Kamindu Mendis's 88 Fires Colombo Kaps to Victory
Colombo Kaps have won by 21 runs. Colombo Kaps batted first and posted 197/5 in 20 overs. Dambulla Sixers, chasing 198, fell short at 176/8 in 20 overs.
Kamindu Mendis was the standout in the first innings, scoring 88* off 39 balls (SR 226). 4 sixes and 9 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 51 runs.
Pavan Rathnayake fought hard with 50 off 30 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, Shahnawaz Dahani delivered figures of 2/20 in 4 overs (Econ 5.0). A tidy spell that kept the pressure on throughout.
CK lead the series 12-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 17 of the first innings was the inflection point — 21 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
88* off 39 balls (SR 226), 9 fours, 4 sixes
2/20 in 4 overs (Econ: 5.00)
50 off 30 balls (SR 167), 6 fours, 1 sixes
Verdict
Colombo Kaps showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Dambulla Sixers came up short by 21 runs. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. CK lead the series 12-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.