Kandy Royals v Colombo Kaps, Live Cricket Score and Commentary, Match 9, Lanka Premier League, 2026

Lanka Premier League Match 9: Kandy Royals v Colombo Kaps at Dambulla, July 23, 2026

Kandy Royals

169/8 (20)

Colombo Kaps

192/9 (20)

Finished

CK won by 23 runs

Colombo Kaps InningCK Inning192/9 (20 ov)

Kandy Royals InningKR Inning169/8 (20 ov)

Commentary

0.1

Binura Fernando to Kusal Perera, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

0.2

Binura Fernando to Kusal Perera, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease and slash cut towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

0.3

Binura Fernando to Kusal Perera, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease, plays pull in the air to deep mid wicket. Ball finds the ropes for four.

0.4

Binura Fernando to Kusal Perera, Four, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.

0.5

Binura Fernando to Kusal Perera, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease and slash flick shot towards mid on, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

0.6

Binura Fernando to Kusal Perera, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease, tucks cut toward the fielder at slip, who halts the ball.

End of over 1 (8 runs)

Kusal Perera 8 (6)

Lahiru Udara 0 (0)

Kandy Royals 8/0

Binura Fernando 1-0-8-0

1.1

Shahnawaz Dahani to Lahiru Udara, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Lahiru Udara hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

1.2

Shahnawaz Dahani to Lahiru Udara, Four, Four !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Lahiru Udara hangs in the crease, plays drive in the air to long off. Ball finds the ropes for four.

1.3

Shahnawaz Dahani to Lahiru Udara, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Lahiru Udara goes forward, tucks it toward the fielder at mid off, who blocks the ball right away.

1.4

Lahiru Udara c K Mendis b Shahnawaz Dahani 4 (4) Shahnawaz Dahani to Lahiru Udara, no run, c K Mendis b Shahnawaz Dahani, Caught out!! fast ball good length on the off stump, Lahiru Udara goes forward to take the gamble with sloge sweep towards mid on, in the air!! and is perfectly caught by Kamindu Mendis. Leading to a soft dismissal.

1.5

Shahnawaz Dahani to Dale Phillips, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Dale Phillips hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

1.6

Shahnawaz Dahani to Dale Phillips, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Dale Phillips hangs in the crease, plays it with soft hands towards point, but the fielder is quick to react and prevents the run.

End of over 2 (4 runs)

Dale Phillips 0 (2)

Kusal Perera 8 (6)

Kandy Royals 12/1

Shahnawaz Dahani 1-0-4-1

Binura Fernando 1-0-8-0

2.1

Binura Fernando to Kusal Perera, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the off stump, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.

2.2

Binura Fernando to Kusal Perera, 1 run, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease to take fast ball of yorker aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.

2.3

Binura Fernando to Dale Phillips, Four, Four !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Dale Phillips hangs in the crease, plays drive in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.

2.4

Binura Fernando to Dale Phillips, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Dale Phillips hangs in the crease to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards deep point for 1 run.

2.5

Binura Fernando to Kusal Perera, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Perera goes forward, tucks drive toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.

2.6

Binura Fernando to Kusal Perera, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease and caresses pull to long on, it raced away to the fence for four.

End of over 3 (10 runs)

Kusal Perera 13 (10)

Dale Phillips 5 (4)

Kandy Royals 22/1

Binura Fernando 2-0-18-0

Shahnawaz Dahani 1-0-4-1

3.1

Shahnawaz Dahani to Dale Phillips, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Shahnawaz Dahani bowls a sharp delivery, and Dale Phillips hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

3.2

Shahnawaz Dahani to Dale Phillips, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Dale Phillips hangs in the crease, plays cut in the air to third man. Ball finds the ropes for four.

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3.3

Shahnawaz Dahani to Dale Phillips, 1 wide, , short length, on the off stump, An attempted bouncer misses the mark and sails high over Dale Phillips's head, Umpire Calls it a wide.

