Lizaad Williams's 3-Wicket Haul Seals It for Jaffna Kings
Jaffna Kings have won by 5 runs. Jaffna Kings batted first and posted 179/6 in 20 overs. Colombo Kaps, chasing 180, fell short at 174/9 in 20 overs.
Chamindu Wickramasinghe was the standout in the first innings, scoring 43 off 22 balls (SR 195). 2 sixes and 4 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 44 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
Kamindu Mendis fought hard with 58 off 42 balls, but it was not enough to haul Colombo Kaps over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Lizaad Williams delivered figures of 3/30 in 4 overs (Econ 7.5). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
CK lead the series 8-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 12 of the first innings was the inflection point — 17 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
58 off 42 balls (SR 138), 3 fours, 2 sixes
3/30 in 4 overs (Econ: 7.50)
43 off 22 balls (SR 195), 4 fours, 2 sixes
Verdict
Jaffna Kings showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Colombo Kaps will rue missed opportunities — a 5 runs deficit could have been avoided with sharper execution in the key moments. CK lead the series 8-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.