Jaffna Kings vs Kandy Warriors
Kandy Warriors 94/2 in 12.2 overs (Asalanka 44; Malik 1-19) lost to Jaffna Kings 95/3 in 8.4 overs (Thisara 29; Binura 1-15) by 7 wickets (DLS method). Player of the Match: Shoaib Malik.
Jaffna Kings hardly broke into a stride as they chased down a revised target of 95 in just 8.4 overs with seven wickets and eight balls remaining. This was the fourth win of the season for the Kings, and they are at the top of the points table.
Kandy Warriors were moving along swiftly before rain stopped play. They were on 94/2 in 12.2 overs, with Charith Asalanka on 44. Once play resumed, did not have much to defend, especially against the Kings' power-packed batting unit.
Galle Gladiators vs Colombo Stars
Colombo Stars 162/7 in 18 overs (Mathews 73; Lakshan 2-22) beat Galle Gladiators 121 in 16.5 overs (K. Mendis 64; Naveen 3-27) by 41 runs. Player of the Match: Angelo Mathews.
A 57-ball 73 from Angelo Mathews, followed by Naveen-ul-Haq's 3-27, helped Colombo Stars beat Galle Gladiators by 41 runs. Asked to chase 163 in 18 overs, the Gladiators were bowled out for 121. Kusal Mendis top-scored with 64. This was the first win for Colombo Stars in LPL 2021/22.