Lankan Super League I: The FINALE POSTED! ENDING CEREMONY!

[PCA]

They got all aged players who are in their late 30s

Kallis, Samaraweera, kandamy, fernando and chandana can become good coaches.

We got a young lot where all the seven local players plays for the current srilankan team.

We are going to win this handsomely.

 

[Aravind.]

^Nope you got players like Chris Gayle(34) who is t20 specialist(terrible in odi cricket) in last couple of years & Kevin Pietersen(34) who is out of national team to play t20 leagues & many of the guys in your team are yet to prove at international level,but in our side we have Sanga(36) in his prime form & Hafeez(33) world's no 1 all rounder & we have The King Kallis & Dhawan who can play like a beast at the sub continent conditions.

In his defense, Gul is one of the most brilliant death overs bowlers.

Given the incredible comeback by SFB, I am motivated to do a man to man comparison.

Kevin Pietersen <- Shikhar Dhawan
Quinton De Kock <- Gayan Wijekoon
Shakib Al Hassan -> Jacques Kallis
Chris Gayle -> Kumar Sangakkara
Lahiru Thirimanne -> Mohammad Hafeez
Chamara Kapugedra <->Thilan Samaraweera (Brownie points for experience)
(Brownie points for bowling)Ashan Priyanjan -> Mahela Udawatte
Seekuge Prasanna -> Thilina Kandamby
Lasith Malinga <-> Umar Gul (Malinga's economy rate has been a worry. His bowling seems lacking variety as compared to Gul whose form has been inconsistent too. That said, both are lethal bowlers in short format of the sport)
Suranga Lakmal -> Dilhara Fernando (Brownie points for experience and unique slower ball)
Ajantha Mendis <- Upul Chandana (Chandana gets extra points for his batting)

Overall, I think SFB has got more and able match winners than Gayle and co.

I completely agree with you mate & thanks for the support.

 

[GlitchInTheMatrix]

Lovin' the heat

 

[PCA]

I don't want to pick a fight with my good friend @Arun. , but I seriously believe our playing X1 can beat any team.

Gayle, Pietersen, Malinga and Shakib Al Hassan are match winners whereas kallis, Sangakara, Hafeez are one dimensional players. Attack is not their game and they are not going to win this match for you.

I will reserve my further comments till the match gets over.

All the best @Arun.

 

[Aravind.]

I don't want to pick a fight with my good friend @Arun. , but I seriously believe our playing X1 can beat any team.

Gayle, Pietersen, Malinga and Shakib Al Hassan are match winners whereas kallis, Sangakara, Hafeez are one dimensional players. Attack is not their game and they are not going to win this match for you.

I will reserve my further comments till the match gets over.

All the best @Arun.

@arun_8 I too don't wanna fight against you bro,but this not a t20 league,it's 50 over league,Sangakara,Kallis,Hafeez,Dhawan,Gul can beat any team in 50 overs cricket,they are the real match winners in 50 overs cricket with consistent performance & i am also repeating your words,I will reserve my further comments till the match gets over.

 

[Samuels]

Good to see some healthy banter after a while on the forum.

@Neer. You will want to remove the prefix 'Post Line-ups' from the thread title when you come back online.

 

[GlitchInTheMatrix]

@Samuels remove the poll, thanks.

 

[GlitchInTheMatrix]

And, a request to @arun_8 @Arun. that don't be mad at me if your team loses, I have no hands in it. If you are angry then be angry with the sim, not with me. Just accept the results..

 

[GlitchInTheMatrix]

PRE-FINALE Interviews

Samuels said,

Given the incredible comeback by SFB, I am motivated to do a man to man comparison.

Kevin Pietersen <- Shikhar Dhawan
Quinton De Kock <- Gayan Wijekoon
Shakib Al Hassan -> Jacques Kallis
Chris Gayle -> Kumar Sangakkara
Lahiru Thirimanne -> Mohammad Hafeez
Chamara Kapugedra <->Thilan Samaraweera (Brownie points for experience)
(Brownie points for bowling)Ashan Priyanjan -> Mahela Udawatte
Seekuge Prasanna -> Thilina Kandamby
Lasith Malinga <-> Umar Gul (Malinga's economy rate has been a worry. His bowling seems lacking variety as compared to Gul whose form has been inconsistent too. That said, both are lethal bowlers in short format of the sport)
Suranga Lakmal -> Dilhara Fernando (Brownie points for experience and unique slower ball)
Ajantha Mendis <- Upul Chandana (Chandana gets extra points for his batting)

Overall, I think SFB has got more and able match winners than Gayle and co.

Kumar Sangakkara of SFB said,

We didn't expect to reach anywhere near the Play-offs after a start like that. But, we kept our heads cool,and we turned things around. and our theory is simple- WE WILL WIN. There was contributions all around from our squad rather than a one man show, we were united by ourselves. Kandurata has been the best team of the league so far, it will be tough to beat a side like KDL, but we have the confidence to beat 'em. AND, WE WILL WIN!!

Lasith Malinga of KDL said,

So far it has been a great journey for me and my team. As the leading wicket taker of the league, I am quite likely to destroy their batting lineup. Our top 4 and our 4 OS players will rule their bowling. Looking forward to the Final.

Russel Arnold said,

Dream journey fro SFB so far. I think they can nail the finale with their vastly experienced players. But, I also do fear the KDL side, with their captain Malinga and also Gayle, de Kock and Shakib can be a match winner too... Hence, I'll be rooting for the SFB.! Go Go SFB!!

Harsha Bhogle said,

I don't follow Lankan Domestic cricket much, but KDL certainly looks a team to fear. Mendis Malinga can turn the game around with their bowling. I'll support Kandurata!!

HD Ackermann said,

Both teams equally good. I think the final is gonna be cracker!

Quinton de Kock said,

Its hard to face your old team where I played half of the season, because of my poor form the gaffer sacked me.. But, that thing made a new ME in this league, thank you Arun., I will rip your team's bowling.

Sachin Tendulkar said,

Good luck Kallis!

Anne Hathaway said,

Winning manager will get a date with me! Good luck both!

THE FINALE COMING UP!!

@Arun. @arun_8 @Fenil @RedKing @Rizwan78 @Mr Nokkaya @EARAgAV @Samuels

 

[PCA]

Go KDL Go

 

[GlitchInTheMatrix]

THE FINALE, MATCH 33

The Match was held at, The Pallekelle International Cricket Stadium, Kandy.

Date:09-17-2014
Today's Attendance: 34,229 (RECORD BREAKING)
50 overs MATCH FINALE
Pitch Report: Green track, will have a lot of extra bounce and seam in this wicket. Bowler's paradise it is. POOR pitch for the batters.
HEAD to HEAD in the Previous Meetings: P2, SFB 1, KDL 1.

The Teams,

Kandurata Lankans: Pietersen , de Kock , Shakib , Gayle , Thirrimane, Kapugedera, Priyanjan, Prasanna, Malinga , Lakmal, A Mendis
Spitfires Basnahira: Dhawan , Wijekoon, Kallis , Sangakkara , Hafeez , Samaraweera, Udawatte, Kandamby, Chandana, Gul , Fernando.

TOSS: KANDURATA LANKANS WON THE TOSS AND ELECTED TO BOWL FIRST

LET's PLAY!

SPITFIRES BASNAHIRA Innings

0.1  Malinga to Dhawan, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
0.2  Malinga to Dhawan, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
0.3  Malinga to Dhawan, one run, That was a very risky single.
0.4  Malinga to Wijekoon, FOUR, Lasith Malinga cant belive it
0.5  Malinga to Wijekoon, two runs, Overthrow by Lakmal instead of 1 they get 2
0.6  Malinga to Wijekoon, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Wijekoon cant belive it

         Gayan Wijekoon         6 (3b 1X4)
         b. Malinga


         End of over 1  (11 runs)
         SPITFIRES BASNAHIRA  11/1
         (R/R: 11.00)
         Lasith Malinga       1.0-0-11-1
         Jacques Kallis        0(0b)
         Shikhar Dhawan        5(3b)

Malinga cleaning Wijekoo up on the very first over.

1.1  Lakmal to Dhawan, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
1.2  Lakmal to Kallis, one run, The misfield by Pietersen allows yet another run
1.3  Lakmal to Dhawan, one run, The misfield by Kapugedara allows yet another run
1.4  Lakmal to Kallis, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Lakmal        
1.5  Lakmal to Kallis, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
1.6  Lakmal to Kallis, one run, Great cooperation between Jacques Kallis and Shikhar Dhawan      

         End of over 2  (6 runs)
         SPITFIRES BASNAHIRA  17/1
         (R/R:  8.50)
         Suranga Lakmal       1.0-0-6-0
         Shikhar Dhawan        9(5b)
         Jacques Kallis        2(4b)  

2.1  Malinga to Kallis, no run, Defensively played by Jacques Kallis
2.2  Malinga to Kallis, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
2.3  Malinga to Kallis, no run, Jacques Kallis was completely deceived 
2.4  Malinga to Kallis, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
2.5  Malinga to Kallis, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
2.6  Malinga to Kallis, three runs, Great work by Gayle saved a certain boundary

         End of over 3  (3 runs)
         SPITFIRES BASNAHIRA  20/1
         (R/R:  6.67)
         Lasith Malinga       2.0-0-14-1
         Shikhar Dhawan        9(5b)
         Jacques Kallis        5(10b)  

3.1  Lakmal to Kallis, no run, Jacques Kallis missed that one by a mile
3.2  Lakmal to Kallis, no run, Jacques Kallis was completely deceived 
3.3  Lakmal to Kallis, no run, Left alone by Jacques Kallis
3.4  Lakmal to Kallis, one run, One more to the total
3.5  Lakmal to Dhawan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
3.6  Lakmal to Dhawan, wide, Suranga Lakmal bowling a very wayward one
3.6  Lakmal to Dhawan, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Lakmal        

         End of over 4  (2 runs)
         SPITFIRES BASNAHIRA  22/1
         (R/R:  5.50)
         Suranga Lakmal       2.0-0-8-0
         Shikhar Dhawan        9(8b)
         Jacques Kallis        6(14b)  

4.1  Malinga to Kallis, no run, Jacques Kallis was completely deceived 
4.2  Malinga to Kallis, no run, Jacques Kallis was completely deceived 
4.3  Malinga to Kallis, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
4.4  Malinga to Dhawan, no run, Shikhar Dhawan missed that one by a mile
4.5  Malinga to Dhawan, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
4.6  Malinga to Dhawan, no run, Left alone by Shikhar Dhawan

