Rilee Rossouw's unbeaten 106 runs helped Jaffna Kings to win the final of the ongoing Lanka Premier League 2024. Galle Marvels' dream of winning the maiden trophy ends by losing against JKS in the final by nine wickets at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. After being asked to bat, Galle scored 184 runs. While chasing the target, South Africa's legend Rossouw smashed a ton along with Kusal Mendis 72. An unbeaten partnership of 184 runs helped Jaffna to register their fourth win in the history of the tournament.
Galle Marvels batting in LPL final
Galle Marvels were unable to get a good start as they lost their four wickets on just 86 runs. It was Bhanuka Rajapaksa's knock of 82 runs in 34 balls including eight fours and six sixes which helped Galle to score 184 runs for six wickets in 20 overs.
Rilee Rossouw's heroics in final
After losing Pathum Nissanka in quick succession, Rilee Rossouw came to bat and scored 106 runs including nine fours and seven sixes. On the other hand, Kusal Mendis also remained unbeaten by scoring 72 runs in 40 balls including eight fours and two sixes. Jaffna scored the runs in just 15.4 overs to register a nine-wicket win in the final.
Tabraiz Shamsi: (On Rossouw)
He's called the Rocket back home. It's not the first time he's done something like this. Our batting unit has been firing all through the tournament. (On Rossouw's celebration) He loves his celebrations and loves big moments.
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Fabian Allen after LPL win
It was a fantastic win. Credit to the batting group, they did a phenomenal job. I am happy, grateful and speechless right now. It was a remarkable partnership (between Rossouw and Mendis). I am a bowling all-rounder at the moment. Whatever the team asks me to do, I step up and put my hand up. We back our strengths and back ourselves, that's what we do. We go out there and back each other. To come out on top, I am so happy.
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