Charith Asalanka's 58 Fires Galle Gallants to Victory
Galle Gallants have won by 13 runs. Galle Gallants batted first and posted 201/6 in 20 overs. Colombo Kaps, chasing 202, fell short at 188/10 in 19.4 overs.
Charith Asalanka was the standout in the first innings, scoring 58 off 37 balls (SR 157). 2 sixes and 7 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 71 runs.
Ben McDermott fought hard with 38 off 28 balls, but it was not enough to haul Colombo Kaps over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Mohammad Nawaz delivered figures of 3/24 in 4 overs (Econ 6.0). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
GG lead the series 19-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 20 of the first innings was the inflection point — 22 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
58 off 37 balls (SR 157), 7 fours, 2 sixes
3/24 in 4 overs (Econ: 6.00)
43 off 29 balls (SR 148), 4 fours, 2 sixes
Verdict
Galle Gallants showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Colombo Kaps will rue missed opportunities — a 13 runs deficit could have been avoided with sharper execution in the key moments. GG lead the series 19-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.