Kandy Royals v Dambulla Sixers, Live Cricket Score and Commentary, Match 18, Lanka Premier League, 2024

Lanka Premier League Match 18: Kandy Royals v Dambulla Sixers at Colombo, July 15, 2024

Kandy Royals

222/4 (20)

Dambulla Sixers

168/9 (20)

Finished

Kandy Falcons won by 54 runs.

Kandy Falcons InningKandy Falcons Inning222/4 (20 ov)

Dambulla Sixers InningDS Inning168/9 (20 ov)

Commentary

0.1

Angelo Mathews to Reeza Hendricks, 1 run, Reeza Hendricks 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 deep cover for 1 run.

0.2

Angelo Mathews to Kusal Perera, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the leg stump, Angelo Mathews sends down a sharp delivery, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.

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0.3

Angelo Mathews to Kusal Perera, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! full length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Kusal Perera with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.

0.3

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

0.4

Angelo Mathews to Kusal Perera, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Kusal Perera elegantly goes forward into the shot, gracefully guides it to deep mid wicket region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.

0.5

Angelo Mathews to Kusal Perera, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease and slash drive towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

0.6

Angelo Mathews to Kusal Perera, 2 runs, Angelo Mathews delivers fast ball at full length, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep square leg, limits Kusal Perera to just 2 runs.

End of over 1 (8 runs)

Kusal Perera 6 (5)

Reeza Hendricks 1 (1)

Dambulla Sixers 8/0

Angelo Mathews 1-0-8-0

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1.1

Dasun Shanaka to Reeza Hendricks, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! full length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Reeza Hendricks with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.

1.1

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

1.2

Dasun Shanaka to Reeza Hendricks, 1 run, Reeza Hendricks hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 1 run.

1.3

Dasun Shanaka to Kusal Perera, 1 run, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease and plays off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, edged!! and the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 1 run.

1.4

Reeza Hendricks c PC de Silva b D Shanaka 2 (4) Dasun Shanaka to Reeza Hendricks, no run, c PC de Silva b D Shanaka, Caught out !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Reeza Hendricks hangs in the crease, takes a big risk by attempting pull towards deep mid wicket, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Chaturanga De Silva, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Reeza Hendricks.

1.5

Dasun Shanaka to Ibrahim Zadran, 1 run, Ibrahim Zadran hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed defensive 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.

1.6

Dasun Shanaka to Kusal Perera, 1 run, Dasun Shanaka delivers fast ball at good length, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.

End of over 2 (5 runs)

Kusal Perera 8 (7)

Ibrahim Zadran 1 (1)

Dambulla Sixers 13/1

Dasun Shanaka 1-0-5-1

Angelo Mathews 1-0-8-0

2.1

Mohammad Hasnain to Kusal Perera, 1 run, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

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2.2

Mohammad Hasnain to Ibrahim Zadran, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Ibrahim Zadran hangs in the crease, aims to play defensive shot, but ball direclty brushes against the body. Batter snatch 1 runs off leg bye.

2.3

Mohammad Hasnain to Kusal Perera, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease to make a confident pull, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

2.4

Ibrahim Zadran c Chamath Gomez b M Hasnain 1 (3) Mohammad Hasnain to Ibrahim Zadran, no run, c Chamath Gomez b M Hasnain, Caught out !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Ibrahim Zadran hangs in the crease and takes a big risk by attempting pull towards mid off, edged!! and flies straight to Chamath Gomez, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Ibrahim Zadran.

2.5

Mohammad Hasnain to Lahiru Udara, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Lahiru Udara hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

2.6

Mohammad Hasnain to Lahiru Udara, 1 run, Lahiru Udara hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed cut off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at third man for 1 run.

End of over 3 (4 runs)

Lahiru Udara 1 (2)

Kusal Perera 10 (9)

Dambulla Sixers 17/2

Mohammad Hasnain 1-0-3-1

Dasun Shanaka 1-0-5-1

3.1

Dasun Shanaka to Lahiru Udara, 1 run, Lahiru Udara hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

3.2

Dasun Shanaka to Kusal Perera, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the stumps, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers sloge sweep sending it flying to the deep square leg region for a remarkable Maximum!

