COLOMBO: Jaffna Kings created history on Friday as they clinched the Lanka Premier League (LPL) title for the third year in a row after defeating Colombo Stars by 2 wickets in a thrilling final at the R.Premadasa Stadium, here. Colombo Stars made 163/5 in 20 overs before Jaffna Kings chased down the target in 19.2 overs.
Colombo Stars had a bad start after losing the toss. They lost Nishan Madushka (1) on just two runs. Dinesh Chandimal continued his good form as he built up a 75 runs partnership for the second wicket with Charith Asalanka.
Chandimal scored 49 runs off 40 balls, while Asalanka hit 31 runs on just 23 balls before Ravi Bopara (47 not out) played another brilliant knock to take the Stars to a fighting total.
Brief scores: Colombo Stars 163-5 in 20 Overs (Dinesh Chandimal 49, Ravi Bopara 47; Thisara Perera 1/16) lost to Jaffna Kings 164-8 in 19.2 Overs (Avishka Fernando 50, Sadeera Samarawickrama 44; Suranga Lakmal 3/23) by 2 wickets. IANS
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