Jaffna Titans continued their winning streak in the inaugural edition of the Lanka T10 Super League by thrashing the Colombo Jaguars, maintaining their unbeaten run in the tournament.
Jaffna Titans cruised to a dominant 9-wicket victory over the Colombo Jaguars. The Jaguars struggled to post a competitive total, managing only 99/8 in their 10 overs. Ramesh Mendis top-scored with 28, but Dunith Wellalage’s exceptional spell of 3/05 and Lahiru Kumara’s 2/19 kept them in check. In reply, Kusal Mendis was unstoppable, smashing an unbeaten 79 off 29 balls*, as the Titans chased the target down in just 5.4 overs.
>>Cadmore and Mendis Tear Through Marvels Bowling Attack<<
Brief Scores: Match 19 – Colombo Jaguars vs Jaffna Titans
Colombo Jaguars 99/8 (10) Ramesh Mendis 28, Kamindu Mendis 17, Dunith Wellalage 3/05, Lahitu Kumara 2/19
Jaffna Titans 100/1 (5.4) Kusal Mendis 79*, Charith Asalanka 16
Result – Jaffna Titans won by 9 wickets
>>Captain courageous Charith Asalanka leads his troops to victory<<
Kandy Bolts edged past Nuwara Eliya Kings in a thrilling contest, winning by just 5 runs. Pathum Nissanka’s fluent 41 and Shehan Jayasuriya’s 33 helped the Bolts post 111/9 despite Kasun Rajitha’s impressive 4/16. In response, Nuwara Eliya Kings fought back with Avishka Fernando’s brilliant 50 and Kyle Mayers’ quick 36, but they fell short, ending at 106/5. Thisara Perera’s tight spell of 2/11 proved crucial in the final overs.
Brief Scores: Match 20 – Kandy Bolts vs Nuwara Eliya Kings
Kandy Bolts 111/9 (10) Patum Nissanka 41, Shehan Jayasuriya 33, Kasun Rajitha 4/16, Lahiru Madushanka 2/9
Nuwara Eliya Kings 106/5 (10) Avishka Fernando 50, Kyle Mayers 36, Thisara Perera 2/11, Arinesto Vezha 2/29
Result – Kandy Bolts won by 5 runs
Hambantota Bangla Tigers secured a comfortable 5-wicket win over Galle Marvels. The Marvels struggled to get going, scoring only 82/6 in their 10 overs, with Shakib Al Hasan’s gritty 43 being the lone highlight. Tharindu Ratnayake (2/10) and Sahan Arachchige (2/11) were instrumental in restricting the Marvels. The Tigers chased down the modest total in 9.2 overs, guided by Mosaddek Hossain’s 20 and Dasun Shanaka’s vital 19, while Jeffrey Vandersay (2/11) and Binura Fernando (2/22) offered resistance.
Brief Scores: Match 21 – Galle Marvels vs Hambantota Bangla Tigers
Galle Marvels 82/6 (10) Shakib Al Hasan 43, Alex Hales 14, Tharindu Ratnayake 2/10, Sahan Arachchige 2/11
Hambantota Bangla Tigers 84/5 (9.2) Mosaddek Hossain 20, Dasun Shanaka 19, Jeffrey Vandersay 2/11, Binura Fernando 2/22
Result – Hambantota Bangla Tigers won by 5 wickets
