Match 20, Colombo, December 17, 2021, 07:30 PM
Colombo Stars
182/6(20.0ov)
Kandy Warriors
124/10(17.0ov)
Colombo Stars beat Kandy Warriors by 58 runs
Best Batsmen
R
B
4S
6S
SR
Best Bowler
O
R
W
Econ
Man of the Match
Jeffrey Vandersay
Commentry
Right. That is all from this game and this concludes the league stage of the tournament. On Sunday, 19th December 2021, we move into the playoffs, starting with the Eliminator, where Dabulla Giants will take on the Colombo Stars, followed by Qualifier 1 where Jaffna Kings will be up against Galle Gladiators. Do join us there. Until then, adios!
Angelo Mathews, the skipper of Colombo Stars, says that they had ups and downs in the tournament but the way the boys showed up tonight on a tough wicket was commendable. Mentions that the way Kusal and Chandi batted was very good. He adds that dropping lower in the order was a tactical decision tonight as he wanted to take on the pressure in the death overs and luckily it worked for them.
Angelo Perera, the skipper of Kandy Warriors, says that they could not execute their plans in this game. Adds that in the last 3 games their pacers did well but in this game, they had a bad outing. Finishes by saying that they played better than what the table would show.
Jeffrey Vandersay is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH! Vandersay says that he is happy to make a comeback to playing competitive cricket after not being in the initial draft. Adds that it was a great opportunity for him to showcase his talent and he mentions that he has gone through some tough times recently, so is happy with the way things have turned out.
Stay tuned for the presentation.
Chasing 183 was never going to be a cakewalk for the Warriors. They leaked out runs while bowling, but no batter up stepped either. They did start in a fiery way but lost their openers within no time. The experienced Ravi Bopara tried setting the right tone in the middle, but he too could not hold on till the end. They had a mountain to climb, but could not reach the top. That's the end of Kandy Warriors in the Lanka Premier League 2021. They will be hoping to come back stronger in the next season.
After a scintillating batting performance, the Stars did the trick with the ball as well. Jeffrey Vandersay grabbed 6 wickets and demolished the batting order of Kandy Warriors. Unlike their opponents, the pacers of Stars did well to keep things under control and not leak runs. Colombo Stars were the better team today and have advanced to the Eliminator. They end their league stage with a victory, but they face a new challenge ahead of them.
It is Colombo Stars who will progress to the Eliminator! They have outplayed Kandy Warriors and have sealed the final spot in the playoffs. Angelo Mathews and his team had to wait for a while but they would be very happy with the way they played today.
In over# 17
0W
0
0W
0W
0
0
Jeffrey Vandersay 25/6(4)
16.6
W
OUT! TAKEN! He is gone this time! Tossed up, outside off. Al-Amin Hossain goes for the sweep but gets the underedge on it. Kusal Perera takes it with ease! Jeffrey Vandersay finishes with 6 wickets and Colombo Stars win by 58 runs!
16.5
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HOW DID THAT MISS THE OFF POLE? Googly, lands outside off and comes back in. Al-Amin Hossain goes for the heave but is beaten. The ball goes just past the off pole.
Shiraz Ahmed is the last man in for Kandy Warriors.
16.4
W
OUT! TAKEN! A 5-wicket haul for Jeffrey Vandersay and he is on a hat-trick too! What a bowler this man is! Tossed up, outside off. Mendis looks to clear long off but it goes high in the air. Dushmantha Chameera settles under it and takes it again/
Al-Amin Hossain is the new man in.
16.3
W
OUT! TAKEN! Tossed up, on off. Sachindu Colombage goes for the slog sweep but gets the top edge. The ball goes to long on and Dushmantha Chameera takes it with ease!
16.2
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Shorter ball, outside off. Sachindu Colombage misses the pull.
16.1
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Loopy ball, outside off. Sachindu Colombage is beaten as he looks to block.
Jeffrey Vandersay (3-0-25-3) comes back in to finish his spell.
In over# 16
0
1W
0
0
0W
1
Naveen-ul-Haq 9/1(2)
15.6
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Length and on the pads. Mendis is hit on the pads.
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