3.3

Shahnawaz Dahani to Dale Phillips, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Dale Phillips hangs in the crease and slash drive towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

3.4

Shahnawaz Dahani to Dale Phillips, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Dale Phillips goes forward and caresses drive to deep cover, it raced away to the fence for four.

3.5

Shahnawaz Dahani to Dale Phillips, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Dale Phillips hangs in the crease and dabs pull, edged!! and the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

3.6

Shahnawaz Dahani to Dale Phillips, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, yorker, on the off stump, Dale Phillips hangs in the crease to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.

End of over 4 (9 runs)

Dale Phillips 13 (10)

Kusal Perera 13 (10)

Kandy Royals 31/1

Shahnawaz Dahani 2-0-13-1

Binura Fernando 2-0-18-0

4.1

Wanuja Sahan to Kusal Perera, Four, Four !! , good length, on the stumps, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease, plays sweep in the air to deep square leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.

4.2

Wanuja Sahan to Kusal Perera, 1 run, An accurately pitched on the stumps, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.

4.3

Wanuja Sahan to Dale Phillips, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Dale Phillips hangs in the crease and slash drive towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

4.4

Wanuja Sahan to Dale Phillips, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Dale Phillips hangs in the crease and strives to hit sloge sweep, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.

4.5

Wanuja Sahan to Dale Phillips, 1 run, An accurately pitched on the off stump, Dale Phillips goes forward to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

4.6

Wanuja Sahan to Kusal Perera, 1 run, An accurately pitched on the stumps, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.

End of over 5 (7 runs)

Kusal Perera 19 (13)

Dale Phillips 14 (13)

Kandy Royals 38/1

Wanuja Sahan 1-0-7-0

Shahnawaz Dahani 2-0-13-1

5.1

Kusal Perera lbw b MU Rahman 19 (14) Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Kusal Perera, no run, lbw b MU Rahman, Out LBW !! arm ball, good length, on the stumps, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease to attempt sweep, but fails to make a contact with the ball, it hits the pad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman appeals for an LBW, which the umpire eventually gives, resulting in Kusal Perera's dismissal.

5.2

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Pawan Sandesh, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Pawan Sandesh hangs in the crease and slash cut towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

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5.3

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Pawan Sandesh, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! full length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Pawan Sandesh with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.

5.3

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Pawan Sandesh, 1 run, Pawan Sandesh goes forward and plays a well-timed flick shot off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short mid wicket for 1 run.

5.4

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Dale Phillips, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays defensive shot.

5.5

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Dale Phillips, Four, Four !! carrom ball, good length, on the off stump, Dale Phillips goes back, plays cut in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.

5.6

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Dale Phillips, 1 run, Mujeeb Ur Rahman delivers off break ball at good length, Dale Phillips goes back and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the short mid wicket, limits Dale Phillips to just 1 run.

End of over 6 (7 runs)

Dale Phillips 19 (16)

Pawan Sandesh 1 (2)

Kandy Royals 45/2

Mujeeb Ur Rahman 1-0-7-1

Wanuja Sahan 1-0-7-0

6.1

Wanuja Sahan to Dale Phillips, 2 runs, Dale Phillips hangs in the crease to take of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 2 runs.

6.2

Wanuja Sahan to Dale Phillips, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the off stump, Dale Phillips hangs in the crease, tucks reverse sweep toward the fielder at point, who halts the ball.

6.3

Wanuja Sahan to Dale Phillips, 1 bye, Bye !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Dale Phillips goes forward, tries to swat flick shot, but the ball sails past the batter, eluding the keeper, batter sneaks 1 runs off bye.

6.4

Wanuja Sahan to Pawan Sandesh, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Short and well outside the stumps. Pawan Sandesh goes forward, it to the long on, races away and finds the boundary.

6.5

Wanuja Sahan to Pawan Sandesh, 2 runs, Pawan Sandesh goes forward and plays a well-timed flick shot off an delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 2 runs.

