Titans vs Strikers, 10th Match at Kandy, LPL, Aug 07 2023 - Match Result

It was an absolute pleasure bringing you the commentary of this exhilarating affair and witnessing a staggering century from Babar Azam with all of you. Until we meet next time, it's goodbye from me, Rvel Zahid. There is another game about to get underway between Dambulla Aura and Jaffna Kings. Do hop over to our coverage for that match https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/lanka-premier-league-2023-1382875/dambulla-aura-vs-jaffna-kings-11th-match-1382888/live-cricket-score

Once again, it was another knock from Babar Azam that exuded elegance and nonchalance right from the powerplay. Babar delivered a masterclass and entertained the crowd royally at Pallekele, regaling millions who were glued to their television sets in Pakistan, along with all of his fans who admire his prowess with the bat. In the end, it turned out to be a riveting cat-and-mouse battle. Although Babar lost his wicket at a crucial juncture, his trusted pal Mohammad Nawaz ensured that his national team's skipper's marathon innings didn't go to waste. A timely six and a four sealed the game.

Babar Azam is second on the list of players with the most centuries in T20 cricket and second only to score 10 hundreds. He is behind the great Chris Gayle, who boasts an impressive 22 tons.

Babar Azam, Player of the Match: We started off well, Later we tried to manage the run rate. I thought 190 to 200 was a good score. Credit to the bowlers, they came back after the 12th over. I was trying to build a partnership and play long and deep. Today, it was a much better wicket.

Dasun Shanaka, Galle Titans Captain: Great game of cricket, we got a start but couldn't capitalize. For me, it was a 200 plus wicket but we lost momentum along the way. We could have changed the team but we believe in our youngsters and hope to continue with them. We gave a few runs easily and dropped a few chances, that's an area that needs to be improved.

Niroshan Dickwella, Colombo Strikers Captain: First of all thanks to my lord, it was so so close. Today from the toss, we made a good collective decision to bowl. At this ground, I don't think any team did good because of tricky outfield and we dropped a few catches. There is a split in my ribs, but I didn't want to leave my teammates out there and wanted to play...we did well as a team. These things happen because Shamsi was bowling, he is a world class bowler, we knw we had wickets in hand, we knew we could win it...we have room to improve.

The night belongs to Babar Azam who is the main protagonist of today's win. It went right down to the wire as Nawaz showed nerves of steel in the end and got the better of Rajitha in the last over. This is the third highest chase at Pallekele and as a result of this win, Colombo have climbed up to the third spot on the table.

Adnankapri: "Brilliant hundred by Babar and extraordinary finish by M Nawaz, Loving from Pakistan."

Ahmad : "Can we have Babar dropping lollipops every match?"

Jawad: "Dont mind me but this match has been Lanka Pakistan league!!!"

Jawad: "Only one man, Dickwella is to be blamed for Strikers defeat (if it happens). Not sending ideal batsman at the end is something of an alarming decision "

Ben: "What a knock by Babar but cranky sending Fernando in, he's been in awful form, cost them the game"

Edhi: "Last Over 14 runs required.... Can be Tricky..."

AB: "Important is to see if Strikers have learnt from their mistakes or not...Few dot balls here and there costed them game and it is heading towards the same again...

Babar just the second to 10 T20 hundreds after Chris Gayle

AB: "Important is to see if Strikers have learnt from their mistakes or not...Few dot balls here and there costed them game and it is heading towards the same again..."

Maheesh: "This is very bad batting by Nuwanindu, just had to give strike to babar"

Jawad: "It was bizzare decision from colombo skipper to send a guy like fernando when you have Nawaz or Karunaratne for such occasions"

Mohyuddin: "Colombo team are badly relying on Babar. Other players should step up and deliver to ease some burden from Babar shoulders."

Teddy: "Babar you Legend "

Fahim: "The main reason for losing the match will be their fielding Galle Titans. Very bad fielding. "

Rajat: "Shanka is not utilizing his resources properly. nagarva is the best bowler he has in such situation" he is back

AB: "Rvel, all blame to you. I closed the windows after Cricinfo showed Babar Azam to be the batsman dismissed. I came back to check and gosh missed 3 sixes from Babar..." I'm guilty