13/12Result
12th Match (N), Lanka Premier League at Kandy, Dec 13 2022
Stars won by 2 wkts (0b rem)
Player of the Match
Ravi Bopara
Ravi BoparaColombo Strikers
13/12Result
12th Match (N), Lanka Premier League at Kandy, Dec 13 2022
Stars won by 2 wkts (0b rem)
Player of the Match
Ravi Bopara
Ravi BoparaColombo Strikers

END OF OVER:
20 | 5 Runs 3 Wkts | GG: 193/5 | RR: 9.65

  • Imad Wasim0 (1b)
  • Naveen-ul-Haq4-0-33-2
  • Dominic Drakes3-0-40-0

9:20pm The Gladiators, as has often been the norm this season, began wonderfully, with Dabare and Mendis taking full advantage of the field restrictions. Dabare, in particular, was superb as he took over the scoring mantle, allowing his skipper more time to settle in. Mendis then joined hands with Udara and the pair ensured the momentum was not lost in the middle. The decisive knock, however, came from Shafiq's blade. He came in and scored 58 off 33 balls, with Mendis doing his bit at the other end, notching up a 49-ball 72.

The Stars, meanwhile, would be ruing their lack of penetration. They never seemed capable of breaking the game open, and that allowed the Gladiators to get away to 193. That said, there is plenty of dew on the ground and bowling will not be easy in the second innings. It won't be a straightforward chase but the Stars are not completely out of it either. Do join us in a bit for the run-chase!

19.6
W
Naveen-ul-Haq to Imad Wasim, OUT, back of a length delivery outside off stump. Imad backs away and flat-bats it straight back to the bowler, who collects and then throws down the stumps at the bowler's end, catching Anwar short of his ground

Anwar Ali run out 1 (2b 0x4 0x6) SR: 50.00

Imad Wasim to face the final ball

19.5
W
Naveen-ul-Haq to Mendis, OUT, cleans him up! Searing yorker on middle and off stump. Mendis shimmies around his crease and looks to access the leg side. This time, though, he is just a little late on the stroke as the ball goes past the bat and thuds into off stump!

BKG Mendis b Naveen-ul-Haq 72 (49b 5x4 4x6) SR: 146.93

19.4
4
Naveen-ul-Haq to Mendis, FOUR, oh, my word! Back of a length delivery outside off stump. Mendis stands up tall, gets on top of the bounce and swats it over the bowler's head
19.3
1
Naveen-ul-Haq to Anwar Ali, 1 run, slower delivery on a length outside off stump. Anwar has another agricultural slog at it and squirts it into the leg side for a single
19.2
0
Naveen-ul-Haq to Anwar Ali, no run, sharp and rising bumper just outside off stump. Anwar has a massive swipe at it but misses the ball by quite some distance

Anwar Ali is the new man in. Will he look for boundaries or will he try to feed Mendis the strike?

19.1
W
Naveen-ul-Haq to Asad Shafiq, OUT, gone this time! Back of a length delivery outside off stump. Shafiq looks to muscle it over long on but the ball just gets a little too big on him. It ultimately pings off the splice towards long on, where Howell does the rest!

Asad Shafiq c Howell b Naveen-ul-Haq 58 (33b 7x4 1x6) SR: 175.75

Naveen to close out the innings. Can the Gladiators get to 200?

