{SLC} Emerald Cricket League

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FINAL


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Venue: Asgiriya Stadium (Kandy)
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Code:
BASNAHIRA CRICKET VS COLOMBO QALANDARS
50 overs match
Pitch Condition: Even
 
BASNAHIRA CRICKET WON THE TOSS AND ELECTED TO BOWL FIRST

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1st INNINGS

Code:
0.1  Starc to Nissanka, wide, Mitchell Starc bowling a very wayward one
0.1  Starc to Nissanka, no run, Pathum Nissanka missed that one by a mile
0.2  Starc to Nissanka, OUT, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire gives Pathum Nissanka the finger, out for a duck

         Pathum Nissanka        0 (3b)
         c. Perera      b. Starc

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Cometh the final, cometh Mitchell Starc!

Code:
0.3  Starc to Dhananjaya, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Starc
0.4  Starc to Dhananjaya, no run, Nipun Dhananjaya missed that one by a mile
0.5  Starc to Dhananjaya, one run, That was a very risky single.
0.6  Starc to Head, legbye, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 1  (3 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS     3/1
         (R/R:  3.00)
         Mitchell Starc       1.0-0-2-1
         Nipun Dhananjaya      1(3b)
         Travis Head           0(1b)

1.1  Bumrah to Head, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Travis Head
1.2  Bumrah to Head, one run, That was a very risky single.
1.3  Bumrah to Dhananjaya, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
1.4  Bumrah to Dhananjaya, one run, That was a very risky single.
1.5  Bumrah to Head, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Bumrah
1.6  Bumrah to Head, 1 bye, That ball bounced too much. Kusal Perera didnt have a chance

         End of over 2  (7 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS    10/1
         (R/R:  5.00)
         Jasprit Bumrah       1.0-0-6-0
         Nipun Dhananjaya      2(6b)
         Travis Head           5(4b 1X4)

2.1  Hazlewood to Head, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Travis Head
2.2  Hazlewood to Head, one run, One more to the total
2.3  Hazlewood to Dhananjaya, one run, One more to the total
2.4  Hazlewood to Head, one run, One more to the total
2.5  Hazlewood to Dhananjaya, no run, Nipun Dhananjaya missed that one by a mile
2.6  Hazlewood to Dhananjaya, no run, Defensively played by Nipun Dhananjaya

         End of over 3  (7 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS    17/1
         (R/R:  5.67)
         Josh Hazlewood       1.0-0-7-0
         Nipun Dhananjaya      3(9b)
         Travis Head          11(7b 2X4)

3.1  Bumrah to Head, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
3.2  Bumrah to Head, one run, That is very well run by Nipun Dhananjaya
3.3  Bumrah to Dhananjaya, no run, Nipun Dhananjaya missed that one by a mile
3.4  Bumrah to Dhananjaya, no ball, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Bumrah
3.4  Bumrah to Dhananjaya, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Bumrah
3.5  Bumrah to Dhananjaya, one run, The misfield by Perera allows yet another run
3.6  Bumrah to Head, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Travis Head

         End of over 4  (7 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS    24/1
         (R/R:  6.00)
         Jasprit Bumrah       2.0-0-13-0
         Travis Head          16(10b 3X4)
         Nipun Dhananjaya      4(12b)

4.1  Starc to Dhananjaya, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
4.2  Starc to Dhananjaya, legbye, Defensively played by Nipun Dhananjaya
4.3  Starc to Head, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
4.4  Starc to Head, one run, Great cooperation between Travis Head and Nipun Dhananjaya
4.5  Starc to Dhananjaya, one run, That is very well run by Travis Head
4.6  Starc to Head, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 5  (6 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS    30/1
         (R/R:  6.00)
         Mitchell Starc       2.0-0-7-1
         Nipun Dhananjaya      5(15b)
         Travis Head          20(13b 3X4)

5.1  Bumrah to Head, one run, That was a very risky single.
5.2  Bumrah to Dhananjaya, no ball, no run, Nipun Dhananjaya missed that one by a mile
5.2  Bumrah to Dhananjaya, no run, Nipun Dhananjaya missed that one by a mile
5.3  Bumrah to Dhananjaya, no run, Nipun Dhananjaya missed that one by a mile
5.4  Bumrah to Dhananjaya, no run, Nipun Dhananjaya missed that one by a mile
5.5  Bumrah to Dhananjaya, no run, Nipun Dhananjaya was completely deceived
5.6  Bumrah to Dhananjaya, one run, Great cooperation between Nipun Dhananjaya and Travis Head

         End of over 6  (3 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS    33/1
         (R/R:  5.50)
         Jasprit Bumrah       3.0-0-16-0
         Travis Head          21(14b 3X4)
         Nipun Dhananjaya      6(20b)

6.1  Starc to Dhananjaya, no run, Defensively played by Nipun Dhananjaya
6.2  Starc to Dhananjaya, one run, The misfield by Sahan allows yet another run
6.3  Starc to Head, no run, Left alone by Travis Head
6.4  Starc to Head, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
6.5  Starc to Head, wide, Mitchell Starc bowling a very wayward one
6.5  Starc to Head, one run, Great cooperation between Travis Head and Nipun Dhananjaya
6.6  Starc to Dhananjaya, no run, Defensively played by Nipun Dhananjaya

         End of over 7  (3 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS    36/1
         (R/R:  5.14)
         Mitchell Starc       3.0-0-10-1
         Nipun Dhananjaya      7(23b)
         Travis Head          22(18b 3X4)

7.1  Bumrah to Head, FOUR, Jasprit Bumrah cant belive it
7.2  Bumrah to Head, no run, Travis Head was completely deceived
7.3  Bumrah to Head, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
7.4  Bumrah to Head, no run, Travis Head missed that one by a mile
7.5  Bumrah to Head, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
7.6  Bumrah to Head, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Jasprit Bumrah, deserving this punishment

         End of over 8  (8 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS    44/1
         (R/R:  5.50)
         Jasprit Bumrah       4.0-0-24-0
         Travis Head          30(24b 5X4)
         Nipun Dhananjaya      7(23b)

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Travis Head is looking ominous—he's taken the sting out of Bumrah early on.

Code:
8.1  Hazlewood to Dhananjaya, no run, Nipun Dhananjaya missed that one by a mile
8.2  Hazlewood to Dhananjaya, no run, Defensively played by Nipun Dhananjaya
8.3  Hazlewood to Dhananjaya, no run, Defensively played by Nipun Dhananjaya
8.4  Hazlewood to Dhananjaya, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
8.5  Hazlewood to Dhananjaya, one run, One more to the total
8.6  Hazlewood to Head, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 9  (3 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS    47/1
         (R/R:  5.22)
         Josh Hazlewood       2.0-0-10-0
         Travis Head          30(25b 5X4)
         Nipun Dhananjaya     10(28b)

9.1  Starc to Dhananjaya, one run, That was a very risky single.
9.2  Starc to Head, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
9.3  Starc to Head, no run, Left alone by Travis Head
9.4  Starc to Head, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Head cant belive it

         Travis Head            30 (28b 5X4)
         b. Starc

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Starc crashes through the dangerous Travis Head with a peach! How big could this moment be?

The left-armer keeps turning up on the biggest stage.

Code:
9.5  Starc to Rahul, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
9.6  Starc to Rahul, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 10  (1 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS    48/2
         (R/R:  4.80)
         Mitchell Starc       4.0-0-11-2
         KL Rahul              0(2b)
         Nipun Dhananjaya     11(29b)

10.1  R Mendis to Dhananjaya, one run, Great cooperation between Nipun Dhananjaya and KL Rahul
10.2  R Mendis to Rahul, one run, The misfield by Sahan allows yet another run
10.3  R Mendis to Dhananjaya, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
10.4  R Mendis to Dhananjaya, one run, The misfield by R Mendis allows yet another run
10.5  R Mendis to Rahul, no run, Defensively played by KL Rahul
10.6  R Mendis to Rahul, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 11  (4 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS    52/2
         (R/R:  4.73)
         Ramesh Mendis        1.0-0-4-0
         Nipun Dhananjaya     13(32b)
         KL Rahul              2(5b)

11.1  Hazlewood to Rahul, no run, KL Rahul missed that one by a mile
11.2  Hazlewood to Rahul, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Hazlewood
11.3  Hazlewood to Rahul, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
11.4  Hazlewood to Rahul, one run, The misfield by Sahan allows yet another run
11.5  Hazlewood to Dhananjaya, no run, Nipun Dhananjaya was completely deceived
11.6  Hazlewood to Dhananjaya, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 12  (1 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS    53/2
         (R/R:  4.42)
         Josh Hazlewood       3.0-0-11-0
         Nipun Dhananjaya     13(34b)
         KL Rahul              3(9b)

12.1  R Mendis to Rahul, no ball, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kusal Perera
12.1  R Mendis to Rahul, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kusal Perera
12.2  R Mendis to Rahul, three runs, Great work by Iyer saved a certain boundary
12.3  R Mendis to Dhananjaya, no run, Defensively played by Nipun Dhananjaya
12.4  R Mendis to Dhananjaya, no ball, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
12.4  R Mendis to Dhananjaya, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kusal Perera
12.5  R Mendis to Dhananjaya, FOUR, Nipun Dhananjaya is one of the best batsmen in the world

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Took him 37 balls, but Nipun Dhananjaya finally finds the fence.

Code:
12.6  R Mendis to Dhananjaya, one run, Dropped! Iyer made a big mess of that simple chance

         End of over 13  (12 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS    65/2
         (R/R:  5.00)
         Ramesh Mendis        2.0-0-16-0
         KL Rahul              6(11b)
         Nipun Dhananjaya     20(38b 1X4)

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And the worst possible end to an already expensive over — Iyer shells a sitter at cover! How much will this come back to haunt Basnahira?

Code:
13.1  Hazlewood to Dhananjaya, one run, That is very well run by KL Rahul
13.2  Hazlewood to Rahul, no run, Defensively played by KL Rahul
13.3  Hazlewood to Rahul, no run, Left alone by KL Rahul
13.4  Hazlewood to Rahul, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
13.5  Hazlewood to Rahul, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
13.6  Hazlewood to Rahul, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 14  (2 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS    67/2
         (R/R:  4.79)
         Josh Hazlewood       4.0-0-13-0
         Nipun Dhananjaya     21(39b 1X4)
         KL Rahul              7(16b)

14.1  Starc to Rahul, legbye, Defensively played by KL Rahul
14.2  Starc to Dhananjaya, FOUR, Nipun Dhananjaya is one of the best batsmen in the world
14.3  Starc to Dhananjaya, one run, Great cooperation between Nipun Dhananjaya and KL Rahul
14.4  Starc to Rahul, no run, Left alone by KL Rahul
14.5  Starc to Rahul, one run, That is very well run by Nipun Dhananjaya
14.6  Starc to Dhananjaya, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 15  (7 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS    74/2
         (R/R:  4.93)
         Mitchell Starc       5.0-0-17-2
         Nipun Dhananjaya     26(42b 2X4)
         KL Rahul              8(19b)

15.1  Silva to Rahul, OUT, Chaturanga de Silva takes an easy catch to dismiss KL Rahul

         KL Rahul               8 (20b)
         c & b. Silva

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Chaturanga strikes in the final! KL Rahul gifts it straight back, and Colombo are wobbling at 74/3.

A disappointing outing for the Qalandars skipper — he never looked settled.

Code:
15.2  Silva to Rathnayake, one run, That was a very risky single.
15.3  Silva to Dhananjaya, one run, One more to the total
15.4  Silva to Rathnayake, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
15.5  Silva to Rathnayake, one run, Great cooperation between Pavan Rathnayake and Nipun Dhananjaya
15.6  Silva to Dhananjaya, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Nipun Dhananjaya

         End of over 16  (7 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS    81/3
         (R/R:  5.06)
         Chaturanga de Silva  1.0-0-7-1
         Nipun Dhananjaya     31(44b 3X4)
         Pavan Rathnayake      2(3b)

16.1  R Mendis to Rathnayake, one run, That was a very risky single.
16.2  R Mendis to Dhananjaya, no run, Left alone by Nipun Dhananjaya
16.3  R Mendis to Dhananjaya, one run, The misfield by R Mendis allows yet another run
16.4  R Mendis to Rathnayake, no run, Pavan Rathnayake missed that one by a mile
16.5  R Mendis to Rathnayake, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Pavan Rathnayake
16.6  R Mendis to Rathnayake, no run, Ramesh Mendis is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 17  (6 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS    87/3
         (R/R:  5.12)
         Ramesh Mendis        3.0-0-22-0
         Pavan Rathnayake      7(7b 1X4)
         Nipun Dhananjaya     32(46b 3X4)

17.1  Starc to Dhananjaya, no run, Left alone by Nipun Dhananjaya
17.2  Starc to Dhananjaya, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
17.3  Starc to Dhananjaya, legbye, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kusal Perera
17.4  Starc to Rathnayake, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
17.5  Starc to Dhananjaya, legbye, Nipun Dhananjaya missed that one by a mile
17.6  Starc to Rathnayake, one run, That is very well run by Nipun Dhananjaya

         End of over 18  (6 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS    93/3
         (R/R:  5.17)
         Mitchell Starc       6.0-0-21-2
         Nipun Dhananjaya     32(50b 3X4)
         Pavan Rathnayake     11(9b 1X4)

18.1  Hazlewood to Rathnayake, one run, That is very well run by Nipun Dhananjaya
18.2  Hazlewood to Dhananjaya, one run, Great cooperation between Nipun Dhananjaya and Pavan Rathnayake
18.3  Hazlewood to Rathnayake, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
18.4  Hazlewood to Dhananjaya, one run, Great cooperation between Nipun Dhananjaya and Pavan Rathnayake
18.5  Hazlewood to Rathnayake, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
18.6  Hazlewood to Rathnayake, no run, Pavan Rathnayake was completely deceived

         End of over 19  (6 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS    99/3
         (R/R:  5.21)
         Josh Hazlewood       5.0-0-19-0
         Pavan Rathnayake     15(13b 1X4)
         Nipun Dhananjaya     34(52b 3X4)

19.1  R Mendis to Dhananjaya, one run, Great cooperation between Nipun Dhananjaya and Pavan Rathnayake
19.2  R Mendis to Rathnayake, one run, The misfield by Shanaka allows yet another run
19.3  R Mendis to Dhananjaya, no run, Defensively played by Nipun Dhananjaya
19.4  R Mendis to Dhananjaya, no run, Nipun Dhananjaya was completely deceived
19.5  R Mendis to Dhananjaya, one run, One more to the total
19.6  R Mendis to Rathnayake, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Ramesh Mendis, deserving this punishment

         End of over 20  (7 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS   106/3
         (R/R:  5.30)
         Ramesh Mendis        4.0-0-29-0
         Pavan Rathnayake     20(15b 2X4)
         Nipun Dhananjaya     36(56b 3X4)

20.1  Starc to Dhananjaya, one run, That is very well run by Pavan Rathnayake
20.2  Starc to Rathnayake, SIX, What a wonderful player Pavan Rathnayake is

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Excellent response from Colombo! Rather than going into a shell after the early blows, they've shifted gears beautifully.

Pavan Rathnayake’s arrival has injected some much-needed urgency — boundaries are flowing again, and the scoreboard’s back in motion.

Code:
20.3  Starc to Rathnayake, no run, Pavan Rathnayake was completely deceived
20.4  Starc to Rathnayake, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
20.5  Starc to Rathnayake, no run, Defensively played by Pavan Rathnayake
20.6  Starc to Rathnayake, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 21  (7 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS   113/3
         (R/R:  5.38)
         Mitchell Starc       7.0-0-28-2
         Pavan Rathnayake     26(20b 2X4 1X6)
         Nipun Dhananjaya     37(57b 3X4)

21.1  Shanaka to Dhananjaya, one run, That is very well run by Pavan Rathnayake
21.2  Shanaka to Rathnayake, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kusal Perera
21.3  Shanaka to Rathnayake, one run, One more to the total
21.4  Shanaka to Dhananjaya, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Dasun Shanaka, deserving this punishment
21.5  Shanaka to Dhananjaya, one run, One more to the total
21.6  Shanaka to Rathnayake, no run, Pavan Rathnayake missed that one by a mile

         End of over 22  (7 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS   120/3
         (R/R:  5.45)
         Dasun Shanaka        1.0-0-7-0
         Pavan Rathnayake     27(23b 2X4 1X6)
         Nipun Dhananjaya     43(60b 4X4)

22.1  Hazlewood to Dhananjaya, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Nipun Dhananjaya
22.2  Hazlewood to Dhananjaya, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Nipun Dhananjaya
      Fifty for Nipun Dhananjaya
22.3  Hazlewood to Dhananjaya, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Josh Hazlewood, deserving this punishment

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Fifty up for Nipun Dhananjaya — brought up with the second four in a hat-trick of boundaries!
The 24-year-old has held firm under pressure, anchoring Colombo’s innings just when they needed it most.