         End of over 5  (3 runs)
         SPITFIRES BASNAHIRA  25/1
         (R/R:  5.00)
         Lasith Malinga       3.0-0-17-1
         Shikhar Dhawan        9(11b)
         Jacques Kallis        9(17b)  

5.1  Lakmal to Kallis, one run, That was a very risky single.
5.2  Lakmal to Dhawan, no run, Defensively played by Shikhar Dhawan
5.3  Lakmal to Dhawan, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Suranga Lakmal, deserving this punishment
5.4  Lakmal to Dhawan, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Shikhar Dhawan
5.5  Lakmal to Dhawan, one run, Great cooperation between Shikhar Dhawan and Jacques Kallis      
5.6  Lakmal to Kallis, one run, Dropped! Gayle made a big mess of that simple chance

         End of over 6  (11 runs)
         SPITFIRES BASNAHIRA  36/1
         (R/R:  6.00)
         Suranga Lakmal       3.0-0-19-0
         Shikhar Dhawan       18(15b 2X4)
         Jacques Kallis       11(19b)  

6.1  Malinga to Kallis, FOUR, Jacques Kallis is one of the best batsmen in the world
6.2  Malinga to Kallis, FOUR, Lasith Malinga cant belive it
6.3  Malinga to Kallis, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
6.4  Malinga to Kallis, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Jacques Kallis
6.5  Malinga to Kallis, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
6.6  Malinga to Kallis, one run, That is very well run by Shikhar Dhawan      

         End of over 7  (13 runs)
         SPITFIRES BASNAHIRA  49/1
         (R/R:  7.00)
         Lasith Malinga       4.0-0-30-1
         Shikhar Dhawan       18(15b 2X4)
         Jacques Kallis       24(25b 3X4)  

7.1  Lakmal to Kallis, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
7.2  Lakmal to Kallis, one run, One more to the total
7.3  Lakmal to Dhawan, one run, That was a very risky single.
7.4  Lakmal to Kallis, one run, Great cooperation between Jacques Kallis and Shikhar Dhawan      
7.5  Lakmal to Dhawan, no run, Shikhar Dhawan missed that one by a mile
7.6  Lakmal to Dhawan, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
7.6  Lakmal to Dhawan, one run, Great cooperation between Shikhar Dhawan and Jacques Kallis      

         End of over 8  (7 runs)
         SPITFIRES BASNAHIRA  56/1
         (R/R:  7.00)
         Suranga Lakmal       4.0-0-26-0
         Jacques Kallis       28(28b 3X4)
         Shikhar Dhawan       20(19b 2X4)  

8.1  Prasanna to Dhawan, no ball, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Quinton de Kock    
8.1  Prasanna to Dhawan, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Quinton de Kock    
8.2  Prasanna to Dhawan, no run, Defensively played by Shikhar Dhawan
8.3  Prasanna to Dhawan, one run, Dropped! Mendis made a big mess of that simple chance
8.4  Prasanna to Kallis, no run, Defensively played by Jacques Kallis
8.5  Prasanna to Kallis, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
8.6  Prasanna to Kallis, one run, Dropped! Thirimanne made a big mess of that simple chance

         End of over 9  (3 runs)
         SPITFIRES BASNAHIRA  59/1
         (R/R:  6.56)
         Sekkuge Prasanna     1.0-0-3-0
         Shikhar Dhawan       21(22b 2X4)
         Jacques Kallis       29(31b 3X4)  

9.1  Priyanjan to Kallis, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Quinton de Kock    
9.2  Priyanjan to Kallis, no run, Jacques Kallis missed that one by a mile
9.3  Priyanjan to Kallis, FOUR, Ashan Priyanjan cant belive it
9.4  Priyanjan to Kallis, one run, The misfield by Malinga allows yet another run
9.5  Priyanjan to Dhawan, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Quinton de Kock    
9.6  Priyanjan to Dhawan, no run, Shikhar Dhawan missed that one by a mile

         End of over 10  (5 runs)
         SPITFIRES BASNAHIRA  64/1
         (R/R:  6.40)
         Ashan Priyanjan      1.0-0-5-0
         Shikhar Dhawan       21(24b 2X4)
         Jacques Kallis       34(35b 4X4)  

10.1  Malinga to Kallis, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Malinga        
10.2  Malinga to Kallis, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Malinga        
10.3  Malinga to Kallis, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
10.4  Malinga to Kallis, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Lasith Malinga, deserving this punishment
10.5  Malinga to Kallis, one run, That was a very risky single.
10.6  Malinga to Dhawan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 11  (5 runs)
         SPITFIRES BASNAHIRA  69/1
         (R/R:  6.27)
         Lasith Malinga       5.0-0-35-1
         Shikhar Dhawan       21(25b 2X4)
         Jacques Kallis       39(40b 5X4)  

11.1  Priyanjan to Kallis, one run, One more to the total
11.2  Priyanjan to Dhawan, no run, Ashan Priyanjan is getting the ball to turn ferociously
11.3  Priyanjan to Dhawan, one run, Great cooperation between Shikhar Dhawan and Jacques Kallis      
11.4  Priyanjan to Kallis, two runs, 
11.5  Priyanjan to Kallis, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
11.6  Priyanjan to Kallis, no run, Jacques Kallis missed that one by a mile

         End of over 12  (6 runs)
         SPITFIRES BASNAHIRA  75/1
         (R/R:  6.25)
         Ashan Priyanjan      2.0-0-11-0
         Jacques Kallis       44(44b 5X4)
         Shikhar Dhawan       22(27b 2X4)  

12.1  Hasan to Dhawan, one run, One more to the total
12.2  Hasan to Kallis, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
12.3  Hasan to Kallis, FOUR, Shakib Al Hasan cant belive it
12.4  Hasan to Kallis, no run, Defensively played by Jacques Kallis
12.5  Hasan to Kallis, one run, One more to the total
12.6  Hasan to Dhawan, one run, The misfield by Mendis allows yet another run

         End of over 13  (7 runs)
         SPITFIRES BASNAHIRA  82/1
         (R/R:  6.31)
         Shakib Al Hasan      1.0-0-7-0
         Jacques Kallis       49(48b 6X4)
         Shikhar Dhawan       24(29b 2X4)  

13.1  Prasanna to Dhawan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
13.2  Prasanna to Dhawan, no run, Sekkuge Prasanna is getting the ball to turn ferociously
13.3  Prasanna to Dhawan, FOUR, Shikhar Dhawan is one of the best batsmen in the world
13.4  Prasanna to Dhawan, one run, One more to the total
13.5  Prasanna to Kallis, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
      Thats another fifty for Jacques Kallis      
13.6  Prasanna to Kallis, no run, Defensively played by Jacques Kallis

         End of over 14  (7 runs)
         SPITFIRES BASNAHIRA  89/1
         (R/R:  6.36)
         Sekkuge Prasanna     2.0-0-10-0
         Jacques Kallis       51(50b 6X4)
         Shikhar Dhawan       29(33b 3X4)  

14.1  Hasan to Dhawan, one run, The misfield by Prasanna allows yet another run
14.2  Hasan to Kallis, one run, Great cooperation between Jacques Kallis and Shikhar Dhawan      
14.3  Hasan to Dhawan, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Shikhar Dhawan
14.4  Hasan to Dhawan, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Shikhar Dhawan
14.5  Hasan to Dhawan, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Shikhar Dhawan
14.6  Hasan to Dhawan, no run, Left alone by Shikhar Dhawan

         End of over 15  (16 runs)
         SPITFIRES BASNAHIRA 105/1
         (R/R:  7.00)
         Shakib Al Hasan      2.0-0-23-0
         Shikhar Dhawan       44(38b 5X4 1X6)
         Jacques Kallis       52(51b 6X4)  

15.1  Prasanna to Kallis, no run, Jacques Kallis was completely deceived 
15.2  Prasanna to Kallis, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
15.3  Prasanna to Kallis, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

         Jacques Kallis         52 (54b 6X4)
         lbw            b. Prasanna

It was a great partnership buliding between Kallis and Dhawan, but Kallis was out by Prasanna

15.4  Prasanna to Sangakkara, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Quinton de Kock    
15.5  Prasanna to Sangakkara, one run, That is very well run by Shikhar Dhawan      
15.6  Prasanna to Dhawan, no ball, one run, The misfield by Lakmal allows yet another run
15.6  Prasanna to Dhawan, one run, The misfield by Lakmal allows yet another run

         End of over 16  (3 runs)
         SPITFIRES BASNAHIRA 108/2
         (R/R:  6.75)
         Sekkuge Prasanna     3.0-0-13-1
         Kumar Sangakkara      1(2b)
         Shikhar Dhawan       45(39b 5X4 1X6)  

16.1  Hasan to Dhawan, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
16.2  Hasan to Dhawan, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
      The crowd cheers for Shikhar Dhawan's fifty
16.3  Hasan to Dhawan, FOUR, Shikhar Dhawan is one of the best batsmen in the world
16.4  Hasan to Dhawan, one run, That was a very risky single.
16.5  Hasan to Sangakkara, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
16.6  Hasan to Sangakkara, no run, Left alone by Kumar Sangakkara

         End of over 17  (11 runs)
         SPITFIRES BASNAHIRA 119/2
         (R/R:  7.00)
         Shakib Al Hasan      3.0-0-34-0
         Kumar Sangakkara      1(4b)
         Shikhar Dhawan       56(43b 6X4 2X6)  

17.1  Prasanna to Dhawan, one run, One more to the total
17.2  Prasanna to Sangakkara, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
17.3  Prasanna to Sangakkara, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Quinton de Kock    
17.4  Prasanna to Sangakkara, no run, Left alone by Kumar Sangakkara
17.5  Prasanna to Sangakkara, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
17.6  Prasanna to Dhawan, legbye, Sekkuge Prasanna is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 18  (5 runs)
         SPITFIRES BASNAHIRA 124/2
         (R/R:  6.89)
         Sekkuge Prasanna     4.0-0-17-1
         Kumar Sangakkara      4(8b)
         Shikhar Dhawan       57(45b 6X4 2X6)  

