Colombo Kaps Clinch 4 wickets Win in a Thriller
Colombo Kaps have won by 4 wickets. Dambulla Sixers batted first and posted 174/5 in 20 overs. Colombo Kaps chased down 175 in just 19 overs.
Reeza Hendricks was the standout in the first innings, scoring 80 off 54 balls (SR 148). 3 sixes and 9 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 37 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
In the chase, Rubin Hermann anchored the innings with 48 off 26 balls. It was a measured knock that kept Colombo Kaps on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Dushmantha Chameera delivered figures of 2/32 in 4 overs (Econ 8.0). A tidy spell that kept the pressure on throughout.
DS lead the series 17-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 20 of the first innings was the inflection point — 19 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
80 off 54 balls (SR 148), 9 fours, 3 sixes
2/32 in 4 overs (Econ: 8.00)
48 off 26 balls (SR 185), 8 fours, 1 sixes
Verdict
Colombo Kaps showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Dambulla Sixers came up short by 4 wickets. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. DS lead the series 17-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.