3.3

Dasun Shanaka to Kusal Perera, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Kusal Perera elegantly hangs in the crease into the shot, gracefully guides it to deep mid wicket region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.

3.4

Dasun Shanaka to Kusal Perera, 1 run, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed defensive 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 mid off for 1 run.

3.5

Dasun Shanaka to Lahiru Udara, 1 run, Dasun Shanaka delivers fast ball at yorker, Lahiru Udara goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the mid on, limits Lahiru Udara to just 1 run.

3.6

End of over 4 (14 runs)

Kusal Perera 22 (13)

Lahiru Udara 3 (4)

Dambulla Sixers 31/2

Dasun Shanaka 2-0-19-1

Mohammad Hasnain 1-0-3-1

4.1

Mohammad Hasnain to Kusal Perera, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Mohammad Hasnain sends down a sharp delivery, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.

4.2

Mohammad Hasnain to Kusal Perera, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball on the stumps, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular hook to deep square leg for a colossal Maximum!

4.3

Mohammad Hasnain to Kusal Perera, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Mohammad Hasnain bowls a sharp delivery, and Kusal Perera hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

4.4

Mohammad Hasnain to Kusal Perera, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball, on the stumps, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease, showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes it to deep mid wicket for a colossal Maximum!

4.5

Mohammad Hasnain to Kusal Perera, Four, Four !! outswinger, good length, on the stumps. Kusal Perera hangs in the crease, hits inside out shot in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

4.6

Mohammad Hasnain to Kusal Perera, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease, dabs it towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly, and makes a brilliant stop.

End of over 5 (16 runs)

Kusal Perera 38 (19)

Lahiru Udara 3 (4)

Dambulla Sixers 47/2

Mohammad Hasnain 2-0-19-1

Dasun Shanaka 2-0-19-1

5.1

Lahiru Udara c PC de Silva b D Shanaka 3 (5) Dasun Shanaka to Lahiru Udara, no run, c PC de Silva b D Shanaka, Caught out !! inswinger, full length, on the off stump, Lahiru Udara hangs in the crease, takes a big risk by attempting flick shot towards deep mid wicket, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Chaturanga De Silva, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Lahiru Udara.

5.2

Dasun Shanaka to Mark Chapman, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Dasun Shanaka bowls a sharp delivery, and Mark Chapman hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

5.3

Dasun Shanaka to Mark Chapman, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Mark Chapman hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward mid on, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

5.4

Dasun Shanaka to Mark Chapman, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Mark Chapman hangs in the crease, dabs it towards deep mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly, and makes a brilliant stop.

5.5

Dasun Shanaka to Mark Chapman, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Short and well outside the off stump. Mark Chapman goes forward, it to the deep cover, races away and finds the boundary.

5.6

Dasun Shanaka to Mark Chapman, 1 run, Dasun Shanaka delivers fast ball at good length, Mark Chapman hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.

End of over 6 (5 runs)

Mark Chapman 5 (5)

Kusal Perera 38 (19)

Dambulla Sixers 52/3

Dasun Shanaka 3-0-24-2

Mohammad Hasnain 2-0-19-1

6.1

Ramesh Mendis to Mark Chapman, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Mark Chapman goes forward, plays it with soft hands towards short cover, but the fielder is quick to react and prevents the run.

6.2

Ramesh Mendis to Mark Chapman, 1 run, Ramesh Mendis delivers off break ball at good length, Mark Chapman goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep cover, limits Mark Chapman to just 1 run.

6.3

Ramesh Mendis to Kusal Perera, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Ramesh Mendis sends down a sharp delivery, Kusal Perera goes forward to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.

6.4

Ramesh Mendis to Kusal Perera, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease, dabs cut with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

6.5

Ramesh Mendis to Kusal Perera, 1 run, Kusal Perera goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.

6.6

Ramesh Mendis to Mark Chapman, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Mark Chapman hangs in the crease to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards deep point for 1 run.

