Kandy Falcons v Jaffna Kings, Eliminator, Lanka Premier League

Finished

Lanka Premier League , August 17, 2023

Kandy Falcons

188/8 (20)

Jaffna Kings

127/10 (17.2)

B-Love Kandy won by 61 runs.

B-Love Kandy InningB-Love Kandy Inning188/8 (20 ov)

Jaffna Kings InningJK Inning127/10 (17.2 ov)

Commentary

0.1

Angelo Mathews to Chris Lynn, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Chris Lynn goes forward and dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

0.2

Angelo Mathews to Chris Lynn, 1 run, Chris Lynn goes forward 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 mid off for 1 run.

0.3

Angelo Mathews to Charith Asalanka, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Charith Asalanka goes forward to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.

0.4

Angelo Mathews to Charith Asalanka, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Angelo Mathews sends down a delivery outside the off stump, and Charith Asalanka goes forward and watches it closely, deciding to let ball go to the keeper.

0.5

Angelo Mathews to Charith Asalanka, 1 run, Charith Asalanka goes forward 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 long off for 1 run.

0.6

Angelo Mathews to Chris Lynn, Four, fast ball, full length, on the stumps. Chris Lynn goes forward and hit drive in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

End of over 1 (6 runs)

Chris Lynn 5 (3)

Charith Asalanka 1 (3)

Jaffna Kings 6/0

Angelo Mathews 1-0-6-0

1.1

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Charith Asalanka, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Charith Asalanka goes forward and dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

1.2

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Charith Asalanka, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Charith Asalanka goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

1.3

Charith Asalanka c Asif Ali b MU Rahman 1 (6) Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Charith Asalanka, no run, c Asif Ali b MU Rahman, Caught out!! off break ball full length on the stumps, Charith Asalanka goes forward to take the gamble with sloge sweep towards deep mid wicket, in the air!! and is perfectly caught by Asif Ali. Leading to a soft dismissal.

1.4

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, no run, Dot Ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, and Rahmanullah Gurbaz hangs on and tries to hit defensive shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat and goes to the keeper.

1.5

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Six, Six !! With a brilliant off break ball on the stumps, Rahmanullah Gurbaz goes forward and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular inside out shot to long off for a colossal Maximum!

1.6

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Rahmanullah Gurbaz goes forward and slash defensive shot towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

End of over 2 (6 runs)

Rahmanullah Gurbaz 6 (3)

Chris Lynn 5 (3)

Jaffna Kings 12/1

Mujeeb Ur Rahman 1-0-6-1

Angelo Mathews 1-0-6-0

2.1

Angelo Mathews to Chris Lynn, 1 run, Chris Lynn goes forward 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.

2.2

Angelo Mathews to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, 3 runs, Rahmanullah Gurbaz goes forward 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 square leg for 3 runs.

2.3

Angelo Mathews to Chris Lynn, 1 run, Chris Lynn goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an fast ball delivered at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long off for 1 run.

2.4

Angelo Mathews to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Rahmanullah Gurbaz goes forward and dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

2.5

Angelo Mathews to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Rahmanullah Gurbaz goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

2.6

Angelo Mathews to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball on the stumps, Rahmanullah Gurbaz goes forward and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular sloge sweep to deep mid wicket for a colossal Maximum!

End of over 3 (11 runs)

Rahmanullah Gurbaz 15 (7)

Chris Lynn 7 (5)

Jaffna Kings 23/1

Angelo Mathews 2-0-17-0

Mujeeb Ur Rahman 1-0-6-1

3.1

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Chris Lynn, Four, off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Chris Lynn goes forward and plays cut in the air to deep point, and ball finds the ropes for four.

3.2

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Chris Lynn, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Chris Lynn goes forward and dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward mid off, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

1lb

3.3

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Chris Lynn, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Chris Lynn goes forward and swats flick shot, but the ball slides off the body, batter is quick to avail this leg bye for 1 run.

3.4

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Rahmanullah Gurbaz goes forward and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

3.5

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Rahmanullah Gurbaz goes forward and slash defensive shot towards mid on, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

3.6

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Four, off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Rahmanullah Gurbaz goes forward and plays sloge sweep in the air to deep square leg, and ball finds the ropes for four.