18.1  Mendis to Dhawan, no run, Left alone by Shikhar Dhawan
18.2  Mendis to Dhawan, no run, Ajantha Mendis is getting the ball to turn ferociously
18.3  Mendis to Dhawan, no run, Shikhar Dhawan was completely deceived 
18.4  Mendis to Dhawan, no ball, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
18.4  Mendis to Dhawan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
18.5  Mendis to Dhawan, no run, Shikhar Dhawan was completely deceived 
18.6  Mendis to Dhawan, one run, That is very well run by Kumar Sangakkara    

         End of over 19  (2 runs)
         SPITFIRES BASNAHIRA 126/2
         (R/R:  6.63)
         Ajantha Mendis       1.0-0-2-0
         Kumar Sangakkara      4(8b)
         Shikhar Dhawan       58(51b 6X4 2X6)  

19.1  Priyanjan to Dhawan, no run, Left alone by Shikhar Dhawan
19.2  Priyanjan to Dhawan, no run, Shikhar Dhawan missed that one by a mile
19.3  Priyanjan to Dhawan, one run, The misfield by Hasan allows yet another run
19.4  Priyanjan to Sangakkara, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
19.5  Priyanjan to Sangakkara, no run, Ashan Priyanjan is getting the ball to turn ferociously
19.6  Priyanjan to Sangakkara, no run, Defensively played by Kumar Sangakkara

         End of over 20  (1 runs)
         SPITFIRES BASNAHIRA 127/2
         (R/R:  6.35)
         Ashan Priyanjan      3.0-0-12-0
         Kumar Sangakkara      4(11b)
         Shikhar Dhawan       59(54b 6X4 2X6)  

20.1  Prasanna to Dhawan, one run, The misfield by Thirimanne allows yet another run
20.2  Prasanna to Sangakkara, one run, That was a very risky single.
20.3  Prasanna to Dhawan, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
20.4  Prasanna to Dhawan, one run, That is very well run by Kumar Sangakkara    
20.5  Prasanna to Sangakkara, no run, Left alone by Kumar Sangakkara
20.6  Prasanna to Sangakkara, no run, Sekkuge Prasanna is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 21  (3 runs)
         SPITFIRES BASNAHIRA 130/2
         (R/R:  6.19)
         Sekkuge Prasanna     5.0-0-20-1
         Kumar Sangakkara      5(14b)
         Shikhar Dhawan       61(57b 6X4 2X6)  

21.1  Mendis to Dhawan, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
21.1  Mendis to Dhawan, FOUR, Ajantha Mendis cant belive it
21.2  Mendis to Dhawan, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Quinton de Kock    
21.3  Mendis to Dhawan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
21.4  Mendis to Dhawan, no ball, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
21.4  Mendis to Dhawan, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
21.5  Mendis to Dhawan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
21.6  Mendis to Dhawan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 22  (8 runs)
         SPITFIRES BASNAHIRA 138/2
         (R/R:  6.27)
         Ajantha Mendis       2.0-0-10-0
         Shikhar Dhawan       67(64b 7X4 2X6)
         Kumar Sangakkara      5(14b)  

22.1  Prasanna to Sangakkara, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Kumar Sangakkara
22.2  Prasanna to Sangakkara, one run, That is very well run by Shikhar Dhawan      
22.3  Prasanna to Dhawan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
22.4  Prasanna to Dhawan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
22.5  Prasanna to Dhawan, one run, One more to the total
22.6  Prasanna to Sangakkara, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem

         End of over 23  (8 runs)
         SPITFIRES BASNAHIRA 146/2
         (R/R:  6.35)
         Sekkuge Prasanna     6.0-0-28-1
         Kumar Sangakkara     12(17b 1X4)
         Shikhar Dhawan       68(67b 7X4 2X6)  

23.1  Mendis to Dhawan, no run, Left alone by Shikhar Dhawan
23.2  Mendis to Dhawan, no run, Shikhar Dhawan missed that one by a mile
23.3  Mendis to Dhawan, one run, One more to the total
23.4  Mendis to Sangakkara, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
23.5  Mendis to Sangakkara, no run, Defensively played by Kumar Sangakkara
23.6  Mendis to Sangakkara, no run, Kumar Sangakkara missed that one by a mile

         End of over 24  (1 runs)
         SPITFIRES BASNAHIRA 147/2
         (R/R:  6.13)
         Ajantha Mendis       3.0-0-11-0
         Kumar Sangakkara     12(20b 1X4)
         Shikhar Dhawan       69(70b 7X4 2X6)  

24.1  Priyanjan to Dhawan, no run, Shikhar Dhawan was completely deceived 
24.2  Priyanjan to Dhawan, no ball, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
24.2  Priyanjan to Dhawan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
24.3  Priyanjan to Dhawan, no run, Ashan Priyanjan is getting the ball to turn ferociously
24.4  Priyanjan to Dhawan, one run, That was a very risky single.
24.5  Priyanjan to Sangakkara, FOUR, Kumar Sangakkara is one of the best batsmen in the world
24.6  Priyanjan to Sangakkara, no run, Ashan Priyanjan is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 25  (6 runs)
         SPITFIRES BASNAHIRA 153/2
         (R/R:  6.12)
         Ashan Priyanjan      4.0-0-18-0
         Kumar Sangakkara     16(22b 2X4)
         Shikhar Dhawan       70(74b 7X4 2X6)  

25.1  Hasan to Dhawan, no run, Shikhar Dhawan was completely deceived 
25.2  Hasan to Dhawan, no run, Shakib Al Hasan is getting the ball to turn ferociously
25.3  Hasan to Dhawan, no ball, no run, Left alone by Shikhar Dhawan
25.3  Hasan to Dhawan, no run, Left alone by Shikhar Dhawan
25.4  Hasan to Dhawan, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Quinton de Kock    
25.5  Hasan to Dhawan, one run, Great cooperation between Shikhar Dhawan and Kumar Sangakkara    
25.6  Hasan to Sangakkara, no run, Shakib Al Hasan is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 26  (2 runs)
         SPITFIRES BASNAHIRA 155/2
         (R/R:  5.96)
         Shakib Al Hasan      4.0-0-36-0
         Kumar Sangakkara     16(23b 2X4)
         Shikhar Dhawan       71(79b 7X4 2X6)  

26.1  Prasanna to Dhawan, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Shikhar Dhawan
26.2  Prasanna to Dhawan, legbye, Shikhar Dhawan was completely deceived 
26.3  Prasanna to Sangakkara, no run, Kumar Sangakkara missed that one by a mile
26.4  Prasanna to Sangakkara, no run, Sekkuge Prasanna is getting the ball to turn ferociously
26.5  Prasanna to Sangakkara, no run, Kumar Sangakkara missed that one by a mile
26.6  Prasanna to Sangakkara, no run, Kumar Sangakkara missed that one by a mile

         End of over 27  (5 runs)
         SPITFIRES BASNAHIRA 160/2
         (R/R:  5.93)
         Sekkuge Prasanna     7.0-0-32-1
         Kumar Sangakkara     16(27b 2X4)
         Shikhar Dhawan       75(81b 8X4 2X6)  

27.1  Malinga to Dhawan, no run, Shikhar Dhawan was completely deceived 
27.2  Malinga to Dhawan, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Malinga        
27.3  Malinga to Dhawan, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
27.4  Malinga to Dhawan, no run, Left alone by Shikhar Dhawan
27.5  Malinga to Dhawan, OUT, Thats out by a long way!!! Great throw from Ashan Priyanjan

         Shikhar Dhawan         75 (86b 8X4 2X6)
         run out (Priyanjan)

What else could Dhawan do rather than eating biscuits after throwing away his wicket like that on a runout?

27.6  Malinga to Hafeez, one run, Great cooperation between Mohammad Hafeez and Kumar Sangakkara    

         End of over 28  (1 runs)
         SPITFIRES BASNAHIRA 161/3
         (R/R:  5.75)
         Lasith Malinga       6.0-0-36-1
         Kumar Sangakkara     16(27b 2X4)
         Mohammad Hafeez       1(1b)  

28.1  Prasanna to Hafeez, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
28.2  Prasanna to Sangakkara, no run, Kumar Sangakkara missed that one by a mile
28.3  Prasanna to Sangakkara, no run, Sekkuge Prasanna is getting the ball to turn ferociously
28.4  Prasanna to Sangakkara, no run, Defensively played by Kumar Sangakkara
28.5  Prasanna to Sangakkara, one run, One more to the total
28.6  Prasanna to Hafeez, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 29  (5 runs)
         SPITFIRES BASNAHIRA 166/3
         (R/R:  5.72)
         Sekkuge Prasanna     8.0-0-36-1
         Kumar Sangakkara     17(31b 2X4)
         Mohammad Hafeez       4(3b)  

29.1  Malinga to Hafeez, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Quinton de Kock    
29.2  Malinga to Hafeez, no run, Defensively played by Mohammad Hafeez
29.3  Malinga to Hafeez, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Quinton de Kock    
29.4  Malinga to Hafeez, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Hafeez cant belive it

         Mohammad Hafeez        4 (7b)
         b. Malinga

29.5  Malinga to Samar'eera, one run, That is very well run by Kumar Sangakkara    
29.6  Malinga to Sangakkara, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 30  (1 runs)
         SPITFIRES BASNAHIRA 167/4
         (R/R:  5.57)
         Lasith Malinga       7.0-0-37-2
         Kumar Sangakkara     17(32b 2X4)
         Thilan Samaraweera    1(1b)  

30.1  Priyanjan to Samar'eera, one run, Great cooperation between Thilan Samaraweera and Kumar Sangakkara    
30.2  Priyanjan to Sangakkara, no run, Defensively played by Kumar Sangakkara
30.3  Priyanjan to Sangakkara, no run, Kumar Sangakkara was completely deceived 
30.4  Priyanjan to Sangakkara, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
30.5  Priyanjan to Sangakkara, no run, Kumar Sangakkara was completely deceived 
30.6  Priyanjan to Sangakkara, one run, The misfield by Mendis allows yet another run

         End of over 31  (2 runs)
         SPITFIRES BASNAHIRA 169/4
         (R/R:  5.45)
         Ashan Priyanjan      5.0-0-20-0
         Thilan Samaraweera    2(2b)
         Kumar Sangakkara     18(37b 2X4)  

31.1  Mendis to Sangakkara, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
31.2  Mendis to Sangakkara, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
31.3  Mendis to Sangakkara, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
31.4  Mendis to Sangakkara, no run, Left alone by Kumar Sangakkara
31.5  Mendis to Sangakkara, one run, Great cooperation between Kumar Sangakkara and Thilan Samaraweera  
31.6  Mendis to Samar'eera, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Ajantha Mendis, deserving this punishment

