Colombo Strikers Win Big Against Jaffna Kings in Lanka Premier League 2024

The Colombo Strikers returned to winning ways with a 9-wicket victory over the Jaffna Kings in the Lanka Premier League 2024 at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Shadab Khan were the stars of the match, helping the Strikers chase down a target of 110 in just 9.5 overs.

Match Highlights

Opener Angelo Perera started strong with 16 runs off 8 balls. Gurbaz and Muhammad Waseem continued the momentum, with Gurbaz scoring an unbeaten 57 off 33 balls and Waseem adding 35 off 18 balls. The Strikers finished at 112/1 in 9.5 overs.

Bowling Performance

Earlier, the Strikers’ bowlers restricted the Jaffna Kings to 109/9 in 20 overs. Shadab Khan took 4 wickets for 10 runs, becoming the highest wicket-taker of the league. Binura Fernando also contributed with 2 wickets for 24 runs.

Jaffna Kings’ Struggle

The Jaffna Kings struggled to build partnerships, with only Kusal Mendis (17) and Vijayakanth Viyaskanth (25 not out) making notable contributions. The Kings’ innings ended at 109/9, setting up an easy chase for the Strikers.