Ben McDermott's 71 Fires Colombo Kaps to Victory
Colombo Kaps have won by 68 runs. Colombo Kaps batted first and posted 203/7 in 20 overs. Kandy Royals, chasing 204, fell short at 135/10 in 18.4 overs.
Ben McDermott was the standout in the first innings, scoring 71 off 39 balls (SR 182). 7 sixes and 1 four provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 56 runs.
Lahiru Udara fought hard with 50 off 36 balls, but it was not enough to haul Kandy Royals over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Wanuja Sahan delivered figures of 2/8 in 4 overs (Econ 2.0). A tidy spell that kept the pressure on throughout.
KR lead the series 22-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 10 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
71 off 39 balls (SR 182), 1 fours, 7 sixes
2/8 in 4 overs (Econ: 2.00)
50 off 36 balls (SR 139), 5 fours, 2 sixes
Verdict
Colombo Kaps showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Kandy Royals will rue missed opportunities — a 68 runs deficit could have been avoided with sharper execution in the key moments. KR lead the series 22-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.