Jaffna Stallions win Lanka Premier League title

COLOMBO: Jaffna Stallions have won the Lanka Premier League title after beating Galle Gladiators by 53 runs in an one sided final match.

After batting first Stallions gave Gladiators a very stiff 189 runs target.

Gladiators were never in the chase after losing 3 quick wickets in first 3 overs and finally ended up losing the championship match by 53 runs.

Earlier Jaffna Stallions scored 188/6 for 6 in their allotted 20 overs. Thisara Perera scored 39 off just 14 balls and provided much needed momentum to Stallions innings as they ended with 188/6.

Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik was the highest scorer for Stallions with 46 (35). Dhananjay DeSilva contributed with quickfire 33 from 20 balls.