Code:
22.4  Hazlewood to Dhananjaya, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Hazlewood
22.5  Hazlewood to Dhananjaya, one run, One more to the total
22.6  Hazlewood to Rathnayake, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 23  (13 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS   133/3
         (R/R:  5.78)
         Josh Hazlewood       6.0-0-32-0
         Pavan Rathnayake     27(24b 2X4 1X6)
         Nipun Dhananjaya     56(65b 7X4)

23.1  R Mendis to Dhananjaya, no run, Nipun Dhananjaya was completely deceived
23.2  R Mendis to Dhananjaya, one run, One more to the total
23.3  R Mendis to Rathnayake, one run, That is very well run by Nipun Dhananjaya
23.4  R Mendis to Dhananjaya, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
23.5  R Mendis to Dhananjaya, no ball, one run, That is very well run by Pavan Rathnayake
23.5  R Mendis to Dhananjaya, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
23.6  R Mendis to Rathnayake, one run, The misfield by Iyer allows yet another run

         End of over 24  (5 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS   138/3
         (R/R:  5.75)
         Ramesh Mendis        5.0-0-34-0
         Nipun Dhananjaya     58(69b 7X4)
         Pavan Rathnayake     29(26b 2X4 1X6)

24.1  Shanaka to Rathnayake, no run, Left alone by Pavan Rathnayake
24.2  Shanaka to Rathnayake, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
24.3  Shanaka to Rathnayake, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
24.3  Shanaka to Rathnayake, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Shanaka
24.4  Shanaka to Rathnayake, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
24.5  Shanaka to Rathnayake, two runs, Overthrow by Shanaka instead of 1 they get 2
24.6  Shanaka to Rathnayake, OUT, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire gives Pavan Rathnayake the finger

         Pavan Rathnayake       31 (33b 2X4 1X6)
         c. Perera      b. Shanaka


         End of over 25  (3 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS   141/4
         (R/R:  5.64)
         Dasun Shanaka        2.0-0-10-1
         Michael Bracewell     0(0b)
         Nipun Dhananjaya     58(69b 7X4)

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Just when it looked like Colombo were starting to take control, Dasun Shanaka steps in and nicks one back!
Rathnayake was playing fluently, but he nibbles at one and edges behind — a much-needed breakthrough for Basnahira.

Code:
25.1  R Mendis to Dhananjaya, one run, The misfield by Hazlewood allows yet another run
25.2  R Mendis to Bracewell, no run, Left alone by Michael Bracewell
25.3  R Mendis to Bracewell, no run, Michael Bracewell missed that one by a mile
25.4  R Mendis to Bracewell, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
25.5  R Mendis to Bracewell, no ball, one run, That was a very risky single.
25.5  R Mendis to Bracewell, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
25.6  R Mendis to Dhananjaya, one run, That is very well run by Michael Bracewell

         End of over 26  (4 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS   145/4
         (R/R:  5.58)
         Ramesh Mendis        6.0-0-38-0
         Michael Bracewell     1(4b)
         Nipun Dhananjaya     60(71b 7X4)

26.1  Bumrah to Dhananjaya, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Bumrah
26.2  Bumrah to Dhananjaya, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kusal Perera
26.3  Bumrah to Dhananjaya, no ball, one run, Great cooperation between Nipun Dhananjaya and Michael Bracewell
26.3  Bumrah to Dhananjaya, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Bumrah
26.4  Bumrah to Bracewell, one run, That is very well run by Nipun Dhananjaya
26.5  Bumrah to Dhananjaya, one run, That was a very risky single.
26.6  Bumrah to Bracewell, OUT, Jasprit Bumrah takes an easy catch to dismiss Michael Bracewell

         Michael Bracewell      2 (6b)
         c & b. Bumrah


         End of over 27  (4 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS   149/5
         (R/R:  5.52)
         Jasprit Bumrah       5.0-0-28-1
         Dhananjaya Lakshan    0(0b)
         Nipun Dhananjaya     62(75b 7X4)

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Bumrah hadn’t looked at his best today, but in a final, he was never going to stay quiet for long.

Bracewell gone for just 2, and Colombo suddenly look shaky again at 149/5.

Code:
27.1  R Mendis to Dhananjaya, one run, One more to the total
27.2  R Mendis to D Lakshan, no run, Dhananjaya Lakshan missed that one by a mile
27.3  R Mendis to D Lakshan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
27.4  R Mendis to D Lakshan, one run, Great cooperation between Dhananjaya Lakshan and Nipun Dhananjaya
27.5  R Mendis to Dhananjaya, no run, Nipun Dhananjaya missed that one by a mile
27.6  R Mendis to Dhananjaya, no run, Ramesh Mendis is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 28  (2 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS   151/5
         (R/R:  5.39)
         Ramesh Mendis        7.0-0-40-0
         Nipun Dhananjaya     63(78b 7X4)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan    1(3b)

28.1  Bumrah to D Lakshan, one run, Great cooperation between Dhananjaya Lakshan and Nipun Dhananjaya
28.2  Bumrah to Dhananjaya, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Bumrah
28.3  Bumrah to Dhananjaya, one run, One more to the total
28.4  Bumrah to D Lakshan, one run, The misfield by Shanaka allows yet another run
28.5  Bumrah to Dhananjaya, one run, Great cooperation between Nipun Dhananjaya and Dhananjaya Lakshan
28.6  Bumrah to D Lakshan, two runs,

         End of over 29  (6 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS   157/5
         (R/R:  5.41)
         Jasprit Bumrah       6.0-0-34-1
         Dhananjaya Lakshan    5(6b)
         Nipun Dhananjaya     65(81b 7X4)

29.1  R Mendis to Dhananjaya, one run, Great cooperation between Nipun Dhananjaya and Dhananjaya Lakshan
29.2  R Mendis to D Lakshan, one run, That was a very risky single.
29.3  R Mendis to Dhananjaya, one run, Great cooperation between Nipun Dhananjaya and Dhananjaya Lakshan
29.4  R Mendis to D Lakshan, no run, Dhananjaya Lakshan missed that one by a mile
29.5  R Mendis to D Lakshan, one run, That was a very risky single.
29.6  R Mendis to Dhananjaya, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 30  (5 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS   162/5
         (R/R:  5.40)
         Ramesh Mendis        8.0-0-45-0
         Dhananjaya Lakshan    7(9b)
         Nipun Dhananjaya     68(84b 7X4)

30.1  Shanaka to Dhananjaya, one run, That is very well run by Dhananjaya Lakshan
30.2  Shanaka to D Lakshan, no run, Left alone by Dhananjaya Lakshan
30.3  Shanaka to D Lakshan, one run, That is very well run by Nipun Dhananjaya
30.4  Shanaka to Dhananjaya, one run, That was a very risky single.
30.5  Shanaka to D Lakshan, no run, Dhananjaya Lakshan was completely deceived
30.6  Shanaka to D Lakshan, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!

         End of over 31  (9 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS   171/5
         (R/R:  5.52)
         Dasun Shanaka        3.0-0-19-1
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   14(13b 1X6)
         Nipun Dhananjaya     70(86b 7X4)

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Lusty blow from Dhananjaya Lakshan! Basnahira can’t breathe easy just yet.

Code:
31.1  Starc to Dhananjaya, one run, The misfield by Bumrah allows yet another run
31.2  Starc to D Lakshan, no run, Left alone by Dhananjaya Lakshan
31.3  Starc to D Lakshan, one run, The misfield by Iyer allows yet another run
31.4  Starc to Dhananjaya, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
31.5  Starc to Dhananjaya, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
31.6  Starc to Dhananjaya, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Starc

         End of over 32  (2 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS   173/5
         (R/R:  5.41)
         Mitchell Starc       8.0-0-30-2
         Nipun Dhananjaya     71(90b 7X4)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   15(15b 1X6)

32.1  R Mendis to D Lakshan, no run, Dhananjaya Lakshan missed that one by a mile
32.2  R Mendis to D Lakshan, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
32.3  R Mendis to D Lakshan, one run, That was a very risky single.
32.4  R Mendis to Dhananjaya, one run, That was a very risky single.
32.5  R Mendis to D Lakshan, no run, Left alone by Dhananjaya Lakshan
32.6  R Mendis to D Lakshan, one run, Great cooperation between Dhananjaya Lakshan and Nipun Dhananjaya

         End of over 33  (3 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS   176/5
         (R/R:  5.33)
         Ramesh Mendis        9.0-0-48-0
         Nipun Dhananjaya     72(91b 7X4)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   17(20b 1X6)

33.1  Bumrah to D Lakshan, FOUR, Jasprit Bumrah cant belive it
33.2  Bumrah to D Lakshan, one run, The misfield by Shanaka allows yet another run
33.3  Bumrah to Dhananjaya, FOUR, Nipun Dhananjaya is one of the best batsmen in the world
33.4  Bumrah to Dhananjaya, no run, Left alone by Nipun Dhananjaya
33.5  Bumrah to Dhananjaya, one run, Great cooperation between Nipun Dhananjaya and Dhananjaya Lakshan
33.6  Bumrah to D Lakshan, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Jasprit Bumrah, deserving this punishment

         End of over 34  (14 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS   190/5
         (R/R:  5.59)
         Jasprit Bumrah       7.0-0-48-1
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   26(23b 2X4 1X6)
         Nipun Dhananjaya     77(94b 8X4)

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Jasprit Bumrah just copped a hammering—14 runs off his over!
Dhananjaya and Nipun are turning it on, and Colombo are building something special here.

Code:
34.1  R Mendis to Dhananjaya, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
34.2  R Mendis to Dhananjaya, no run, Left alone by Nipun Dhananjaya
34.3  R Mendis to Dhananjaya, no ball, one run, Great cooperation between Nipun Dhananjaya and Dhananjaya Lakshan
34.3  R Mendis to Dhananjaya, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
34.4  R Mendis to D Lakshan, no run, Dhananjaya Lakshan was completely deceived
34.5  R Mendis to D Lakshan, no run, Dhananjaya Lakshan was completely deceived
34.6  R Mendis to D Lakshan, no run, Dhananjaya Lakshan missed that one by a mile
      The end to a good spell from Ramesh Mendis

         End of over 35  (2 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS   192/5
         (R/R:  5.49)
         Ramesh Mendis        10.0-0-50-0
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   26(26b 2X4 1X6)
         Nipun Dhananjaya     78(97b 8X4)

35.1  Bumrah to Dhananjaya, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
35.2  Bumrah to Dhananjaya, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Bumrah
35.3  Bumrah to Dhananjaya, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
35.4  Bumrah to D Lakshan, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Bumrah
35.5  Bumrah to D Lakshan, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
35.6  Bumrah to D Lakshan, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Dhananjaya Lakshan

         End of over 36  (5 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS   197/5
         (R/R:  5.47)
         Jasprit Bumrah       8.0-0-52-1
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   30(29b 3X4 1X6)
         Nipun Dhananjaya     78(100b 8X4)

36.1  Shanaka to Dhananjaya, two runs,
36.2  Shanaka to Dhananjaya, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Nipun Dhananjaya
36.3  Shanaka to Dhananjaya, no run, Left alone by Nipun Dhananjaya
36.4  Shanaka to Dhananjaya, one run, Great cooperation between Nipun Dhananjaya and Dhananjaya Lakshan
36.5  Shanaka to D Lakshan, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Shanaka
36.6  Shanaka to D Lakshan, FOUR, Dasun Shanaka cant belive it

         End of over 37  (11 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS   208/5
         (R/R:  5.62)
         Dasun Shanaka        4.0-0-30-1
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   34(31b 4X4 1X6)
         Nipun Dhananjaya     85(104b 9X4)

37.1  Silva to Dhananjaya, two runs,
37.2  Silva to Dhananjaya, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Chaturanga de Silva, deserving this punishment
37.3  Silva to Dhananjaya, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
37.4  Silva to Dhananjaya, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kusal Perera
37.5  Silva to Dhananjaya, one run, That is very well run by Dhananjaya Lakshan
37.6  Silva to D Lakshan, no run, Chaturanga de Silva is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 38  (7 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS   215/5
         (R/R:  5.66)
         Chaturanga de Silva  2.0-0-14-1
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   34(32b 4X4 1X6)
         Nipun Dhananjaya     92(109b 10X4)

38.1  Bumrah to Dhananjaya, no run, Nipun Dhananjaya missed that one by a mile
38.2  Bumrah to Dhananjaya, one run, One more to the total
38.3  Bumrah to D Lakshan, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
38.4  Bumrah to D Lakshan, one run, The misfield by Hazlewood allows yet another run
38.5  Bumrah to Dhananjaya, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kusal Perera
38.6  Bumrah to Dhananjaya, no run, Nipun Dhananjaya was completely deceived

         End of over 39  (2 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS   217/5
         (R/R:  5.56)
         Jasprit Bumrah       9.0-0-54-1
         Nipun Dhananjaya     93(113b 10X4)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   35(34b 4X4 1X6)

39.1  Silva to D Lakshan, one run, The misfield by Starc allows yet another run
39.2  Silva to Dhananjaya, no run, Chaturanga de Silva is getting the ball to turn ferociously
39.3  Silva to Dhananjaya, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Nipun Dhananjaya
39.4  Silva to Dhananjaya, one run, That is very well run by Dhananjaya Lakshan
39.5  Silva to D Lakshan, one run, The misfield by Hazlewood allows yet another run
39.6  Silva to Dhananjaya, no run, Defensively played by Nipun Dhananjaya

         End of over 40  (7 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS   224/5
         (R/R:  5.60)
         Chaturanga de Silva  3.0-0-21-1
         Nipun Dhananjaya     98(117b 11X4)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   37(36b 4X4 1X6)

40.1  Starc to D Lakshan, no run, Dhananjaya Lakshan was completely deceived
40.2  Starc to D Lakshan, one run, The misfield by Hazlewood allows yet another run
40.3  Starc to Dhananjaya, no run, Nipun Dhananjaya missed that one by a mile
40.4  Starc to Dhananjaya, no run, Defensively played by Nipun Dhananjaya
40.5  Starc to Dhananjaya, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
      Century for Dhananjaya. The crowd rises to its feet as he waves his bat

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Century in the final! Nipun Dhananjaya brings up a magnificent hundred under pressure.
The southpaw enters the history books, anchoring Colombo’s innings when it mattered most. A knock to remember!

Code:
40.6  Starc to Dhananjaya, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 41  (3 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS   227/5
         (R/R:  5.54)
         Mitchell Starc       9.0-0-33-2
         Nipun Dhananjaya    100(121b 11X4)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   38(38b 4X4 1X6)

41.1  Bumrah to D Lakshan, no run, Left alone by Dhananjaya Lakshan
41.2  Bumrah to D Lakshan, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Dhananjaya Lakshan
41.3  Bumrah to D Lakshan, no run, Left alone by Dhananjaya Lakshan
41.4  Bumrah to D Lakshan, one run, That was a very risky single.
41.5  Bumrah to Dhananjaya, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Nipun Dhananjaya
41.6  Bumrah to Dhananjaya, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Bumrah
      Jasprit Bumrah finishes off an extremely expensive spell


         End of over 42  (9 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS   236/5
         (R/R:  5.62)
         Jasprit Bumrah       10.0-0-63-1
         Nipun Dhananjaya    104(123b 12X4)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   43(42b 5X4 1X6)

42.1  Silva to D Lakshan, one run, One more to the total
42.2  Silva to Dhananjaya, one run, That is very well run by Dhananjaya Lakshan
42.3  Silva to D Lakshan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
42.4  Silva to D Lakshan, no run, Chaturanga de Silva is getting the ball to turn ferociously
42.5  Silva to D Lakshan, no run, Defensively played by Dhananjaya Lakshan
42.6  Silva to D Lakshan, no run, Chaturanga de Silva is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 43  (2 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS   238/5
         (R/R:  5.53)
         Chaturanga de Silva  4.0-0-23-1
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   44(47b 5X4 1X6)
         Nipun Dhananjaya    105(124b 12X4)

43.1  Starc to Dhananjaya, one run, One more to the total
43.2  Starc to D Lakshan, no run, Dhananjaya Lakshan missed that one by a mile
43.3  Starc to D Lakshan, one run, That is very well run by Nipun Dhananjaya
43.4  Starc to Dhananjaya, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
43.5  Starc to Dhananjaya, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
43.6  Starc to Dhananjaya, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
      Thats was some accurate and economical stuff from Mitchell Starc

         End of over 44  (2 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS   240/5
         (R/R:  5.45)
         Mitchell Starc       10.0-0-35-2
         Nipun Dhananjaya    106(128b 12X4)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   45(49b 5X4 1X6)

44.1  Silva to D Lakshan, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Dhananjaya Lakshan
44.2  Silva to D Lakshan, no run, Defensively played by Dhananjaya Lakshan
44.3  Silva to D Lakshan, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
44.4  Silva to D Lakshan, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Dhananjaya Lakshan
      The crowd cheers for Dhananjaya Lakshan's fifty

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Dhananjaya Lakshan raises his bat with a crisp boundary — a composed fifty in the big final!

