunaratne, 1 run, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth delivers flipper at full length, Chamika Karunaratne goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the long on, limits Chamika Karunaratne to just 1 run.

12.2

Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Yashodha Lanka, no run, Dot ball !! flipper, full length, on the stumps, Yashodha Lanka goes forward and dabs it towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly, and makes a brilliant stop.

12.3

Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Yashodha Lanka, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Yashodha Lanka goes back and dabs cut with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

12.4

Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Yashodha Lanka, no run, Dot Ball !! googly, full length, on the stumps, and Yashodha Lanka hangs on and tries to hit sweep, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat and goes to the keeper.

12.5

Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Yashodha Lanka, 1 run, Yashodha Lanka hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed cut off an legbreak delivered at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 1 run.

12.6

Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Chamika Karunaratne, 2 runs, Chamika Karunaratne hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an flipper delivered at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short mid wicket for 2 runs.

End of over 13 (4 runs)

Chamika Karunaratne 4 (5)

Yashodha Lanka 5 (9)

Colombo Strikers 96/5

Vijayakanth Viyaskanth 2-0-7-1

Hardus Viljoen 3-0-23-2

13.1

Dunith Wellalage to Yashodha Lanka, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Yashodha Lanka hangs in the crease and dabs it towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly, and makes a brilliant stop.

13.2

Dunith Wellalage to Yashodha Lanka, 1 run, Yashodha Lanka hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed cut off an off break ball delivered at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 1 run.

13.3

Dunith Wellalage to Chamika Karunaratne, Four, , full length, on the leg stump. Chamika Karunaratne hangs in the crease and hit sweep in the gap towards deep fine leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

13.4

Dunith Wellalage to Chamika Karunaratne, no run, Dot Ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, and Chamika Karunaratne hangs on and tries to hit defensive shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat and goes to the keeper.

13.5

Dunith Wellalage to Chamika Karunaratne, 1 run, Dunith Wellalage delivers arm ball at full length, Chamika Karunaratne hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the short cover, limits Chamika Karunaratne to just 1 run.

13.6

Dunith Wellalage to Yashodha Lanka, 2 runs, Yashodha Lanka goes back and plays a well-timed push off an off break ball delivered at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 2 runs.

End of over 14 (8 runs)

Yashodha Lanka 8 (12)

Chamika Karunaratne 9 (8)

Colombo Strikers 104/5

Dunith Wellalage 1-0-8-0

Vijayakanth Viyaskanth 2-0-7-1

14.1

Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Chamika Karunaratne, Four, slider, good length, on the stumps. Chamika Karunaratne goes back and hit pull in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

14.2

Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Chamika Karunaratne, 1 run, Chamika Karunaratne goes back and plays a well-timed flick shot off an flipper delivered at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.

14.3

Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Yashodha Lanka, no run, Dot ball !! flipper, full length, on the stumps, Yashodha Lanka goes back and dabs it towards deep point, but the fielder reacts promptly, and makes a brilliant stop.

14.4

Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Yashodha Lanka, 1 run, Yashodha Lanka goes forward and plays a well-timed flick shot off an delivered at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.

14.5

Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Chamika Karunaratne, 2 runs, Chamika Karunaratne goes forward and plays a well-timed sweep off an flipper delivered at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

14.6

Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Chamika Karunaratne, no run, Dot ball !! flipper, full length, on the stumps, Chamika Karunaratne goes forward and dabs it towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly, and makes a brilliant stop.

End of over 15 (8 runs)

Chamika Karunaratne 16 (12)

Yashodha Lanka 9 (14)

Colombo Strikers 112/5

Vijayakanth Viyaskanth 3-0-15-1

Dunith Wellalage 1-0-8-0

15.1

Maheesh Theekshana to Yashodha Lanka, 1 run, Maheesh Theekshana delivers arm ball at full length, Yashodha Lanka goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the long on, limits Yashodha Lanka to just 1 run.

15.2

Maheesh Theekshana to Chamika Karunaratne, 1 run, Chamika Karunaratne goes forward and plays a well-timed sweep off an arm ball delivered at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.

15.3

15.4

Maheesh Theekshana to Chamika Karunaratne, Six, Six !! What a delivery! arm ball lands right on the stumps, and Chamika Karunaratne goes forward and exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers sweep and sends it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!

15.5

Chamika Karunaratne runout (N Madushka / M Theekshana) 23 (15) Maheesh Theekshana to Chamika Karunaratne, no run, runout (N Madushka / M Theekshana), Run out !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Chamika Karunaratne goes forward and slams it towards short mid wicket and sets off for a run, but it was a suicidal one. Maheesh Theekshana collects the ball and throws it toward the stumps, Nishan Madushka takes the bails off, Chamika Karunaratne was miles away from the crease. Spectacular Run out !

15.6

Maheesh Theekshana to Ramesh Mendis, 1 run, Ramesh Mendis hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an arm ball delivered at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.

End of over 16 (10 runs)

Ramesh Mendis 1 (1)

Yashodha Lanka 11 (16)

Colombo Strikers 122/6

Maheesh Theekshana 3-0-24-0

Vijayakanth Viyaskanth 3-0-15-1

16.1

Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Ramesh Mendis, 4 bye, Bye !! googly, full length, on the stumps, Ramesh Mendis hangs in the crease and tries to swat it, but the ball sails past the batter, eluding the keeper, batter sneaks 4 runs off bye.

