Cricket Lanka Premier League 2024

LPL 2024: Kandy Falcons Registers A Clinical Victory Against Dambulla Sixers In The Opener Of Lanka Premier League

July 2, 2024
Kashvi Haria
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After Dambulla Sixers faltered in its chase of 166 set by the Kandy Falcons the latter emerged winner by six wickets in the fifth edition of the Lanka Premier League 2024 being played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy.

Dambulla Sixers’ Stunning Recovery

Only 25 runs on the board by getting set for the first over of the day and then losing quick wickets after a while.
Dambulla Sixers Batting Line Up. Pic Credits: ESPNcricinfo
Dambulla Sixers Batting Line Up. Pic Credits: ESPNcricinfo

Falcons’ Bowling Duo Shuts Down Sixers

Nonetheless, the combination was good enough though the Dambulla Sixers could make only 179 for four in the stipulated 20 overs due to a magnificent bowling by Falcons’ bowlers.
Kandy Falcons Bowling Line Up. Pic Credits: ESPNcricinfo
Kandy Falcons Bowling Line Up. Pic Credits: ESPNcricinfo

Falcons’ Battered Early On, But Recover With Mathews-Shanaka Show

But it was Angelo Mathews and Dasun Shanaka who again took the Falcons to the best run chase, they raised an excellent partnership of 72 runs of 26 balls for the 5th wicket.
Kandy Falcons Batting Line Up. Pic Credits: ESPNcricinfo
Kandy Falcons Batting Line Up. Pic Credits: ESPNcricinfo

Dambulla Dashed: Shanaka’s Blitz Seals Victory

The Falcons sped to the goal in 17.
Dambulla Sixers Bowling Line Up. Pic Credits: ESPNCricinfo
Dambulla Sixers Bowling Line Up. Pic Credits: ESPNCricinfo

Shanaka’s Brilliance Guides Falcons to Victory

For his ingenious all-round performance especially capturing three wickets and scoring the match winning total runs Dasun Shanaka deservedly received the Player of the Match accolade.
Conversely, the players of the Dambulla Sixers would be displeased with their performance in the match, especially after they made a great recovery after a poor beginning.
In conclusion, the match came out to be an interesting affair and was definitely a depiction of the kind of spirit that the Lanka Premier League possess.

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