Code:
44.5  Silva to D Lakshan, no run, Defensively played by Dhananjaya Lakshan
44.6  Silva to D Lakshan, one run, Great cooperation between Dhananjaya Lakshan and Nipun Dhananjaya

         End of over 45  (9 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS   249/5
         (R/R:  5.53)
         Chaturanga de Silva  5.0-0-32-1
         Nipun Dhananjaya    106(128b 12X4)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   54(55b 7X4 1X6)

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The Dhananjayas bring up their 100-run stand! Colombo’s fightback has been nothing short of remarkable.

Code:
45.1  Shanaka to D Lakshan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
45.2  Shanaka to D Lakshan, one run, Dropped! Starc made a big mess of that simple chance

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That won’t please the Basnahira camp — a sitter goes down as Starc puts it on the turf.
In a high-stakes final, their fielding has left much to be desired.

Code:
45.3  Shanaka to Dhananjaya, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Dhananjaya cant belive it

         Nipun Dhananjaya       106 (129b 12X4)
         b. Shanaka

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What an over! A dropped catch, and now a breakthrough. Nipun Dhananjaya’s epic knock comes to an end on 106 — a composed, classy effort in a final.
Shanaka gets the wicket and is quick to acknowledge the southpaw’s brilliant innings.

Code:
45.4  Shanaka to M Lakshan, one run, One more to the total
45.5  Shanaka to D Lakshan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
45.6  Shanaka to D Lakshan, no run, Dhananjaya Lakshan was completely deceived

         End of over 46  (2 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS   251/6
         (R/R:  5.46)
         Dasun Shanaka        5.0-0-32-2
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   55(59b 7X4 1X6)
         Muditha Lakshan       1(1b)

46.1  Silva to M Lakshan, no run, Muditha Lakshan was completely deceived
46.2  Silva to M Lakshan, no run, Muditha Lakshan missed that one by a mile
46.3  Silva to M Lakshan, no run, Muditha Lakshan was completely deceived
46.4  Silva to M Lakshan, no ball, one run, Great cooperation between Muditha Lakshan and Dhananjaya Lakshan
46.4  Silva to M Lakshan, no run, Muditha Lakshan missed that one by a mile
46.5  Silva to D Lakshan, no run, Dhananjaya Lakshan missed that one by a mile
46.6  Silva to D Lakshan, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Dhananjaya Lakshan

         End of over 47  (8 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS   259/6
         (R/R:  5.51)
         Chaturanga de Silva  6.0-0-40-1
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   61(61b 7X4 2X6)
         Muditha Lakshan       2(5b)

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Muditha’s slow start doesn’t faze Dhananjaya Lakshan! He finishes the over with a brutal flat six over long-on

Code:
47.1  Hazlewood to M Lakshan, two runs, Overthrow by Perera instead of 1 they get 2
47.2  Hazlewood to M Lakshan, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Hazlewood
47.3  Hazlewood to M Lakshan, legbye, A lot of movement being extracted by Hazlewood
47.4  Hazlewood to D Lakshan, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kusal Perera
47.5  Hazlewood to D Lakshan, one run, Great cooperation between Dhananjaya Lakshan and Muditha Lakshan
47.6  Hazlewood to M Lakshan, one run, Great cooperation between Muditha Lakshan and Dhananjaya Lakshan

         End of over 48  (5 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS   264/6
         (R/R:  5.50)
         Josh Hazlewood       7.0-0-36-0
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   62(63b 7X4 2X6)
         Muditha Lakshan       5(9b)

48.1  Shanaka to M Lakshan, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
48.2  Shanaka to M Lakshan, no run, Muditha Lakshan was completely deceived
48.3  Shanaka to M Lakshan, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Shanaka
48.4  Shanaka to M Lakshan, no run, Left alone by Muditha Lakshan
48.5  Shanaka to M Lakshan, no ball, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
48.5  Shanaka to M Lakshan, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
48.6  Shanaka to M Lakshan, OUT, Wanuja Sahan takes an easy catch to dismiss Muditha Lakshan

         Muditha Lakshan        7 (15b)
         c. Sahan       b. Shanaka


         End of over 49  (3 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS   267/7
         (R/R:  5.45)
         Dasun Shanaka        6.0-0-35-3
         Shaheen Afridi        0(0b)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   62(63b 7X4 2X6)

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Dasun Shanaka strikes again! Muditha never looked settled, and his tentative stay ends with a simple catch to Sahan.
That's his third wicket of the match!

Code:
49.1  Hazlewood to D Lakshan, no run, Dhananjaya Lakshan missed that one by a mile
49.2  Hazlewood to D Lakshan, no ball, no run, Dhananjaya Lakshan missed that one by a mile
49.2  Hazlewood to D Lakshan, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Dhananjaya Lakshan
49.3  Hazlewood to D Lakshan, no run, Dhananjaya Lakshan was completely deceived
49.4  Hazlewood to D Lakshan, one run, One more to the total
49.5  Hazlewood to Afridi, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
49.6  Hazlewood to Afridi, no run, Left alone by Shaheen Afridi

         End of over 50  (6 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS   273/7
         (R/R:  5.46)
         Josh Hazlewood       8.0-0-42-0
         Shaheen Afridi        0(2b)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   67(67b 8X4 2X6)


         End of innings (50.0 overs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS   273/7 (RR:  5.46)
         Josh Hazlewood        8.0-0-42-0
         Shaheen Afridi        0(2b)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   67(67b 8X4 2X6)

Code:
COLOMBO QALANDARS innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Pathum Nissanka     c.†Perera      b. Starc         0     3    0    0    0.0%
Travis Head                        b. Starc        30    28    5    0  107.1%
Nipun Dhananjaya                   b. Shanaka     106   129   12    0   82.2%
KL Rahul†*                     c & b. Silva         8    20    0    0   40.0%
Pavan Rathnayake    c.†Perera      b. Shanaka      31    33    2    1   93.9%
Michael Bracewell              c & b. Bumrah        2     6    0    0   33.3%
Dhananjaya Lakshan  not out                        67    67    8    2  100.0%
Muditha Lakshan     c. Sahan       b. Shanaka       7    15    0    0   46.7%
Shaheen Afridi      not out                         0     2    0    0    0.0%
Matheesha Pathirana                  
Jeffrey Vandersay                    
 
 Total:  273/7       Overs:  50.0          Run Rate:  5.46      Extras:  22
 
                                     -X-

BASNAHIRA CRICKET Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Mitchell Starc       10.0      0      35      2      3.50     2      0
Jasprit Bumrah       10.0      0      63      1      6.30     0      3
Josh Hazlewood        8.0      0      42      0      5.25     0      1
Ramesh Mendis        10.0      0      50      0      5.00     0      5
Chaturanga de Silva   6.0      0      40      1      6.67     0      1
Dasun Shanaka         6.0      0      35      3      5.83     1      1
 
 
EXTRAS           Wides: 3      No Balls: 11     Leg Byes: 7      Byes: 1

Total: 273/7          Overs: 50.0         Run Rate: 5.46      Extras: 22
                                     -X-
 

COLOMBO QALANDARS Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
P Nissanka    T Head                                                  1 (2)
Dhananjaya    T Head                                                 47 (56)
Dhananjaya    K Rahul                                                26 (33)
Dhananjaya    Rathnayake                                             67 (59)
Dhananjaya    Bracewell                                               8 (12)
Dhananjaya    D Lakshan                                             101 (111)
M Lakshan     D Lakshan                                              17 (21)
S Afridi      D Lakshan                                               6 (6)


     Fall of Wickets    1/1       48/2      74/3      141/4     149/5
                        250/6     267/7                      

 Total:  273/7       Overs:  50.0         Run Rate:  5.46     Extras:  22

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Colombo put up a solid 273 in the final, riding on a classy century from Nipun Dhananjaya. Things weren’t looking great early on—Pathum Nissanka fell for a duck in the very first over, and Starc sent back Travis Head with a cracking delivery on 30. But Dhananjaya came in, settled the nerves, and built the innings brick by brick.

He found support first from Pavan Rathnayake (31), and then really took off once Dhananjaya Lakshan joined him. The pair added 101 runs, with Lakshan playing the aggressor in a cleanly struck 67*. Dhananjaya brought up his ton in the 41st over, a knock filled with patience and smart shot selection under pressure.

Basnahira’s bowlers had their moments—Starc bowled with rhythm, Shanaka chipped in with 3 wickets, and Ramesh Mendis had a tidy spell after a rough start—but they couldn’t quite contain the rebuild once Colombo got going in the middle.

All eyes now turn to Basnahira’s batters. Will they finally lay hands on the trophy, or has Nipun just played a match-winning hand on the big stage?



TARGET - 274 RUNS FROM 50.0 OVERS @ 5.48 RUNS PER OVER

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2nd INNINGS
To Be Continued...


@Na Maloom Afraad || @Perfect Square
 
Dhananjayas rescuing.

Nipun played a magnificent knock after early tremors and Lakshan coming in clutch. His selection over Dhananjaya de Silva hasn't proved wrong yet. Hoping he delivers with the ball as well if needed.

This is a competitive total. Would love to see Afridi set up the tone like Starc did for Basnahira.
 
Ooooooofff. Starc had the sort of final you'd expect him to have, but Bumrah going for as many runs as he did and Hazlewood failing to make an impact with a bunch of wickets really gave Colombo breathing space they shouldn't have been given. I have confidence on our batting, but I still feel like 274 is way too much to chase in a final. Need a couple of really big knocks and for Iyer to step up to the plate and lead from the front. Need our local batters to do well too, can't be getting upstaged by Nipun Dhananjaya and Dhananjaya Lakshan. If we've come this far in the tournament, we must have what it takes to go all the way too.
 
Yeah I agree with you guys, it's all up to the league owners decision on the ratings, I just gave my opinion on few ratings :like:
 
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FINAL


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Venue: Asgiriya Stadium (Kandy)
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Code:
BASNAHIRA CRICKET VS COLOMBO QALANDARS
50 overs match
Pitch Condition: Even
 
BASNAHIRA CRICKET WON THE TOSS AND ELECTED TO BOWL FIRST

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1st INNINGS

Code:
0.1  Starc to Nissanka, wide, Mitchell Starc bowling a very wayward one
0.1  Starc to Nissanka, no run, Pathum Nissanka missed that one by a mile
0.2  Starc to Nissanka, OUT, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire gives Pathum Nissanka the finger, out for a duck

         Pathum Nissanka        0 (3b)
         c. Perera      b. Starc

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Cometh the final, cometh Mitchell Starc!

Code:
0.3  Starc to Dhananjaya, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Starc
0.4  Starc to Dhananjaya, no run, Nipun Dhananjaya missed that one by a mile
0.5  Starc to Dhananjaya, one run, That was a very risky single.
0.6  Starc to Head, legbye, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 1  (3 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS     3/1
         (R/R:  3.00)
         Mitchell Starc       1.0-0-2-1
         Nipun Dhananjaya      1(3b)
         Travis Head           0(1b)

1.1  Bumrah to Head, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Travis Head
1.2  Bumrah to Head, one run, That was a very risky single.
1.3  Bumrah to Dhananjaya, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
1.4  Bumrah to Dhananjaya, one run, That was a very risky single.
1.5  Bumrah to Head, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Bumrah
1.6  Bumrah to Head, 1 bye, That ball bounced too much. Kusal Perera didnt have a chance

         End of over 2  (7 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS    10/1
         (R/R:  5.00)
         Jasprit Bumrah       1.0-0-6-0
         Nipun Dhananjaya      2(6b)
         Travis Head           5(4b 1X4)

2.1  Hazlewood to Head, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Travis Head
2.2  Hazlewood to Head, one run, One more to the total
2.3  Hazlewood to Dhananjaya, one run, One more to the total
2.4  Hazlewood to Head, one run, One more to the total
2.5  Hazlewood to Dhananjaya, no run, Nipun Dhananjaya missed that one by a mile
2.6  Hazlewood to Dhananjaya, no run, Defensively played by Nipun Dhananjaya

         End of over 3  (7 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS    17/1
         (R/R:  5.67)
         Josh Hazlewood       1.0-0-7-0
         Nipun Dhananjaya      3(9b)
         Travis Head          11(7b 2X4)

3.1  Bumrah to Head, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
3.2  Bumrah to Head, one run, That is very well run by Nipun Dhananjaya
3.3  Bumrah to Dhananjaya, no run, Nipun Dhananjaya missed that one by a mile
3.4  Bumrah to Dhananjaya, no ball, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Bumrah
3.4  Bumrah to Dhananjaya, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Bumrah
3.5  Bumrah to Dhananjaya, one run, The misfield by Perera allows yet another run
3.6  Bumrah to Head, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Travis Head

         End of over 4  (7 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS    24/1
         (R/R:  6.00)
         Jasprit Bumrah       2.0-0-13-0
         Travis Head          16(10b 3X4)
         Nipun Dhananjaya      4(12b)

4.1  Starc to Dhananjaya, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
4.2  Starc to Dhananjaya, legbye, Defensively played by Nipun Dhananjaya
4.3  Starc to Head, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
4.4  Starc to Head, one run, Great cooperation between Travis Head and Nipun Dhananjaya
4.5  Starc to Dhananjaya, one run, That is very well run by Travis Head
4.6  Starc to Head, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 5  (6 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS    30/1
         (R/R:  6.00)
         Mitchell Starc       2.0-0-7-1
         Nipun Dhananjaya      5(15b)
         Travis Head          20(13b 3X4)

5.1  Bumrah to Head, one run, That was a very risky single.
5.2  Bumrah to Dhananjaya, no ball, no run, Nipun Dhananjaya missed that one by a mile
5.2  Bumrah to Dhananjaya, no run, Nipun Dhananjaya missed that one by a mile
5.3  Bumrah to Dhananjaya, no run, Nipun Dhananjaya missed that one by a mile
5.4  Bumrah to Dhananjaya, no run, Nipun Dhananjaya missed that one by a mile
5.5  Bumrah to Dhananjaya, no run, Nipun Dhananjaya was completely deceived
5.6  Bumrah to Dhananjaya, one run, Great cooperation between Nipun Dhananjaya and Travis Head

         End of over 6  (3 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS    33/1
         (R/R:  5.50)
         Jasprit Bumrah       3.0-0-16-0
         Travis Head          21(14b 3X4)
         Nipun Dhananjaya      6(20b)

6.1  Starc to Dhananjaya, no run, Defensively played by Nipun Dhananjaya
6.2  Starc to Dhananjaya, one run, The misfield by Sahan allows yet another run
6.3  Starc to Head, no run, Left alone by Travis Head
6.4  Starc to Head, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
6.5  Starc to Head, wide, Mitchell Starc bowling a very wayward one
6.5  Starc to Head, one run, Great cooperation between Travis Head and Nipun Dhananjaya
6.6  Starc to Dhananjaya, no run, Defensively played by Nipun Dhananjaya

         End of over 7  (3 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS    36/1
         (R/R:  5.14)
         Mitchell Starc       3.0-0-10-1
         Nipun Dhananjaya      7(23b)
         Travis Head          22(18b 3X4)

7.1  Bumrah to Head, FOUR, Jasprit Bumrah cant belive it
7.2  Bumrah to Head, no run, Travis Head was completely deceived
7.3  Bumrah to Head, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
7.4  Bumrah to Head, no run, Travis Head missed that one by a mile
7.5  Bumrah to Head, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
7.6  Bumrah to Head, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Jasprit Bumrah, deserving this punishment

         End of over 8  (8 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS    44/1
         (R/R:  5.50)
         Jasprit Bumrah       4.0-0-24-0
         Travis Head          30(24b 5X4)
         Nipun Dhananjaya      7(23b)

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Travis Head is looking ominous—he's taken the sting out of Bumrah early on.

