LPL 2024: Kandy Falcons Register Historic Win Against Jaffna Kings, Break THIS Record

LPL 2024: It was a record-breaking day in the Lanka Premier League 2024 as Kandy registered a historic and record-breaking victory over Jaffna. Here are the details. Read below.

Dinesh Chandimal was the architect of Kandy Falcons' record chase on Wednesday with a blistering 89

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LPL 2024: Kandy Falcons created history by registering a thumping 7-wicket win over Jaffna Kings and in the process, have created the record for the biggest chase in the league's history. With the win, Kandy Falcons have brought an end to Jaffna Kings' winning streak, as the latter fail to win their 4th successive game.

🏏 RECORD BREAKERS🏏

Kandy Falcons beat the highest run score of this LPL season, scoring 225 runs against the Kings. They now hold the current highest score of the season! 🌟🔥 #LPL2024 pic.twitter.com/Zqct9o64Wn

— LPL - Lanka Premier League (@LPLT20) July 9, 2024

Dinesh Chandimal was the true architect of the chase, as his blistering 89 off 37 helped Kandy Falcons chase down the target with 10 balls remaining.

🌟 Star of the Match! 🌟

Dinesh Chandimal takes home the Player of the Match award for his stellar performance. Congratulations! 🏏🔥#LPL2024 pic.twitter.com/eyVz2BB1ZG

— LPL - Lanka Premier League (@LPLT20) July 9, 2024

"Really happy about winning the game and I'm glad that I stood up for my team. It was about my mentality and keeping a positive attitude. I used my hands a bit and things worked for me today in the middle," said Chandimal during the post-match presentation ceremony, as he was awarded the Man of the Match award.

 

Pathum Nissanka's Record-Breaking Ton Goes In Vain

Pathum Nissanka broke the record for the highest individual score in the history of the league, as he scored 119 against the reigning champions. However, his valiant effort went in vain as Kandy Falcons registered a record-win and skipper Asalanka was extremely disappointed by conditions at the venue.

🌟 ≋H≋i≋s≋t≋o≋r≋i≋c≋ ≋M≋i≋l≋e≋s≋t≋o≋n≋e≋!≋🌟

Pathum Nissanka etches his name in LPL history with a breathtaking 119 runs, surpassing Laurie Evans' 108 not out.
A masterclass in batting!
Congrats, Pathum! 👑

🏏🔥 #LPL2024 pic.twitter.com/FXN9F373x8

— LPL - Lanka Premier League (@LPLT20) July 9, 2024

"I can't tell what is a good score on this pitch. We were short by 15 at least. It is a nightmare for bowlers. Very difficult to bowl in these conditions. Very flat pitch," said Charitra Asalanka during the post-match presentation ceremony.