Lanka Premier League 2024 Galle Marvels kept their head high and won the match against Kandy Falcons, they lost the third match of this season and are on the verge of getting eliminated. A comprehensive win for Galle Marvels made their position even more strong for playoffs.
Wanindu Hasaranga shines for Kandy Falcons
Galle Marvels won the toss and opts to bowl first but felt like they chose wrong decision and Kandy Falcons took undue advantage of it. Opener Andre Fletcher rose to the occasion and smashed a brilliant half century, despite wickets were falling at regular intervals. Andre Fletcher also lost his wicket then skipper Wanindu Hasaranga stood up and smashed boundaries and made not out 65 runs which took team’s total to 175 runs which was a fighting total. Skipper Wanindu Hasaranga came as a savior for the team and took total to 175.

Isuru Udana made the day for Galle Marvels
Galle Marvels could have bowled even better if Wanindu Hasaranga won’t show a carnage with the bat. Local star Isuru Udana made the day as he picked 3 wickets and shined well. Zahoor Khan also picked 2 wickets. Rest others were also good but even have more potential to control the match but still they had a decent day with the ball.

Tim Seifert took Galle Marvels to winning mark
So the target for Galle Marvels was 176 and within no time they took the charge and runs were flowing from the bat. Alex Hales took some responsibility at the start of the innings but Tim Seifert made the day with the bat he single handedly took match towards Galle Marvels and scored 82 runs. Tim Seifert played a statement innings and showed that he still belongs to this format. Isuru Udana was adjourned as Player Of the Match for his excellent spell.

Helpless Kandy Falcons with the ball
Target was quite defendable still bowlers couldn’t showed their class and so they went too expensive and match got out of control. Shoriful Islam took 2 wickets while skipper Wanindu Hasaranga and Lakshan Sandakan picked 1 wicket each. Overall, they failed as a bowling unit and plans weren’t executed properly and were on the back foot in the whole match.

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