The Colombo Strikers and B-Love Kandy played out a very interesting match on July 31, 2023, with the Strikers winning by 27 runs.
The Strikers batted first and posted a challenging 157-6 in their 20 overs, thanks to Babar Azam (59) and Nuwanidu Fernando (28).
The B-Love Kandy were never really in the chase, and they were only able to score 130-8 in 20 overs.
Babar Azam was the star of the show for the Strikers, scoring 59 runs with the bat. He was also named the Player of the Match.
Match Summary B-Love Kandy vs Colombo Strikers
- Venue: R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
- Toss: Colombo Strikers won the toss and elected to bat first
- Scorecard:
- Colombo Strikers: 157-6 (20 overs)
- Babar Azam: 59 (52)
- Nuwanidu Fernando: 28 (31)
- Isuru Udana: 3-39
- B-Love Kandy: 130-8 (20 overs)
- Angelo Mathews: 25 (22)
- Matheesha Pathirana: 3-24
- Naseem Shah: 2-19
- Colombo Strikers: 157-6 (20 overs)
- Result: Colombo Strikers won by 27 runs
Player of the Match: Babar Azam (Colombo Strikers)