End of over 7 (3 runs)

Mark Chapman 7 (8)

Kusal Perera 39 (22)

Dambulla Sixers 55/3

Ramesh Mendis 1-0-3-0

Dasun Shanaka 3-0-24-2

7.1

Kamindu Mendis to Mark Chapman, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Mark Chapman hangs in the crease, plays cut in the air to deep point. Ball finds the ropes for four.

7.2

Kamindu Mendis to Mark Chapman, 2 runs, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Mark Chapman hangs in the crease to make a confident pull, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

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7.3

Kamindu Mendis to Mark Chapman, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Mark Chapman goes forward, aims to slam defensive shot, but deflect off the pads, and batter steals a leg bye for 1 run.

7.4

Kamindu Mendis to Kusal Perera, Six, Six !! off break ball is delivered on the stumps, good length, Kusal Perera goes forward, displays great skill by powering pull to deep mid wicket for a magnificent Maximum!

7.5

Kamindu Mendis to Kusal Perera, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the stumps, Kusal Perera goes forward and slash defensive shot towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

7.6

Kamindu Mendis to Kusal Perera, Six, Six !! With a brilliant off break ball on the stumps, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular reverse sweep to deep square leg for a colossal Maximum!

End of over 8 (19 runs)

Kusal Perera 51 (25)

Mark Chapman 13 (11)

Dambulla Sixers 74/3

Kamindu Mendis 1-0-18-0

Ramesh Mendis 1-0-3-0

8.1

Ramesh Mendis to Mark Chapman, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Mark Chapman hangs in the crease and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.

8.2

Ramesh Mendis to Mark Chapman, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Mark Chapman hangs in the crease and caresses pull to deep mid wicket, it raced away to the fence for four.

8.3

Ramesh Mendis to Mark Chapman, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Ramesh Mendis bowls a sharp delivery, and Mark Chapman hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

8.4

Ramesh Mendis to Mark Chapman, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Mark Chapman goes forward to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards slip for 1 run.

8.5

Ramesh Mendis to Kusal Perera, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Kusal Perera goes forward to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.

8.6

Ramesh Mendis to Mark Chapman, 1 run, Mark Chapman 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.

End of over 9 (7 runs)

Mark Chapman 19 (16)

Kusal Perera 52 (26)

Dambulla Sixers 81/3

Ramesh Mendis 2-0-10-0

Kamindu Mendis 1-0-18-0

9.1

Wanindu Hasaranga to Mark Chapman, Four, Four !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Mark Chapman hangs in the crease and caresses pull to deep mid wicket, it raced away to the fence for four.

9.2

Wanindu Hasaranga to Mark Chapman, 1 run, An accurately pitched legbreak on the stumps, Mark Chapman hangs in the crease to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.

9.3

Wanindu Hasaranga to Kusal Perera, 1 run, An accurately pitched legbreak on the stumps, Kusal Perera goes forward to make a confident reverse sweep, sending the ball towards short fine leg for 1 run.

9.4

Mark Chapman c & b W Hasaranga 24 (19) Wanindu Hasaranga to Mark Chapman, no run, c & b W Hasaranga, Caught out!! googly full length on the stumps, Mark Chapman goes forward to take the gamble with pull towards mid off, in the air!! and is perfectly caught by Wanindu Hasaranga. Leading to a soft dismissal.

9.5

Wanindu Hasaranga to Mohammad Nabi, 1 run, An accurately pitched legbreak on the off stump, Mohammad Nabi goes forward to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards long off for 1 run.

9.6

Wanindu Hasaranga to Kusal Perera, 1 run, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease to take legbreak of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

End of over 10 (8 runs)

Kusal Perera 54 (28)

Mohammad Nabi 1 (1)

Dambulla Sixers 89/4

Wanindu Hasaranga 1-0-8-1

Ramesh Mendis 2-0-10-0

10.1

Ramesh Mendis to Kusal Perera, 3 runs, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease to make a confident cut, but gets an edge, and the ball goes towards third man for 3 runs.

10.2

Ramesh Mendis to Mohammad Nabi, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Mohammad Nabi hangs in the crease and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.

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10.3

Ramesh Mendis to Mohammad Nabi, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! full length on the leg stump, Ramesh Mendis has sent that one, way down the leg side. The umpire signals it wide.