Code:
8.1  Hazlewood to Dhananjaya, no run, Nipun Dhananjaya missed that one by a mile
8.2  Hazlewood to Dhananjaya, no run, Defensively played by Nipun Dhananjaya
8.3  Hazlewood to Dhananjaya, no run, Defensively played by Nipun Dhananjaya
8.4  Hazlewood to Dhananjaya, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
8.5  Hazlewood to Dhananjaya, one run, One more to the total
8.6  Hazlewood to Head, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 9  (3 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS    47/1
         (R/R:  5.22)
         Josh Hazlewood       2.0-0-10-0
         Travis Head          30(25b 5X4)
         Nipun Dhananjaya     10(28b)

9.1  Starc to Dhananjaya, one run, That was a very risky single.
9.2  Starc to Head, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
9.3  Starc to Head, no run, Left alone by Travis Head
9.4  Starc to Head, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Head cant belive it

         Travis Head            30 (28b 5X4)
         b. Starc

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Starc crashes through the dangerous Travis Head with a peach! How big could this moment be?

The left-armer keeps turning up on the biggest stage.

Code:
9.5  Starc to Rahul, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
9.6  Starc to Rahul, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 10  (1 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS    48/2
         (R/R:  4.80)
         Mitchell Starc       4.0-0-11-2
         KL Rahul              0(2b)
         Nipun Dhananjaya     11(29b)

10.1  R Mendis to Dhananjaya, one run, Great cooperation between Nipun Dhananjaya and KL Rahul
10.2  R Mendis to Rahul, one run, The misfield by Sahan allows yet another run
10.3  R Mendis to Dhananjaya, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
10.4  R Mendis to Dhananjaya, one run, The misfield by R Mendis allows yet another run
10.5  R Mendis to Rahul, no run, Defensively played by KL Rahul
10.6  R Mendis to Rahul, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 11  (4 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS    52/2
         (R/R:  4.73)
         Ramesh Mendis        1.0-0-4-0
         Nipun Dhananjaya     13(32b)
         KL Rahul              2(5b)

11.1  Hazlewood to Rahul, no run, KL Rahul missed that one by a mile
11.2  Hazlewood to Rahul, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Hazlewood
11.3  Hazlewood to Rahul, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
11.4  Hazlewood to Rahul, one run, The misfield by Sahan allows yet another run
11.5  Hazlewood to Dhananjaya, no run, Nipun Dhananjaya was completely deceived
11.6  Hazlewood to Dhananjaya, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 12  (1 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS    53/2
         (R/R:  4.42)
         Josh Hazlewood       3.0-0-11-0
         Nipun Dhananjaya     13(34b)
         KL Rahul              3(9b)

12.1  R Mendis to Rahul, no ball, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kusal Perera
12.1  R Mendis to Rahul, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kusal Perera
12.2  R Mendis to Rahul, three runs, Great work by Iyer saved a certain boundary
12.3  R Mendis to Dhananjaya, no run, Defensively played by Nipun Dhananjaya
12.4  R Mendis to Dhananjaya, no ball, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
12.4  R Mendis to Dhananjaya, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kusal Perera
12.5  R Mendis to Dhananjaya, FOUR, Nipun Dhananjaya is one of the best batsmen in the world

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Took him 37 balls, but Nipun Dhananjaya finally finds the fence.

Code:
12.6  R Mendis to Dhananjaya, one run, Dropped! Iyer made a big mess of that simple chance

         End of over 13  (12 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS    65/2
         (R/R:  5.00)
         Ramesh Mendis        2.0-0-16-0
         KL Rahul              6(11b)
         Nipun Dhananjaya     20(38b 1X4)

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And the worst possible end to an already expensive over — Iyer shells a sitter at cover! How much will this come back to haunt Basnahira?

Code:
13.1  Hazlewood to Dhananjaya, one run, That is very well run by KL Rahul
13.2  Hazlewood to Rahul, no run, Defensively played by KL Rahul
13.3  Hazlewood to Rahul, no run, Left alone by KL Rahul
13.4  Hazlewood to Rahul, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
13.5  Hazlewood to Rahul, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
13.6  Hazlewood to Rahul, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 14  (2 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS    67/2
         (R/R:  4.79)
         Josh Hazlewood       4.0-0-13-0
         Nipun Dhananjaya     21(39b 1X4)
         KL Rahul              7(16b)

14.1  Starc to Rahul, legbye, Defensively played by KL Rahul
14.2  Starc to Dhananjaya, FOUR, Nipun Dhananjaya is one of the best batsmen in the world
14.3  Starc to Dhananjaya, one run, Great cooperation between Nipun Dhananjaya and KL Rahul
14.4  Starc to Rahul, no run, Left alone by KL Rahul
14.5  Starc to Rahul, one run, That is very well run by Nipun Dhananjaya
14.6  Starc to Dhananjaya, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 15  (7 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS    74/2
         (R/R:  4.93)
         Mitchell Starc       5.0-0-17-2
         Nipun Dhananjaya     26(42b 2X4)
         KL Rahul              8(19b)

15.1  Silva to Rahul, OUT, Chaturanga de Silva takes an easy catch to dismiss KL Rahul

         KL Rahul               8 (20b)
         c & b. Silva

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Chaturanga strikes in the final! KL Rahul gifts it straight back, and Colombo are wobbling at 74/3.

A disappointing outing for the Qalandars skipper — he never looked settled.

Code:
15.2  Silva to Rathnayake, one run, That was a very risky single.
15.3  Silva to Dhananjaya, one run, One more to the total
15.4  Silva to Rathnayake, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
15.5  Silva to Rathnayake, one run, Great cooperation between Pavan Rathnayake and Nipun Dhananjaya
15.6  Silva to Dhananjaya, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Nipun Dhananjaya

         End of over 16  (7 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS    81/3
         (R/R:  5.06)
         Chaturanga de Silva  1.0-0-7-1
         Nipun Dhananjaya     31(44b 3X4)
         Pavan Rathnayake      2(3b)

16.1  R Mendis to Rathnayake, one run, That was a very risky single.
16.2  R Mendis to Dhananjaya, no run, Left alone by Nipun Dhananjaya
16.3  R Mendis to Dhananjaya, one run, The misfield by R Mendis allows yet another run
16.4  R Mendis to Rathnayake, no run, Pavan Rathnayake missed that one by a mile
16.5  R Mendis to Rathnayake, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Pavan Rathnayake
16.6  R Mendis to Rathnayake, no run, Ramesh Mendis is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 17  (6 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS    87/3
         (R/R:  5.12)
         Ramesh Mendis        3.0-0-22-0
         Pavan Rathnayake      7(7b 1X4)
         Nipun Dhananjaya     32(46b 3X4)

17.1  Starc to Dhananjaya, no run, Left alone by Nipun Dhananjaya
17.2  Starc to Dhananjaya, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
17.3  Starc to Dhananjaya, legbye, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kusal Perera
17.4  Starc to Rathnayake, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
17.5  Starc to Dhananjaya, legbye, Nipun Dhananjaya missed that one by a mile
17.6  Starc to Rathnayake, one run, That is very well run by Nipun Dhananjaya

         End of over 18  (6 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS    93/3
         (R/R:  5.17)
         Mitchell Starc       6.0-0-21-2
         Nipun Dhananjaya     32(50b 3X4)
         Pavan Rathnayake     11(9b 1X4)

18.1  Hazlewood to Rathnayake, one run, That is very well run by Nipun Dhananjaya
18.2  Hazlewood to Dhananjaya, one run, Great cooperation between Nipun Dhananjaya and Pavan Rathnayake
18.3  Hazlewood to Rathnayake, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
18.4  Hazlewood to Dhananjaya, one run, Great cooperation between Nipun Dhananjaya and Pavan Rathnayake
18.5  Hazlewood to Rathnayake, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
18.6  Hazlewood to Rathnayake, no run, Pavan Rathnayake was completely deceived

         End of over 19  (6 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS    99/3
         (R/R:  5.21)
         Josh Hazlewood       5.0-0-19-0
         Pavan Rathnayake     15(13b 1X4)
         Nipun Dhananjaya     34(52b 3X4)

19.1  R Mendis to Dhananjaya, one run, Great cooperation between Nipun Dhananjaya and Pavan Rathnayake
19.2  R Mendis to Rathnayake, one run, The misfield by Shanaka allows yet another run
19.3  R Mendis to Dhananjaya, no run, Defensively played by Nipun Dhananjaya
19.4  R Mendis to Dhananjaya, no run, Nipun Dhananjaya was completely deceived
19.5  R Mendis to Dhananjaya, one run, One more to the total
19.6  R Mendis to Rathnayake, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Ramesh Mendis, deserving this punishment

         End of over 20  (7 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS   106/3
         (R/R:  5.30)
         Ramesh Mendis        4.0-0-29-0
         Pavan Rathnayake     20(15b 2X4)
         Nipun Dhananjaya     36(56b 3X4)

20.1  Starc to Dhananjaya, one run, That is very well run by Pavan Rathnayake
20.2  Starc to Rathnayake, SIX, What a wonderful player Pavan Rathnayake is

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Excellent response from Colombo! Rather than going into a shell after the early blows, they've shifted gears beautifully.

Pavan Rathnayake’s arrival has injected some much-needed urgency — boundaries are flowing again, and the scoreboard’s back in motion.

Code:
20.3  Starc to Rathnayake, no run, Pavan Rathnayake was completely deceived
20.4  Starc to Rathnayake, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
20.5  Starc to Rathnayake, no run, Defensively played by Pavan Rathnayake
20.6  Starc to Rathnayake, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 21  (7 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS   113/3
         (R/R:  5.38)
         Mitchell Starc       7.0-0-28-2
         Pavan Rathnayake     26(20b 2X4 1X6)
         Nipun Dhananjaya     37(57b 3X4)

21.1  Shanaka to Dhananjaya, one run, That is very well run by Pavan Rathnayake
21.2  Shanaka to Rathnayake, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kusal Perera
21.3  Shanaka to Rathnayake, one run, One more to the total
21.4  Shanaka to Dhananjaya, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Dasun Shanaka, deserving this punishment
21.5  Shanaka to Dhananjaya, one run, One more to the total
21.6  Shanaka to Rathnayake, no run, Pavan Rathnayake missed that one by a mile

         End of over 22  (7 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS   120/3
         (R/R:  5.45)
         Dasun Shanaka        1.0-0-7-0
         Pavan Rathnayake     27(23b 2X4 1X6)
         Nipun Dhananjaya     43(60b 4X4)

22.1  Hazlewood to Dhananjaya, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Nipun Dhananjaya
22.2  Hazlewood to Dhananjaya, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Nipun Dhananjaya
      Fifty for Nipun Dhananjaya
22.3  Hazlewood to Dhananjaya, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Josh Hazlewood, deserving this punishment

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Fifty up for Nipun Dhananjaya — brought up with the second four in a hat-trick of boundaries!
The 24-year-old has held firm under pressure, anchoring Colombo’s innings just when they needed it most.

Code:
22.4  Hazlewood to Dhananjaya, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Hazlewood
22.5  Hazlewood to Dhananjaya, one run, One more to the total
22.6  Hazlewood to Rathnayake, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 23  (13 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS   133/3
         (R/R:  5.78)
         Josh Hazlewood       6.0-0-32-0
         Pavan Rathnayake     27(24b 2X4 1X6)
         Nipun Dhananjaya     56(65b 7X4)

23.1  R Mendis to Dhananjaya, no run, Nipun Dhananjaya was completely deceived
23.2  R Mendis to Dhananjaya, one run, One more to the total
23.3  R Mendis to Rathnayake, one run, That is very well run by Nipun Dhananjaya
23.4  R Mendis to Dhananjaya, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
23.5  R Mendis to Dhananjaya, no ball, one run, That is very well run by Pavan Rathnayake
23.5  R Mendis to Dhananjaya, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
23.6  R Mendis to Rathnayake, one run, The misfield by Iyer allows yet another run

         End of over 24  (5 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS   138/3
         (R/R:  5.75)
         Ramesh Mendis        5.0-0-34-0
         Nipun Dhananjaya     58(69b 7X4)
         Pavan Rathnayake     29(26b 2X4 1X6)

24.1  Shanaka to Rathnayake, no run, Left alone by Pavan Rathnayake
24.2  Shanaka to Rathnayake, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
24.3  Shanaka to Rathnayake, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
24.3  Shanaka to Rathnayake, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Shanaka
24.4  Shanaka to Rathnayake, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
24.5  Shanaka to Rathnayake, two runs, Overthrow by Shanaka instead of 1 they get 2
24.6  Shanaka to Rathnayake, OUT, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire gives Pavan Rathnayake the finger

         Pavan Rathnayake       31 (33b 2X4 1X6)
         c. Perera      b. Shanaka


         End of over 25  (3 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS   141/4
         (R/R:  5.64)
         Dasun Shanaka        2.0-0-10-1
         Michael Bracewell     0(0b)
         Nipun Dhananjaya     58(69b 7X4)

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Just when it looked like Colombo were starting to take control, Dasun Shanaka steps in and nicks one back!
Rathnayake was playing fluently, but he nibbles at one and edges behind — a much-needed breakthrough for Basnahira.

Code:
25.1  R Mendis to Dhananjaya, one run, The misfield by Hazlewood allows yet another run
25.2  R Mendis to Bracewell, no run, Left alone by Michael Bracewell
25.3  R Mendis to Bracewell, no run, Michael Bracewell missed that one by a mile
25.4  R Mendis to Bracewell, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
25.5  R Mendis to Bracewell, no ball, one run, That was a very risky single.
25.5  R Mendis to Bracewell, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
25.6  R Mendis to Dhananjaya, one run, That is very well run by Michael Bracewell

         End of over 26  (4 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS   145/4
         (R/R:  5.58)
         Ramesh Mendis        6.0-0-38-0
         Michael Bracewell     1(4b)
         Nipun Dhananjaya     60(71b 7X4)

26.1  Bumrah to Dhananjaya, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Bumrah
26.2  Bumrah to Dhananjaya, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kusal Perera
26.3  Bumrah to Dhananjaya, no ball, one run, Great cooperation between Nipun Dhananjaya and Michael Bracewell
26.3  Bumrah to Dhananjaya, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Bumrah
26.4  Bumrah to Bracewell, one run, That is very well run by Nipun Dhananjaya
26.5  Bumrah to Dhananjaya, one run, That was a very risky single.
26.6  Bumrah to Bracewell, OUT, Jasprit Bumrah takes an easy catch to dismiss Michael Bracewell

         Michael Bracewell      2 (6b)
         c & b. Bumrah


         End of over 27  (4 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS   149/5
         (R/R:  5.52)
         Jasprit Bumrah       5.0-0-28-1
         Dhananjaya Lakshan    0(0b)
         Nipun Dhananjaya     62(75b 7X4)

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Bumrah hadn’t looked at his best today, but in a final, he was never going to stay quiet for long.

Bracewell gone for just 2, and Colombo suddenly look shaky again at 149/5.

