Nuwan Thushara's 3-Wicket Haul Seals It for Kandy Royals
Kandy Royals have won by 11 runs. Kandy Royals batted first and posted 165/6 in 20 overs. Galle Gallants, chasing 166, fell short at 154/8 in 20 overs.
Moeen Ali was the standout in the first innings, scoring 41 off 29 balls (SR 141). 1 six and 3 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 28 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
Dasun Shanaka fought hard with 57 off 38 balls, but it was not enough to haul Galle Gallants over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Nuwan Thushara delivered figures of 3/33 in 4 overs (Econ 8.3). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
KR lead the series 11-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 16 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
57* off 38 balls (SR 150), 6 fours, 2 sixes
3/33 in 4 overs (Econ: 8.25)
52 off 35 balls (SR 149), 3 fours, 2 sixes
Verdict
Kandy Royals showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Galle Gallants came up short by 11 runs. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. KR lead the series 11-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.