End of over 4 (9 runs)

Rahmanullah Gurbaz 19 (10)

Chris Lynn 11 (8)

Jaffna Kings 32/1

Mujeeb Ur Rahman 2-0-14-1

Angelo Mathews 2-0-17-0

4.1

Isuru Udana to Chris Lynn, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Chris Lynn goes forward and slash cut towards long on, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

4.2

Rahmanullah Gurbaz runout (I Udana / M Haris) 19 (10) Isuru Udana to Chris Lynn, no run, runout (I Udana / M Haris), Run out !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Chris Lynn goes forward and slams cut towards point and sets off for a quick single, but it was a suicidal one. Mohammad Haris collects the ball and throws it toward the stumps, Isuru Udana takes the bails off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz was miles away from the crease. Spectacular Run out!

4.3

Isuru Udana to Chris Lynn, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Chris Lynn goes forward and slash defensive shot towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

4.4

Isuru Udana to Chris Lynn, 1 run, Chris Lynn goes forward and plays a well-timed inside out 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.

4.5

Isuru Udana to Dunith Wellalage, 1 run, Dunith Wellalage goes forward 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.

4.6

Isuru Udana to Chris Lynn, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Chris Lynn goes forward and dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward mid off, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

End of over 5 (2 runs)

Chris Lynn 12 (13)

Dunith Wellalage 1 (1)

Jaffna Kings 34/2

Isuru Udana 1-0-2-0

Mujeeb Ur Rahman 2-0-14-1

5.1

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Dunith Wellalage, 1 run, Dunith Wellalage hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards slip for 1 run.

5.2

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Chris Lynn, 1 run, Chris Lynn hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

5.3

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Dunith Wellalage, 1 run, Dunith Wellalage hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident sweep that sent the ball sailing towards short fine leg for 1 run.

5wd

5.4

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Chris Lynn, 5 wide, Wide Ball !! off break ball, full length, on the leg stump, An attempted bouncer misses the mark and sails high over Chris Lynn's head, It gets past the keeper, and the ball raced away to the boundary for four. Umpire Calls it a wide.

5.4

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Chris Lynn, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Chris Lynn hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward mid off, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

5.5

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Chris Lynn, Four, off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Chris Lynn hangs in the crease and plays drive in the air to long off, and ball finds the ropes for four.

5.6

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Chris Lynn, 1 run, Chris Lynn hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.

End of over 6 (13 runs)

Chris Lynn 18 (17)

Dunith Wellalage 3 (3)

Jaffna Kings 47/2

Mujeeb Ur Rahman 3-0-27-1

Isuru Udana 1-0-2-0

6.1

Wanindu Hasaranga to Chris Lynn, 1 run, Chris Lynn hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed sweep 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 square leg for 1 run.

6.2

Wanindu Hasaranga to Dunith Wellalage, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Dunith Wellalage hangs in the crease and slash flick shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

6.3

Dunith Wellalage c K Mendis b W Hasaranga 3 (5) Wanindu Hasaranga to Dunith Wellalage, no run, c K Mendis b W Hasaranga, Caught out!! off break ball full length on the stumps, Dunith Wellalage hangs in the crease to take the gamble with sloge sweep towards long on, in the air!! and is perfectly caught by Kamindu Mendis. Leading to a soft dismissal.

6.4

Wanindu Hasaranga to Shoaib Malik, 1 run, Shoaib Malik hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.

6.5

Chris Lynn lbw b W Hasaranga 19 (19) Wanindu Hasaranga to Chris Lynn, no run, lbw b W Hasaranga, Out LBW !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Chris Lynn hangs in the crease and takes a big risk to chunk it away, but unfortunately, mistimes it, and the ball hits the pad, and Wanindu Hasaranga appeals for an LBW, which is given by the umpire, and Chris Lynn has to go back.

