Softlogic Colombo Stars defeated Dambulla Aura by 9 wickets in the Sri Lanka Premier League (LPL) match held at Pallekele International Stadium last night (14).
Softlogic Colombo Stars were able to restrict the Dambulla team to 89 runs, and they were able to get an easy win in this match.
Kasun Rajitha, who bowled brilliantly, won the man of the match award for taking 5 wickets for 22 runs against the Dambulla team.
Charith Asalanka, who strengthened the batting of the Softlogic Colombo Stars team, scored an unbeaten 58 runs in 36 balls, and Dinesh Chandimal gave him great support by scoring 31 runs in 32 balls to secure the victory.
Dambulla Aura – 89 (13.5 Overs)
Softlogic Colombo Stars – 90/1 (11.3 Overs)
With this win, Softlogic Colombo Stars moved one step ahead in the points table and are currently in the third position.
Meanwhile, the Kandy Falcon team defeated the Jaffna Kings team by 10 runs in the 2nd match held yesterday. The man of the match award went to the Kandy Falcons team’s Fabian Allen.
Kandy Falcon 160/8 (20 Overs)
Jaffna Kings 150/9 (20 Overs)
Today and tomorrow have been declared rest days in the Lanka Premier League (LPL) and the tournament will resume on the 17th at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