6.6

Wanuja Sahan to Pawan Sandesh, 1 run, Pawan Sandesh hangs in the crease to take of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a textbook drive, edged!! and the ball sails towards deep fine leg for 1 run.

End of over 7 (10 runs)

Pawan Sandesh 8 (5)

Dale Phillips 21 (19)

Kandy Royals 55/2

Wanuja Sahan 2-0-16-0

Mujeeb Ur Rahman 1-0-7-1

7.1

Pawan Sandesh b MU Rahman 8 (6) Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Pawan Sandesh, no run, b MU Rahman, Bowled out !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Pawan Sandesh hangs in the crease and tries to take on the bowler but fails to get the timing right. The ball goes past the bat and crashes into the stumps, and the batter is bowled out in disappointing fashion.

7.2

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Moeen Ali, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the off stump, Moeen Ali hangs in the crease and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.

7.3

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Moeen Ali, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Moeen Ali hangs in the crease and strives to hit defensive shot, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.

7.4

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Moeen Ali, 1 run, Moeen Ali goes forward to take off break ball of good length aimed on the leg stump, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

7.5

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Dale Phillips, 1 run, Dale Phillips hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.

7.6

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Moeen Ali, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the stumps, Moeen Ali hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

End of over 8 (2 runs)

Moeen Ali 1 (4)

Dale Phillips 22 (20)

Kandy Royals 57/3

Mujeeb Ur Rahman 2-0-9-2

Wanuja Sahan 2-0-16-0

8.1

Moeen Ali runout (S Samarawickrama / K Mendis) 1 (4) Malsha Tharupathi to Dale Phillips, no run, runout (S Samarawickrama / K Mendis), Run out !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Dale Phillips goes forward, slams it towards short cover and sets off for a run, but it was a suicidal one. Kamindu Mendis collects the ball and throws it toward the stumps, Sadeera Samarawickrama takes the bails off, Moeen Ali was miles away from the crease. Spectacular Run out!!

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8.2

Malsha Tharupathi to Wanindu Hasaranga, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! good length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Wanindu Hasaranga with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.

8.2

Malsha Tharupathi to Wanindu Hasaranga, 1 run, Wanindu Hasaranga goes forward to take of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

8.3

Malsha Tharupathi to Dale Phillips, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump. Dale Phillips goes back, hits punch in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

8.4

Malsha Tharupathi to Dale Phillips, Six, Six !! With a brilliant off break ball on the stumps, Dale Phillips hangs in the crease and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular sloge sweep to deep mid wicket for a colossal Maximum!

8.5

Malsha Tharupathi to Dale Phillips, 1 run, An accurately pitched on the stumps, Dale Phillips goes forward to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

8.6

Malsha Tharupathi to Wanindu Hasaranga, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Wanindu Hasaranga hangs in the crease to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards long on for 1 run.

End of over 9 (14 runs)

Wanindu Hasaranga 2 (2)

Dale Phillips 33 (24)

Kandy Royals 71/4

Malsha Tharupathi 1-0-14-0

Mujeeb Ur Rahman 2-0-9-2

9.1

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Wanindu Hasaranga, 2 runs, Wanindu Hasaranga hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 2 runs.

9.2

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Wanindu Hasaranga, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump. Wanindu Hasaranga goes forward and tries drive, edged!! in the gap towards third man, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

9.3

Wanindu Hasaranga c S Shanmuganathan b MU Rahman 8 (5) Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Wanindu Hasaranga, no run, c S Shanmuganathan b MU Rahman, Caught out !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Wanindu Hasaranga hangs in the crease, takes a big risk by attempting sloge sweep towards long on, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Sharujan Shanmuganathan, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Wanindu Hasaranga.

9.4

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Vijay Shankar, 2 runs, Vijay Shankar hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 2 runs.

9.5

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Vijay Shankar, 1 run, Vijay Shankar goes forward to take of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.