6.6

Wanindu Hasaranga to David Miller, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, David Miller hangs in the crease and slash flick shot towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

End of over 7 (2 runs)

David Miller 0 (1)

Shoaib Malik 1 (1)

Jaffna Kings 49/4

Wanindu Hasaranga 1-0-2-2

Mujeeb Ur Rahman 3-0-27-1

7.1

Sahan Arachchige to Shoaib Malik, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Shoaib Malik hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward mid off, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

7.2

Sahan Arachchige to Shoaib Malik, 1 run, Shoaib Malik hangs in the crease to take legbreak of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

7.3

Sahan Arachchige to David Miller, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, David Miller hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

7.4

Sahan Arachchige to David Miller, 1 run, David Miller hangs in the crease to take legbreak of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

7.5

7.6

Sahan Arachchige to David Miller, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, good length, on the off stump, David Miller hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

End of over 8 (3 runs)

David Miller 1 (4)

Shoaib Malik 3 (4)

Jaffna Kings 52/4

Sahan Arachchige 1-0-3-0

Wanindu Hasaranga 1-0-2-2

8.1

Wanindu Hasaranga to Shoaib Malik, 1 run, Shoaib Malik hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

8.2

Wanindu Hasaranga to David Miller, 2 runs, David Miller hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 2 runs.

8.3

Wanindu Hasaranga to David Miller, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, David Miller hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

8.4

Wanindu Hasaranga to David Miller, 1 run, David Miller hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident sweep that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.

8.5

8.6

Wanindu Hasaranga to David Miller, 1 run, David Miller hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident sloge sweep that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

End of over 9 (6 runs)

David Miller 5 (8)

Shoaib Malik 5 (6)

Jaffna Kings 58/4

Wanindu Hasaranga 2-0-8-2

Sahan Arachchige 1-0-3-0

9.1

Sahan Arachchige to David Miller, Six, Six !! With a brilliant legbreak on the stumps, David Miller hangs in the crease and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular inside out shot to long off for a colossal Maximum!

9.2

Sahan Arachchige to David Miller, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, David Miller hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

9.3

Sahan Arachchige to David Miller, 1 run, David Miller hangs in the crease to take legbreak of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident sloge sweep that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

9.4

Sahan Arachchige to Shoaib Malik, Four, legbreak, good length, on the stumps, Shoaib Malik hangs in the crease and plays sloge sweep in the air to deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes for four.

9.5

9.6

Sahan Arachchige to David Miller, 1 run, David Miller hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

End of over 10 (13 runs)

David Miller 13 (12)

Shoaib Malik 10 (8)

Jaffna Kings 71/4

Sahan Arachchige 2-0-16-0

Wanindu Hasaranga 2-0-8-2

10.1

Nuwan Pradeep to David Miller, 1 run, David Miller hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.

10.2

Nuwan Pradeep to Shoaib Malik, 1 run, Shoaib Malik hangs in the crease and plays sloge sweep 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 long on for 1 run.

10.3

Nuwan Pradeep to David Miller, 1 run, David Miller hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards short fine leg for 1 run.

10.4

Nuwan Pradeep to Shoaib Malik, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, yorker, on the stumps, Shoaib Malik hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward mid off, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

10.5

Nuwan Pradeep to Shoaib Malik, Four, fast ball, full length, on the stumps. Shoaib Malik hangs in the crease and hit flick shot in the gap towards deep square leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

10.6

Nuwan Pradeep to Shoaib Malik, Four, fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Shoaib Malik hangs in the crease and plays inside out shot in the air to deep point, and ball finds the ropes for four.

End of over 11 (11 runs)

Shoaib Malik 19 (12)

David Miller 15 (14)

Jaffna Kings 82/4

Nuwan Pradeep 1-0-11-0

Sahan Arachchige 2-0-16-0

11.1

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to David Miller, 2 runs, David Miller hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 2 runs.

11.2

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to David Miller, 1 run, David Miller 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 long off for 1 run.

11.3

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Shoaib Malik, 1 run, Shoaib Malik hangs in the crease 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.

11.4

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to David Miller, Six, Six !! With a brilliant off break ball on the stumps, David Miller hangs in the crease and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular sloge sweep to deep mid wicket for a colossal Maximum!

1wd

11.5

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to David Miller, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! off break ball good length, on the off stump, Mujeeb Ur Rahman strays from his line, sending it too far outside the off-stump, and the Umpire calls it a wide.