Code:
27.1  R Mendis to Dhananjaya, one run, One more to the total
27.2  R Mendis to D Lakshan, no run, Dhananjaya Lakshan missed that one by a mile
27.3  R Mendis to D Lakshan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
27.4  R Mendis to D Lakshan, one run, Great cooperation between Dhananjaya Lakshan and Nipun Dhananjaya
27.5  R Mendis to Dhananjaya, no run, Nipun Dhananjaya missed that one by a mile
27.6  R Mendis to Dhananjaya, no run, Ramesh Mendis is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 28  (2 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS   151/5
         (R/R:  5.39)
         Ramesh Mendis        7.0-0-40-0
         Nipun Dhananjaya     63(78b 7X4)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan    1(3b)

28.1  Bumrah to D Lakshan, one run, Great cooperation between Dhananjaya Lakshan and Nipun Dhananjaya
28.2  Bumrah to Dhananjaya, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Bumrah
28.3  Bumrah to Dhananjaya, one run, One more to the total
28.4  Bumrah to D Lakshan, one run, The misfield by Shanaka allows yet another run
28.5  Bumrah to Dhananjaya, one run, Great cooperation between Nipun Dhananjaya and Dhananjaya Lakshan
28.6  Bumrah to D Lakshan, two runs,

         End of over 29  (6 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS   157/5
         (R/R:  5.41)
         Jasprit Bumrah       6.0-0-34-1
         Dhananjaya Lakshan    5(6b)
         Nipun Dhananjaya     65(81b 7X4)

29.1  R Mendis to Dhananjaya, one run, Great cooperation between Nipun Dhananjaya and Dhananjaya Lakshan
29.2  R Mendis to D Lakshan, one run, That was a very risky single.
29.3  R Mendis to Dhananjaya, one run, Great cooperation between Nipun Dhananjaya and Dhananjaya Lakshan
29.4  R Mendis to D Lakshan, no run, Dhananjaya Lakshan missed that one by a mile
29.5  R Mendis to D Lakshan, one run, That was a very risky single.
29.6  R Mendis to Dhananjaya, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 30  (5 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS   162/5
         (R/R:  5.40)
         Ramesh Mendis        8.0-0-45-0
         Dhananjaya Lakshan    7(9b)
         Nipun Dhananjaya     68(84b 7X4)

30.1  Shanaka to Dhananjaya, one run, That is very well run by Dhananjaya Lakshan
30.2  Shanaka to D Lakshan, no run, Left alone by Dhananjaya Lakshan
30.3  Shanaka to D Lakshan, one run, That is very well run by Nipun Dhananjaya
30.4  Shanaka to Dhananjaya, one run, That was a very risky single.
30.5  Shanaka to D Lakshan, no run, Dhananjaya Lakshan was completely deceived
30.6  Shanaka to D Lakshan, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!

         End of over 31  (9 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS   171/5
         (R/R:  5.52)
         Dasun Shanaka        3.0-0-19-1
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   14(13b 1X6)
         Nipun Dhananjaya     70(86b 7X4)

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Lusty blow from Dhananjaya Lakshan! Basnahira can’t breathe easy just yet.

Code:
31.1  Starc to Dhananjaya, one run, The misfield by Bumrah allows yet another run
31.2  Starc to D Lakshan, no run, Left alone by Dhananjaya Lakshan
31.3  Starc to D Lakshan, one run, The misfield by Iyer allows yet another run
31.4  Starc to Dhananjaya, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
31.5  Starc to Dhananjaya, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
31.6  Starc to Dhananjaya, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Starc

         End of over 32  (2 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS   173/5
         (R/R:  5.41)
         Mitchell Starc       8.0-0-30-2
         Nipun Dhananjaya     71(90b 7X4)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   15(15b 1X6)

32.1  R Mendis to D Lakshan, no run, Dhananjaya Lakshan missed that one by a mile
32.2  R Mendis to D Lakshan, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
32.3  R Mendis to D Lakshan, one run, That was a very risky single.
32.4  R Mendis to Dhananjaya, one run, That was a very risky single.
32.5  R Mendis to D Lakshan, no run, Left alone by Dhananjaya Lakshan
32.6  R Mendis to D Lakshan, one run, Great cooperation between Dhananjaya Lakshan and Nipun Dhananjaya

         End of over 33  (3 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS   176/5
         (R/R:  5.33)
         Ramesh Mendis        9.0-0-48-0
         Nipun Dhananjaya     72(91b 7X4)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   17(20b 1X6)

33.1  Bumrah to D Lakshan, FOUR, Jasprit Bumrah cant belive it
33.2  Bumrah to D Lakshan, one run, The misfield by Shanaka allows yet another run
33.3  Bumrah to Dhananjaya, FOUR, Nipun Dhananjaya is one of the best batsmen in the world
33.4  Bumrah to Dhananjaya, no run, Left alone by Nipun Dhananjaya
33.5  Bumrah to Dhananjaya, one run, Great cooperation between Nipun Dhananjaya and Dhananjaya Lakshan
33.6  Bumrah to D Lakshan, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Jasprit Bumrah, deserving this punishment

         End of over 34  (14 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS   190/5
         (R/R:  5.59)
         Jasprit Bumrah       7.0-0-48-1
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   26(23b 2X4 1X6)
         Nipun Dhananjaya     77(94b 8X4)

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Jasprit Bumrah just copped a hammering—14 runs off his over!
Dhananjaya and Nipun are turning it on, and Colombo are building something special here.

Code:
34.1  R Mendis to Dhananjaya, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
34.2  R Mendis to Dhananjaya, no run, Left alone by Nipun Dhananjaya
34.3  R Mendis to Dhananjaya, no ball, one run, Great cooperation between Nipun Dhananjaya and Dhananjaya Lakshan
34.3  R Mendis to Dhananjaya, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
34.4  R Mendis to D Lakshan, no run, Dhananjaya Lakshan was completely deceived
34.5  R Mendis to D Lakshan, no run, Dhananjaya Lakshan was completely deceived
34.6  R Mendis to D Lakshan, no run, Dhananjaya Lakshan missed that one by a mile
      The end to a good spell from Ramesh Mendis

         End of over 35  (2 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS   192/5
         (R/R:  5.49)
         Ramesh Mendis        10.0-0-50-0
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   26(26b 2X4 1X6)
         Nipun Dhananjaya     78(97b 8X4)

35.1  Bumrah to Dhananjaya, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
35.2  Bumrah to Dhananjaya, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Bumrah
35.3  Bumrah to Dhananjaya, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
35.4  Bumrah to D Lakshan, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Bumrah
35.5  Bumrah to D Lakshan, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
35.6  Bumrah to D Lakshan, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Dhananjaya Lakshan

         End of over 36  (5 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS   197/5
         (R/R:  5.47)
         Jasprit Bumrah       8.0-0-52-1
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   30(29b 3X4 1X6)
         Nipun Dhananjaya     78(100b 8X4)

36.1  Shanaka to Dhananjaya, two runs,
36.2  Shanaka to Dhananjaya, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Nipun Dhananjaya
36.3  Shanaka to Dhananjaya, no run, Left alone by Nipun Dhananjaya
36.4  Shanaka to Dhananjaya, one run, Great cooperation between Nipun Dhananjaya and Dhananjaya Lakshan
36.5  Shanaka to D Lakshan, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Shanaka
36.6  Shanaka to D Lakshan, FOUR, Dasun Shanaka cant belive it

         End of over 37  (11 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS   208/5
         (R/R:  5.62)
         Dasun Shanaka        4.0-0-30-1
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   34(31b 4X4 1X6)
         Nipun Dhananjaya     85(104b 9X4)

37.1  Silva to Dhananjaya, two runs,
37.2  Silva to Dhananjaya, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Chaturanga de Silva, deserving this punishment
37.3  Silva to Dhananjaya, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
37.4  Silva to Dhananjaya, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kusal Perera
37.5  Silva to Dhananjaya, one run, That is very well run by Dhananjaya Lakshan
37.6  Silva to D Lakshan, no run, Chaturanga de Silva is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 38  (7 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS   215/5
         (R/R:  5.66)
         Chaturanga de Silva  2.0-0-14-1
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   34(32b 4X4 1X6)
         Nipun Dhananjaya     92(109b 10X4)

38.1  Bumrah to Dhananjaya, no run, Nipun Dhananjaya missed that one by a mile
38.2  Bumrah to Dhananjaya, one run, One more to the total
38.3  Bumrah to D Lakshan, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
38.4  Bumrah to D Lakshan, one run, The misfield by Hazlewood allows yet another run
38.5  Bumrah to Dhananjaya, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kusal Perera
38.6  Bumrah to Dhananjaya, no run, Nipun Dhananjaya was completely deceived

         End of over 39  (2 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS   217/5
         (R/R:  5.56)
         Jasprit Bumrah       9.0-0-54-1
         Nipun Dhananjaya     93(113b 10X4)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   35(34b 4X4 1X6)

39.1  Silva to D Lakshan, one run, The misfield by Starc allows yet another run
39.2  Silva to Dhananjaya, no run, Chaturanga de Silva is getting the ball to turn ferociously
39.3  Silva to Dhananjaya, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Nipun Dhananjaya
39.4  Silva to Dhananjaya, one run, That is very well run by Dhananjaya Lakshan
39.5  Silva to D Lakshan, one run, The misfield by Hazlewood allows yet another run
39.6  Silva to Dhananjaya, no run, Defensively played by Nipun Dhananjaya

         End of over 40  (7 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS   224/5
         (R/R:  5.60)
         Chaturanga de Silva  3.0-0-21-1
         Nipun Dhananjaya     98(117b 11X4)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   37(36b 4X4 1X6)

40.1  Starc to D Lakshan, no run, Dhananjaya Lakshan was completely deceived
40.2  Starc to D Lakshan, one run, Dropped! Sahan made a big mess of that simple chance
40.3  Starc to Dhananjaya, no run, Nipun Dhananjaya missed that one by a mile
40.4  Starc to Dhananjaya, no run, Defensively played by Nipun Dhananjaya
40.5  Starc to Dhananjaya, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
      Century for Dhananjaya. The crowd rises to its feet as he waves his bat

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Century in the final! Nipun Dhananjaya brings up a magnificent hundred under pressure.
The southpaw enters the history books, anchoring Colombo’s innings when it mattered most. A knock to remember!

Code:
40.6  Starc to Dhananjaya, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 41  (3 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS   227/5
         (R/R:  5.54)
         Mitchell Starc       9.0-0-33-2
         Nipun Dhananjaya    100(121b 11X4)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   38(38b 4X4 1X6)

41.1  Bumrah to D Lakshan, no run, Left alone by Dhananjaya Lakshan
41.2  Bumrah to D Lakshan, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Dhananjaya Lakshan
41.3  Bumrah to D Lakshan, no run, Left alone by Dhananjaya Lakshan
41.4  Bumrah to D Lakshan, one run, That was a very risky single.
41.5  Bumrah to Dhananjaya, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Nipun Dhananjaya
41.6  Bumrah to Dhananjaya, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Bumrah
      Jasprit Bumrah finishes off an extremely expensive spell


         End of over 42  (9 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS   236/5
         (R/R:  5.62)
         Jasprit Bumrah       10.0-0-63-1
         Nipun Dhananjaya    104(123b 12X4)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   43(42b 5X4 1X6)

42.1  Silva to D Lakshan, one run, One more to the total
42.2  Silva to Dhananjaya, one run, That is very well run by Dhananjaya Lakshan
42.3  Silva to D Lakshan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
42.4  Silva to D Lakshan, no run, Chaturanga de Silva is getting the ball to turn ferociously
42.5  Silva to D Lakshan, no run, Defensively played by Dhananjaya Lakshan
42.6  Silva to D Lakshan, no run, Chaturanga de Silva is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 43  (2 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS   238/5
         (R/R:  5.53)
         Chaturanga de Silva  4.0-0-23-1
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   44(47b 5X4 1X6)
         Nipun Dhananjaya    105(124b 12X4)

43.1  Starc to Dhananjaya, one run, One more to the total
43.2  Starc to D Lakshan, no run, Dhananjaya Lakshan missed that one by a mile
43.3  Starc to D Lakshan, one run, That is very well run by Nipun Dhananjaya
43.4  Starc to Dhananjaya, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
43.5  Starc to Dhananjaya, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
43.6  Starc to Dhananjaya, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
      Thats was some accurate and economical stuff from Mitchell Starc

         End of over 44  (2 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS   240/5
         (R/R:  5.45)
         Mitchell Starc       10.0-0-35-2
         Nipun Dhananjaya    106(128b 12X4)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   45(49b 5X4 1X6)

44.1  Silva to D Lakshan, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Dhananjaya Lakshan
44.2  Silva to D Lakshan, no run, Defensively played by Dhananjaya Lakshan
44.3  Silva to D Lakshan, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
44.4  Silva to D Lakshan, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Dhananjaya Lakshan
      The crowd cheers for Dhananjaya Lakshan's fifty

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Dhananjaya Lakshan raises his bat with a crisp boundary — a composed fifty in the big final!

Code:
44.5  Silva to D Lakshan, no run, Defensively played by Dhananjaya Lakshan
44.6  Silva to D Lakshan, one run, Great cooperation between Dhananjaya Lakshan and Nipun Dhananjaya

         End of over 45  (9 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS   249/5
         (R/R:  5.53)
         Chaturanga de Silva  5.0-0-32-1
         Nipun Dhananjaya    106(128b 12X4)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   54(55b 7X4 1X6)

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The Dhananjayas bring up their 100-run stand! Colombo’s fightback has been nothing short of remarkable.

Code:
45.1  Shanaka to D Lakshan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
45.2  Shanaka to D Lakshan, one run, Dropped! Starc made a big mess of that simple chance

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That won’t please the Basnahira camp — a sitter goes down as Starc puts it on the turf.
In a high-stakes final, their fielding has left much to be desired.

Code:
45.3  Shanaka to Dhananjaya, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Dhananjaya cant belive it

         Nipun Dhananjaya       106 (129b 12X4)
         b. Shanaka

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What an over! A dropped catch, and now a breakthrough. Nipun Dhananjaya’s epic knock comes to an end on 106 — a composed, classy effort in a final.
Shanaka gets the wicket and is quick to acknowledge the southpaw’s brilliant innings.

Code:
45.4  Shanaka to M Lakshan, one run, One more to the total
45.5  Shanaka to D Lakshan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
45.6  Shanaka to D Lakshan, no run, Dhananjaya Lakshan was completely deceived

         End of over 46  (2 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS   251/6
         (R/R:  5.46)
         Dasun Shanaka        5.0-0-32-2
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   55(59b 7X4 1X6)
         Muditha Lakshan       1(1b)

46.1  Silva to M Lakshan, no run, Muditha Lakshan was completely deceived
46.2  Silva to M Lakshan, no run, Muditha Lakshan missed that one by a mile
46.3  Silva to M Lakshan, no run, Muditha Lakshan was completely deceived
46.4  Silva to M Lakshan, no ball, one run, Great cooperation between Muditha Lakshan and Dhananjaya Lakshan
46.4  Silva to M Lakshan, no run, Muditha Lakshan missed that one by a mile
46.5  Silva to D Lakshan, no run, Dhananjaya Lakshan missed that one by a mile
46.6  Silva to D Lakshan, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Dhananjaya Lakshan

         End of over 47  (8 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS   259/6
         (R/R:  5.51)
         Chaturanga de Silva  6.0-0-40-1
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   61(61b 7X4 2X6)
         Muditha Lakshan       2(5b)

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Muditha’s slow start doesn’t faze Dhananjaya Lakshan! He finishes the over with a brutal flat six over long-on

Code:
47.1  Hazlewood to M Lakshan, two runs, Overthrow by Perera instead of 1 they get 2
47.2  Hazlewood to M Lakshan, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Hazlewood
47.3  Hazlewood to M Lakshan, legbye, A lot of movement being extracted by Hazlewood
47.4  Hazlewood to D Lakshan, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kusal Perera
47.5  Hazlewood to D Lakshan, one run, Great cooperation between Dhananjaya Lakshan and Muditha Lakshan
47.6  Hazlewood to M Lakshan, one run, Great cooperation between Muditha Lakshan and Dhananjaya Lakshan

         End of over 48  (5 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS   264/6
         (R/R:  5.50)
         Josh Hazlewood       7.0-0-36-0
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   62(63b 7X4 2X6)
         Muditha Lakshan       5(9b)

48.1  Shanaka to M Lakshan, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
48.2  Shanaka to M Lakshan, no run, Muditha Lakshan was completely deceived
48.3  Shanaka to M Lakshan, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Shanaka
48.4  Shanaka to M Lakshan, no run, Left alone by Muditha Lakshan
48.5  Shanaka to M Lakshan, no ball, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
48.5  Shanaka to M Lakshan, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
48.6  Shanaka to M Lakshan, OUT, Wanuja Sahan takes an easy catch to dismiss Muditha Lakshan

         Muditha Lakshan        7 (15b)
         c. Sahan       b. Shanaka


         End of over 49  (3 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS   267/7
         (R/R:  5.45)
         Dasun Shanaka        6.0-0-35-3
         Shaheen Afridi        0(0b)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   62(63b 7X4 2X6)

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Dasun Shanaka strikes again! Muditha never looked settled, and his tentative stay ends with a simple catch to Sahan.
That's his third wicket of the match!

