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JAFFNA KINGS 147/7 (20 OVERS)
- Shoaib Malik28 (24)
- Avishka Fernando31 (26)
- Fabian Allen2/23 (4)
- Wanindu Hasaranga2/26 (4)
KANDY FALCONS 148/7 (20 OVERS)
- Ashen Bandara44 (39)
- Pathum Nissanka29 (24)
- Dunith Wellalage2/17 (4)
- Vijayakanth Viyaskanth1/19 (4)
Scorer: K Vairavan | Commentator: Shashwat Kumar
END OF OVER:20 | 16 Runs | KAF: 148/7 | RR: 7.40
- Isuru Udana1 (2b)
- Chamika Karunaratne26 (16b)
- James Fuller4-0-35-1
- Zaman Khan3-0-36-1
Right. That will be a wrap from us for tonight. The Kandy Falcons aced this top of the table clash and have now solidified their place at the top of the table, which is in stark contrast to how their first two LPL seasons panned out. The Jaffna Kings, on the other hand, will have a chance to get back to winning ways tomorrow. But before the Kings play, the Colombo Stars will take on the Galle Gladiators in the afternoon game. Make sure you join us, but until then, this is me (Shashwat) on behalf of Sudeep and Vairavan, signing off. Goodbye, goodnight and take care!
11:45pm Wow, that was some game. It had twists and turns at every juncture and in the end, the Falcons did just enough to hold their nerve. Karunaratne, who was a doubtful starter, was the star of the show, smashing two majestic sixes in the final over. Before that, Bandara did his bit to ensure that the Falcons did not completely lose their way. Nissanka, too, batted well for his 24-ball 29.
The Kings, on the other hand, would be ruing how they let the game get away right at the end. That said, they would be happy with how they contained the Falcons for large swathes. There is still a bit of work to do in the batting department but this game, if anything, has proven that they deserve to be placed where they are in the table.
Scores level now! A single and the Falcons will be home! A dot ball (or a wicket) and we are going to a Super Over!
Samarawickrama has taken one glove off
4 off 4 now. The Falcons are not going to botch this up now, right? A bit of a false start. Fuller now feeling the pinch!
Okay then. Momentum suddenly with the Falcons now. A fair bit of work still needs to be done, though! 10 from 5
Oh hello! It seems the Falcons have retired out Bandara, with Udana replacing him in the middle. Well, that is some call!
Right. It has come down to this. 16 runs needed off the final over. Fuller has held his own so far. But can he hold his nerve under pressure?
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