         End of over 32  (7 runs)
         SPITFIRES BASNAHIRA 176/4
         (R/R:  5.50)
         Ajantha Mendis       4.0-0-18-0
         Thilan Samaraweera    6(3b 1X4)
         Kumar Sangakkara     21(42b 2X4)  

32.1  Priyanjan to Sangakkara, no run, Kumar Sangakkara missed that one by a mile
32.2  Priyanjan to Sangakkara, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
32.3  Priyanjan to Sangakkara, one run, The misfield by Gayle allows yet another run
32.4  Priyanjan to Samar'eera, no ball, no run, Left alone by Thilan Samaraweera
32.4  Priyanjan to Samar'eera, no run, Left alone by Thilan Samaraweera
32.5  Priyanjan to Samar'eera, no run, Left alone by Thilan Samaraweera
32.6  Priyanjan to Samar'eera, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 33  (2 runs)
         SPITFIRES BASNAHIRA 178/4
         (R/R:  5.39)
         Ashan Priyanjan      6.0-0-22-0
         Thilan Samaraweera    6(6b 1X4)
         Kumar Sangakkara     22(45b 2X4)  

33.1  Mendis to Sangakkara, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
33.2  Mendis to Sangakkara, one run, The misfield by Gayle allows yet another run
33.3  Mendis to Samar'eera, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
33.4  Mendis to Sangakkara, one run, The misfield by Malinga allows yet another run
33.5  Mendis to Samar'eera, no run, Left alone by Thilan Samaraweera
33.6  Mendis to Samar'eera, OUT, Lahiru Thirimanne takes an easy catch to dismiss Thilan Samaraweera

         Thilan Samaraweera     9 (9b 1X4)
         c. Thirimanne  b. Mendis


         End of over 34  (5 runs)
         SPITFIRES BASNAHIRA 183/5
         (R/R:  5.38)
         Ajantha Mendis       5.0-0-23-1
         Mahela Udawatte       0(0b)
         Kumar Sangakkara     24(48b 2X4)  

34.1  Prasanna to Sangakkara, no run, Kumar Sangakkara was completely deceived 
34.2  Prasanna to Sangakkara, one run, That is very well run by Mahela Udawatte    
34.3  Prasanna to Udawatte, one run, That is very well run by Kumar Sangakkara    
34.4  Prasanna to Sangakkara, one run, Great cooperation between Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Udawatte    
34.5  Prasanna to Udawatte, no run, Sekkuge Prasanna is getting the ball to turn ferociously
34.6  Prasanna to Udawatte, one run, Great cooperation between Mahela Udawatte and Kumar Sangakkara    

         End of over 35  (4 runs)
         SPITFIRES BASNAHIRA 187/5
         (R/R:  5.34)
         Sekkuge Prasanna     9.0-0-40-1
         Kumar Sangakkara     26(51b 2X4)
         Mahela Udawatte       2(3b)  

35.1  Hasan to Udawatte, one run, That is very well run by Kumar Sangakkara    
35.2  Hasan to Sangakkara, one run, Great cooperation between Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Udawatte    
35.3  Hasan to Udawatte, one run, Great cooperation between Mahela Udawatte and Kumar Sangakkara    
35.4  Hasan to Sangakkara, no run, Kumar Sangakkara missed that one by a mile
35.5  Hasan to Sangakkara, one run, Great cooperation between Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Udawatte    
35.6  Hasan to Udawatte, no run, Defensively played by Mahela Udawatte

         End of over 36  (4 runs)
         SPITFIRES BASNAHIRA 191/5
         (R/R:  5.31)
         Shakib Al Hasan      5.0-0-40-0
         Mahela Udawatte       4(6b)
         Kumar Sangakkara     28(54b 2X4)  

36.1  Lakmal to Sangakkara, one run, That is very well run by Mahela Udawatte    
36.2  Lakmal to Udawatte, one run, One more to the total
36.3  Lakmal to Sangakkara, no run, Left alone by Kumar Sangakkara
36.4  Lakmal to Sangakkara, no run, Kumar Sangakkara was completely deceived 
36.5  Lakmal to Sangakkara, legbye, Kumar Sangakkara was completely deceived 
36.6  Lakmal to Udawatte, no run, Defensively played by Mahela Udawatte

         End of over 37  (3 runs)
         SPITFIRES BASNAHIRA 194/5
         (R/R:  5.24)
         Suranga Lakmal       5.0-0-28-0
         Mahela Udawatte       5(8b)
         Kumar Sangakkara     29(58b 2X4)  

37.1  Priyanjan to Sangakkara, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
37.2  Priyanjan to Sangakkara, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Sangakkara cant belive it

         Kumar Sangakkara       29 (60b 2X4)
         b. Priyanjan

37.3  Priyanjan to Kandamby, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
37.4  Priyanjan to Kandamby, one run, Great cooperation between Thilina Kandamby and Mahela Udawatte    
37.5  Priyanjan to Udawatte, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
37.6  Priyanjan to Udawatte, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 38  (2 runs)
         SPITFIRES BASNAHIRA 196/6
         (R/R:  5.16)
         Ashan Priyanjan      7.0-0-24-1
         Thilina Kandamby      1(2b)
         Mahela Udawatte       6(10b)  

38.1  Mendis to Udawatte, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
38.2  Mendis to Udawatte, one run, One more to the total
38.3  Mendis to Kandamby, no run, Thilina Kandamby was completely deceived 
38.4  Mendis to Kandamby, two runs, Overthrow by Kock instead of 1 they get 2
38.5  Mendis to Kandamby, no run, Defensively played by Thilina Kandamby
38.6  Mendis to Kandamby, one run, That is very well run by Mahela Udawatte    

         End of over 39  (4 runs)
         SPITFIRES BASNAHIRA 200/6
         (R/R:  5.13)
         Ajantha Mendis       6.0-0-27-1
         Mahela Udawatte       7(12b)
         Thilina Kandamby      4(6b)  

39.1  Prasanna to Kandamby, no run, Left alone by Thilina Kandamby
39.2  Prasanna to Kandamby, no run, Defensively played by Thilina Kandamby
39.3  Prasanna to Kandamby, one run, That is very well run by Mahela Udawatte    
39.4  Prasanna to Udawatte, no run, Mahela Udawatte missed that one by a mile
39.5  Prasanna to Udawatte, one run, The misfield by Priyanjan allows yet another run
39.6  Prasanna to Kandamby, no run, Thilina Kandamby was completely deceived 
      The end to a good spell from Sekkuge Prasanna

         End of over 40  (2 runs)
         SPITFIRES BASNAHIRA 202/6
         (R/R:  5.05)
         Sekkuge Prasanna     10.0-0-42-1
         Thilina Kandamby      5(10b)
         Mahela Udawatte       8(14b)  

40.1  Priyanjan to Udawatte, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Quinton de Kock    
40.2  Priyanjan to Udawatte, no run, Defensively played by Mahela Udawatte
40.3  Priyanjan to Udawatte, three runs, Great work by Lakmal saved a certain boundary
40.4  Priyanjan to Kandamby, one run, One more to the total
40.5  Priyanjan to Udawatte, no run, Mahela Udawatte missed that one by a mile
40.6  Priyanjan to Udawatte, one run, That is very well run by Thilina Kandamby    

         End of over 41  (5 runs)
         SPITFIRES BASNAHIRA 207/6
         (R/R:  5.05)
         Ashan Priyanjan      8.0-0-29-1
         Thilina Kandamby      6(11b)
         Mahela Udawatte      12(19b)  

41.1  Lakmal to Udawatte, one run, That is very well run by Thilina Kandamby    
41.2  Lakmal to Kandamby, wide, Suranga Lakmal bowling a very wayward one
41.2  Lakmal to Kandamby, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Quinton de Kock    
41.3  Lakmal to Kandamby, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
41.4  Lakmal to Kandamby, no run, Left alone by Thilina Kandamby
41.5  Lakmal to Kandamby, no ball, one run, Great cooperation between Thilina Kandamby and Mahela Udawatte    
41.5  Lakmal to Kandamby, one run, Great cooperation between Thilina Kandamby and Mahela Udawatte    
41.6  Lakmal to Udawatte, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Lakmal        

         End of over 42  (4 runs)
         SPITFIRES BASNAHIRA 211/6
         (R/R:  5.02)
         Suranga Lakmal       6.0-0-32-0
         Mahela Udawatte      13(21b)
         Thilina Kandamby      7(16b)  

42.1  Mendis to Kandamby, one run, The misfield by Lakmal allows yet another run
42.2  Mendis to Udawatte, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
42.3  Mendis to Udawatte, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
42.4  Mendis to Udawatte, one run, Dropped! Pietersen made a big mess of that simple chance
42.5  Mendis to Kandamby, no run, Left alone by Thilina Kandamby
42.6  Mendis to Kandamby, no ball, one run, One more to the total
42.6  Mendis to Kandamby, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 43  (4 runs)
         SPITFIRES BASNAHIRA 215/6
         (R/R:  5.00)
         Ajantha Mendis       7.0-0-31-1
         Mahela Udawatte      14(24b)
         Thilina Kandamby      9(19b)  

43.1  Malinga to Kandamby, no run, Left alone by Thilina Kandamby
43.2  Malinga to Kandamby, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
43.3  Malinga to Kandamby, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
43.4  Malinga to Kandamby, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
43.5  Malinga to Kandamby, one run, One more to the total
43.6  Malinga to Udawatte, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 44  (1 runs)
         SPITFIRES BASNAHIRA 216/6
         (R/R:  4.91)
         Lasith Malinga       8.0-0-38-2
         Mahela Udawatte      14(25b)
         Thilina Kandamby     10(24b)  

44.1  Mendis to Kandamby, no run, Thilina Kandamby was completely deceived 
44.2  Mendis to Kandamby, no run, Left alone by Thilina Kandamby
44.3  Mendis to Kandamby, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
44.4  Mendis to Kandamby, one run, One more to the total
44.5  Mendis to Udawatte, no run, Mahela Udawatte was completely deceived 
44.6  Mendis to Udawatte, no ball, no run, Mahela Udawatte missed that one by a mile
44.6  Mendis to Udawatte, no run, Mahela Udawatte missed that one by a mile