5wd

11.5

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to David Miller, 5 wide, Wide Ball !! off break ball, full length, on the leg stump, An attempted bouncer misses the mark and sails high over David Miller's head, It gets past the keeper, and the ball raced away to the boundary for four. Umpire Calls it a wide.

11.5

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to David Miller, 2 runs, David Miller hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 2 runs.

11.6

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to David Miller, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, David Miller hangs in the crease and dabs drive with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

End of over 12 (18 runs)

David Miller 26 (19)

Shoaib Malik 20 (13)

Jaffna Kings 100/4

Mujeeb Ur Rahman 4-0-45-1

Nuwan Pradeep 1-0-11-0

12.1

Wanindu Hasaranga to Shoaib Malik, 1 run, Shoaib Malik hangs in the crease 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 short mid wicket for 1 run.

12.2

David Miller b W Hasaranga 26 (20) Wanindu Hasaranga to David Miller, no run, b W Hasaranga, Bowled out !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, A bold move from David Miller as batter hangs in the crease and plays it, but it proves to be batter's downfall. The ball crashes into stumps, and the stumps are rattled. Bowled out!

12.3

Wanindu Hasaranga to Asela Gunaratne, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Asela Gunaratne hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

12.4

Asela Gunaratne lbw b W Hasaranga 0 (2) Wanindu Hasaranga to Asela Gunaratne, no run, lbw b W Hasaranga, Out LBW !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Asela Gunaratne hangs in the crease and takes a big risk to chunk it away, but unfortunately, mistimes it, and the ball hits the pad, and Wanindu Hasaranga appeals for an LBW, which is given by the umpire, and Asela Gunaratne has to go back.

12.5

Wanindu Hasaranga to Thisara Perera, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Thisara Perera hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

12.6

Wanindu Hasaranga to Thisara Perera, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Thisara Perera hangs in the crease and trying to hit defensive shot, but the ball shapes away late and beats the bat.

End of over 13 (1 runs)

Thisara Perera 0 (2)

Shoaib Malik 21 (14)

Jaffna Kings 101/6

Wanindu Hasaranga 3-0-9-4

Mujeeb Ur Rahman 4-0-45-1

13.1

Sahan Arachchige to Shoaib Malik, Six, Six !! With a brilliant off break ball on the stumps, Shoaib Malik goes forward and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular sloge sweep to deep mid wicket for a colossal Maximum!

13.2

Sahan Arachchige to Shoaib Malik, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Shoaib Malik goes forward to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

13.3

Sahan Arachchige to Thisara Perera, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Thisara Perera goes forward and slash drive towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

13.4

Thisara Perera b S Arachchige 0 (4) Sahan Arachchige to Thisara Perera, no run, b S Arachchige, Bowled out !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, A bold move from Thisara Perera as batter goes back and plays it, but it proves to be batter's downfall. The ball crashes into stumps, and the stumps are rattled. Bowled out!

13.5

Sahan Arachchige to Maheesh Theekshana, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Maheesh Theekshana goes back and slash flick shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

13.6

Sahan Arachchige to Maheesh Theekshana, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Maheesh Theekshana goes forward and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball. Swift fielding by the bowler.

End of over 14 (7 runs)

Maheesh Theekshana 0 (2)

Shoaib Malik 28 (16)

Jaffna Kings 108/7

Sahan Arachchige 3-0-23-1

Wanindu Hasaranga 3-0-9-4

14.1

Nuwan Pradeep to Shoaib Malik, 1 run, An accurately pitched inswinger on the stumps, Shoaib Malik goes back to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.

14.2

Nuwan Pradeep to Maheesh Theekshana, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Maheesh Theekshana goes back and dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward slip, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

14.3

Nuwan Pradeep to Maheesh Theekshana, Four, fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Maheesh Theekshana goes forward and plays inside out shot in the air to deep cover, and ball finds the ropes for four.

14.4

Nuwan Pradeep to Maheesh Theekshana, 1 run, Maheesh Theekshana goes back to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

14.5

Nuwan Pradeep to Shoaib Malik, 1 run, Shoaib Malik goes back to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards slip for 1 run.

