Chamika Karunaratne's 72 Fires Galle Gallants to Victory
Galle Gallants have won by 44 runs. Galle Gallants batted first and posted 220/6 in 20 overs. Dambulla Sixers, chasing 221, fell short at 176/7 in 20 overs.
Chamika Karunaratne was the standout in the first innings, scoring 72* off 34 balls (SR 212). 6 sixes and 4 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 76 runs.
Ramesh Mendis fought hard with 39 off 22 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, Dushmantha Chameera delivered figures of 5/55 in 4 overs (Econ 13.8). A match-defining spell that tore through the batting order.
DS lead the series 14-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 4 of the first innings was the inflection point — 28 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
72* off 34 balls (SR 212), 4 fours, 6 sixes
5/55 in 4 overs (Econ: 13.75)
41 off 27 balls (SR 152), 5 fours, 1 sixes
Verdict
Galle Gallants showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Dambulla Sixers will rue missed opportunities — a 44 runs deficit could have been avoided with sharper execution in the key moments. DS lead the series 14-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.