Colombo Stars meets Jaffna Kings in the final of Lanka Premier League 2022 today (23).
They beat Kandy Falcons by six wickets in the 2nd qualifier at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo yesterday.
Scores:
Kandy Falcons 168/6 in 20 overs (Kamindu Mendis 23, Ashen Bandara 40, Wanidu Hasaranga 77*; Kasun Rajitha 4-20, Dominic Drakes 1-32, Mohammed Nabi 1-33)
Colombo Stars 169/4 in 18.5 overs (Dinesh Chandimal 38, Charith Asalanka 64, Ravi Bopara 29, Angelo Mathews 21*; Carlos Braithwaite 1-3, Kamindu Mendis 2-26)
Defending champions Jaffna Kings qualified for the final by defeating Kandy Falcons by 24 runs under the D/L method in qualifier one on the previous day.
Batting first, Kandy Falcons posted 143 for eight.
Jaffna Kings were 98 for three in 11 overs when rain interrupted play to give them victory on their superior par score.