         End of over 45  (2 runs)
         SPITFIRES BASNAHIRA 218/6
         (R/R:  4.84)
         Ajantha Mendis       8.0-0-33-1
         Mahela Udawatte      14(27b)
         Thilina Kandamby     11(28b)  

45.1  Priyanjan to Kandamby, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Quinton de Kock    
45.2  Priyanjan to Kandamby, no run, Thilina Kandamby was completely deceived 
45.3  Priyanjan to Kandamby, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
45.4  Priyanjan to Kandamby, no run, Ashan Priyanjan is getting the ball to turn ferociously
45.5  Priyanjan to Kandamby, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Thilina Kandamby
45.6  Priyanjan to Kandamby, no run, Ashan Priyanjan is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 46  (8 runs)
         SPITFIRES BASNAHIRA 226/6
         (R/R:  4.91)
         Ashan Priyanjan      9.0-0-37-1
         Thilina Kandamby     19(34b 1X6)
         Mahela Udawatte      14(27b)  

46.1  Malinga to Udawatte, no run, Left alone by Mahela Udawatte
46.2  Malinga to Udawatte, one run, That is very well run by Thilina Kandamby    
46.3  Malinga to Kandamby, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Kevin Pietersen

         Thilina Kandamby       19 (35b 1X6)
         c. Pietersen   b. Malinga

46.4  Malinga to Chandana, one run, That is very well run by Mahela Udawatte    
46.5  Malinga to Udawatte, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
46.6  Malinga to Chandana, no run, Left alone by Upul Chandana

         End of over 47  (5 runs)
         SPITFIRES BASNAHIRA 231/7
         (R/R:  4.91)
         Lasith Malinga       9.0-0-43-3
         Upul Chandana         1(2b)
         Mahela Udawatte      18(30b)  

47.1  Lakmal to Udawatte, one run, The misfield by Priyanjan allows yet another run
47.2  Lakmal to Chandana, no run, Left alone by Upul Chandana
47.3  Lakmal to Chandana, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
47.4  Lakmal to Chandana, one run, That was a very risky single.
47.5  Lakmal to Udawatte, OUT, Thats out by a couple of inches. Quinton de Kock made an excellent effort in the field

         Mahela Udawatte        19 (32b)
         run out (Kock)

47.6  Lakmal to Gul, one run, Great cooperation between Umar Gul and Upul Chandana      

         End of over 48  (3 runs)
         SPITFIRES BASNAHIRA 234/8
         (R/R:  4.88)
         Suranga Lakmal       7.0-0-35-0
         Upul Chandana         2(5b)
         Umar Gul              1(1b)  

48.1  Hasan to Gul, one run, One more to the total
48.2  Hasan to Chandana, one run, That is very well run by Umar Gul            
48.3  Hasan to Gul, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Kevin Pietersen

         Umar Gul               2 (3b)
         c. Pietersen   b. Hasan

48.4  Hasan to Fernando, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
48.5  Hasan to Fernando, no ball, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
48.5  Hasan to Fernando, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
48.6  Hasan to Chandana, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 49  (7 runs)
         SPITFIRES BASNAHIRA 241/9
         (R/R:  4.92)
         Shakib Al Hasan      6.0-0-47-1
         Dilhara Fernando      3(2b)
         Upul Chandana         4(7b)  

49.1  Mendis to Chandana, one run, Great cooperation between Upul Chandana and Dilhara Fernando    
49.2  Mendis to Fernando, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Dilhara Fernando
49.3  Mendis to Fernando, wide, Ajantha Mendis bowling a very wayward one
49.3  Mendis to Fernando, one run, One more to the total
49.4  Mendis to Chandana, no run, Upul Chandana was completely deceived 
49.5  Mendis to Chandana, no run, Upul Chandana was completely deceived 
49.6  Mendis to Chandana, one run, Dropped! Kock made a big mess of that simple chance

         End of over 50  (8 runs)
         SPITFIRES BASNAHIRA 249/9
         (R/R:  4.98)
         Ajantha Mendis       9.0-0-41-1
         Dilhara Fernando      8(5b 1X4)
         Upul Chandana         6(11b)  


         End of innings (50.0 overs)
         SPITFIRES BASNAHIRA 249/9 (RR:  5.00)
         Ajantha Mendis        9.0-0-41-1
         Dilhara Fernando      8(5b 1X4)
         Upul Chandana         6(11b)

Story of the rest is really short. Malinga dominating the late order by picking wickets. KDL restricted SFB for 249. CAN THEY DO IT?

SCORECARD of 1st Innings

SPITFIRES BASNAHIRA innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Shikhar Dhawan      run out (Priyanjan)            75    86    8    2   87.2%
Gayan Wijekoon                     b. Malinga       6     3    1    0  200.0%
Jacques Kallis      lbw            b. Prasanna     52    54    6    0   96.3%
Kumar Sangakkara                   b. Priyanjan    29    60    2    0   48.3%
Mohammad Hafeez                    b. Malinga       4     7    0    0   57.1%
Thilan Samaraweera  c. Thirimanne  b. Mendis        9     9    1    0  100.0%
Mahela Udawatte     run out (Kock)                 19    32    0    0   59.4%
Thilina Kandamby    c. Pietersen   b. Malinga      19    35    0    1   54.3%
Upul Chandana       not out                         6    11    0    0   54.5%
Umar Gul            c. Pietersen   b. Hasan         2     3    0    0   66.7%
Dilhara Fernando    not out                         8     5    1    0  160.0%

 Total:  249/9       Overs:  50.0          Run Rate:  4.98      Extras:  20    
                                     -X-

KANDURATA LANKANS Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Lasith Malinga        9.0      0      43      3      4.78     0      0 
Suranga Lakmal        7.0      0      35      0      5.00     3      1 
Sekkuge Prasanna     10.0      0      42      1      4.20     0      2 
Ashan Priyanjan       9.0      0      37      1      4.11     0      2 
Shakib Al Hasan       6.0      0      47      1      7.83     0      2 
Ajantha Mendis        9.0      0      41      1      4.56     2      4 


EXTRAS           Wides: 5      No Balls: 11     Leg Byes: 4      Byes: 0 

Total: 249/9          Overs: 50.0         Run Rate: 4.98      Extras: 20 
                                     -X-


SPITFIRES BASNAHIRA Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
S Dhawan      G Wijekoon   þþþþ                                      11 (6)
S Dhawan      J Kallis     þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ       94 (87)
S Dhawan      Sangakkara   þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                      55 (74)
M Hafeez      Sangakkara   þþ                                         6 (11)
Samar'eera    Sangakkara   þþþþþþ                                    17 (26)
M Udawatte    Sangakkara   þþþþ                                      11 (20)
M Udawatte    T Kandamby   þþþþþþþþþþþþ                              33 (55)
M Udawatte    U Chandana   þþ                                         6 (8)
U Gul         U Chandana   þþ                                         3 (4)
D Fernando    U Chandana   þþþþ                                      13 (9)


     Fall of Wickets    11/1      105/2     160/3     166/4     183/5
                        194/6     227/7     233/8     236/9              

 Total:  249/9       Overs:  50.0         Run Rate:  4.98     Extras:  20

KANDURATA LANKANS Innings

0.1  Gul to Pietersen, one run, Dropped! Wijekoon made a big mess of that simple chance
0.2  Gul to Kock, two runs, Overthrow by Gul instead of 1 they get 2
0.3  Gul to Kock, no run, Left alone by Quinton de Kock
0.4  Gul to Kock, no ball, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Quinton de Kock
0.4  Gul to Kock, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Quinton de Kock
0.5  Gul to Kock, one run, Great cooperation between Quinton de Kock and Kevin Pietersen    
0.6  Gul to Pietersen, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Kevin Pietersen

         End of over 1  (13 runs)
         KANDURATA LANKANS    13/0
         (R/R: 13.00   R/R Req:  4.84)
         Umar Gul             1.0-0-13-0
         Kevin Pietersen       5(2b 1X4)
         Quinton de Kock       7(4b 1X4)  

1.1  Fernando to Kock, FOUR, Dilhara Fernando cant belive it
1.2  Fernando to Kock, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
1.3  Fernando to Kock, no run, Quinton de Kock missed that one by a mile
1.4  Fernando to Kock, no run, Quinton de Kock missed that one by a mile
1.5  Fernando to Kock, three runs, Great work by Sangakkara saved a certain boundary
1.6  Fernando to Pietersen, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 2  (8 runs)
         KANDURATA LANKANS    21/0
         (R/R: 10.50   R/R Req:  4.77)
         Dilhara Fernando     1.0-0-8-0
         Quinton de Kock      14(9b 2X4)
         Kevin Pietersen       6(3b 1X4)  

2.1  Gul to Pietersen, wide, Umar Gul bowling a very wayward one
2.1  Gul to Pietersen, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Gul            
2.2  Gul to Pietersen, one run, One more to the total
2.3  Gul to Kock, no run, Quinton de Kock was completely deceived 
2.4  Gul to Kock, no run, Quinton de Kock missed that one by a mile
2.5  Gul to Kock, one run, One more to the total
2.6  Gul to Pietersen, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Gul            

         End of over 3  (3 runs)
         KANDURATA LANKANS    24/0
         (R/R:  8.00   R/R Req:  4.81)
         Umar Gul             2.0-0-16-0
         Kevin Pietersen       7(7b 1X4)
         Quinton de Kock      15(12b 2X4)  

3.1  Kallis to Kock, one run, One more to the total
3.2  Kallis to Pietersen, one run, The misfield by Wijekoon allows yet another run
3.3  Kallis to Kock, FOUR, Jacques Kallis cant belive it
3.4  Kallis to Kock, no run, Defensively played by Quinton de Kock
3.5  Kallis to Kock, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
3.6  Kallis to Kock, no run, Quinton de Kock was completely deceived 

         End of over 4  (6 runs)
         KANDURATA LANKANS    30/0
         (R/R:  7.50   R/R Req:  4.78)
         Jacques Kallis       1.0-0-6-0
         Quinton de Kock      20(17b 3X4)
         Kevin Pietersen       8(8b 1X4)  

4.1  Fernando to Pietersen, no run, Kevin Pietersen was completely deceived 
4.2  Fernando to Pietersen, one run, One more to the total
4.3  Fernando to Kock, one run, One more to the total
4.4  Fernando to Pietersen, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
4.5  Fernando to Pietersen, no run, Defensively played by Kevin Pietersen
4.6  Fernando to Pietersen, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 5  (3 runs)
         KANDURATA LANKANS    33/0
         (R/R:  6.60   R/R Req:  4.82)
         Dilhara Fernando     2.0-0-11-0
         Quinton de Kock      21(18b 3X4)
         Kevin Pietersen      10(13b 1X4)  

5.1  Kallis to Pietersen, no run, Left alone by Kevin Pietersen
5.2  Kallis to Pietersen, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
5.3  Kallis to Pietersen, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Kallis        
5.4  Kallis to Pietersen, no run, Kevin Pietersen was completely deceived 
5.5  Kallis to Pietersen, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
5.6  Kallis to Pietersen, OUT, Thick edge well taken by Sangakkara

         Kevin Pietersen        10 (19b 1X4)
         c. Sangakkara  b. Kallis


         End of over 6  (0 runs)
         KANDURATA LANKANS    33/1
         (R/R:  5.50   R/R Req:  4.93)
         Jacques Kallis       2.0-0-6-1
         Shakib Al Hasan       0(0b)
         Quinton de Kock      21(18b 3X4)

It was a great start by the KDL openers, but KP was dismissed by Kallis after 6 overs.

