In this article, we will discuss an exciting match between the Colombo Strikers and the Jaffna Kings in the Lanka Premier League. The Colombo Strikers posted a competitive total of 188/8 in their 20 overs, thanks to standout performances by Glenn Phillips and Angelo Perera. Despite losing early wickets, the Strikers managed to maintain a steady run rate, with Phillips scoring a rapid 58 off 32 balls and Perera contributing 34 before retiring hurt.
The Colombo Strikers had an impressive start in their innings during the powerplay, scoring 65 runs for the loss of just one wicket in the first six overs. By the end of 3.6 overs, they reached 50 runs, with extras contributing one run.
A significant partnership for the second wicket saw 50 runs added in just 30 balls, with AK Perera scoring 14 and GD Phillips contributing 31, alongside 5 extras. At the 8-over mark, they were comfortably placed at 85/1 with Perera on 22 and Phillips on 31.
GD Phillips showcased his aggressive batting by reaching his fifty off just 26 balls, hitting six fours and three sixes. The team crossed 100 in 10.1 overs, with AK Perera retiring hurt at 120/1 after scoring 34 in 11.2 overs.
After a strategic timeout at 14.3 overs, the Strikers were 147/3, with S Samarawickrama on 7, and Nipun Dhananjaya replacing Angelo Perera as a concussion substitute. The second powerplay (15.1 to 17.0 overs) saw 12 runs for the loss of two wickets, bringing the team to 150 runs in 15.2 overs with 8 extras.
A crucial review by Colombo Strikers in the 15.3 over saw Shadab Khan’s dismissal upheld, keeping the score at 150 runs in 15.4 overs. Due to a slow over-rate, the final overs saw an extra fielder inside the circle.
Despite losing wickets towards the end, the Strikers managed to post a competitive total of 188/8 in their 20 overs, with Taskin Ahmed remaining not out on 15.
The Jaffna Kings began their chase with a cautious approach in the powerplay, scoring 45 runs for the loss of two wickets in the first six overs. Notably, Rahmanullah Gurbaz kept in place of Sadeera Samarawickrama from the start of the innings. They reached the 50-run mark in 6.4 overs without any extras.
By the end of 9 overs, a strategic timeout saw Jaffna Kings well-placed at 79/2, with Rilee Rossouw on 47 and WIA Fernando on 21. Their partnership for the third wicket blossomed, adding 50 runs in just 30 balls, with Rossouw contributing 28 and Fernando 25.
Rossouw kept up his aggressive play, hitting five fours and four sixes en route to his fifty off just 22 balls. With a partnership of 100 runs in 50 balls between Rossouw and Fernando, the team’s total reached 100 in 10.4 overs. With two sixes and six fours in his innings of 27 balls, Fernando also reached his fifty.
At the 13-over mark, the Kings were cruising at 139/2, with Rossouw on 76 and Fernando on 51. A review by the Colombo Strikers in the same over, challenging Rossouw’s wicket, was struck down by the umpire. The team crossed the 150-run mark in 14.4 overs with just two extras.
The second powerplay from 15.1 to 17.0 overs saw the batting side accumulating 25 runs without losing any wickets. Rossouw reached a magnificent century off just 44 balls, hitting 11 fours and 6 sixes, leading the Jaffna Kings to a dominant position in the match.
Colombo Strikers – 188/8 (20.0)
Jaffna Kings – 190/3 (18.3)
Result – Jaffna won by 7 wickets
Player of the match – Rilee Rossouw
Rilee Rossouw
Colombo Strikers | Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Angelo Perera, Glenn Phillips, Thisara Perera, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Nipun Dhananjaya, Chamika Karunaratne, Shadab Khan, Dunith Wellalage, Taskin Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana, Binura Fernando |
Jaffna Kings | Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Rilee Rossouw, Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka, Azmatullah Omarzai, Fabian Allen, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Tabraiz Shamsi, Pramod Madushan, Asitha Fernando |
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