10/12Result
6th Match (N), Lanka Premier League at Kandy, Dec 10 2022
Kandy won by 3 wkts (0b rem)
Player of the Match
Chamika KarunaratneKandy Falcons
10/12Result
6th Match (N), Lanka Premier League at Kandy, Dec 10 2022
Kandy won by 3 wkts (0b rem)
Player of the Match
Chamika KarunaratneKandy Falcons

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.

19.6
1b
Fuller to Udana, 1 bye, Falcons win, what drama! Absolute pandemonium! Full delivery outside off stump. Udana swishes at thin air. The keeper gathers cleanly and then misses his shy at the striker's end. The bowler then collects and he too misses at the bowler's end, allowing Udana to complete the single. This has been a crazy and manic end to a topsy-turvy encounter!

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!

19.5
1
Fuller to Karunaratne, 1 run, oh dear! Back of a length delivery outside off stump. Karunaratne jabs it to extra cover, and then stands admiring his shot. Udana is half-way down the track and both batters are saved because Malik misfields
19.4
1
Fuller to Udana, 1 run, back of a length delivery outside off stump. Udana has an ugly hack at it and squirts it off the inside edge towards short fine leg for a single

Samarawickrama has taken one glove off

19.3
1b
Fuller to Karunaratne, 1 bye, slower delivery dug into the track outside off stump. Karunaratne swipes and misses but Udana is aware enough to sneak in a bye

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!

19.2
6
Fuller to Karunaratne, SIX, six more, what a shot! Full delivery way outside off stump. Karunaratne does well to reach it, let alone generate the power to scythe it over the backward point fence!

Okay then. Momentum suddenly with the Falcons now. A fair bit of work still needs to be done, though! 10 from 5

19.1
6
Fuller to Karunaratne, SIX, right out of the screws! Length delivery outside off stump and that sits up to be hit! Karunaratne clears his front leg and thumps it over long on

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?

END OF OVER:
19 | 15 Runs 1 Wkt | KAF: 132/7 (16 runs required from 6 balls, RR: 6.94, RRR: 16.00)

  • Chamika Karunaratne13 (12b)
  • Zaman Khan3-0-36-1
  • James Fuller3-0-21-1
18.6
W
Zaman Khan to Bandara, 2 runs, back of a length delivery on middle and off stump. Bandara clears his front leg and heaves it towards deep mid wicket. He puts on the turbocharge to hare back for the second and has to bring out the dive. But has he made his ground? Yes, he has! Superb running!

KNA Bandara retired out 44 (39b 3x4 0x6) SR: 112.82

18 off 7 now. Another boundary and the Falcons are right back in this game. A six, and the Falcons probably nudge ahead again! Massive ball coming up!

18.5
4
Zaman Khan to Bandara, FOUR, gets it through! Full outside off stump and with mid off in the ring, that is asking for trouble! Bandara sits back in his crease and cracks it past mid off for four
18.5
1w
Zaman Khan to Bandara, 1 wide, sharp bumper at the batter on off stump. Bandara has a swipe at it but is awfully late on the stroke. Thankfully for him, the umpire calls it a wide for height

23 needed off 8 now. The Falcons desperately need a maximum

18.4
2
Zaman Khan to Bandara, 2 runs, short and wide outside off stump. Bandara throws his hands at it and flays it towards deep cover point for a couple of runs

The last boundary, before the one Karunaratne hit this over, was in the 15th over. Tells you all you need to know about how this run-chase has unfolded

18.3
1
Zaman Khan to Karunaratne, 1 run, full toss on middle and off stump. Karunaratne geos deep into his crease and swings it away towards deep mid wicket for a single
18.2
4
Zaman Khan to Karunaratne, FOUR, and, he gets it! In the slot on off stump, and Karunaratne breaks free! He clears his front leg and mows it through wide long on for four

Karunaratne is 8 off 10. Both he and the Falcons would not mind a boundary here!

18.1
1
Zaman Khan to Bandara, 1 run, slower delivery on a length outside off stump. Bandara opens up his stance and heaves it towards deep mid wicket for just a single

31 needed off the last two overs. Surely this is the Kings' game to lose now? Zaman to bowl the penultimate over

END OF OVER:
18 | 3 Runs | KAF: 117/6 (31 runs required from 12 balls, RR: 6.50, RRR: 15.50)

  • Chamika Karunaratne8 (10b)
  • Ashen Bandara35 (35b)
  • James Fuller3-0-21-1
  • Maheesh Theekshana4-0-29-1
17.6
0
Fuller to Karunaratne, no run, very full delivery just outside off stump. Karunaratne has a massive swing at it but only connects with fresh air

Just three runs off the over so far. Can Fuller close it out? The Falcons need a boundary, right about now!

17.5
0
Fuller to Karunaratne, no run, angled into the batter at the stumps. Karunaratne gives himself room but can only tug it straight to the fielder at mid wicket
17.4
1
Fuller to Bandara, 1 run, full delivery outside off stump. Bandara clears his front leg and drills it down the ground towards mid off for just a single
17.3
1
Fuller to Karunaratne, 1 run, another top yorker on middle and leg stump. Karunaratne squeezes it down the ground - in fact, he hits the stumps at the other end before ambling across for a single
17.2
1
Fuller to Bandara, 1 run, excellent yorker on middle and off stump. Bandara jams his bat down in time and digs the ball out towards backward point for just a single
17.1
0
Fuller to Bandara, no run, length delivery angled into the batter on leg stump. Bandara plays all over it and then goes wandering down the track for some reason. Thankfully for him, Fuller can't hit the stumps

Fuller to bowl the 18th over. Falcons need 34. Can they muster a 10-plus run over to calm the nerves?

END OF OVER:
17 | 5 Runs | KAF: 114/6 (34 runs required from 18 balls, RR: 6.70, RRR: 11.33)

  • Ashen Bandara33 (32b)
  • Chamika Karunaratne7 (7b)
  • Maheesh Theekshana4-0-29-1
  • Dunith Wellalage4-0-17-2
16.6
1
Theekshana to Bandara, 1 run, very full delivery on middle and off stump. Bandara drives it down the ground and beats Theekshana, who tries to anticipate and ends up overrunning it

Last ball of spin potentially coming up

16.5
0
Theekshana to Bandara, no run, short delivery outside off stump. Bandara stands tall and slaps it straight to the fielder at short extra cover

Two balls to go this over

16.4
2
Theekshana to Bandara, 2 runs, length delivery on middle and off stump. Bandara comes half forward and drives it on the up towards deep cover point, where another misfield allows the second run
16.3
1
Theekshana to Karunaratne, 1 run, full delivery on middle and off stump. Karunaratne shuffles across and tucks it off his pads towards deep mid wicket for a single

Are the Falcons looking to play out Theekshana?

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Kandy 2nd innings Partnerships

WktRunsPlayers
1st18ADS FletcherP Nissanka
2nd36PHKD MendisP Nissanka
3rd25KNA BandaraP Nissanka
4th10PW HasarangaKNA Bandara
5th1FA AllenKNA Bandara
6th6CR BrathwaiteKNA Bandara
7th42C KarunaratneKNA Bandara
8th10I UdanaC Karunaratne