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Rajapakse's Blitz Secures Jaffna Kings Victory
21 Jul
Summary
- Skipper Bhanuka Rajapakse scored an unbeaten 61 off 37 balls.
- Jaffna Kings chased down 131 with six balls to spare.
- Dambulla Sixers were bowled out for 130 runs.
Jaffna Kings achieved their first win in the Lanka Premier League yesterday, defeating Dambulla Sixers by five wickets. Skipper Bhanuka Rajapakse led the charge with a match-winning unbeaten 61 off just 37 deliveries, featuring four boundaries and four sixes.
The Kings successfully chased down a target of 131 runs with six balls to spare. However, the victory wasn't without its challenges, as Jaffna Kings lost three early wickets with the score at 35 in the seventh over.
A vital 47-run partnership between Ibrahim Zadran and Rajapakse steadied the innings. Despite another setback at 93 for 5, Rajapakse, alongside Dunith Wellalage, forged an unbroken 40-run partnership to secure the win.
Earlier, Dambulla Sixers, after being invited to bat, struggled with their top order. They lost wickets consistently, slumping to 69 for 4 at the halfway mark and were eventually bowled out for 130. Despite some resistance, they failed to post a challenging total.