6.1  Gul to Kock, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
6.2  Gul to Kock, no run, Quinton de Kock was completely deceived 
6.3  Gul to Kock, one run, One more to the total
6.4  Gul to Hasan, no run, Left alone by Shakib Al Hasan
6.5  Gul to Hasan, one run, Great cooperation between Shakib Al Hasan and Quinton de Kock    
6.6  Gul to Kock, no run, Quinton de Kock missed that one by a mile

         End of over 7  (2 runs)
         KANDURATA LANKANS    35/1
         (R/R:  5.00   R/R Req:  5.00)
         Umar Gul             3.0-0-18-0
         Quinton de Kock      22(22b 3X4)
         Shakib Al Hasan       1(2b)  

7.1  Kallis to Hasan, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Shakib Al Hasan
7.2  Kallis to Hasan, one run, One more to the total
7.3  Kallis to Kock, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
7.4  Kallis to Kock, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Kallis        
7.5  Kallis to Kock, no run, Defensively played by Quinton de Kock
7.6  Kallis to Kock, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kumar Sangakkara    

         End of over 8  (5 runs)
         KANDURATA LANKANS    40/1
         (R/R:  5.00   R/R Req:  5.00)
         Jacques Kallis       3.0-1-11-1
         Quinton de Kock      22(26b 3X4)
         Shakib Al Hasan       6(4b 1X4)  

8.1  Hafeez to Hasan, no run, Mohammad Hafeez is getting the ball to turn ferociously
8.2  Hafeez to Hasan, no run, Defensively played by Shakib Al Hasan
8.3  Hafeez to Hasan, no run, Defensively played by Shakib Al Hasan
8.4  Hafeez to Hasan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
8.5  Hafeez to Hasan, one run, That is very well run by Quinton de Kock    
8.6  Hafeez to Kock, one run, Dropped! Kandamby made a big mess of that simple chance

         End of over 9  (2 runs)
         KANDURATA LANKANS    42/1
         (R/R:  4.67   R/R Req:  5.07)
         Mohammad Hafeez      1.0-0-2-0
         Shakib Al Hasan       7(9b 1X4)
         Quinton de Kock      23(27b 3X4)  

9.1  Fernando to Kock, one run, Great cooperation between Quinton de Kock and Shakib Al Hasan    
9.2  Fernando to Hasan, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
9.3  Fernando to Hasan, no run, Shakib Al Hasan was completely deceived 
9.4  Fernando to Hasan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
9.5  Fernando to Hasan, no run, Defensively played by Shakib Al Hasan
9.6  Fernando to Hasan, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Fernando      

         End of over 10  (7 runs)
         KANDURATA LANKANS    49/1
         (R/R:  4.90   R/R Req:  5.03)
         Dilhara Fernando     3.0-0-18-0
         Shakib Al Hasan      13(14b 1X4 1X6)
         Quinton de Kock      24(28b 3X4)  

10.1  Kallis to Kock, no run, Defensively played by Quinton de Kock
10.2  Kallis to Kock, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
10.3  Kallis to Hasan, one run, That is very well run by Quinton de Kock    
10.4  Kallis to Kock, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
10.5  Kallis to Kock, no run, Quinton de Kock was completely deceived 
10.6  Kallis to Kock, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 11  (4 runs)
         KANDURATA LANKANS    53/1
         (R/R:  4.82   R/R Req:  5.05)
         Jacques Kallis       4.0-1-15-1
         Quinton de Kock      27(33b 3X4)
         Shakib Al Hasan      14(15b 1X4 1X6)  

11.1  Chandana to Hasan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
11.2  Chandana to Hasan, no run, Left alone by Shakib Al Hasan
11.3  Chandana to Hasan, no run, Upul Chandana is getting the ball to turn ferociously
11.4  Chandana to Hasan, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
11.5  Chandana to Hasan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
11.6  Chandana to Hasan, no run, Shakib Al Hasan was completely deceived 

         End of over 12  (2 runs)
         KANDURATA LANKANS    55/1
         (R/R:  4.58   R/R Req:  5.13)
         Upul Chandana        1.0-0-2-0
         Shakib Al Hasan      16(21b 1X4 1X6)
         Quinton de Kock      27(33b 3X4)  

12.1  Hafeez to Kock, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Mohammad Hafeez, giving that a wide
12.1  Hafeez to Kock, one run, That is very well run by Shakib Al Hasan    
12.2  Hafeez to Hasan, no run, Shakib Al Hasan missed that one by a mile
12.3  Hafeez to Hasan, no run, Left alone by Shakib Al Hasan
12.4  Hafeez to Hasan, one run, The misfield by Hafeez allows yet another run
12.5  Hafeez to Kock, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
12.6  Hafeez to Kock, no run, Quinton de Kock missed that one by a mile

         End of over 13  (3 runs)
         KANDURATA LANKANS    58/1
         (R/R:  4.46   R/R Req:  5.19)
         Mohammad Hafeez      2.0-0-5-0
         Quinton de Kock      28(37b 3X4)
         Shakib Al Hasan      17(24b 1X4 1X6)  

13.1  Fernando to Hasan, one run, That is very well run by Quinton de Kock    
13.2  Fernando to Kock, one run, Dropped! Wijekoon made a big mess of that simple chance
13.3  Fernando to Hasan, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
13.4  Fernando to Hasan, one run, The misfield by Kandamby allows yet another run
13.5  Fernando to Kock, one run, Great cooperation between Quinton de Kock and Shakib Al Hasan    
13.6  Fernando to Hasan, one run, Great cooperation between Shakib Al Hasan and Quinton de Kock    

         End of over 14  (5 runs)
         KANDURATA LANKANS    63/1
         (R/R:  4.50   R/R Req:  5.19)
         Dilhara Fernando     4.0-0-23-0
         Quinton de Kock      30(39b 3X4)
         Shakib Al Hasan      20(28b 1X4 1X6)  

14.1  Kallis to Hasan, OUT, Shikhar Dhawan takes an easy catch to dismiss Shakib Al Hasan

         Shakib Al Hasan        20 (29b 1X4 1X6)
         c. Dhawan      b. Kallis

14.2  Kallis to Gayle, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Kallis        
14.3  Kallis to Gayle, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kumar Sangakkara    
14.4  Kallis to Gayle, one run, That is very well run by Quinton de Kock    
14.5  Kallis to Kock, no run, Quinton de Kock missed that one by a mile
14.6  Kallis to Kock, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Quinton de Kock

         End of over 15  (5 runs)
         KANDURATA LANKANS    68/2
         (R/R:  4.53   R/R Req:  5.20)
         Jacques Kallis       5.0-1-20-2
         Quinton de Kock      34(41b 4X4)
         Chris Gayle           1(3b)  

15.1  Chandana to Gayle, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
15.2  Chandana to Kock, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
15.3  Chandana to Kock, one run, That is very well run by Chris Gayle        
15.4  Chandana to Gayle, no run, Upul Chandana is getting the ball to turn ferociously
15.5  Chandana to Gayle, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
15.6  Chandana to Gayle, legbye, Left alone by Chris Gayle

         End of over 16  (5 runs)
         KANDURATA LANKANS    73/2
         (R/R:  4.56   R/R Req:  5.21)
         Upul Chandana        2.0-0-6-0
         Quinton de Kock      35(43b 4X4)
         Chris Gayle           4(7b)  

16.1  Kallis to Gayle, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
16.2  Kallis to Gayle, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
16.3  Kallis to Kock, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Quinton de Kock
16.4  Kallis to Kock, no run, Defensively played by Quinton de Kock
16.5  Kallis to Kock, one run, That is very well run by Chris Gayle        
16.6  Kallis to Gayle, wide, Jacques Kallis bowling a very wayward one
16.6  Kallis to Gayle, one run, Great cooperation between Chris Gayle and Quinton de Kock    

         End of over 17  (8 runs)
         KANDURATA LANKANS    81/2
         (R/R:  4.76   R/R Req:  5.12)
         Jacques Kallis       6.0-1-27-2
         Quinton de Kock      40(46b 5X4)
         Chris Gayle           5(11b)  

17.1  Fernando to Gayle, two runs, 
17.2  Fernando to Gayle, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
17.3  Fernando to Gayle, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Fernando      
17.4  Fernando to Gayle, one run, One more to the total
17.5  Fernando to Kock, one run, One more to the total
17.6  Fernando to Gayle, one run, That is very well run by Quinton de Kock    

         End of over 18  (5 runs)
         KANDURATA LANKANS    86/2
         (R/R:  4.78   R/R Req:  5.13)
         Dilhara Fernando     5.0-0-28-0
         Quinton de Kock      41(47b 5X4)
         Chris Gayle           9(16b)  

18.1  Hafeez to Gayle, no run, Defensively played by Chris Gayle
18.2  Hafeez to Gayle, no run, Defensively played by Chris Gayle
18.3  Hafeez to Gayle, one run, That is very well run by Quinton de Kock    
18.4  Hafeez to Kock, no run, Quinton de Kock missed that one by a mile
18.5  Hafeez to Kock, one run, One more to the total
18.6  Hafeez to Gayle, one run, The misfield by Samar'eera allows yet another run

