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Colombo Strikers vs Kandy Falcons Result – Eliminator

Complete match hub with live updates, full scorecard, ball-by-ball commentary, analysis, highlights, and FAQs.

Eliminator • Lanka Premier League

Colombo Strikers cricket team logo
CK
203/7 (20)
Kandy Falcons cricket team logo
KR
135/10 (18.4)
Colombo Kaps won by 68 runs
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Player of the match: Wanuja Sahan

18.4
W
Shahnawaz Dahani to Nuwan Thushara, Out! Caught by Jimmy Neesham
18.3
4
Shahnawaz Dahani to Nuwan Thushara, Four
18.2
0
Shahnawaz Dahani to Nuwan Thushara, no run
18.1
0
Shahnawaz Dahani to Nuwan Thushara, no run
End of over 18 (7 runs)
Garuka Sanketh 6 (8)
Nuwan Thushara 2 (5)
131/9
Milan Rathnayake 3-2-23-0
17.6
4
Milan Rathnayake to Garuka Sanketh, Four
17.6
Wd
Milan Rathnayake to Garuka Sanketh, 1 wide
17.5
1
Milan Rathnayake to Nuwan Thushara, 1 run
17.4
1
Milan Rathnayake to Garuka Sanketh, 1 run
17.3
0
Milan Rathnayake to Garuka Sanketh, no run
17.2
0
Milan Rathnayake to Garuka Sanketh, no run
17.1
0
Milan Rathnayake to Garuka Sanketh, no run
End of over 17 (2 runs)
Garuka Sanketh 1 (3)
Nuwan Thushara 1 (4)
124/9
Shahnawaz Dahani 2-1-12-0
16.6
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Shahnawaz Dahani to Garuka Sanketh, 1 run
16.5
1
Shahnawaz Dahani to Nuwan Thushara, 1 run
16.4
0
Shahnawaz Dahani to Nuwan Thushara, no run
16.3
0
Shahnawaz Dahani to Nuwan Thushara, no run
16.2
0
Shahnawaz Dahani to Nuwan Thushara, no run
16.1
W
Shahnawaz Dahani to Shaheen Afridi, Out! Caught by Rubin Hermann
End of over 16 (8 runs)
Garuka Sanketh 0 (2)
Shaheen Afridi 0 (0)
122/8
Mujeeb Ur Rahman 4-2-41-0
15.6
0
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Garuka Sanketh, no run
15.5
0
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Garuka Sanketh, no run
15.4
W
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Angelo Mathews, lbw!
15.3
6
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Angelo Mathews, Six
15.2
0
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Angelo Mathews, no run
15.1
2
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Angelo Mathews, 2 runs
End of over 15 (5 runs)
Vijay Shankar 4 (7)
Angelo Mathews 6 (6)
114/7
Milan Rathnayake 2-2-16-0
14.6
W
Milan Rathnayake to Vijay Shankar, Out! Caught by Kamindu Mendis

Match Summary

Colombo Strikers and Kandy Falcons met in Eliminator of Lanka Premier League, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 18.4: Shahnawaz Dahani to Nuwan Thushara, Out! Caught by Jimmy Neesham | 18.3: Shahnawaz Dahani to Nuwan Thushara, Four | 17.6: Milan Rathnayake to Garuka Sanketh, Four. The turning point arrived at 18.4 when Shahnawaz Dahani to Nuwan Thushara, Out! Caught by Jimmy Neesham. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (Colombo Kaps won by 68 runs), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

  • 18.4: Shahnawaz Dahani to Nuwan Thushara, Out! Caught by Jimmy Neesham
  • 18.3: Shahnawaz Dahani to Nuwan Thushara, Four
  • 17.6: Milan Rathnayake to Garuka Sanketh, Four
  • 16.1: Shahnawaz Dahani to Shaheen Afridi, Out! Caught by Rubin Hermann
  • 15.4: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Angelo Mathews, lbw!
  • 15.3: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Angelo Mathews, Six
  • 14.6: Milan Rathnayake to Vijay Shankar, Out! Caught by Kamindu Mendis

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 18.4 when Shahnawaz Dahani to Nuwan Thushara, Out! Caught by Jimmy Neesham. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

Colombo Kaps won by 68 runs. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 18.4: Shahnawaz Dahani to Nuwan Thushara, Out! Caught by Jimmy Neesham. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

18.4 W Shahnawaz Dahani to Nuwan Thushara, Out! Caught by Jimmy Neesham

18.3 4 Shahnawaz Dahani to Nuwan Thushara, Four

18.2 0 Shahnawaz Dahani to Nuwan Thushara, no run

18.1 0 Shahnawaz Dahani to Nuwan Thushara, no run

End of over 18 (7 runs)
Garuka Sanketh 6 (8)
Nuwan Thushara 2 (5)
131/9
Milan Rathnayake 3-2-23-0

17.6 4 Milan Rathnayake to Garuka Sanketh, Four

17.6 Wd Milan Rathnayake to Garuka Sanketh, 1 wide

17.5 1 Milan Rathnayake to Nuwan Thushara, 1 run

17.4 1 Milan Rathnayake to Garuka Sanketh, 1 run

17.3 0 Milan Rathnayake to Garuka Sanketh, no run

17.2 0 Milan Rathnayake to Garuka Sanketh, no run

17.1 0 Milan Rathnayake to Garuka Sanketh, no run

End of over 17 (2 runs)
Garuka Sanketh 1 (3)
Nuwan Thushara 1 (4)
124/9
Shahnawaz Dahani 2-1-12-0

16.6 1 Shahnawaz Dahani to Garuka Sanketh, 1 run

16.5 1 Shahnawaz Dahani to Nuwan Thushara, 1 run

16.4 0 Shahnawaz Dahani to Nuwan Thushara, no run

16.3 0 Shahnawaz Dahani to Nuwan Thushara, no run

16.2 0 Shahnawaz Dahani to Nuwan Thushara, no run

16.1 W Shahnawaz Dahani to Shaheen Afridi, Out! Caught by Rubin Hermann

End of over 16 (8 runs)
Garuka Sanketh 0 (2)
Shaheen Afridi 0 (0)
122/8
Mujeeb Ur Rahman 4-2-41-0

15.6 0 Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Garuka Sanketh, no run

15.5 0 Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Garuka Sanketh, no run

15.4 W Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Angelo Mathews, lbw!

15.3 6 Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Angelo Mathews, Six

15.2 0 Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Angelo Mathews, no run

15.1 2 Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Angelo Mathews, 2 runs

End of over 15 (5 runs)
Vijay Shankar 4 (7)
Angelo Mathews 6 (6)
114/7
Milan Rathnayake 2-2-16-0

14.6 W Milan Rathnayake to Vijay Shankar, Out! Caught by Kamindu Mendis

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Colombo Strikers vs Kandy Falcons Eliminator match?
Colombo Kaps won by 68 runs.

What is the Colombo Strikers vs Kandy Falcons Eliminator?
Colombo Strikers vs Kandy Falcons is the Eliminator of the 2026 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

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