Reeza Hendricks's 87 Fires Dambulla Sixers to Victory
Dambulla Sixers have won by 18 runs. Dambulla Sixers batted first and posted 205/6 in 20 overs. Kandy Royals, chasing 206, fell short at 187/6 in 20 overs.
Reeza Hendricks was the standout in the first innings, scoring 87* off 50 balls (SR 174). 2 sixes and 11 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 68 runs.
Dale Phillips fought hard with 52 off 39 balls, but it was not enough to haul Kandy Royals over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Gulbadin Naib delivered figures of 2/19 in 2 overs (Econ 9.5). A tidy spell that kept the pressure on throughout.
DS lead the series 2-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 20 of the first innings was the inflection point — 25 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
87* off 50 balls (SR 174), 11 fours, 2 sixes
2/19 in 2 overs (Econ: 9.50)
52 off 39 balls (SR 133), 5 fours, 2 sixes
Verdict
Dambulla Sixers showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Kandy Royals will rue missed opportunities — a 18 runs deficit could have been avoided with sharper execution in the key moments. DS lead the series 2-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.