Jaffna Kings struggled big time with the bat on a track that was conducive to spin bowling. Dambulla, on the other hand, showed how to thrive on this tricky surface and runs were coming thick and fast for them. Avishka Fernando was the star of the show for Dambulla, as he thumped a well-orchestrated fifty that broke the back of the chase.
Earlier, even the likes of David Miller and Hridoy struggled for Jaffna as the innings remained on the simmer without quite coming to a boil. However, take no credit away from the Dambulla bowlers, who punctured them at regular intervals and put relentless pressure.
Match Summary Dambulla Aura vs. Jaffna Kings, LPL 2023, 4th Match
- Venue: R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
- Toss: Jaffna Kings won the toss and elected to bat
- Scorecard:
- Jaffna Kings: 129-7 (20 overs)
- Charith Asalanka: 56 (52)
- Towhid Hridoy: 24 (20)
- Binura Fernando: 2-27
- Dambulla Aura: 132-2 (16.2 overs)
- Avishka Fernando: 52 (32)
- Kusal Perera: 34 (22)
- Vijayakanth Viyaskanth: 1-24
- Jaffna Kings: 129-7 (20 overs)
- Result: Dambulla Aura won by 8 wickets
Player of the Match: Avishka Fernando (Dambulla Aura)
