Nuwan Thushara's 4-Wicket Haul Seals It for Kandy Royals
Kandy Royals have won by 43 runs. Kandy Royals batted first and posted 194/6 in 20 overs. Dambulla Sixers, chasing 195, fell short at 151/8 in 20 overs.
Lahiru Udara was the standout in the first innings, scoring 51 off 34 balls (SR 150). 2 sixes and 5 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 48 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
Sahibzada Farhan fought hard with 74 off 45 balls, but it was not enough to haul Dambulla Sixers over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Nuwan Thushara delivered figures of 4/29 in 4 overs (Econ 7.3). A match-defining spell that tore through the batting order.
KR lead the series 6-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 11 of the first innings was the inflection point — 20 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
74 off 45 balls (SR 164), 7 fours, 4 sixes
4/29 in 4 overs (Econ: 7.25)
51 off 34 balls (SR 150), 5 fours, 2 sixes
Verdict
Kandy Royals showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Dambulla Sixers will rue missed opportunities — a 43 runs deficit could have been avoided with sharper execution in the key moments. KR lead the series 6-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.