LPL 2024 | Pretorious' four-wicket haul and Seifert-Liyanage alliance propel Galle to Finals

As the LPL nears its conclusion, Galle Marvels and Jaffna Kings faced off in Qualifier 1 in Colombo. Galle Marvels captain Niroshan Dickwella won the toss and chose to field first. This decision paid off early when they dismissed the in-form Pathum Nissanka in the third over. However, Rilee Rossouw and Kusal Mendis accelerated the scoring, bringing the total to 49/1 by the end of the powerplay. While the pair built a solid partnership of 61 runs, Galle's Isuru Udana claimed Rossouw's wicket in the ninth over. With Mendis and Avishka Fernando at the crease, Jaffna Kings reached 89/2 at the halfway mark. The Marvels maintained their form with the ball during the middle overs, dismissing Mendis and Charith Asalanka. Despite this, Avishka Fernando showcased his excellent form this season by scoring his fourth half-century in 32 balls. Jaffna then lost the wickets of Fernando, Dhananjaya de Silva, and Fabian Allen in the 18th and 20th overs, finishing with 177/7 in 20 overs.

In response, the Marvels started strong with Alex Hales and Niroshan Dickwella reaching 25/0 in just two overs. However, Azmatullah Omarzai disrupted their momentum by taking the wicket of the Galle skipper in the third over, bringing Tim Seifert to the crease. The Hales-Seifert pair then formed a solid 41-run partnership during the powerplay, taking the score to 70/2 in six overs before Hales was dismissed after scoring 36 off 21 balls. By the 10-over mark, Galle Marvels were 102/2 with Seifert and Janith Liyanage at the crease. Needing 53 runs from the last seven overs, the Marvels aimed to finish strong with eight wickets in hand. Seifert and Liyanage accelerated the chase, pushing the score to 138/2 in 14 overs. With Jaffna on the brink of defeat, Liyanage reached a 33-ball fifty, and Seifert followed with his half-century in 36 deliveries by the 16th over. The game seemed firmly in Galle's favour, requiring just 17 runs from the last four overs. Tabraiz Shamsi broke the 92-run partnership by dismissing Liyanage in the 17th over, but Seifert saw the Marvels through securing the win in 18.1 overs by seven wickets. With this victory, Galle Marvels advanced to the finals, set to be played on Sunday, while Jaffna Kings will compete in Qualifier 2 against the winner of the Eliminator game.

 Kncok from them

Marvels Knock from Galle Marvels 🏏 Janith Liyanage



56 (36)     

— DANUSHKA ARAVINDA (@DanuskaAravinda) 

Finally

FINALLY JAFFNA SHOW HOW MATCH FIXED

BY ANY TEAM IN LPL LEAUGE

— jack (@johnmar74440222) 

For sure?

Fix matches in such a manner that no one knows, it's clearly seen that  have fixed the game to loose. Dropping catches, giving away runs. Bowling poorly intentionally, socred lesser runs and specially  he have fixed the game for sure

— nadim Ahmad (@AhmadSixth) 

Masterclass

Dwaine Pretorius dazzles with a masterclass in bowling, turning the tide for the team! 🔥



      

— Galle Marvels (@gallemarvels) 

Dominated

Tabraiz Shamsi being dominated by local Srilankan batters, even on pitches which assist turn & bounce.

— ALL IN (@ALLINBET9) 

Fantastic performance

🌟 Impact Player Spotlight! 🌟



Isuru Udana shines for Galle Marvels 💚 with a fantastic performance in the last game! Check out his highlight reel and relive the magic. 🔥🏏       

— LPL - Lanka Premier League (@LPLT20) 

Winner

Winner From Jaffna Kings ! 😍✅🏆



Thanks Jaffna Boys ! ❤️   

— Rahul ! 🇮🇳 (@msdfanboy007) 

In good form

1U play



Galle Marvels vs Jaffna kings



Avishka Fernando top batsmen team 2 .4



he is in good form  

— Breakfreak11 (@breakfreak11) 

In Sri Lanka

CRICKET:

INDIA:

CHEPAUK



SRI LANKA:

JAFFNA KINGS

— charles benjamin (@chaleeboh3131) 

Bowling first

🎲 Toss Update for Game 1! 🎲



Galle Marvels 💚 win the toss and choose to bowl first against Jaffna Kings . Let the battle for a spot in the finals begin! 🔜 

— LPL - Lanka Premier League (@LPLT20)