10.3

Ramesh Mendis to Mohammad Nabi, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Mohammad Nabi hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.

10.4

Ramesh Mendis to Mohammad Nabi, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Mohammad Nabi hangs in the crease to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

10.5

Ramesh Mendis to Kusal Perera, 1 run, Kusal Perera goes forward to take off break ball of yorker aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.

10.6

Ramesh Mendis to Mohammad Nabi, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Mohammad Nabi goes forward to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards third man for 1 run.

End of over 11 (7 runs)

Mohammad Nabi 3 (5)

Kusal Perera 58 (30)

Dambulla Sixers 96/4

Ramesh Mendis 3-0-17-0

Wanindu Hasaranga 1-0-8-1

11.1

Wanindu Hasaranga to Mohammad Nabi, no run, Dot ball !! slider, good length, on the stumps, Mohammad Nabi hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

11.2

Mohammad Nabi c A Mathews b W Hasaranga 3 (7) Wanindu Hasaranga to Mohammad Nabi, no run, c A Mathews b W Hasaranga, Caught out !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Mohammad Nabi goes forward, takes a big risk by attempting sweep towards deep square leg, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Angelo Mathews, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Mohammad Nabi.

11.3

Wanindu Hasaranga to Sonal Dinusha, 1 run, Sonal Dinusha hangs in the crease to take flipper of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident sweep that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

11.4

Wanindu Hasaranga to Kusal Perera, 1 run, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease to take flicker ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

11.5

Wanindu Hasaranga to Sonal Dinusha, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, good length, on the stumps, Sonal Dinusha hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

11.6

End of over 12 (3 runs)

Sonal Dinusha 2 (3)

Kusal Perera 59 (31)

Dambulla Sixers 99/5

Wanindu Hasaranga 2-0-11-2

Ramesh Mendis 3-0-17-0

12.1

Ramesh Mendis to Sonal Dinusha, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Sonal Dinusha hangs in the crease, plays sweep in the air to deep square leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.

12.2

Ramesh Mendis to Sonal Dinusha, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Sonal Dinusha hangs in the crease to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.

12.3

Ramesh Mendis to Kusal Perera, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, short length, on the stumps, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease, trying to hit pull, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.

12.4

Ramesh Mendis to Kusal Perera, 1 run, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident hook that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.

12.5

Ramesh Mendis to Sonal Dinusha, 1 run, Sonal Dinusha hangs in the crease to take arm ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

12.6

Ramesh Mendis to Kusal Perera, 1 run, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.

End of over 13 (8 runs)

Kusal Perera 61 (34)

Sonal Dinusha 8 (6)

Dambulla Sixers 107/5

Ramesh Mendis 4-0-25-0

Wanindu Hasaranga 2-0-11-2

13.1

Kamindu Mendis to Kusal Perera, 2 runs, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease to take off break ball of back of length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

13.2

Kamindu Mendis to Kusal Perera, 1 run, Kusal Perera goes forward to take arm ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a textbook inside out shot, edged!! and the ball sails towards deep point for 1 run.

13.3

Kamindu Mendis to Sonal Dinusha, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Sonal Dinusha hangs in the crease and slash sweep towards deep square leg, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

13.4

Kamindu Mendis to Sonal Dinusha, 1 run, Sonal Dinusha hangs in the crease to take arm ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards mid on for 1 run.

13.5

Kamindu Mendis to Kusal Perera, Four, Four !! off break ball, back of length, on the stumps, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease, plays inside out shot in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.

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13.6

Kamindu Mendis to Kusal Perera, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! arm ball good length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Kusal Perera no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.

13.6

Kamindu Mendis to Kusal Perera, 2 runs, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease to take arm ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

End of over 14 (11 runs)

Kusal Perera 70 (38)

Sonal Dinusha 9 (8)

Dambulla Sixers 118/5

Kamindu Mendis 2-0-29-0

Ramesh Mendis 4-0-25-0

14.1

Wanindu Hasaranga to Sonal Dinusha, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Sonal Dinusha hangs in the crease, trying to hit sloge sweep, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.

14.2

Wanindu Hasaranga to Sonal Dinusha, 2 runs, Sonal Dinusha hangs in the crease to take slider of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident reverse sweep that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 2 runs.

