Kandy Falcons led by Wanindu Hasaranga recorded an easy five-wicket win over Galle Gladiators in their LPL cricket fixture played at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium yesterday.
Galle Gladiators scored 121 for 8 wickets in 20 overs while Kandy Falcons surpassed the target scoring 123 in 15 overs, with five overs to spare.
Kamindu Mendis scored 44 in 34 balls with 4 fours and 2 sixes. Paceman Carlos Brathwaite, the Man of the Match, was the pick of the bowlers for Kandy with fine figures of 4 for 14 guiding Kandy to get their second consecutive win.
Earlier, Galle Gladiators were struggling on 28 for 5 wickets at one stage. However, Movin Subasinghe (40) and Imad Wasim (34) helped their side pile up 121 for 8 wickets in 20 overs.
Chief scores
Galle Gladiators: 121/8 in 20 overs Kusal Mendis 14, Nuwanidu Fernando 13, Movin Subasinghe 40, Imad Wasim 34, Zahoor Khan 2/26, Carlos Brathwaite 4/14, Isuru Idana 1/19, Wanindu Hasaranga 1/34)
Kandy Falcons: 123/5 in 15 overs (Pathum Nissanka 22, Andre Fletcher 20, Kamindu Mendis 44, Fabian Allen 10,Nuwan Pradeep 2/34, Nuwan Thushara 1/18, Ifthikar Ahmed 1/7, Pulina Tharanga 1/20)