9.6

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Dale Phillips, Four, Four !! , good length, on the off stump. Dale Phillips goes forward, hits flick shot in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

End of over 10 (13 runs)

Dale Phillips 37 (25)

Vijay Shankar 3 (2)

Kandy Royals 84/5

Mujeeb Ur Rahman 3-0-22-3

Malsha Tharupathi 1-0-14-0

10.1

Wanuja Sahan to Vijay Shankar, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the stumps, Vijay Shankar hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

10.2

Wanuja Sahan to Vijay Shankar, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the off stump, Vijay Shankar hangs in the crease and dabs drive, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

10.3

Wanuja Sahan to Vijay Shankar, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, Vijay Shankar hangs in the crease and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.

10.4

Wanuja Sahan to Vijay Shankar, 1 run, Vijay Shankar goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

10.5

Wanuja Sahan to Dale Phillips, 1 run, An accurately pitched on the stumps, Dale Phillips goes forward to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards long on for 1 run.

10.6

Wanuja Sahan to Vijay Shankar, 1 run, An accurately pitched on the stumps, Vijay Shankar goes forward to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.

End of over 11 (3 runs)

Vijay Shankar 5 (7)

Dale Phillips 38 (26)

Kandy Royals 87/5

Wanuja Sahan 3-0-19-0

Mujeeb Ur Rahman 3-0-22-3

11.1

Jimmy Neesham to Vijay Shankar, 1 run, Vijay Shankar hangs in the crease to take inswinger of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

11.2

Dale Phillips c S Shanmuganathan b J Neesham 38 (27) Jimmy Neesham to Dale Phillips, no run, c S Shanmuganathan b J Neesham, Caught out !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Dale Phillips goes back, takes a big risk by attempting flick shot towards deep mid wicket, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Sharujan Shanmuganathan, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Dale Phillips.

11.3

Jimmy Neesham to Shaheen Afridi, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Shaheen Afridi hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

11.4

Jimmy Neesham to Shaheen Afridi, 1 run, Shaheen Afridi hangs in the crease to take fast ball of back of length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

11.5

Jimmy Neesham to Vijay Shankar, 1 run, Vijay Shankar hangs in the crease to take bouncer of back of length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident hook that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

11.6

Jimmy Neesham to Shaheen Afridi, 1 run, Shaheen Afridi hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed pull off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

End of over 12 (4 runs)

Shaheen Afridi 2 (3)

Vijay Shankar 7 (9)

Kandy Royals 91/6

Jimmy Neesham 1-0-4-1

Wanuja Sahan 3-0-19-0

12.1

Wanuja Sahan to Shaheen Afridi, 1 run, Shaheen Afridi goes forward to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

12.2

Wanuja Sahan to Vijay Shankar, 1 run, Vijay Shankar goes forward to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.

12.3

Wanuja Sahan to Shaheen Afridi, 2 runs, Shaheen Afridi goes forward and plays a well-timed flick shot off an delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 2 runs.

12.4

Wanuja Sahan to Shaheen Afridi, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the off stump, Shaheen Afridi hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid on, who halts the ball.

12.5

Shaheen Afridi c M Tharupathi b W Sahan 5 (7) Wanuja Sahan to Shaheen Afridi, no run, c M Tharupathi b W Sahan, Caught out !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Shaheen Afridi goes forward, tries a high-risk shot towards long on, but the ball finds safe hands of Malsha Tharupathi, who makes no mistake in taking the catch. Shaheen Afridi is out.

12.6

Wanuja Sahan to Angelo Mathews, 1 run, Wanuja Sahan delivers off break ball at good length, Angelo Mathews goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.

End of over 13 (5 runs)

Angelo Mathews 1 (1)

Vijay Shankar 8 (10)

Kandy Royals 96/7

Wanuja Sahan 4-0-24-1

Jimmy Neesham 1-0-4-1

13.1

Malsha Tharupathi to Angelo Mathews, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Angelo Mathews hangs in the crease and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.