14.3

Wanindu Hasaranga to Sonal Dinusha, 1 run, Sonal Dinusha hangs in the crease to take slider of back of length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards mid off for 1 run.

14.4

Wanindu Hasaranga to Kusal Perera, Four, Four !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease, plays sloge sweep in the air to deep fine leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.

14.5

Kusal Perera c M Hasnain b W Hasaranga 74 (40) Wanindu Hasaranga to Kusal Perera, no run, c M Hasnain b W Hasaranga, Caught out!! legbreak short length on the stumps, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease to take the gamble with pull towards point, edged!! and expertly caught by Mohammad Hasnain. Leading to a soft dismissal.

14.6

Wanindu Hasaranga to Chamindu Wickramasinghe, 1 run, Chamindu Wickramasinghe hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed inside out shot off an slider delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.

End of over 15 (8 runs)

Chamindu Wickramasinghe 1 (1)

Sonal Dinusha 12 (11)

Dambulla Sixers 126/6

Wanindu Hasaranga 3-0-19-3

Kamindu Mendis 2-0-29-0

15.1

Mohammad Hasnain to Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Four, Four !! bouncer, back of length, on the stumps, Chamindu Wickramasinghe hangs in the crease and caresses pull to deep mid wicket, it raced away to the fence for four.

15.2

Mohammad Hasnain to Chamindu Wickramasinghe, no run, Dot Ball !! outswinger, good length, on the stumps, and Chamindu Wickramasinghe hangs on and tries to hit drive, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

15.3

Mohammad Hasnain to Chamindu Wickramasinghe, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Chamindu Wickramasinghe hangs in the crease and slash drive towards deep cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

15.4

Mohammad Hasnain to Chamindu Wickramasinghe, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, back of length, on the stumps, Chamindu Wickramasinghe hangs in the crease to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.

15.5

Mohammad Hasnain to Chamindu Wickramasinghe, 1 run, Chamindu Wickramasinghe hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards mid off for 1 run.

15.6

Mohammad Hasnain to Sonal Dinusha, 2 runs, Sonal Dinusha hangs in the crease to take fast ball of short length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

End of over 16 (7 runs)

Sonal Dinusha 14 (12)

Chamindu Wickramasinghe 6 (6)

Dambulla Sixers 133/6

Mohammad Hasnain 3-0-26-1

Wanindu Hasaranga 3-0-19-3

16.1

Dasun Shanaka to Chamindu Wickramasinghe, 1 run, outswinger, back of length, on the stumps, Chamindu Wickramasinghe hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards short cover for 1 run.

16.2

Dasun Shanaka to Sonal Dinusha, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, short length, on the stumps, Sonal Dinusha hangs in the crease to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.

16.3

Dasun Shanaka to Sonal Dinusha, 2 runs, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Sonal Dinusha hangs in the crease to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards deep cover for 2 runs.

16.4

Dasun Shanaka to Sonal Dinusha, 1 run, Sonal Dinusha hangs in the crease to take fast ball of fulltoss aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.

16.5

Dasun Shanaka to Chamindu Wickramasinghe, 1 run, Chamindu Wickramasinghe hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.

16.6

Sonal Dinusha c W Hasaranga b D Shanaka 17 (16) Dasun Shanaka to Sonal Dinusha, no run, c W Hasaranga b D Shanaka, Caught out!! slower ball back of length on the stumps, Sonal Dinusha hangs in the crease to take the gamble with cut towards deep cover, in the air!! and is perfectly caught by Wanindu Hasaranga. Leading to a soft dismissal.

End of over 17 (5 runs)

Sonal Dinusha 17 (16)

Chamindu Wickramasinghe 8 (8)

Dambulla Sixers 138/7

Dasun Shanaka 4-0-29-3

Mohammad Hasnain 3-0-26-1

17.1

Mohammad Hasnain to Chamindu Wickramasinghe, 1 run, Mohammad Hasnain delivers inswinger at good length, Chamindu Wickramasinghe hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at short mid wicket for 1 run.