Code:
49.1  Hazlewood to D Lakshan, no run, Dhananjaya Lakshan missed that one by a mile
49.2  Hazlewood to D Lakshan, no ball, no run, Dhananjaya Lakshan missed that one by a mile
49.2  Hazlewood to D Lakshan, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Dhananjaya Lakshan
49.3  Hazlewood to D Lakshan, no run, Dhananjaya Lakshan was completely deceived
49.4  Hazlewood to D Lakshan, one run, One more to the total
49.5  Hazlewood to Afridi, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
49.6  Hazlewood to Afridi, no run, Left alone by Shaheen Afridi

         End of over 50  (6 runs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS   273/7
         (R/R:  5.46)
         Josh Hazlewood       8.0-0-42-0
         Shaheen Afridi        0(2b)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   67(67b 8X4 2X6)


         End of innings (50.0 overs)
         COLOMBO QALANDARS   273/7 (RR:  5.46)
         Josh Hazlewood        8.0-0-42-0
         Shaheen Afridi        0(2b)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   67(67b 8X4 2X6)

Code:
COLOMBO QALANDARS innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Pathum Nissanka     c.†Perera      b. Starc         0     3    0    0    0.0%
Travis Head                        b. Starc        30    28    5    0  107.1%
Nipun Dhananjaya                   b. Shanaka     106   129   12    0   82.2%
KL Rahul†*                     c & b. Silva         8    20    0    0   40.0%
Pavan Rathnayake    c.†Perera      b. Shanaka      31    33    2    1   93.9%
Michael Bracewell              c & b. Bumrah        2     6    0    0   33.3%
Dhananjaya Lakshan  not out                        67    67    8    2  100.0%
Muditha Lakshan     c. Sahan       b. Shanaka       7    15    0    0   46.7%
Shaheen Afridi      not out                         0     2    0    0    0.0%
Matheesha Pathirana           
Jeffrey Vandersay             
 
 Total:  273/7       Overs:  50.0          Run Rate:  5.46      Extras:  22
 
                                     -X-

BASNAHIRA CRICKET Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Mitchell Starc       10.0      0      35      2      3.50     2      0
Jasprit Bumrah       10.0      0      63      1      6.30     0      3
Josh Hazlewood        8.0      0      42      0      5.25     0      1
Ramesh Mendis        10.0      0      50      0      5.00     0      5
Chaturanga de Silva   6.0      0      40      1      6.67     0      1
Dasun Shanaka         6.0      0      35      3      5.83     1      1
 
 
EXTRAS           Wides: 3      No Balls: 11     Leg Byes: 7      Byes: 1

Total: 273/7          Overs: 50.0         Run Rate: 5.46      Extras: 22
                                     -X-
 

COLOMBO QALANDARS Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
P Nissanka    T Head                                                  1 (2)
Dhananjaya    T Head                                                 47 (56)
Dhananjaya    K Rahul                                                26 (33)
Dhananjaya    Rathnayake                                             67 (59)
Dhananjaya    Bracewell                                               8 (12)
Dhananjaya    D Lakshan                                             101 (111)
M Lakshan     D Lakshan                                              17 (21)
S Afridi      D Lakshan                                               6 (6)


     Fall of Wickets    1/1       48/2      74/3      141/4     149/5
                        250/6     267/7               

 Total:  273/7       Overs:  50.0         Run Rate:  5.46     Extras:  22

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Colombo put up a solid 273 in the final, riding on a classy century from Nipun Dhananjaya. Things weren’t looking great early on—Pathum Nissanka fell for a duck in the very first over, and Starc sent back Travis Head with a cracking delivery on 30. But Dhananjaya came in, settled the nerves, and built the innings brick by brick.

He found support first from Pavan Rathnayake (31), and then really took off once Dhananjaya Lakshan joined him. The pair added 101 runs, with Lakshan playing the aggressor in a cleanly struck 67*. Dhananjaya brought up his ton in the 41st over, a knock filled with patience and smart shot selection under pressure.

Basnahira’s bowlers had their moments—Starc bowled with rhythm, Shanaka chipped in with 3 wickets, and Ramesh Mendis had a tidy spell after a rough start—but they couldn’t quite contain the rebuild once Colombo got going in the middle.

All eyes now turn to Basnahira’s batters. Will they finally lay hands on the trophy, or has Dhananjaya just played a match-winning hand on the big stage?



TARGET - 274 RUNS FROM 50.0 OVERS @ 5.48 RUNS PER OVER

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2nd INNINGS


Code:
0.1  Afridi to Fernando, no run, Avishka Fernando was completely deceived
0.2  Afridi to Fernando, one run, That was a very risky single.
0.3  Afridi to Perera, one run, One more to the total
0.4  Afridi to Fernando, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
0.5  Afridi to Fernando, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Muditha Lakshan

         Avishka Fernando       1 (4b)
         c. M Lakshan   b. Afridi

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If Starc can do it, then why not Shaheen Afridi?

Code:
0.6  Afridi to K Mendis, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Afridi

         End of over 1  (2 runs)
         BASNAHIRA CRICKET     2/1
         (R/R:  2.00   R/R Req:  5.55)
         Shaheen Afridi       1.0-0-2-1
         Kamindu Mendis        0(1b)
         Kusal Perera          1(1b)

1.1  Pathirana to Perera, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Matheesha Pathirana, deserving this punishment
1.2  Pathirana to Perera, one run, Great cooperation between Kusal Perera and Kamindu Mendis
1.3  Pathirana to K Mendis, one run, The misfield by Rahul allows yet another run
1.4  Pathirana to Perera, no run, Kusal Perera missed that one by a mile
1.5  Pathirana to Perera, one run, That is very well run by Kamindu Mendis
1.6  Pathirana to K Mendis, no run, Left alone by Kamindu Mendis

         End of over 2  (7 runs)
         BASNAHIRA CRICKET     9/1
         (R/R:  4.50   R/R Req:  5.52)
         Matheesha Pathirana  1.0-0-7-0
         Kamindu Mendis        1(3b)
         Kusal Perera          7(5b 1X4)

2.1  D Lakshan to Perera, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
2.2  D Lakshan to K Mendis, FOUR, Dhananjaya Lakshan cant belive it
2.3  D Lakshan to K Mendis, one run, One more to the total
2.4  D Lakshan to Perera, legbye, A lot of movement being extracted by D Lakshan
2.5  D Lakshan to K Mendis, one run, That was a very risky single.
2.6  D Lakshan to Perera, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 3  (10 runs)
         BASNAHIRA CRICKET    19/1
         (R/R:  6.33   R/R Req:  5.43)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   1.0-0-9-0
         Kusal Perera         10(8b 1X4)
         Kamindu Mendis        7(6b 1X4)

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Good over for Basnahira. Kamindu and Kusal start well in the final.

Code:
3.1  Afridi to K Mendis, no run, Left alone by Kamindu Mendis
3.2  Afridi to K Mendis, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
3.3  Afridi to K Mendis, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
3.4  Afridi to Perera, one run, The misfield by Rahul allows yet another run
3.5  Afridi to K Mendis, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
3.6  Afridi to Perera, no run, Kusal Perera was completely deceived

         End of over 4  (5 runs)
         BASNAHIRA CRICKET    24/1
         (R/R:  6.00   R/R Req:  5.43)
         Shaheen Afridi       2.0-0-6-1
         Kusal Perera         11(10b 1X4)
         Kamindu Mendis       10(10b 1X4)

4.1  D Lakshan to K Mendis, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by D Lakshan
4.2  D Lakshan to K Mendis, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
4.3  D Lakshan to K Mendis, no run, Kamindu Mendis was completely deceived
4.4  D Lakshan to K Mendis, one run, Dropped! M Lakshan made a big mess of that simple chance

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Kamindu Mendis gets a life! Muditha Lakshan puts down a straightforward chance.

Code:
4.5  D Lakshan to Perera, no run, Left alone by Kusal Perera
4.6  D Lakshan to Perera, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by D Lakshan

         End of over 5  (1 runs)
         BASNAHIRA CRICKET    25/1
         (R/R:  5.00   R/R Req:  5.53)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   2.0-0-10-0
         Kusal Perera         11(12b 1X4)
         Kamindu Mendis       11(14b 1X4)

5.1  Pathirana to K Mendis, no run, Left alone by Kamindu Mendis
5.2  Pathirana to K Mendis, one run, One more to the total
5.3  Pathirana to Perera, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
5.4  Pathirana to Perera, no run, Left alone by Kusal Perera
5.5  Pathirana to Perera, one run, That is very well run by Kamindu Mendis
5.6  Pathirana to K Mendis, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
5.6  Pathirana to K Mendis, one run, That is very well run by Kusal Perera

         End of over 6  (4 runs)
         BASNAHIRA CRICKET    29/1
         (R/R:  4.83   R/R Req:  5.57)
         Matheesha Pathirana  2.0-0-11-0
         Kusal Perera         12(15b 1X4)
         Kamindu Mendis       13(18b 1X4)

6.1  Afridi to K Mendis, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
6.2  Afridi to K Mendis, no run, Defensively played by Kamindu Mendis
6.3  Afridi to K Mendis, no run, Left alone by Kamindu Mendis
6.4  Afridi to K Mendis, no run, Defensively played by Kamindu Mendis
6.5  Afridi to K Mendis, no run, Left alone by Kamindu Mendis
6.6  Afridi to K Mendis, three runs, Great work by Pathirana saved a certain boundary

         End of over 7  (3 runs)
         BASNAHIRA CRICKET    32/1
         (R/R:  4.57   R/R Req:  5.63)
         Shaheen Afridi       3.0-0-9-1
         Kusal Perera         12(15b 1X4)
         Kamindu Mendis       16(24b 1X4)

7.1  D Lakshan to K Mendis, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by D Lakshan
7.2  D Lakshan to K Mendis, legbye, Kamindu Mendis was completely deceived
7.3  D Lakshan to Perera, one run, That is very well run by Kamindu Mendis
7.4  D Lakshan to K Mendis, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
7.5  D Lakshan to K Mendis, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Dhananjaya Lakshan, giving that a wide
7.5  D Lakshan to K Mendis, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
7.6  D Lakshan to K Mendis, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Dhananjaya Lakshan, deserving this punishment

         End of over 8  (9 runs)
         BASNAHIRA CRICKET    41/1
         (R/R:  5.13   R/R Req:  5.55)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   3.0-0-18-0
         Kamindu Mendis       22(30b 2X4)
         Kusal Perera         13(16b 1X4)

8.1  Afridi to Perera, one run, That is very well run by Kamindu Mendis
8.2  Afridi to K Mendis, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Kamindu Mendis
8.3  Afridi to K Mendis, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Shaheen Afridi, deserving this punishment
8.4  Afridi to K Mendis, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Shaheen Afridi, deserving this punishment

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Three classy boundaries from Kamindu Mendis off Afridi, and just like that, Basnahira’s second-wicket pair bring up a fluent 50-run stand.
The early breakthrough hasn’t rattled them one bit.

Code:
8.5  Afridi to K Mendis, one run, That was a very risky single.
8.6  Afridi to Perera, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from KL Rahul

         End of over 9  (14 runs)
         BASNAHIRA CRICKET    55/1
         (R/R:  6.11   R/R Req:  5.34)
         Shaheen Afridi       4.0-0-23-1
         Kusal Perera         14(18b 1X4)
         Kamindu Mendis       35(34b 5X4)

9.1  M Lakshan to K Mendis, one run, That is very well run by Kusal Perera
9.2  M Lakshan to Perera, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!

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Kusal Perera finding form at just the right time for Basnahira!

Code:
9.3  M Lakshan to Perera, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
9.4  M Lakshan to Perera, one run, The misfield by Vandersay allows yet another run
9.5  M Lakshan to K Mendis, no run, Defensively played by Kamindu Mendis
9.6  M Lakshan to K Mendis, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 10  (8 runs)
         BASNAHIRA CRICKET    63/1
         (R/R:  6.30   R/R Req:  5.28)
         Muditha Lakshan      1.0-0-8-0
         Kamindu Mendis       36(37b 5X4)
         Kusal Perera         21(21b 1X4 1X6)

10.1  D Lakshan to Perera, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by D Lakshan
10.2  D Lakshan to Perera, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
10.3  D Lakshan to Perera, one run, The misfield by Rathnayake allows yet another run
10.4  D Lakshan to K Mendis, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by D Lakshan
10.5  D Lakshan to K Mendis, one run, The misfield by Vandersay allows yet another run
10.6  D Lakshan to Perera, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by D Lakshan

         End of over 11  (2 runs)
         BASNAHIRA CRICKET    65/1
         (R/R:  5.91   R/R Req:  5.36)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   4.0-0-20-0
         Kusal Perera         22(25b 1X4 1X6)
         Kamindu Mendis       37(39b 5X4)

11.1  Pathirana to K Mendis, one run, That was a very risky single.
11.2  Pathirana to Perera, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
11.3  Pathirana to Perera, one run, The misfield by D Lakshan allows yet another run
11.4  Pathirana to K Mendis, no run, Kamindu Mendis was completely deceived
11.5  Pathirana to K Mendis, one run, Great cooperation between Kamindu Mendis and Kusal Perera
11.6  Pathirana to Perera, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Kusal Perera

         End of over 12  (7 runs)
         BASNAHIRA CRICKET    72/1
         (R/R:  6.00   R/R Req:  5.32)
         Matheesha Pathirana  3.0-0-18-0
         Kusal Perera         27(28b 2X4 1X6)
         Kamindu Mendis       39(42b 5X4)

12.1  D Lakshan to K Mendis, no run, Kamindu Mendis was completely deceived
12.2  D Lakshan to K Mendis, one run, Great cooperation between Kamindu Mendis and Kusal Perera
12.3  D Lakshan to Perera, one run, One more to the total
12.4  D Lakshan to K Mendis, one run, That is very well run by Kusal Perera
12.5  D Lakshan to Perera, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by D Lakshan
12.6  D Lakshan to Perera, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Kusal Perera

         End of over 13  (7 runs)
         BASNAHIRA CRICKET    79/1
         (R/R:  6.08   R/R Req:  5.27)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   5.0-0-27-0
         Kusal Perera         32(31b 3X4 1X6)
         Kamindu Mendis       41(45b 5X4)

13.1  Pathirana to K Mendis, no run, Defensively played by Kamindu Mendis
13.2  Pathirana to K Mendis, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Pathirana
13.3  Pathirana to K Mendis, one run, Great cooperation between Kamindu Mendis and Kusal Perera
13.4  Pathirana to Perera, FOUR, Matheesha Pathirana cant belive it
13.5  Pathirana to Perera, no run, Kusal Perera missed that one by a mile
13.6  Pathirana to Perera, no run, Defensively played by Kusal Perera

         End of over 14  (5 runs)
         BASNAHIRA CRICKET    84/1
         (R/R:  6.00   R/R Req:  5.28)
         Matheesha Pathirana  4.0-0-23-0
         Kusal Perera         36(34b 4X4 1X6)
         Kamindu Mendis       42(48b 5X4)

14.1  D Lakshan to K Mendis, no run, Left alone by Kamindu Mendis
14.2  D Lakshan to K Mendis, one run, The misfield by Rathnayake allows yet another run
14.3  D Lakshan to Perera, no run, Kusal Perera missed that one by a mile
14.4  D Lakshan to Perera, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Kusal Perera
14.5  D Lakshan to Perera, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
14.6  D Lakshan to Perera, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Dhananjaya Lakshan, deserving this punishment

         End of over 15  (9 runs)
         BASNAHIRA CRICKET    93/1
         (R/R:  6.20   R/R Req:  5.17)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   6.0-0-36-0
         Kusal Perera         44(38b 6X4 1X6)
         Kamindu Mendis       43(50b 5X4)

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Colombo struggling for answers as Kusal and Kamindu make batting look effortless.
The final is slipping into a lull — the fielding side desperately needs a breakthrough to jolt things back to life.

