back of a length delivery outside off stump. Wellalage rocks back and pulls it powerfully towards deep mid wicket for one
Kandy vs Jaffna, Qualifier 1 at Colombo, LPL, Dec 21 2022 - Ball by Ball Commentary
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Qualifier 1, Colombo (RPS), December 21, 2022, Lanka Premier League
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7:15pm That will also be a wrap from us for this game, although it is not long before the Colombo Stars clash with the Galle Gladiators for a place in tomorrow's qualifier against the Falcons. That, though, is contingent to the weather holding up. Either way, it is a good time to tune into our coverage and be updated with whatever is happening in Colombo. Until next time, this is me (Shashwat) signing off on behalf of Binoy George. Goodbye, take care!
7:11pm That turned out to be a damp squib (quite literally), although the outcome never seemed in doubt after the Kings ransacked 71 runs in the powerplay. They lost three wickets but the assault ensured that the run rate was well within control. Samarawickrama and Wellalage batted sensibly thereafter and did not allow the Falcons a sniff, even as they tried to break the game open.
As for the Falcons, they would be upset that they could not put more runs on the board. They were also very inaccurate with their lines and lengths, especially in the powerplay. The good thing for them, though, is that they will have another bite at the cherry and could prove tomorrow that this was just a bad day at the office.
Thisara Perera, Jaffna Kings captain: As I said earlier, if we do our best, we will be on top of other teams. We have a very good group of cricketers and if we click well, we feel we are far better than other teams. Everyone is fully fit. Looking forward to putting out our best team for the final.
Wanindu Hasaranga, Kandy Falcons captain: I think we were 20-30 runs short in our batting. (On Karunaratne's fitness) I think he will play and we might be going in with the same side tomorrow.
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Player of the Match: I was trying to bowl wicket to wicket. The support from my captain and my team is good. They have been telling me I can do anything.
Time for the post-match presentation!
7pm It's official now. No further play will be possible in this game and the Jaffna Kings, by virtue of being ahead of the DLS par score by 24 runs, are the first team to enter the final of the LPL this season.
6:25pm The umpires finally ask for the covers to be brought on as the rain continues to fall. The Kings should be well ahead of the DLS par score. If the game were to stop at this juncture, the Jaffna Kings would win by 24 runs, according to Roshan Abeysinghe on air
end of over 116 runs
JK: 98/3CRR: 8.90
Dunith Wellalage19 (23b 2x4)
Sadeera Samarawickrama15 (15b 1x4)
Chamindu Wijesinghe 0.2-0-4-0
Wanindu Hasaranga 2-0-8-0
10.6
1
Wijesinghe to Wellalage, 1 run
The rain is getting heavier and steadier, according to the commentators
10.6
1w
Wijesinghe to Wellalage, 1 wide
another wild short delivery down the leg side. Wellalage lets it go and another total is added to the Kings' total
10.5
1
Wijesinghe to Samarawickrama, 1 run
short delivery outside off stump. Samarawickrama camps in his crease and cuts it down to third man
10.5
1w
Wijesinghe to Samarawickrama, 1 wide
short and down the leg side. Samarawickrama ducks underneath it, and the umpire calls it a wide
The ground staff are converging near the covers as we speak. Oh, hang on. Looks like Karunaratne is feeling some discomfort and he is hobbling off. Wijesinghe to complete the over
10.4
1
C Karunaratne to Wellalage, 1 run
banged into the track at the batter. Wellalage gets onto the back foot and pulls it away for a single
A few drops of rain again
10.3
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C Karunaratne to Wellalage, no run
back of a length delivery outside off stump. Wellalage has a mighty mow at it but shanks it towards mid wicket
10.2
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C Karunaratne to Wellalage, no run
back of a length delivery outside off stump. Wellalage gets up on his toes and drops the ball into the off side
Leg slip in now
10.1
1
C Karunaratne to Samarawickrama, 1 run
short and wide outside off stump. Samarawickrama throws his hands at it and slashes it down to third man for just a single
Karunaratne to bowl his third
end of over 103 runs
JK: 92/3CRR: 9.20 • RRR: 5.20 • Need 52 runs from 60b
Dunith Wellalage17 (19b 2x4)
Sadeera Samarawickrama13 (13b 1x4)
Wanindu Hasaranga 2-0-8-0
Chamika Karunaratne 2-0-13-1
9.6
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Hasaranga to Wellalage, no run
length delivery just outside off stump. Wellalage comes forward and pats it gently into the off side
9.5
2
Hasaranga to Wellalage, 2 runs
fuller and slightly quicker on middle and leg stump. Wellalage gets down on one knee and sweeps it towards deep backward square leg for a couple of runs
Slip in place now
9.4
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Hasaranga to Wellalage, no run
full delivery on leg stump. Wellalage has a massive swipe at it but does not get the purchase he desires. Pings off the pads towards the keeper
9.3
1
Hasaranga to Samarawickrama, 1 run
full delivery on off stump. Samarawickrama lunges forward and turns it behind square on the leg side for one
9.2
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Hasaranga to Samarawickrama, no run
full delivery outside off stump. Samarawickrama advances and looks to go downtown, only managing to shank it towards short mid wicket
9.1
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Hasaranga to Samarawickrama, no run
googly on a length on middle and off stump. Samarawickrama stays back and dabs it towards short third man
Hasaranga back for his second. Five men inside the circle. Can he break this game open?
This is the Kings' game to lose from here. Less than run-a-ball required and only an almighty collapse could put their chances in jeopardy. We have seen stranger things unfold in the LPL, though. So don't rule anything out just yet!
end of over 95 runs
JK: 89/3CRR: 9.88 • RRR: 5.00 • Need 55 runs from 66b
Dunith Wellalage15 (16b 2x4)
Sadeera Samarawickrama12 (10b 1x4)
Chamika Karunaratne 2-0-13-1
Fabian Allen 1-0-8-0
8.6
2
C Karunaratne to Wellalage, 2 runs
back of a length delivery outside off stump. Wellalage uses the pace and glides it past backward point for a couple of runs
8.5
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C Karunaratne to Wellalage, no run
full delivery outside off stump. Wellalage walks across his stumps and chunks it off the inside edge towards short mid wicket
8.4
•
C Karunaratne to Wellalage, no run
back of a length delivery outside off stump. Wellalage gets up on his toes and taps it towards backward point
8.3
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C Karunaratne to Wellalage, no run
another short delivery that is darted down the leg side. This one, though, escapes punishment because Wellalage backs away and then ducks underneath it
8.2
1
C Karunaratne to Samarawickrama, 1 run
short delivery outside off stump. Samarawickrama gets onto the back foot and cuts it towards deep cover point for one
8.2
1w
C Karunaratne to Samarawickrama, 1 wide
banged into the track but this one slides down the leg side. Left alone by Samarawickrama and called a wide for height
8.1
1
C Karunaratne to Wellalage, 1 run
back of a length delivery on leg stump. Wellalage hops up onto his toes and glances it down to fine leg for a single
Karunaratne returns
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