13.2

Malsha Tharupathi to Angelo Mathews, 1 run, An accurately pitched arm ball on the stumps, Angelo Mathews goes forward to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards long on for 1 run.

13.3

Malsha Tharupathi to Vijay Shankar, 1 run, Vijay Shankar goes forward to take of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

13.4

Malsha Tharupathi to Angelo Mathews, 1 run, Angelo Mathews hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards mid off for 1 run.

13.5

Malsha Tharupathi to Vijay Shankar, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the stumps, Vijay Shankar hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

13.6

Malsha Tharupathi to Vijay Shankar, 1 run, Vijay Shankar goes forward to take of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

End of over 14 (4 runs)

Vijay Shankar 10 (13)

Angelo Mathews 3 (4)

Kandy Royals 100/7

Malsha Tharupathi 2-0-18-0

Wanuja Sahan 4-0-24-1

14.1

Shahnawaz Dahani to Vijay Shankar, 1 run, Vijay Shankar goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards third man for 1 run.

14.2

Shahnawaz Dahani to Angelo Mathews, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Angelo Mathews hangs in the crease, plays cut in the air to third man. Ball finds the ropes for four.

14.3

Shahnawaz Dahani to Angelo Mathews, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays in the gap to the deep point for four.

14.4

Shahnawaz Dahani to Angelo Mathews, 1 run, Angelo Mathews goes forward to take of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.

14.5

Shahnawaz Dahani to Vijay Shankar, 1 run, fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Vijay Shankar goes forward to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

14.6

Shahnawaz Dahani to Angelo Mathews, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Shahnawaz Dahani bowls a sharp delivery, and Angelo Mathews hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

End of over 15 (11 runs)

Angelo Mathews 12 (8)

Vijay Shankar 12 (15)

Kandy Royals 111/7

Shahnawaz Dahani 3-0-24-1

Malsha Tharupathi 2-0-18-0

15.1

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Vijay Shankar, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the off stump, Vijay Shankar hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

15.2

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Vijay Shankar, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the stumps, Vijay Shankar hangs in the crease to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.

15.3

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Vijay Shankar, Four, Four !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, Vijay Shankar hangs in the crease, plays drive in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.

15.4

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Vijay Shankar, 1 run, Vijay Shankar goes forward to take of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards third man for 1 run.

15.5

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Angelo Mathews, 1 run, Angelo Mathews goes forward to take of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.

15.6

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Vijay Shankar, Six, Six !! What a delivery! lands right on the stumps, Vijay Shankar hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers sloge sweep sending it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!

End of over 16 (12 runs)

Vijay Shankar 23 (20)

Angelo Mathews 13 (9)

Kandy Royals 123/7

Mujeeb Ur Rahman 4-0-34-3

Shahnawaz Dahani 3-0-24-1

16.1

Binura Fernando to Angelo Mathews, 1 run, Binura Fernando delivers fast ball at good length, Angelo Mathews goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the short cover, limits Angelo Mathews to just 1 run.

16.2

Janith Liyanage to Vijay Shankar, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the off stump, Vijay Shankar hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers sloge sweep sending it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!

16.3

Janith Liyanage to Vijay Shankar, 1 run, Vijay Shankar goes forward and plays a well-timed flick shot off an fast ball delivers at a fulltoss by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 1 run.

16.4

Janith Liyanage to Angelo Mathews, Four, Four !! outswinger, full length, on the off stump. Angelo Mathews hangs in the crease, hits cut in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

16.5

Janith Liyanage to Angelo Mathews, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump. Angelo Mathews hangs in the crease, hits sloge sweep in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

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16.6

Janith Liyanage to Angelo Mathews, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball good length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Angelo Mathews with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.

16.6

Janith Liyanage to Angelo Mathews, Four, Four !! fast ball, fulltoss, on the stumps, Angelo Mathews elegantly hangs in the crease into the shot, gracefully guides it to deep square leg region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.

