Dambulla Sixers vs Colombo Strikers: LPL 2024 Match Highlights
The 20th match of the Lanka Premier League 2024 took place on July 16 in Colombo, featuring a clash between Dambulla Sixers and Colombo Strikers. In a low-scoring game, Dambulla Sixers emerged victorious, defeating Colombo Strikers by 28 runs.
Colombo Strikers Struggle in Chase
Colombo Strikers faced challenges right from the start, as Afghan opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz, known for his IPL stint with KKR, failed to make an impact. He was dismissed by Chamindu Wickramasinghe after facing just 6 balls without scoring. Captain Thisara Perera provided some resistance, scoring 30 runs, but the rest of the batting lineup struggled against the Dambulla bowlers. Pakistani all-rounder Shadab Khan managed only 3 runs from 6 balls, contributing to the team’s downfall.
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Impressive Bowling by the Dambulla Sixers
Dambulla Sixers’ bowlers showcased excellent performance, with Nuwan Pradeep taking 3 crucial wickets. Chamindu Wickramasinghe supported well with 2 wickets, while Akila Dhananjaya, Mohammad Nabi, and Dushan Hemantha each took 1 wicket. Their combined efforts restricted Colombo Strikers to a total significantly lower than the target.
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Dambulla’s Modest Batting Effort
Dambulla Sixers batted first after losing the toss and scored 123 runs in 20 overs. Mohammad Nabi was the top scorer, hitting 40 runs off 33 balls, including 4 fours and 2 sixes. Chamindu Wickramasinghe added 26 runs from 29 balls, helping Dambulla reach a defendable total.
Colombo Strikers’ Binura Fernando was the standout bowler, taking 3 wickets. Mathisha Pathirana and Dunith Wellalage grabbed 2 wickets each, while Isitha Wijesundara secured 1 wicket.
For his all-round performance, Mohammad Nabi was awarded the ‘Player of the Match,’ contributing significantly with both bat and ball. The win solidified the Dambulla Sixers’ standing in the tournament, showcasing their ability to defend low totals effectively.
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