Code:
15.1  M Lakshan to K Mendis, one run, Great cooperation between Kamindu Mendis and Kusal Perera
15.2  M Lakshan to Perera, one run, Great cooperation between Kusal Perera and Kamindu Mendis
15.3  M Lakshan to K Mendis, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
15.4  M Lakshan to K Mendis, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
15.5  M Lakshan to Perera, FOUR, Kusal Perera is one of the best batsmen in the world
15.6  M Lakshan to Perera, one run, The misfield by Head allows yet another run
      The crowd cheers for Kusal Perera's fifty

         End of over 16  (10 runs)
         BASNAHIRA CRICKET   103/1
         (R/R:  6.44   R/R Req:  5.03)
         Muditha Lakshan      2.0-0-18-0
         Kamindu Mendis       47(53b 5X4)
         Kusal Perera         50(41b 7X4 1X6)

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Kusal Perera brings up his fifty — a fluent knock under the final’s spotlight.

Code:
16.1  Vandersay to Perera, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Kusal Perera
16.2  Vandersay to Perera, one run, That is very well run by Kamindu Mendis
16.3  Vandersay to K Mendis, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
16.4  Vandersay to K Mendis, no ball, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
16.4  Vandersay to K Mendis, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
      Thats another fifty for Kamindu Mendis

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Kamindu Mendis joins the party with a well-paced fifty of his own. He and Kusal are putting on a clinic out there — Basnahira firmly in control in this final.

Code:
16.5  Vandersay to Perera, no run, Kusal Perera missed that one by a mile
16.6  Vandersay to Perera, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 17  (9 runs)
         BASNAHIRA CRICKET   112/1
         (R/R:  6.59   R/R Req:  4.91)
         Jeffrey Vandersay    1.0-0-9-0
         Kusal Perera         55(45b 8X4 1X6)
         Kamindu Mendis       50(55b 5X4)

17.1  M Lakshan to K Mendis, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
17.2  M Lakshan to K Mendis, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from KL Rahul
17.3  M Lakshan to K Mendis, no run, Muditha Lakshan is getting the ball to turn ferociously
17.4  M Lakshan to K Mendis, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
17.5  M Lakshan to K Mendis, no run, Kamindu Mendis was completely deceived
17.6  M Lakshan to K Mendis, no run, Kamindu Mendis was completely deceived

         End of over 18  (0 runs)
         BASNAHIRA CRICKET   112/1
         (R/R:  6.22   R/R Req:  5.06)
         Muditha Lakshan      3.0-0-18-0
         Kamindu Mendis       50(61b 5X4)
         Kusal Perera         55(45b 8X4 1X6)

18.1  D Lakshan to Perera, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
18.2  D Lakshan to Perera, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
18.2  D Lakshan to Perera, one run, The misfield by Vandersay allows yet another run
18.3  D Lakshan to K Mendis, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Dhananjaya Lakshan, deserving this punishment
18.4  D Lakshan to K Mendis, OUT, Thats out by a couple of inches. Pathum Nissanka made an excellent effort in the field

         Kamindu Mendis         54 (63b 6X4)
         run out (Nissanka)

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Breakthrough at last! After a 118-run stand that soaked the pressure right out of the final, Pathum Nissanka produces a sharp bit of fielding to run out Kamindu for 54.

Code:
18.5  D Lakshan to Iyer, one run, That is very well run by Kusal Perera
18.6  D Lakshan to Perera, one run, Great cooperation between Kusal Perera and Shreyas Iyer

         End of over 19  (10 runs)
         BASNAHIRA CRICKET   122/2
         (R/R:  6.42   R/R Req:  4.90)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   7.0-0-46-0
         Shreyas Iyer          1(1b)
         Kusal Perera         59(49b 8X4 1X6)

19.1  Pathirana to Perera, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
19.2  Pathirana to Perera, one run, That was a very risky single.
19.3  Pathirana to Iyer, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Pathirana
19.4  Pathirana to Iyer, no run, Defensively played by Shreyas Iyer
19.5  Pathirana to Iyer, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Shreyas Iyer
19.6  Pathirana to Iyer, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 20  (6 runs)
         BASNAHIRA CRICKET   128/2
         (R/R:  6.40   R/R Req:  4.87)
         Matheesha Pathirana  5.0-0-29-0
         Kusal Perera         60(51b 8X4 1X6)
         Shreyas Iyer          6(5b 1X4)

20.1  Vandersay to Iyer, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
20.2  Vandersay to Iyer, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from KL Rahul
20.3  Vandersay to Iyer, one run, That was a very risky single.
20.4  Vandersay to Perera, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
20.5  Vandersay to Perera, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
20.6  Vandersay to Perera, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 21  (7 runs)
         BASNAHIRA CRICKET   135/2
         (R/R:  6.43   R/R Req:  4.79)
         Jeffrey Vandersay    2.0-0-16-0
         Kusal Perera         66(54b 8X4 2X6)
         Shreyas Iyer          7(8b 1X4)

21.1  M Lakshan to Iyer, one run, That was a very risky single.
21.2  M Lakshan to Perera, one run, One more to the total
21.3  M Lakshan to Iyer, no run, Left alone by Shreyas Iyer
21.4  M Lakshan to Iyer, one run, The misfield by Head allows yet another run
21.5  M Lakshan to Perera, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
21.6  M Lakshan to Perera, no run, Defensively played by Kusal Perera

         End of over 22  (3 runs)
         BASNAHIRA CRICKET   138/2
         (R/R:  6.27   R/R Req:  4.86)
         Muditha Lakshan      4.0-1-21-0
         Kusal Perera         67(57b 8X4 2X6)
         Shreyas Iyer          9(11b 1X4)

22.1  Vandersay to Iyer, one run, One more to the total
22.2  Vandersay to Perera, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Kusal Perera
22.3  Vandersay to Perera, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
22.4  Vandersay to Perera, one run, The misfield by Afridi allows yet another run
22.5  Vandersay to Iyer, one run, One more to the total
22.6  Vandersay to Perera, no run, Kusal Perera missed that one by a mile

         End of over 23  (7 runs)
         BASNAHIRA CRICKET   145/2
         (R/R:  6.30   R/R Req:  4.78)
         Jeffrey Vandersay    3.0-0-23-0
         Kusal Perera         72(61b 9X4 2X6)
         Shreyas Iyer         11(13b 1X4)

23.1  Pathirana to Iyer, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
23.2  Pathirana to Iyer, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
23.3  Pathirana to Iyer, no run, Shreyas Iyer was completely deceived
23.4  Pathirana to Iyer, one run, That was a very risky single.
23.5  Pathirana to Perera, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
23.6  Pathirana to Perera, FOUR, Matheesha Pathirana cant belive it

         End of over 24  (9 runs)
         BASNAHIRA CRICKET   154/2
         (R/R:  6.42   R/R Req:  4.62)
         Matheesha Pathirana  6.0-0-38-0
         Kusal Perera         76(63b 10X4 2X6)
         Shreyas Iyer         16(17b 1X4)

24.1  Vandersay to Iyer, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
24.2  Vandersay to Iyer, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
24.3  Vandersay to Iyer, one run, That was a very risky single.
24.4  Vandersay to Perera, 1 bye, That ball spun too much for KL Rahul to stop
24.5  Vandersay to Iyer, one run, The misfield by Afridi allows yet another run
24.6  Vandersay to Perera, no run, Defensively played by Kusal Perera

         End of over 25  (5 runs)
         BASNAHIRA CRICKET   159/2
         (R/R:  6.36   R/R Req:  4.60)
         Jeffrey Vandersay    4.0-0-27-0
         Kusal Perera         76(64b 10X4 2X6)
         Shreyas Iyer         20(22b 1X4)

25.1  Bracewell to Iyer, one run, That was a very risky single.
25.2  Bracewell to Perera, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Michael Bracewell, deserving this punishment
25.3  Bracewell to Perera, no run, Michael Bracewell is getting the ball to turn ferociously
25.4  Bracewell to Perera, no run, Left alone by Kusal Perera
25.5  Bracewell to Perera, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Michael Bracewell, deserving this punishment
25.6  Bracewell to Perera, no run, Kusal Perera was completely deceived

         End of over 26  (9 runs)
         BASNAHIRA CRICKET   168/2
         (R/R:  6.46   R/R Req:  4.42)
         Michael Bracewell    1.0-0-9-0
         Kusal Perera         84(69b 12X4 2X6)
         Shreyas Iyer         21(23b 1X4)

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Bracewell's poor final continues. Kusal Perera moves into the 80s with authority, and despite the loss of Kamindu, Basnahira remain firmly in control.

Code:
26.1  M Lakshan to Iyer, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
26.2  M Lakshan to Iyer, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
26.2  M Lakshan to Iyer, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
26.3  M Lakshan to Iyer, no run, Shreyas Iyer was completely deceived
26.4  M Lakshan to Iyer, no run, Defensively played by Shreyas Iyer
26.5  M Lakshan to Iyer, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Muditha Lakshan, giving that a wide

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And with that, the 50-run partnership between Kusal Perera and Shreyas Iyer comes up. Colombo's bowlers have been off the mark so far in the final.

Code:
26.5  M Lakshan to Iyer, no run, Left alone by Shreyas Iyer
26.6  M Lakshan to Iyer, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 27  (3 runs)
         BASNAHIRA CRICKET   171/2
         (R/R:  6.33   R/R Req:  4.48)
         Muditha Lakshan      5.0-1-24-0
         Kusal Perera         84(69b 12X4 2X6)
         Shreyas Iyer         22(31b 1X4)

27.1  Afridi to Iyer, one run, One more to the total
27.2  Afridi to Perera, one run, That is very well run by Shreyas Iyer
27.3  Afridi to Iyer, no run, Left alone by Shreyas Iyer
27.4  Afridi to Iyer, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
27.5  Afridi to Iyer, no run, Shreyas Iyer was completely deceived
27.6  Afridi to Iyer, wide, Shaheen Afridi bowling a very wayward one
27.6  Afridi to Iyer, one run, That is very well run by Kusal Perera

         End of over 28  (4 runs)
         BASNAHIRA CRICKET   175/2
         (R/R:  6.25   R/R Req:  4.50)
         Shaheen Afridi       5.0-0-27-1
         Kusal Perera         85(70b 12X4 2X6)
         Shreyas Iyer         24(37b 1X4)

28.1  M Lakshan to Iyer, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
28.2  M Lakshan to Iyer, no run, Shreyas Iyer was completely deceived
28.3  M Lakshan to Iyer, one run, That was a very risky single.
28.4  M Lakshan to Perera, no run, Kusal Perera missed that one by a mile
28.5  M Lakshan to Perera, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
28.6  M Lakshan to Perera, no run, Left alone by Kusal Perera

         End of over 29  (3 runs)
         BASNAHIRA CRICKET   178/2
         (R/R:  6.14   R/R Req:  4.57)
         Muditha Lakshan      6.0-1-27-0
         Kusal Perera         85(73b 12X4 2X6)
         Shreyas Iyer         27(40b 1X4)

29.1  Afridi to Iyer, one run, That is very well run by Kusal Perera
29.2  Afridi to Perera, wide, Shaheen Afridi bowling a very wayward one
29.2  Afridi to Perera, one run, The misfield by Nissanka allows yet another run
29.3  Afridi to Iyer, one run, That is very well run by Kusal Perera
29.4  Afridi to Perera, no run, Left alone by Kusal Perera
29.5  Afridi to Perera, no run, Defensively played by Kusal Perera
29.6  Afridi to Perera, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Afridi

         End of over 30  (4 runs)
         BASNAHIRA CRICKET   182/2
         (R/R:  6.07   R/R Req:  4.60)
         Shaheen Afridi       6.0-0-31-1
         Kusal Perera         86(78b 12X4 2X6)
         Shreyas Iyer         29(42b 1X4)

30.1  M Lakshan to Iyer, one run, That is very well run by Kusal Perera
30.2  M Lakshan to Perera, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
30.3  M Lakshan to Perera, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
30.4  M Lakshan to Perera, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
30.5  M Lakshan to Perera, one run, That is very well run by Shreyas Iyer
30.6  M Lakshan to Iyer, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 31  (9 runs)
         BASNAHIRA CRICKET   191/2
         (R/R:  6.16   R/R Req:  4.37)
         Muditha Lakshan      7.0-1-36-0
         Kusal Perera         93(82b 12X4 2X6)
         Shreyas Iyer         31(44b 1X4)

31.1  Afridi to Iyer, no run, Defensively played by Shreyas Iyer
31.2  Afridi to Iyer, no run, Defensively played by Shreyas Iyer
31.3  Afridi to Iyer, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from KL Rahul
31.4  Afridi to Iyer, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
31.5  Afridi to Perera, no run, Defensively played by Kusal Perera
31.6  Afridi to Perera, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Kusal Perera

         End of over 32  (7 runs)
         BASNAHIRA CRICKET   198/2
         (R/R:  6.19   R/R Req:  4.22)
         Shaheen Afridi       7.0-0-38-1
         Kusal Perera         97(84b 13X4 2X6)
         Shreyas Iyer         34(48b 1X4)

32.1  Pathirana to Iyer, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
32.2  Pathirana to Iyer, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
32.3  Pathirana to Iyer, no run, Left alone by Shreyas Iyer
32.4  Pathirana to Iyer, one run, That is very well run by Kusal Perera
32.5  Pathirana to Perera, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Kusal Perera
      Century for Perera. The crowd rises to its feet as he waves his bat

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Out of form all tournament, Kusal Perera delivers a knockout punch in the final with a scintillating century.
A six to bring it up — vintage flair, relentless intent, and a strike rate that screams match-winner.
KL Rahul needs to rally his troops fast. Basnahira now just 67 runs away from sealing the title, and they’re cruising.

Code:
32.6  Pathirana to Perera, one run, That is very well run by Shreyas Iyer

         End of over 33  (10 runs)
         BASNAHIRA CRICKET   208/2
         (R/R:  6.30   R/R Req:  3.88)
         Matheesha Pathirana  7.0-0-48-0
         Shreyas Iyer         37(52b 1X4)
         Kusal Perera        104(86b 13X4 3X6)

33.1  Bracewell to Perera, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Michael Bracewell, deserving this punishment
33.2  Bracewell to Perera, no run, Defensively played by Kusal Perera
33.3  Bracewell to Perera, one run, The misfield by Nissanka allows yet another run
33.4  Bracewell to Iyer, one run, One more to the total
33.5  Bracewell to Perera, one run, That was a very risky single.
33.6  Bracewell to Iyer, three runs, Great work by Vandersay saved a certain boundary

         End of over 34  (10 runs)
         BASNAHIRA CRICKET   218/2
         (R/R:  6.41   R/R Req:  3.50)
         Michael Bracewell    2.0-0-19-0
         Kusal Perera        110(90b 14X4 3X6)
         Shreyas Iyer         41(54b 1X4)

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Michael Bracewell’s final goes from bad to worse — another expensive over as Perera and Iyer pile on the misery.
This is starting to look downright embarrassing for Colombo. Has the dream diminished?

Code:
34.1  Afridi to Iyer, one run, That was a very risky single.
34.2  Afridi to Perera, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from KL Rahul
34.3  Afridi to Perera, no run, Kusal Perera missed that one by a mile
34.4  Afridi to Perera, no run, Kusal Perera was completely deceived
34.5  Afridi to Perera, no run, Kusal Perera was completely deceived
34.6  Afridi to Perera, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Nipun Dhananjaya

         Kusal Perera           110 (95b 14X4 3X6)
         c. Dhananjaya  b. Afridi


         End of over 35  (1 runs)
         BASNAHIRA CRICKET   219/3
         (R/R:  6.26   R/R Req:  3.67)
         Shaheen Afridi       8.0-0-39-2
         Wanuja Sahan          0(0b)
         Shreyas Iyer         42(55b 1X4)

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Shaheen Afridi gets rid of the centurion Kusal Perera. But with Basnahira needing just 55 more, is it too little too late?

Code:
35.1  Vandersay to Iyer, two runs,
35.2  Vandersay to Iyer, no run, Left alone by Shreyas Iyer
35.3  Vandersay to Iyer, no run, Left alone by Shreyas Iyer
35.4  Vandersay to Iyer, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Iyer cant belive it

         Shreyas Iyer           44 (59b 1X4)
         b. Vandersay

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Are we in for a box office twist? Colombo strike twice in quick time — still a long way to go, but the crowd senses a pulse.
Jeffrey Vandersay gets through the Basnahira skipper.

