Lahiru Udara's 132 Fires Kandy Royals to Victory
Kandy Royals have won by 6 wickets. Galle Gallants batted first and posted 208/3 in 20 overs. Kandy Royals chased down 209 in just 18.5 overs.
Sam Harper was the standout in the first innings, scoring 72 off 38 balls (SR 189). 3 sixes and 7 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 42 runs.
In the chase, Lahiru Udara anchored the innings with 132 off 63 balls. It was a measured knock that kept Kandy Royals on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Sachindu Colombage delivered figures of 3/18 in 4 overs (Econ 4.5). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
KR lead the series 17-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
The match swung decisively when Galle Gallants lost 3 wickets in a 2-over passage during the chase. What had been a competitive equation turned into a rearguard action, and from there, the asking rate was always climbing.
Key Performers
132* off 63 balls (SR 210), 15 fours, 7 sixes
3/18 in 4 overs (Econ: 4.50)
72 off 38 balls (SR 189), 7 fours, 3 sixes
Verdict
Kandy Royals showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Galle Gallants came up short by 6 wickets. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. KR lead the series 17-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.