END OF OVER:
19 | 16 Runs | GG: 188/2 | RR: 9.89

  • Kusal Mendis68 (47b)
  • Asad Shafiq58 (32b)
  • Dominic Drakes3-0-40-0
  • Kasun Rajitha4-0-32-1
18.6
6
Drakes to Mendis, SIX, dropped, and it goes for six as well! In the slot just outside off stump. Mendis launches it towards long on, where Chandimal can't wrap his hands around it. What's worse is that the ball then lands beyond the ropes
18.5
0
Drakes to Mendis, no run, wide yorker outside off stump. Mendis tries to reach it but is unable to do so as the ball squirms past the flailing bat
18.4
1
Drakes to Asad Shafiq, 1 run, did that carry? Slower delivery angled across the batter outside off stump. Shafiq throws his hands at it and gets a thick outside edge that flies towards short third man. The fielder holds onto it but is not sure if he has done so on the bounce. The third umpire is happy to conclude that the ball has clearly bounced
18.3
6
Drakes to Asad Shafiq, SIX, brilliant! In the slot on off stump and Shafiq cashes in! He clears his front leg and smacks it over the bowler's head
18.2
2
Drakes to Asad Shafiq, 2 runs, slower delivery on a full length outside off stump. Shafiq throws his hands at it and drills it towards deep cover point for a couple of runs. Brings up his fifty too, off just 30 balls!
18.1
1b
Drakes to Mendis, 1 bye, full toss way outside off stump. Mendis swings and misses but the keeper fumbles too, letting the batters get across for a single

Two overs left. How many can the Gladiators get? Can they get to 200? That will give them a massive psychological boost. Drakes to bowl the 19th

END OF OVER:
18 | 8 Runs | GG: 172/2 | RR: 9.55

  • Asad Shafiq49 (29b)
  • Kusal Mendis62 (44b)
  • Kasun Rajitha4-0-32-1
  • Dominic Drakes2-0-25-0
17.6
0
Rajitha to Asad Shafiq, no run, oh dear! Slower delivery that goes awry and ends up as a high full toss outside off stump. Shafiq shuffles across and then ducks underneath it, with the ball dipping enough and hitting him somewhere on the back. Not called a No ball either
17.5
1
Rajitha to Mendis, 1 run, full delivery outside off stump. Mendis clears his front leg and powers it down the ground for just a single
17.4
2
Rajitha to Mendis, 2 runs, yorker outside off stump. Mendis opens the bat face and guides it towards deep backward point for another brace

The players are vehemently wiping the ball now. Another sign that dew has well and truly arrived

17.3
1
Rajitha to Asad Shafiq, 1 run, slower delivery on a length outside off stump. Shafiq reaches out for it and scuffs the ball towards long off for a single
17.2
2
Rajitha to Asad Shafiq, 2 runs, full delivery outside off stump again. Shafiq squeezes it out towards long off, where another fielder misfields and allows the second
17.1
2
Rajitha to Asad Shafiq, 2 runs, length delivery just outside off stump. Shafiq swings hard at it and shanks it down the ground. A misfield at long on, though, lets him get back for two

Rajitha to bowl out

END OF OVER:
17 | 11 Runs | GG: 164/2 | RR: 9.64

  • Asad Shafiq44 (25b)
  • Kusal Mendis59 (42b)
  • Dominic Drakes2-0-25-0
  • Benny Howell3-0-33-0
16.6
1
Drakes to Asad Shafiq, 1 run, yorker outside off stump. Shafiq gets his bat down in time and digs the ball out towards deep cover point for one more run
16.5
0
Drakes to Asad Shafiq, no run, wide yorker bowled expertly outside off stump. Shafiq throws his bat at it but can't make any contact
16.4
0
Drakes to Asad Shafiq, no run, slower delivery on a back of a length just outside off stump. Shafiq looks for the cute little dab but has no pace to work with at all. Play and a miss!
16.3
1
Drakes to Mendis, 1 run, full delivery outside off stump. Mendis looks to go inside out but can only slice it towards deep extra cover for a single
16.2
6
Drakes to Mendis, SIX, shot! Half-tracker outside off stump and that is just poor from Drakes. Mendis does not mind, though, He shuffles across and slugs it over wide long on

Stars 2nd innings Partnerships

WktRunsPlayers
1st3LD ChandimalN Dickwella
2nd92LD ChandimalKIC Asalanka
3rd26AD MathewsKIC Asalanka
4th0AD MathewsDC Drakes
5th23AD MathewsBAC Howell
6th10RS BoparaAD Mathews
7th38RS BoparaS Prasanna
8th0RS BoparaM Lakshan
9th5RS BoparaCAK Rajitha