Code:
35.5  Vandersay to Shanaka, no run, Jeffrey Vandersay is getting the ball to turn ferociously
35.6  Vandersay to Shanaka, no run, Defensively played by Dasun Shanaka

         End of over 36  (2 runs)
         BASNAHIRA CRICKET   221/4
         (R/R:  6.14   R/R Req:  3.79)
         Jeffrey Vandersay    5.0-0-29-1
         Dasun Shanaka         0(2b)
         Wanuja Sahan          0(0b)

36.1  Pathirana to Sahan, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Pathirana
36.2  Pathirana to Sahan, one run, That is very well run by Dasun Shanaka
36.3  Pathirana to Shanaka, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
36.4  Pathirana to Shanaka, one run, One more to the total
36.5  Pathirana to Sahan, no run, Wanuja Sahan missed that one by a mile
36.6  Pathirana to Sahan, no run, Wanuja Sahan missed that one by a mile

         End of over 37  (4 runs)
         BASNAHIRA CRICKET   225/4
         (R/R:  6.08   R/R Req:  3.77)
         Matheesha Pathirana  8.0-0-52-0
         Wanuja Sahan          1(4b)
         Dasun Shanaka         3(4b)

37.1  D Lakshan to Shanaka, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
37.2  D Lakshan to Sahan, no run, Left alone by Wanuja Sahan
37.3  D Lakshan to Sahan, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Matheesha Pathirana

         Wanuja Sahan           1 (6b)
         c. Pathirana   b. D Lakshan

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Out of nowhere, Colombo have roared back into the final — three wickets in a flash, and suddenly the pressure is very real!

Dhananjaya Lakshan into the wickets column!

Code:
37.4  D Lakshan to R Mendis, two runs, Overthrow by Pathirana instead of 1 they get 2
37.5  D Lakshan to R Mendis, no run, Defensively played by Ramesh Mendis
37.6  D Lakshan to R Mendis, one run, That is very well run by Dasun Shanaka

         End of over 38  (6 runs)
         BASNAHIRA CRICKET   231/5
         (R/R:  6.08   R/R Req:  3.58)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   8.0-0-52-1
         Dasun Shanaka         6(5b)
         Ramesh Mendis         3(3b)

38.1  Afridi to R Mendis, one run, That is very well run by Dasun Shanaka
38.2  Afridi to Shanaka, one run, That was a very risky single.
38.3  Afridi to R Mendis, one run, That was a very risky single.
38.4  Afridi to Shanaka, one run, That was a very risky single.
38.5  Afridi to R Mendis, one run, That is very well run by Dasun Shanaka
38.6  Afridi to Shanaka, no run, Left alone by Dasun Shanaka

         End of over 39  (5 runs)
         BASNAHIRA CRICKET   236/5
         (R/R:  6.05   R/R Req:  3.45)
         Shaheen Afridi       9.0-0-44-2
         Dasun Shanaka         8(8b)
         Ramesh Mendis         6(6b)

39.1  Pathirana to R Mendis, one run, Great cooperation between Ramesh Mendis and Dasun Shanaka
39.2  Pathirana to Shanaka, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Dasun Shanaka
39.3  Pathirana to Shanaka, FOUR, Dasun Shanaka is one of the best batsmen in the world

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Two crisp boundaries off Pathirana and the seasoned campaigner, Dasun Shanaka, looks determined to right the wrongs of 2024.

Code:
39.4  Pathirana to Shanaka, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
39.5  Pathirana to R Mendis, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
39.6  Pathirana to R Mendis, OUT, Thick edge well taken by Rahul

         Ramesh Mendis          7 (9b)
         c. Rahul       b. Pathirana


         End of over 40  (12 runs)
         BASNAHIRA CRICKET   248/6
         (R/R:  6.20   R/R Req:  2.60)
         Matheesha Pathirana  9.0-0-64-1
         Chaturanga de Silva   0(0b)
         Dasun Shanaka        19(11b 2X4)

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Colombo refuse to back down! Pathirana gets a much-needed breakthrough as Ramesh Mendis edges behind — KL Rahul makes no mistake.

Code:
40.1  Vandersay to Shanaka, one run, That was a very risky single.
40.2  Vandersay to Silva, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
40.3  Vandersay to Silva, no run, Defensively played by Chaturanga de Silva
40.4  Vandersay to Silva, one run, The misfield by Vandersay allows yet another run
40.5  Vandersay to Shanaka, one run, That is very well run by Chaturanga de Silva
40.6  Vandersay to Silva, legbye, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from KL Rahul

         End of over 41  (4 runs)
         BASNAHIRA CRICKET   252/6
         (R/R:  6.15   R/R Req:  2.44)
         Jeffrey Vandersay    6.0-0-32-1
         Dasun Shanaka        21(13b 2X4)
         Chaturanga de Silva   1(4b)

41.1  D Lakshan to Silva, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
41.2  D Lakshan to Silva, one run, That was a very risky single.
41.3  D Lakshan to Shanaka, one run, Great cooperation between Dasun Shanaka and Chaturanga de Silva
41.4  D Lakshan to Silva, no run, Defensively played by Chaturanga de Silva
41.5  D Lakshan to Silva, no run, Chaturanga de Silva missed that one by a mile
41.6  D Lakshan to Silva, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from KL Rahul

         End of over 42  (2 runs)
         BASNAHIRA CRICKET   254/6
         (R/R:  6.05   R/R Req:  2.50)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   9.0-0-54-1
         Chaturanga de Silva   2(9b)
         Dasun Shanaka        22(14b 2X4)

42.1  Afridi to Shanaka, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Shaheen Afridi, deserving this punishment
42.2  Afridi to Shanaka, one run, The misfield by Rahul allows yet another run
42.3  Afridi to Silva, OUT, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire gives Chaturanga de Silva the finger

         Chaturanga de Silva    2 (10b)
         c. Rahul       b. Afridi

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Afridi strikes again! Chaturanga de Silva edges behind and Rahul takes another clean catch.

Basnahira have completely lost the plot! From cruising to chaos, this final has flipped on its head — and Colombo refuse to go quietly.

Code:
42.4  Afridi to Starc, OUT, Pavan Rathnayake takes an easy catch to dismiss Mitchell Starc, Quack Quack!

         Mitchell Starc         0 (1b)
         c. Rathnayake  b. Afridi

      Afridi, ripping through the lineup to claim his fourth victim

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Shaheen Shah Afridi with a double strike — Mitchell Starc gone first ball!
The Colombo pacer is breathing fire, dragging his team back into the final with every delivery.

On a hat-trick now!

Code:
42.5  Afridi to Hazlewood, no ball, no run, Left alone by Josh Hazlewood

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Hazlewood survives the hat-trick delivery!

Code:
42.5  Afridi to Hazlewood, no run, Left alone by Josh Hazlewood
42.6  Afridi to Hazlewood, OUT, Lack of communicatin between Hazlewood and Shanaka leads to yet another wicket for , out for a duck

         Josh Hazlewood         0 (2b)
         run out (Rathnayake)

      The end to a good spell from Shaheen Afridi. The opposition are in no doubt relieved to see the end of his spell

         End of over 43  (6 runs)
         BASNAHIRA CRICKET   260/9
         (R/R:  6.05   R/R Req:  2.00)
         Shaheen Afridi       10.0-0-50-4
         Jasprit Bumrah        0(0b)
         Dasun Shanaka        27(16b 3X4)

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Colombo Qalandars have risen from their ruins! Pavan Rathnayake hits the stumps from mid-on as Shanaka called for a run that never existed.

Shaheen Afridi, take a bow. He's done all he can. Now it’s up to his teammates to finish what he’s so spectacularly reignited.

Code:
43.1  Vandersay to Shanaka, no run, Dasun Shanaka was completely deceived
43.2  Vandersay to Shanaka, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
43.3  Vandersay to Shanaka, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
43.4  Vandersay to Shanaka, no run, Left alone by Dasun Shanaka
43.5  Vandersay to Shanaka, one run, Great cooperation between Dasun Shanaka and Jasprit Bumrah
43.6  Vandersay to Bumrah, legbye, Jeffrey Vandersay is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 44  (2 runs)
         BASNAHIRA CRICKET   262/9
         (R/R:  5.95   R/R Req:  2.00)
         Jeffrey Vandersay    7.0-0-33-1
         Dasun Shanaka        28(21b 3X4)
         Jasprit Bumrah        0(1b)

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Dasun Shanaka plays it safe against the leggie. He is definitely looking to go after the pacers.

12 runs vs 1 wicket.

Code:
44.1  Pathirana to Bumrah, one run, That is very well run by Dasun Shanaka
44.2  Pathirana to Shanaka, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
44.3  Pathirana to Shanaka, no run, Dasun Shanaka missed that one by a mile
44.4  Pathirana to Shanaka, one run, That is very well run by Jasprit Bumrah
44.5  Pathirana to Bumrah, no run, Jasprit Bumrah was completely deceived
44.6  Pathirana to Bumrah, no ball, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
44.6  Pathirana to Bumrah, no run, Jasprit Bumrah was completely deceived
      Matheesha Pathirana finishes off an extremely expensive spell


         End of over 45  (3 runs)
         BASNAHIRA CRICKET   265/9
         (R/R:  5.89   R/R Req:  1.80)
         Matheesha Pathirana  10.0-0-67-1
         Jasprit Bumrah        1(4b)
         Dasun Shanaka        29(24b 3X4)

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Basnahira inch closer. Pathirana wraps up a forgettable spell, and with just 9 runs needed off the last 5 overs,
the equation now looks simple — but finals have a way of staying dramatic.

9 runs vs 1 wicket.

Code:
45.1  D Lakshan to Shanaka, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Dasun Shanaka

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A strike right through the hearts of Colombo fans. However, Qalandars know all it takes is one delivery.

5 runs vs 1 wicket.

Code:
45.2  D Lakshan to Shanaka, no run, Defensively played by Dasun Shanaka
45.3  D Lakshan to Shanaka, one run, That is very well run by Jasprit Bumrah
45.4  D Lakshan to Bumrah, one run, The misfield by Afridi allows yet another run
45.5  D Lakshan to Shanaka, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

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Tension everywhere but Bumrah sees the funny side of it all.

3 runs vs 1 wicket.

Code:
45.6  D Lakshan to Shanaka,

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Loud appeal for LBW. Not Out! says the umpire. KL Rahul immediately reviews. The Qalandars skipper looks confident.

Is this the match? Shanaka looks unsure if he is safe.


Voice of 3rd Umpire: Pitching in-line, Impact in-line, Wickets...

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UMPIRE'S CALL !!!!!!


Code:
      Dhananjaya Lakshan finishes off an extremely expensive spell


         End of over 46  (6 runs)
         BASNAHIRA CRICKET   271/9
         (R/R:  5.89   R/R Req:  0.75)
         Dhananjaya Lakshan   10.0-0-60-1
         Dasun Shanaka        34(29b 4X4)
         Jasprit Bumrah        2(5b)

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Wouldn't be wrong to say this is the final over of the game? The crowd's getting louder with every delivery.

Muditha Lakshan has been giving the job of finishing things off. And Jasprit Bumrah is on strike.

3 runs vs 1 wicket.

Code:
46.1  M Lakshan to Bumrah, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem

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Scores are tied.

Bumrah
looks jubilated. He could be the one to wrap up the game!

Code:
46.2  M Lakshan to Bumrah, one run, Great cooperation between Jasprit Bumrah and Dasun Shanaka

         End of innings (46.2 overs)
         BASNAHIRA CRICKET   274/9 (RR:  5.94)
         Muditha Lakshan       7.2-1-39-0
         Dasun Shanaka        34(29b 4X4)
         Jasprit Bumrah        5(7b)

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THEY HAVE DONE IT!

Code:
BASNAHIRA CRICKET innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Avishka Fernando    c. M Lakshan   b. Afridi        1     4    0    0   25.0%
Kusal Perera†       c. Dhananjaya  b. Afridi      110    95   14    3  115.8%
Kamindu Mendis      run out (Nissanka)             54    63    6    0   85.7%
Shreyas Iyer*                      b. Vandersay    44    59    1    0   74.6%
Wanuja Sahan        c. Pathirana   b. D Lakshan     1     6    0    0   16.7%
Dasun Shanaka       not out                        34    29    4    0  117.2%
Ramesh Mendis       c.†Rahul       b. Pathirana     7     9    0    0   77.8%
Chaturanga de Silva c.†Rahul       b. Afridi        2    10    0    0   20.0%
Mitchell Starc      c. Rathnayake  b. Afridi        0     1    0    0    0.0%
Josh Hazlewood      run out (Rathnayake)            0     2    0    0    0.0%
Jasprit Bumrah      not out                         5     7    0    0   71.4%
 
 Total:  274/9       Overs:  46.2          Run Rate:  5.91      Extras:  16
 
                                     -X-

COLOMBO QALANDARS Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Shaheen Afridi       10.0      0      50      4      5.00     2      1
Matheesha Pathirana  10.0      0      67      1      6.70     1      1
Dhananjaya Lakshan   10.0      0      60      1      6.00     2      0
Muditha Lakshan       7.2      1      39      0      5.32     2      0
Jeffrey Vandersay     7.0      0      33      1      4.71     0      1
Michael Bracewell     2.0      0      19      0      9.50     0      0
 
 
EXTRAS           Wides: 7      No Balls: 3      Leg Byes: 5      Byes: 1

Total: 274/9          Overs: 46.2         Run Rate: 5.91      Extras: 16
                                     -X-
 

BASNAHIRA CRICKET Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
A Fernando    K Perera                                                2 (5)
K Mendis      K Perera                                              118 (107)
S Iyer        K Perera                                               99 (98)
S Iyer        W Sahan                                                 2 (4)
D Shanaka     W Sahan                                                 7 (11)
D Shanaka     R Mendis                                               20 (15)
D Shanaka     C Silva                                                11 (15)
D Shanaka     M Starc                                                 0 (1)
D Shanaka     Hazlewood                                               1 (2)
D Shanaka     J Bumrah                                               14 (20)


     Fall of Wickets    2/1       120/2     219/3     221/4     228/5
                        248/6     259/7     259/8     260/9

 Total:  274/9       Overs:  46.2         Run Rate:  5.91     Extras:  16

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Basnahira Cricket Dundee. Champions of Emerald Cricket League 2025.

A campaign defined by the brilliance of their spinners ultimately reached its crescendo with the bat — a chase fitting of champions. But it all started with an excellent 4-fer from pacer Josh Hazlewood to begin their victory march. Varun Chakravarthy paved the way for Basnahira’s spin dominance, setting the tone early in the tournament. As it progressed, Chaturanga de Silva, Ramesh Mendis, and Ravindra Jadeja began to come into their own, weaving a web around opposition lineups. With the bat, both Chaturanga and specially Ramesh made timely contributions that proved vital in pressure situations.

Despite a bowling-friendly home ground, Shreyas Iyer led from the front all tournament, finishing as Basnahira’s top scorer and a consistent presence at the crease. Kusal Perera's blistering 31-ball 51 helped the side recover from a damaging NRR early on, and he peaked at the right time with a match-winning century in the final. Avishka Fernando’s unbeaten 101 sealed a vital win. While Kamindu Mendis hadn’t made many headlines with the bat, he chose the grandest stage to step up, notching his only fifty of the campaign in the final — a knock that helped set the tone for Basnahira’s chase.

Jasprit Bumrah may not have hit his usual levels of consistency, but when he did fire, it was unmissable — his record-breaking 7-wicket haul was a tournament highlight and a key factor in Basnahira finishing top of the table. Joe Root’s sublime 138 in that same game underlined his class. Mitchell Starc, though only featuring in three matches, made his presence felt with a spellbinding 2 for 35 in the final — a performance that echoed his big-game pedigree.

And then there was Dasun Shanaka. After a quiet campaign last year, the veteran all-rounder roared back in style. He chipped in with key runs at crucial moments, and capped it all off with a composed all-round effort in the final — the kind of redemption arc that championship runs are made of.


Code:
COLOMBO QALANDARS    273/7     50.0 overs
BASNAHIRA CRICKET    274/9     46.2 overs
 
Basnahira Cricket won by 1 wicket (with 22 balls remaining)
 
Man of the match: Kusal Perera (Basnahira Cricket Dundee)

 
That was a thrilling contest! The big partnership up top and century from Perera nearly got us out of the game until Shaheen came back with a splendid spell and got us inches away from the title. It is disappointing to have failed to take the last wicket but this is Cricket.

Congratulations @Na Maloom Afraad . Well Played.

I'm happy with our team's overall performance.

And thank you @Paranoid Kendroid for bringing me in this league's fold. This was Colombo Qalandars first season but it surely won't be the last.

:Cheersmate:
 

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