16.2

Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Ramesh Mendis, 2 runs, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth delivers flipper at full length, Ramesh Mendis hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep fine leg, limits Ramesh Mendis to just 2 runs.

16.3

Yashodha Lanka runout (D Wellalage) 11 (16) Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Ramesh Mendis, no run, runout (D Wellalage), Run out !! googly, full length, on the stumps, It was an unfortunate way to go for the batter. Ramesh Mendis hangs in the crease to hit it straight to point and set off for 1 run, but the fielder direct hit left with no chance of making it back in time. Run out, and the fielding side is ecstatic!

16.4

Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Naseem Shah, no run, Dot ball !! flipper, full length, on the stumps, Naseem Shah hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

16.5

Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Naseem Shah, no run, Dot Ball !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, and Naseem Shah hangs on and tries to hit cut, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat and goes to the keeper.

16.6

Naseem Shah st N Madushka b V Viyaskanth 0 (3) Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to Naseem Shah, no run, st N Madushka b V Viyaskanth, Stumped out !! legbreak, full length on the off stump, Naseem Shah hangs in the crease and tries to slam it, but Naseem Shah fails to make contact with the ball, and Nishan Madushka completes the stumping to send Naseem Shah back to the dressing room.

End of over 17 (6 runs)

Naseem Shah 0 (3)

Ramesh Mendis 3 (4)

Colombo Strikers 128/8

Vijayakanth Viyaskanth 4-0-17-2

Maheesh Theekshana 3-0-24-0

17.1

Maheesh Theekshana to Ramesh Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Ramesh Mendis hangs in the crease and dabs push with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

17.2

Maheesh Theekshana to Ramesh Mendis, Four, Four !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Ramesh Mendis elegantly hangs in the crease into the shot and gracefully guides it to long on region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.

17.3

Maheesh Theekshana to Ramesh Mendis, Six, Six !! What a delivery! arm ball lands right on the stumps, and Ramesh Mendis goes forward and exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers and sends it flying to the long off region for a remarkable Maximum!

17.4

Maheesh Theekshana to Ramesh Mendis, 1 run, Maheesh Theekshana delivers arm ball at full length, Ramesh Mendis goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the mid off, limits Ramesh Mendis to just 1 run.

17.5

Maheesh Theekshana to Lakshan Sandakan, 1 run, Lakshan Sandakan hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed pull off an arm ball delivered at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.

17.6

Maheesh Theekshana to Ramesh Mendis, 3 runs, Ramesh Mendis hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an arm ball delivered at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 3 runs. Overthrow and garnered a single run

End of over 18 (15 runs)

Ramesh Mendis 17 (9)

Lakshan Sandakan 1 (1)

Colombo Strikers 143/8

Maheesh Theekshana 4-0-39-0

Vijayakanth Viyaskanth 4-0-17-2

18.1

Ramesh Mendis c N Madushka b GC Viljoen 17 (10) Hardus Viljoen to Ramesh Mendis, no run, c N Madushka b GC Viljoen, Caught out !! bouncer, short length, on the stumps, Ramesh Mendis hangs in the crease to try a high-risk pull, edged!! and the ball finds safe hands of Nishan Madushka, who makes no mistake in taking the catch, and Ramesh Mendis is out.

18.2

Hardus Viljoen to Matheesha Pathirana, Four, fast ball, full length, on the off stump. Matheesha Pathirana hangs in the crease and hit drive in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

18.3

Hardus Viljoen to Matheesha Pathirana, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, and Matheesha Pathirana hangs on and tries to hit cut, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat and goes to the keeper.

18.4

Hardus Viljoen to Matheesha Pathirana, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Matheesha Pathirana elegantly goes back into the shot and gracefully guides it to long off region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.

18.5

Hardus Viljoen to Matheesha Pathirana, no run, Dot Ball !! bouncer, back of length, on the off stump, and Matheesha Pathirana hangs on and tries to hit pull, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat and goes to the keeper.

18.6

Hardus Viljoen to Matheesha Pathirana, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Matheesha Pathirana goes forward and dabs drive with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

End of over 19 (8 runs)

Matheesha Pathirana 8 (5)

Lakshan Sandakan 1 (1)

Colombo Strikers 151/9

Hardus Viljoen 4-0-31-3

Maheesh Theekshana 4-0-39-0

19.1

Dilshan Madushanka to Lakshan Sandakan, 1 run, Dilshan Madushanka delivers fast ball at full length, Lakshan Sandakan goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the third man, limits Lakshan Sandakan to just 1 run.

19.2

Dilshan Madushanka to Matheesha Pathirana, no run, Dot Ball !! bouncer, back of length, on the stumps, and Matheesha Pathirana hangs on and tries to hit pull, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat and goes to the keeper.

19.3

Dilshan Madushanka to Matheesha Pathirana, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, and Matheesha Pathirana hangs on and tries to hit cut, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat and goes to the keeper.

19.4

Matheesha Pathirana b D Madushanka 8 (8) Dilshan Madushanka to Matheesha Pathirana, no run, b D Madushanka, Bowled out !! fast ball, yorker, on the stumps, Matheesha Pathirana hangs in the crease and tries to take on the bowler but fails to get the timing right. The ball goes past the bat and crashes into the stumps, and the batter is bowled out in disappointing fashion.

Date

2023-07-30 14:00 PM

Venue

R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama, Colombo

Toss

Colombo Strikers elected to bowl

Umpires

Gazi Sohel
Raveendra Wimalasiri

Tv Umpires

Lyndon Hannibal

Match Referee

Graeme Labrooy