BLK vs CS Highlights: B-Love Kandy Fails to Chase Modest Total
Colombo Strikers earned their first victory of the season as B-LOVE KANDY failed to chase a modest total of 157 runs. Senior batter Babar Azam was declared the player of the match for his hard-fought fifty in the match, while pacer Matheesha Pathirana impressed with his 3-fer.
Strikers Post 157/6
Opting to bat first, Colombo Strikers posted 157/6 at the end of 20 overs. Pakistani batter Babar Azam played a crucial role in the innings, scoring 59 runs off 52 balls. Nuwanidu Fernando also contributed 28 runs off 31 balls. Isuru Udana bagged three wickets for B-LOVE KANDY, while Mohammad Hasnain bagged two.
B-Love Kandy Struggles in Pursuit of Target
In pursuit of Strikers’ 157 runs, B-LOVE KANDY got off to a shaky start, struggling to score runs at the beginning of the innings and losing three wickets in the process. Despite their efforts, they were unable to reach the target and lost the match.
Conclusion
Colombo Strikers emerged victorious in the match, with Babar Azam being the standout performer. Matheesha Pathirana also impressed with his 3-fer, while Isuru Udana and Mohammad Hasnain bagged three and two wickets respectively. B-LOVE KANDY, however, failed to chase the modest total, resulting in their loss.