         End of over 19  (3 runs)
         KANDURATA LANKANS    89/2
         (R/R:  4.68   R/R Req:  5.19)
         Mohammad Hafeez      3.0-0-8-0
         Quinton de Kock      42(49b 5X4)
         Chris Gayle          11(20b)  

19.1  Kallis to Gayle, no run, Chris Gayle was completely deceived 
19.2  Kallis to Gayle, wide, Jacques Kallis bowling a very wayward one
19.2  Kallis to Gayle, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
19.3  Kallis to Gayle, one run, That was a very risky single.
19.4  Kallis to Kock, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kumar Sangakkara    
19.5  Kallis to Kock, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Quinton de Kock
19.6  Kallis to Kock, one run, Dropped! Udawatte made a big mess of that simple chance

         End of over 20  (9 runs)
         KANDURATA LANKANS    98/2
         (R/R:  4.90   R/R Req:  5.07)
         Jacques Kallis       7.0-1-36-2
         Chris Gayle          12(24b)
         Quinton de Kock      49(52b 5X4 1X6)  

20.1  Gul to Kock, legbye, Defensively played by Quinton de Kock
20.2  Gul to Gayle, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
20.3  Gul to Kock, one run, One more to the total
      The crowd cheers for Quinton de Kock's fifty
20.4  Gul to Gayle, wide, Umar Gul bowling a very wayward one
20.4  Gul to Gayle, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
20.5  Gul to Gayle, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Gul            
20.6  Gul to Gayle, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 21  (7 runs)
         KANDURATA LANKANS   105/2
         (R/R:  5.00   R/R Req:  5.00)
         Umar Gul             4.0-0-24-0
         Quinton de Kock      50(54b 5X4 1X6)
         Chris Gayle          16(29b)  

21.1  Kallis to Gayle, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
21.2  Kallis to Gayle, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
21.3  Kallis to Gayle, one run, That was a very risky single.
21.4  Kallis to Kock, no run, Quinton de Kock missed that one by a mile
21.5  Kallis to Kock, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
21.6  Kallis to Kock, no run, Quinton de Kock missed that one by a mile

         End of over 22  (1 runs)
         KANDURATA LANKANS   106/2
         (R/R:  4.82   R/R Req:  5.14)
         Jacques Kallis       8.0-1-37-2
         Quinton de Kock      50(57b 5X4 1X6)
         Chris Gayle          17(32b)  

22.1  Fernando to Gayle, two runs, Overthrow by Kandamby instead of 1 they get 2
22.2  Fernando to Gayle, one run, Great cooperation between Chris Gayle and Quinton de Kock    
22.3  Fernando to Kock, no ball, no run, Left alone by Quinton de Kock
22.3  Fernando to Kock, no run, Left alone by Quinton de Kock
22.4  Fernando to Kock, no run, Quinton de Kock missed that one by a mile
22.5  Fernando to Kock, no run, Quinton de Kock was completely deceived 
22.6  Fernando to Kock, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 23  (7 runs)
         KANDURATA LANKANS   113/2
         (R/R:  4.91   R/R Req:  5.07)
         Dilhara Fernando     6.0-0-35-0
         Chris Gayle          20(34b)
         Quinton de Kock      53(61b 5X4 1X6)  

23.1  Hafeez to Kock, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kumar Sangakkara    
23.2  Hafeez to Kock, no run, Quinton de Kock was completely deceived 
23.3  Hafeez to Kock, no run, Defensively played by Quinton de Kock
23.4  Hafeez to Kock, three runs, Great work by Gul saved a certain boundary
23.5  Hafeez to Gayle, one run, The misfield by Samar'eera allows yet another run
23.6  Hafeez to Kock, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Thilan Samaraweera

         Quinton de Kock        56 (66b 5X4 1X6)
         c. Samar'eera  b. Hafeez


         End of over 24  (4 runs)
         KANDURATA LANKANS   117/3
         (R/R:  4.88   R/R Req:  5.12)
         Mohammad Hafeez      4.0-0-12-1
         Lahiru Thirimanne     0(0b)
         Chris Gayle          21(35b)

de Kock was the third batsman heading to the dressing room.

24.1  Chandana to Gayle, no run, Left alone by Chris Gayle
24.2  Chandana to Gayle, no run, Chris Gayle was completely deceived 
24.3  Chandana to Gayle, no run, Left alone by Chris Gayle
24.4  Chandana to Gayle, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
24.5  Chandana to Gayle, one run, That is very well run by Lahiru Thirimanne  
24.6  Chandana to Thirimanne, no run, Left alone by Lahiru Thirimanne

         End of over 25  (1 runs)
         KANDURATA LANKANS   118/3
         (R/R:  4.72   R/R Req:  5.28)
         Upul Chandana        3.0-0-7-0
         Lahiru Thirimanne     0(1b)
         Chris Gayle          22(40b)  

25.1  Hafeez to Gayle, no run, Mohammad Hafeez is getting the ball to turn ferociously
25.2  Hafeez to Gayle, no run, Defensively played by Chris Gayle
25.3  Hafeez to Gayle, one run, Great cooperation between Chris Gayle and Lahiru Thirimanne  
25.4  Hafeez to Thirimanne, no run, Defensively played by Lahiru Thirimanne
25.5  Hafeez to Thirimanne, one run, That was a very risky single.
25.6  Hafeez to Gayle, no run, Left alone by Chris Gayle

         End of over 26  (2 runs)
         KANDURATA LANKANS   120/3
         (R/R:  4.62   R/R Req:  5.42)
         Mohammad Hafeez      5.0-0-14-1
         Chris Gayle          23(44b)
         Lahiru Thirimanne     1(3b)  

26.1  Kallis to Thirimanne, no run, Lahiru Thirimanne was completely deceived 
26.2  Kallis to Thirimanne, one run, One more to the total
26.3  Kallis to Gayle, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
26.4  Kallis to Gayle, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
26.5  Kallis to Gayle, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
26.6  Kallis to Thirimanne, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem

         End of over 27  (6 runs)
         KANDURATA LANKANS   126/3
         (R/R:  4.67   R/R Req:  5.39)
         Jacques Kallis       9.0-1-43-2
         Lahiru Thirimanne     4(6b)
         Chris Gayle          26(47b)  

27.1  Chandana to Gayle, OUT, Dilhara Fernando takes an easy catch to dismiss Chris Gayle

         Chris Gayle            26 (48b)
         c. Fernando    b. Chandana

27.2  Chandana to Kapugedara, one run, That was a very risky single.
27.3  Chandana to Thirimanne, no run, Upul Chandana is getting the ball to turn ferociously
27.4  Chandana to Thirimanne, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
27.5  Chandana to Thirimanne, one run, That is very well run by Chamara Kapugedara  
27.6  Chandana to Kapugedara, no run, Chamara Kapugedara was completely deceived 

         End of over 28  (2 runs)
         KANDURATA LANKANS   128/4
         (R/R:  4.57   R/R Req:  5.55)
         Upul Chandana        4.0-0-9-1
         Chamara Kapugedara    1(2b)
         Lahiru Thirimanne     5(9b)  

28.1  Gul to Thirimanne, one run, That was a very risky single.
28.2  Gul to Kapugedara, no run, Chamara Kapugedara missed that one by a mile
28.3  Gul to Kapugedara, OUT, Gayan Wijekoon takes an easy catch to dismiss Chamara Kapugedara

         Chamara Kapugedara     1 (4b)
         c. Wijekoon    b. Gul

28.4  Gul to Priyanjan, no run, Left alone by Ashan Priyanjan
28.5  Gul to Priyanjan, no run, Defensively played by Ashan Priyanjan
28.6  Gul to Priyanjan, OUT, Jacques Kallis takes an easy catch to dismiss Ashan Priyanjan, Quack Quack!

         Ashan Priyanjan        0 (3b)
         c. Kallis      b. Gul


         End of over 29  (1 runs)
         KANDURATA LANKANS   129/6
         (R/R:  4.45   R/R Req:  5.76)
         Umar Gul             5.0-0-25-2
         Sekkuge Prasanna      0(0b)
         Lahiru Thirimanne     6(10b)  

29.1  Chandana to Thirimanne, no run, Upul Chandana is getting the ball to turn ferociously
29.2  Chandana to Thirimanne, no run, Lahiru Thirimanne was completely deceived 
29.3  Chandana to Thirimanne, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
29.4  Chandana to Thirimanne, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
29.5  Chandana to Thirimanne, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
29.6  Chandana to Prasanna, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Prasanna cant belive it, Quack Quack!

         Sekkuge Prasanna       0 (1b)
         b. Chandana


         End of over 30  (5 runs)
         KANDURATA LANKANS   134/7
         (R/R:  4.47   R/R Req:  5.80)
         Upul Chandana        5.0-0-14-2
         Lasith Malinga        0(0b)
         Lahiru Thirimanne    11(15b)  

30.1  Gul to Thirimanne, one run, Great cooperation between Lahiru Thirimanne and Lasith Malinga      
30.2  Gul to Malinga, no run, Lasith Malinga missed that one by a mile
30.3  Gul to Malinga, one run, One more to the total
30.4  Gul to Thirimanne, no run, Left alone by Lahiru Thirimanne
30.5  Gul to Thirimanne, no run, Lahiru Thirimanne was completely deceived 
30.6  Gul to Thirimanne, one run, That is very well run by Lasith Malinga      

         End of over 31  (3 runs)
         KANDURATA LANKANS   137/7
         (R/R:  4.42   R/R Req:  5.95)
         Umar Gul             6.0-0-28-2
         Lasith Malinga        1(2b)
         Lahiru Thirimanne    13(19b)  

31.1  Hafeez to Thirimanne, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
31.2  Hafeez to Thirimanne, one run, That is very well run by Lasith Malinga      
31.3  Hafeez to Malinga, no run, Left alone by Lasith Malinga
31.4  Hafeez to Malinga, no run, Lasith Malinga was completely deceived 
31.5  Hafeez to Malinga, no ball, no run, Mohammad Hafeez is getting the ball to turn ferociously
31.5  Hafeez to Malinga, no run, Mohammad Hafeez is getting the ball to turn ferociously
31.6  Hafeez to Malinga, no run, Left alone by Lasith Malinga

         End of over 32  (2 runs)
         KANDURATA LANKANS   139/7
         (R/R:  4.34   R/R Req:  6.17)
         Mohammad Hafeez      6.0-0-16-1
         Lasith Malinga        1(6b)
         Lahiru Thirimanne    14(21b)  

