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‘Alag hi form chal raha hai inka’ - Fans react as B-Love Kandy defeat Galle Titans by 34 runs in Qualifier 2, qualify for LPL 2023 final

Here is how fans have reacted as B-Love Kandy defeat Galle Titans to get qualified for the LPL 2023 final in Colombo

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On 19 August 2023, B-Love Kandy (BLK) took on Galle Titans (GT) in Qualifier 2 of the ongoing Lanka Premier League (LPL) in Colombo. GT came to this clash after losing Qualifier 1 against Dambulla Aura (DA) while BLK came to this clash after defeating Jaffna Kings (JK) in the eliminator.

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Therefore, fans were expecting an enthralling battle between these sides. Speaking of the match, BLK skipper, Wanindu Hasaranga won the toss and opted to bat first. While batting first, they scored 157 runs for seven wickets in 20 overs. Dinesh Chandimal scored 38 runs while skipper, Hasaranga continued his form as he smashed 48 runs off 30 balls, including three fours and four sixes. 

“I know what I can do with the bat, I always try to do my best.” - Wanindu Hasaranga

For GT, both Sonal Dinusha and Lahiru Kumara took two wickets each. While both Kasun Rajitha and Shakib Al Hasan took one wicket each. In reply, GT batters looked absolutely clueless as they scored only 123 runs for eight wickets in 20 overs and thus, BLK won the game by 34 runs. With this win, they also qualified for the final and now, on 20 August, they will face DA in Colombo. Hasaranga shone with the ball also as he picked up two wickets for 21 runs in four overs. Due to his all-round performance, he won the Player of the Match award.  

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During the post-match presentation, he said: "Maybe Nuwan Pradeep will be fit, but we already miss Isuru Udana and Dushmantha Chameera. Of course I can play tomorrow as well. It's come from confidence and I'm hopefully fit to play. I know what I can do with the bat, I always try to do my best. I'm having fun in the middle." Notably, Hasaranga is having a great tournament so far as he is both the leading run-scorer (279 runs in 9 innings) and wicket-taker (19 wickets in 10 innings). 

Here is how fans have reacted: 

 

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