14.6

Nuwan Pradeep to Maheesh Theekshana, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, yorker, on the leg stump, Nuwan Pradeep bowls a sharp delivery, and Maheesh Theekshana goes back to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

End of over 15 (7 runs)

Maheesh Theekshana 5 (6)

Shoaib Malik 30 (18)

Jaffna Kings 115/7

Nuwan Pradeep 2-0-18-0

Sahan Arachchige 3-0-23-1

15.1

Angelo Mathews to Shoaib Malik, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Shoaib Malik goes back and dabs flick shot with soft hands toward deep mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

15.2

Angelo Mathews to Shoaib Malik, 1 run, Shoaib Malik goes forward 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.

15.3

Angelo Mathews to Maheesh Theekshana, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Maheesh Theekshana elegantly goes forward into the shot and gracefully guides it to deep mid wicket region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.

15.4

Angelo Mathews to Maheesh Theekshana, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Maheesh Theekshana goes forward to the delivery and tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.

15.5

Angelo Mathews to Maheesh Theekshana, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Maheesh Theekshana hangs in the crease and trying to hit inside out shot, but the ball shapes away late and beats the bat.

15.6

Angelo Mathews to Maheesh Theekshana, 1 run, Maheesh Theekshana goes back to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

End of over 16 (6 runs)

Maheesh Theekshana 10 (10)

Shoaib Malik 31 (20)

Jaffna Kings 121/7

Angelo Mathews 3-0-23-0

Nuwan Pradeep 2-0-18-0

16.1

Nuwan Pradeep to Maheesh Theekshana, Four, fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Maheesh Theekshana goes back and caresses sweep to deep mid wicket and it raced away to the fence for four.

16.2

Nuwan Pradeep to Maheesh Theekshana, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Nuwan Pradeep bowls a sharp delivery, and Maheesh Theekshana goes forward to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

16.3

Nuwan Pradeep to Maheesh Theekshana, 1 run, fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Maheesh Theekshana goes forward to make a room for himself and hits it towards short mid wicket for 1 run.

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16.4

Nuwan Pradeep to Shoaib Malik, 1 no ball, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the leg stump, Shoaib Malik goes back and tucks flick shot toward the fielder at deep square leg, who halts the ball.

16.4

Nuwan Pradeep to Shoaib Malik, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Shoaib Malik goes forward and slash drive towards deep cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

16.5

Shoaib Malik c A Mathews b N Pradeep 31 (23) Nuwan Pradeep to Shoaib Malik, no run, c A Mathews b N Pradeep, Caught out!! fast ball good length on the off stump, Shoaib Malik goes back to take the gamble with pull towards short cover, in the air!! and is perfectly caught by Angelo Mathews. Leading to a soft dismissal.

16.6

Nuwan Pradeep to Dilshan Madushanka, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Nuwan Pradeep bowls a sharp delivery, and Dilshan Madushanka goes back to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

End of over 17 (6 runs)

Dilshan Madushanka 0 (1)

Maheesh Theekshana 15 (13)

Jaffna Kings 127/8

Nuwan Pradeep 3-0-24-1

Angelo Mathews 3-0-23-0

17.1

Maheesh Theekshana c S Arachchige b W Hasaranga 15 (14) Wanindu Hasaranga to Maheesh Theekshana, no run, c S Arachchige b W Hasaranga, Caught out!! legbreak full length on the off stump, Maheesh Theekshana goes forward to take the gamble with inside out shot towards short cover, edged!! and expertly caught by Sahan Arachchige. Leading to a soft dismissal.

17.2

Nuwan Thushara c (sub LD Madushanka) b W Hasaranga 0 (1) Wanindu Hasaranga to Nuwan Thushara, no run, c (sub LD Madushanka) b W Hasaranga, Caught out!! legbreak full length on the off stump, Nuwan Thushara goes forward to take the gamble with inside out shot towards third man, edged!! and expertly caught by Lahiru Madushanka. Leading to a soft dismissal.

Date

2023-08-17 14:00 PM

Venue

R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama, Colombo

Toss

Jaffna Kings elected to bowl

Umpires

Aleem Dar
Prageeth Rambukwella

Tv Umpires

Lyndon Hannibal

Match Referee

Graeme Labrooy