Cricket Highlights, December 12: Lanka T10 Super League 2024 (6th Match) – Jaffna Titans vs Colombo Jaguars

JFT vs CLJR (6th Match) – Highlights

In this article, we will discuss the exciting 10-over match between Jaffna Titans vs Colombo Jaguars (JFT vs CLJR), which showcased thrilling cricket and intense competition. The Jaffna Titans delivered a dominant performance, posting an imposing total of 138/6 in their innings. Despite Colombo Lions JR’s efforts to chase down the target, they fell short, managing only 98/6. This 40-run victory for Jaffna Titans highlighted their superior batting and disciplined bowling, making it a match to remember for cricket fans.

In a high-energy 10-over match, the Jaffna Titans secured a commanding 40-run victory over the CLJR. The Titans batted first and set a formidable target of 138/6, driven by standout performances from Charith Asalanka and Kusal Mendis. Asalanka was the star, smashing 56 runs off 24 balls, including five fours and three sixes, with a strike rate of 233.33. Mendis contributed a brisk 37 off 19 deliveries before falling to Matheesha Pathirana.

Late contributions from Janith Liyanage (6* off 3) and Dwaine Pretorius (4* off 1) helped the Titans reach an imposing total. Despite losing early wickets, the middle-order batting showed resilience, with valuable partnerships that kept the momentum going. The Colombo Jaguars’ bowling was led by Angelo Mathews, who claimed 2/22 in his two overs, and Ali Khan, who picked up 2/20, but their efforts couldn’t contain the Titans’ aggressive batting.

In response, the Colombo Jaguars struggled to find their footing against a disciplined Titans bowling attack. Early setbacks began with Jason Roy being run out for 2 in the first over. Kamindu Mendis (7 off 7) and Daniel Lawrence (28 off 14) tried to stabilize the innings, but consistent strikes from the Titans’ bowlers thwarted their efforts.

Treveen Mathew was exceptional, picking up 3/18 in his two overs, including the key wicket of Angelo Mathews for 3. Malsha Tharupathi and Dwaine Pretorius also chipped in with a wicket each, further dismantling the Jaguars’ batting lineup. Najibullah Zadran contributed a quick 17 off 12 before falling to Mathew, while Sadeera Samarawickrama (4* off 6) and Ramesh Mendis (15* off 9) offered some resistance in the lower order.

Despite their efforts, the Jaguars fell significantly short, managing only 98/6 in their allotted 10 overs. The JFT bowling and fielding were clinical, with David Wiese’s economical spell (0/12 in 2 overs) setting the tone early on. The win highlighted Jaffna Titans’ all-around dominance and strategic execution, ensuring a well-deserved victory in a thrilling encounter.

Jaffna Titans vs Colombo Jaguars Scoreboard

Jaffna Titans– 138/6 (10)

Colombo Jaguars– 98/6 (10)

Result – Jaffna Titans won by 40 runs

Player of the Match – Charith Asalanka

JFT vs CLJR Playing Squads

Jaffna Titans

Kohler-Cadmore (wk), Kusal Mendis, Dan Lawrence, Charith Asalanka, Wiese (c), Abell, Pavan Rathnayake, Pretorius, Janith Liyanage, Malsha Tharupathi, Treveen Mathew, and Pramod Madushan.

Colombo Jaguars

Jason Roy, Kamindu Mendis, Treveen Mathew, Daniel Lawrence, Angelo Mathews (c), Najibullah Zadran, Asif Ali, Sadeera Samarawickrama (wk), Ramesh Mendis, Asitha Fernando, Matheesha Pathirana, Garuka Sanketh, and Muhammad Ahsan Ali Khan.

Disclaimer: This Highlights is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.

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