Sam Harper's 77 Fires Galle Gallants to Victory
Galle Gallants have won by 6 wickets. Colombo Kaps batted first and posted 176/10 in 18.5 overs. Galle Gallants chased down 177 in just 18.4 overs.
Ravindu Fernando was the standout in the first innings, scoring 48 off 27 balls (SR 178). 5 sixes and 1 four provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 52 runs.
In the chase, Sam Harper anchored the innings with 77 off 51 balls. It was a measured knock that kept Galle Gallants on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Charith Asalanka delivered figures of 2/34 in 3 overs (Econ 11.3). A tidy spell that kept the pressure on throughout.
CK lead the series 23-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 5 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
77 off 51 balls (SR 151), 4 fours, 4 sixes
2/34 in 3 overs (Econ: 11.33)
59 off 42 balls (SR 140), 3 fours, 4 sixes
Verdict
Galle Gallants showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Colombo Kaps came up short by 6 wickets. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. CK lead the series 23-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.