End of over 17 (21 runs)

Angelo Mathews 26 (13)

Vijay Shankar 30 (22)

Kandy Royals 144/7

Janith Liyanage 0.5-0-20-0

Binura Fernando 2.1-0-19-0

17.1

Vijay Shankar c W Sahan b M Tharupathi 30 (23) Malsha Tharupathi to Vijay Shankar, no run, c W Sahan b M Tharupathi, Caught out !! legbreak, good length, on the off stump, Vijay Shankar goes forward, takes a big risk by attempting flick shot towards long on, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Wanuja Sahan, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Vijay Shankar.

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17.2

Malsha Tharupathi to Dushan Hemantha, 1 wide, Malsha Tharupathi delivers legbreak at good length, Dushan Hemantha goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.

17.2

Malsha Tharupathi to Dushan Hemantha, 1 run, Malsha Tharupathi delivers legbreak at good length, Dushan Hemantha hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep mid wicket, limits Dushan Hemantha to just 1 run.

17.3

Malsha Tharupathi to Angelo Mathews, 1 run, Malsha Tharupathi delivers legbreak at full length, Angelo Mathews hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the mid on, limits Angelo Mathews to just 1 run.

17.4

17.5

17.6

Malsha Tharupathi to Dushan Hemantha, Six, Six !! What a delivery! legbreak lands right on the off stump, Dushan Hemantha hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers inside out shot sending it flying to the deep cover region for a remarkable Maximum!

End of over 18 (11 runs)

Dushan Hemantha 8 (3)

Angelo Mathews 28 (15)

Kandy Royals 155/8

Malsha Tharupathi 3-0-29-1

Janith Liyanage 0.5-0-20-0

18.1

Shahnawaz Dahani to Angelo Mathews, 1 run, Shahnawaz Dahani delivers fast ball at full length, Angelo Mathews goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the long on, limits Angelo Mathews to just 1 run.

18.2

Shahnawaz Dahani to Dushan Hemantha, 1 run, Dushan Hemantha hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed ramp shot off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep fine leg for 1 run.

18.3

Shahnawaz Dahani to Angelo Mathews, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the off stump, Angelo Mathews hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers sloge sweep sending it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!

18.4

Shahnawaz Dahani to Angelo Mathews, 1 run, Angelo Mathews hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed push off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at square leg for 1 run.

18.5

Shahnawaz Dahani to Dushan Hemantha, 1 run, Shahnawaz Dahani delivers fast ball at good length, Dushan Hemantha hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the long on, limits Dushan Hemantha to just 1 run.

18.6

End of over 19 (11 runs)

Angelo Mathews 37 (19)

Dushan Hemantha 10 (5)

Kandy Royals 166/8

Shahnawaz Dahani 4-0-35-1

Malsha Tharupathi 3-0-29-1

19.1

Jimmy Neesham to Angelo Mathews, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, yorker, on the stumps, Angelo Mathews hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

19.2

Jimmy Neesham to Angelo Mathews, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Angelo Mathews goes forward, dabs it towards long on, but the fielder reacts promptly, and makes a brilliant stop.

19.3

Jimmy Neesham to Angelo Mathews, 1 run, Jimmy Neesham delivers fast ball at good length, Angelo Mathews hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the long on, limits Angelo Mathews to just 1 run.

19.4

Jimmy Neesham to Dushan Hemantha, 1 run, Jimmy Neesham delivers fast ball at good length, Dushan Hemantha goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the long on, limits Dushan Hemantha to just 1 run.

19.5

Jimmy Neesham to Angelo Mathews, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Angelo Mathews hangs in the crease and slash inside out shot towards deep cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

19.6

Jimmy Neesham to Angelo Mathews, 1 run, Angelo Mathews hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 1 run.

End of over 20 (3 runs)

Angelo Mathews 39 (24)

Dushan Hemantha 11 (6)

Kandy Royals 169/8

Jimmy Neesham 2-0-7-1

Shahnawaz Dahani 4-0-35-1