Cricket Highlights, December 14: Lanka T10 Super League, 2024 (11th Match) – Galle Marvels vs Jaffna Titans

GAM vs JFT (11th Match) – Highlights

In this article, we will discuss the exciting 10-over clash between Galle Marvels vs Jaffna Titans, where the Titans emerged victorious with a commanding 7-wicket win. Galle Marvels managed to score 105/7 in their allotted 10 overs, but Jaffna Titans showcased a powerful batting performance, chasing down the target in just 8.3 overs to secure the win. Let’s dive into the key moments and performances that defined this high-energy encounter.

In a thrilling 10-over encounter, Galle Marvels posted 105/7, with no standout performances as Jaffna Titans bowlers maintained control. Chasing 106, Jaffna Titans reached the target in just 8.3 overs, finishing at 109/3.

GAM struggled to build a competitive total as they managed 105/7 in their 10 overs against the Jaffna Titans. The innings began with a promising but short-lived knock by Niroshan Dickwella, who scored 11 off 6 before being run out due to a mix-up with Kusal Mendis.

Alex Hales showed intent with a quick 21 off 10 but fell victim to another run-out, this time involving Dunith Wellalage and Kusal Mendis. The middle order failed to provide stability as Weerakkody was lbw for a duck to Nuwan Thushara, and Shakib Al Hasan contributed 20 off 13 before being trapped lbw by Treveen Mathew.

Chamindu Wickramasinghe tried to steady the innings with 8 runs off 32 balls but struggled to accelerate, while skipper Maheesh Theekshana played a valuable cameo, remaining unbeaten on 13 off 5 balls. Sadisha Rajapaksa chipped in with a brisk 10 off 6 towards the end, but wickets continued to fall at regular intervals.

JFT bowlers dominated the innings with disciplined performances. Dwaine Pretorius was the pick of the bowlers, taking 2/18, while Nuwan Thushara, George Garton, and Treveen Mathew bowled economical spells, keeping the batters in check.

The Marvels scored 26 runs during the powerplay but lost momentum as wickets tumbled in the latter half of the innings, with four falling between the 7th and 9th overs for just 11 runs. Despite their struggles, the Marvels hoped to rely on their bowlers to defend the modest total.

Jaffna Titans chased down the target of 106 with ease, finishing at 109/3 in 8.3 overs to win by 7 wickets. The innings began with a solid foundation as Tom Kohler-Cadmore and Kusal Mendis provided a steady start. Kohler-Cadmore made 32 off 15 balls before being dismissed by Chamindu Wickramasinghe, caught by Mendis. Mendis, who had earlier played a supportive role, was the next to fall, caught by Hales off Binura Fernando for 31 off 16 balls.

Charith Asalanka came in and looked in control, contributing 25 runs off 13 balls before being dismissed by Zahoor Khan, caught by Rajapaksa. With the score at 97/2, Tom Abell (7*) and David Wiese (4*) took over the chase, guiding the team to victory in just 8.3 overs.

The Titans’ chase was guided by disciplined batting, with Abell and Wiese finishing not out, ensuring the required target was met. The Galle Marvels’ bowlers, though economical at times, couldn’t break the partnership in the latter overs. Luke Wood and Chamindu Wickramasinghe were the only bowlers to take wickets, but they couldn’t halt the Titans’ charge.

Galle Marvels vs Jaffna Titans Scoreboard

Galle Marvels – 105/7

Zimbabwe– 109/3(8.3/10)

Result – Jaffna Titans won by 7 wkts

Player of the Match – Kusal Mendis

Galle Marvels vs Jaffna Titans Playing XI

Galle Marvels

Dickwella, Hales, Weerakkody(WK), Shakib, B Rajapaksa, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Sadisha Rajapaksa, Luke Wood, M Theekshana(C), Vandersay , B Fernando , Zahoor Khan.

Jaffna Titans

Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Kusal Mendis(WK), Charith Asalanka, Tom Abell, David Wiese(C), Dwaine Pretorius, Dunith Wellalage, Pavan Rathnayake, George Garton, Pramod Madushan, Treveen Mathew, Nuwan Thushara

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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