32.1  Kallis to Thirimanne, one run, That was a very risky single.
32.2  Kallis to Malinga, one run, That was a very risky single.
32.3  Kallis to Thirimanne, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
32.4  Kallis to Thirimanne, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kumar Sangakkara    
32.5  Kallis to Thirimanne, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
32.6  Kallis to Thirimanne, one run, One more to the total
      The end to a good spell from Jacques Kallis

         End of over 33  (3 runs)
         KANDURATA LANKANS   142/7
         (R/R:  4.30   R/R Req:  6.35)
         Jacques Kallis       10.0-1-46-2
         Lasith Malinga        2(7b)
         Lahiru Thirimanne    16(26b)  

33.1  Chandana to Thirimanne, one run, Great cooperation between Lahiru Thirimanne and Lasith Malinga      
33.2  Chandana to Malinga, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
33.3  Chandana to Thirimanne, no run, Lahiru Thirimanne was completely deceived 
33.4  Chandana to Thirimanne, one run, The misfield by Samar'eera allows yet another run
33.5  Chandana to Malinga, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
33.6  Chandana to Malinga, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 34  (5 runs)
         KANDURATA LANKANS   147/7
         (R/R:  4.32   R/R Req:  6.44)
         Upul Chandana        6.0-0-19-2
         Lasith Malinga        5(10b)
         Lahiru Thirimanne    18(29b)  

34.1  Gul to Thirimanne, no run, Left alone by Lahiru Thirimanne
34.2  Gul to Thirimanne, one run, That is very well run by Lasith Malinga      
34.3  Gul to Malinga, no run, Lasith Malinga missed that one by a mile
34.4  Gul to Malinga, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Gul            
34.5  Gul to Malinga, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

         Lasith Malinga         5 (13b)
         lbw            b. Gul

34.6  Gul to Lakmal, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 35  (2 runs)
         KANDURATA LANKANS   149/8
         (R/R:  4.26   R/R Req:  6.73)
         Umar Gul             7.0-0-30-3
         Lahiru Thirimanne    19(31b)
         Suranga Lakmal        1(1b)  

35.1  Fernando to Lakmal, no run, Defensively played by Suranga Lakmal
35.2  Fernando to Lakmal, legbye, Defensively played by Suranga Lakmal
35.3  Fernando to Thirimanne, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kumar Sangakkara    
35.4  Fernando to Thirimanne, no run, Lahiru Thirimanne was completely deceived 
35.5  Fernando to Thirimanne, one run, Great cooperation between Lahiru Thirimanne and Suranga Lakmal      
35.6  Fernando to Lakmal, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 36  (2 runs)
         KANDURATA LANKANS   151/8
         (R/R:  4.19   R/R Req:  7.07)
         Dilhara Fernando     7.0-0-36-0
         Suranga Lakmal        1(4b)
         Lahiru Thirimanne    20(34b)  

36.1  Chandana to Thirimanne, no run, Lahiru Thirimanne was completely deceived 
36.2  Chandana to Thirimanne, one run, The misfield by Fernando allows yet another run
36.3  Chandana to Lakmal, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
36.4  Chandana to Lakmal, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
36.5  Chandana to Lakmal, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
36.6  Chandana to Lakmal, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 37  (3 runs)
         KANDURATA LANKANS   154/8
         (R/R:  4.16   R/R Req:  7.38)
         Upul Chandana        7.0-0-22-2
         Suranga Lakmal        3(8b)
         Lahiru Thirimanne    21(36b)  

37.1  Fernando to Thirimanne, one run, One more to the total
37.2  Fernando to Lakmal, no run, Defensively played by Suranga Lakmal
37.3  Fernando to Lakmal, no run, Left alone by Suranga Lakmal
37.4  Fernando to Lakmal, no run, Suranga Lakmal was completely deceived 
37.5  Fernando to Lakmal, legbye, Defensively played by Suranga Lakmal
37.6  Fernando to Thirimanne, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Fernando      

         End of over 38  (2 runs)
         KANDURATA LANKANS   156/8
         (R/R:  4.11   R/R Req:  7.83)
         Dilhara Fernando     8.0-0-37-0
         Lahiru Thirimanne    22(38b)
         Suranga Lakmal        3(12b)  

38.1  Hafeez to Lakmal, OUT, Shikhar Dhawan takes an easy catch to dismiss Suranga Lakmal

         Suranga Lakmal         3 (13b)
         c. Dhawan      b. Hafeez

38.2  Hafeez to Mendis, one run, Great cooperation between Ajantha Mendis and Lahiru Thirimanne  
38.3  Hafeez to Thirimanne, OUT, Bowled him! Great delivery by Hafeez. Thirimanne didnt have a clue

         Lahiru Thirimanne      22 (39b)
         b. Hafeez


         End of innings (38.3 overs)
         KANDURATA LANKANS   157/10 (RR:  4.08)
         Mohammad Hafeez       6.3-0-17-3
         Ajantha Mendis        1(1b)

Hafeez ripped the KDL batting, AND YEAH THEY'RE OUR 1st CHAMPION OF LSL, THE TEAM SFB!!

2nd Innings SCORECARD

KANDURATA LANKANS innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Kevin Pietersen     c. Sangakkara  b. Kallis       10    19    1    0   52.6%
Quinton de Kock     c. Samar'eera  b. Hafeez       56    66    5    1   84.8%
Shakib Al Hasan     c. Dhawan      b. Kallis       20    29    1    1   69.0%
Chris Gayle         c. Fernando    b. Chandana     26    48    0    0   54.2%
Lahiru Thirimanne                  b. Hafeez       22    39    0    0   56.4%
Chamara Kapugedara  c. Wijekoon    b. Gul           1     4    0    0   25.0%
Ashan Priyanjan     c. Kallis      b. Gul           0     3    0    0    0.0%
Sekkuge Prasanna                   b. Chandana      0     1    0    0    0.0%
Lasith Malinga      lbw            b. Gul           5    13    0    0   38.5%
Suranga Lakmal      c. Dhawan      b. Hafeez        3    13    0    0   23.1%
Ajantha Mendis      not out                         1     1    0    0  100.0%

 Total:  157/10      Overs:  38.3          Run Rate:  3.14      Extras:  13    
                                     -X-

SPITFIRES BASNAHIRA Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Umar Gul              7.0      0      30      3      4.29     2      1 
Dilhara Fernando      8.0      0      37      0      4.63     0      1 
Jacques Kallis       10.0      1      46      2      4.60     2      0 
Mohammad Hafeez       6.3      0      17      3      2.62     1      1 
Upul Chandana         7.0      0      22      2      3.14     0      0 


EXTRAS           Wides: 5      No Balls: 3      Leg Byes: 5      Byes: 0 

Total: 157/10         Overs: 38.3         Run Rate: 3.14      Extras: 13 
                                     -X-


KANDURATA LANKANS Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
Pietersen     Q Kock       þþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                            33 (36)
S Hasan       Q Kock       þþþþþþþþþþþþþ                             30 (49)
C Gayle       Q Kock       þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                   54 (59)
C Gayle       Thirimanne   þþþ                                        9 (19)
Kapugedara    Thirimanne   þ                                          3 (8)
Priyanjan     Thirimanne                                              0 (3)
S Prasanna    Thirimanne   þþ                                         5 (6)
L Malinga     Thirimanne   þþþþþþ                                    14 (29)
S Lakmal      Thirimanne   þþþ                                        8 (20)
A Mendis      Thirimanne   þ                                          1 (2)


     Fall of Wickets    33/1      63/2      117/3     126/4     129/5
                        129/6     134/7     148/8     156/9     157/10    

 Total:  157/10      Overs:  38.3         Run Rate:  3.14     Extras:  13

Thats the end of the match
Spitfires Basnahira dominated throughout the match and deserved this memorable victory

Thanks for your support, for which this league was a Success. More Seasons to come,stay tuned for the closing ceremony.


SPITFIRES BASNAHIRA  249/9     50.0 overs
KANDURATA LANKANS    157       38.3 overs
   
Spitfires Basnahira won by 92 runs
Man of the match: Jacques Kallis

Wait for the CLOSING CEREMONY OF SEASON 1!

@arun_8 , Great tournament for you, but hard luck that you couldn't win.
@Arun. @Fenil: JUST A DREAM SEASON.. KUDOS.​

 

[GlitchInTheMatrix]

THE CLOSING CEREMONY! BAZINGAA!

First, the AWARD GIVING CEREMONY.

The CHAMPIONS: SPITFIRES BASNAHIRA

(20K vCASH) +CL QUALIFICATION and Date with Anne Hathaway
RUNNERS-UP: KANDURATA LANKANS

(10K vCASH)
THIRD: UTHURA TIGERS

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MOST RUNS

Jacques Kallis (747 RUNS)

MOST WICKETS

Lasith Malinga (28 Wickets)

MOTS

Jacques Kallis (747 Runs +13 Wickets)

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Culture Comes First, The Sri Lankan Ethnic Dancing group performing a Cultural Dance.

Now, Its PITBULL TIME!!

.........now AKON! SMACK THAT! WANNA BE MY CHAMMAK CHALO!

Good Bye, Stay Healthy and Wait Till Sri Lankan Cricket Board Announces LSL 2!
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CURTAINS DOWN..​

@Arun. @Fenil @Samuels @RedKing @arun_8 @Rizwan78 @Mr Nokkaya​

 

[Pinch hitter]

EASY WIN IN FINAL FOR SPITFIRES BASNAHIRA...

 

[PCA]

Our batting didn't click. Batsmen got starts but they were not able to convert into big scores.
Partnership between Dhawan and Kallis took the match away from us.

Overall a good tournament for us. Its sad that we were not able to make it to Champions league, but there is always next season.

 

[Aravind.]

First of all @Neer. Awesome presentation & thanks for giving us a such a entertaining and great league & then what a final it has been for us,250 on a poor pitch was a great score,thanks to Dhawan & Kallis,then Gul & company completely destroyed their batting. @Fenil it's been a pleasure in managing a team along with you,learnt a lot from you & hope we'll rock the CL too. @arun_8 hard luck bro,your team was very consistent during the season.Thanks to every manager who have participated in this league & to @Samuels for the true opinion that you gave about the players.Finally The King Kallis deserved this Man of the series award,[HASHTAG]#ThankUKallis[/HASHTAG].