17.2

Mohammad Hasnain to Dushan Hemantha, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Short and well outside the stumps. Dushan Hemantha hangs in the crease, it to the long off, races away and finds the boundary.

17.3

Mohammad Hasnain to Dushan Hemantha, no run, Dot Ball !! bouncer, short length, on the stumps, and Dushan Hemantha hangs on and tries to hit pull, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

17.4

Mohammad Hasnain to Dushan Hemantha, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Dushan Hemantha hangs in the crease, trying to hit hook, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.

17.5

Mohammad Hasnain to Dushan Hemantha, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Dushan Hemantha hangs in the crease, trying to hit pull, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.

17.6

Mohammad Hasnain to Dushan Hemantha, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Dushan Hemantha goes forward and strives to hit pull, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.

End of over 18 (5 runs)

Dushan Hemantha 4 (5)

Chamindu Wickramasinghe 9 (9)

Dambulla Sixers 143/7

Mohammad Hasnain 4-0-31-1

Dasun Shanaka 4-0-29-3

18.1

Wanindu Hasaranga to Chamindu Wickramasinghe, 1 run, Chamindu Wickramasinghe hangs in the crease to take slider of good length aimed on the leg stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

18.2

Wanindu Hasaranga to Dushan Hemantha, Six, Six !! With a brilliant flicker ball, on the stumps, Dushan Hemantha hangs in the crease, showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes it to long on for a colossal Maximum!

18.3

Wanindu Hasaranga to Dushan Hemantha, 1 run, Dushan Hemantha hangs in the crease to take flicker ball of back of length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

18.4

Wanindu Hasaranga to Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Six, Six !! With a brilliant slider on the stumps, Chamindu Wickramasinghe hangs in the crease and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular flick shot to deep mid wicket for a colossal Maximum!

18.5

Wanindu Hasaranga to Chamindu Wickramasinghe, 2 runs, Chamindu Wickramasinghe hangs in the crease to take of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident sweep that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 2 runs.

18.6

Chamindu Wickramasinghe c & b W Hasaranga 18 (13) Wanindu Hasaranga to Chamindu Wickramasinghe, no run, c & b W Hasaranga, Caught out!! slider full length on the leg stump, Chamindu Wickramasinghe hangs in the crease to take the gamble with pull towards mid off, edged!! and expertly caught by Wanindu Hasaranga. Leading to a soft dismissal.

End of over 19 (16 runs)

Chamindu Wickramasinghe 18 (13)

Dushan Hemantha 11 (7)

Dambulla Sixers 159/8

Wanindu Hasaranga 4-0-35-4

Mohammad Hasnain 4-0-31-1

19.1

Chaturanga de Silva to Dushan Hemantha, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Dushan Hemantha hangs in the crease, trying to hit hook, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.

19.2

Chaturanga de Silva to Dushan Hemantha, Six, Six !! With a brilliant arm ball, on the off stump, Dushan Hemantha goes forward, showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes it to long on for a colossal Maximum!

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19.3

Chaturanga de Silva to Dushan Hemantha, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! off break ball good length, on the leg stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Dushan Hemantha no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.

19.3

Dushan Hemantha st D Chandimal b PC de Silva 17 (10) Chaturanga de Silva to Dushan Hemantha, no run, st D Chandimal b PC de Silva, Stumped out !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Dushan Hemantha goes forward, tries to play it, but Dushan Hemantha misses the ball, and Dinesh Chandimal quickly takes the bails off to secure the stumping and dismiss the batter.

19.4

Chaturanga de Silva to Nuwan Thushara, 1 run, Nuwan Thushara hangs in the crease to take arm ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.

19.5

Chaturanga de Silva to Dilshan Madushanka, 1 run, Dilshan Madushanka hangs in the crease to take arm ball of back of length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident hook that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.

19.6

Chaturanga de Silva to Nuwan Thushara, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, short length, on the stumps, Nuwan Thushara hangs in the crease, trying to hit pull, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.

End of over 20 (9 runs)

Nuwan Thushara 1 (2)

Dilshan Madushanka 1 (1)

Dambulla Sixers 168/9

Chaturanga de Silva 1-0-9-1

Wanindu Hasaranga 4-0-35-4