- Pink Day Campaign: The match was part of the ‘Pink Day’ campaign titled ‘Strike with Hope’, dedicated to breast cancer awareness. Both teams wore special pink jerseys for the occasion.
In a gripping ‘Pink Day’ match of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2024, the Galle Marvels clinched a thrilling Super Over victory against the Dambulla Sixers in Colombo.
Opting to bowl first, the Galle Marvels restricted the Dambulla Sixers to 148/9 in their allotted 20 overs. Despite a strong start by Hales (38 off 26 balls), Dambulla’s spinners controlled the middle overs, with Nabi and Hemantha taking crucial wickets to keep the Marvels’ scoring in check.
Chasing 149 for victory, Dambulla lost early wickets but rallied around Hendricks’ resilient fifty. Needing 8 runs off the final over, Hendricks and Nabi looked set to secure a win, only for Theekshana to turn the tide with crucial breakthroughs.
A dramatic run-out on the last ball forced a Super Over, where Theekshana starred again, restricting Dambulla to just 6 runs and taking both wickets. In response, Hales and Arachchige swiftly chased down the target in four balls against Thushara, with Hales sealing victory with a boundary and a six.
The match not only showcased thrilling cricket but also highlighted the ‘Strike with Hope’ campaign’s importance in raising awareness for breast cancer.
Chief Score
- Galle Marvels :- Total – 148/9, Alex Hales 38(26), Tim Seifert 23(29), Janith Liyanage 13(14), Dwaine Pretorius 16(12) – Nuwan Pradeep 2-43, Mohammad Nabi 2-14, Dushan Hemantha 2-19
Super Over :- Total 12/0 – Alex hales 11(3), Sahan Arachchige 1(1) – Nuwan Thushara 0-12
- Dambulla Sixers :- Total 148/7 – Reeza Hendricks 72(57), Ibrahim Zadran 30(18), Mohammad Nabi 25(17) – Maheesh Theekshana 3-29, Kavindu Nadeeshan 1-29, Sahan Arachchige 1-13
Super Over :- Mohammad Nabi 2(6), Reeza Hendricks 0(1) Chamindu Wickramasinghe 1(1) Extras 3, Maheesh Theekshana 2-6
