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Glenn Phillips was visibly upset after being run out during the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2024 Eliminator between Colombo Strikers and Kandy Falcons at R Premadasa Stadium on Thursday (July 18).
Glenn Phillips’ frustration in LPL 2024 Eliminator
The incident occurred in the third over of Colombo’s innings when Angelo Mathews bowled a length ball that Phillips guided towards the cover fielder. The fielder quickly returned the ball to the wicketkeeper. Phillips attempted a run, but his partner, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, remained at the non-striker’s end, avoiding the risky single. Following the dismissal, Phillips threw his bat in the air, near the dugout, and finally towards the dressing room. Phillips had been Colombo’s leading run-scorer in LPL 2024, amassing 252 runs in nine matches at a strike rate of 140.78, including three half-centuries.
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"Is this kind of anger in the game appropriate?"
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— Abhishek Sharma (@RealAbhishekIN) July 18, 2024
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Kandy Falcons’ victory secures Qualifier 2 spot
Meanwhile, a clinical all-round performance helped Kandy secure a two-wicket victory over the Falcons in the LPL 2024 Eliminator, earning their place in Qualifier 2. Colombo, asked to bat first, posted a total of 159/8 in 20 overs. Sadeera Samarawickrama top-scored with 62 runs off 45 balls, hitting seven boundaries. Contributions from Rahmanullah Gurbaz (30 off 29) and Dunith Wellalage (28 off 21) bolstered the total. Mohammad Hasnain was the pick of the bowlers for Kandy, taking three wickets, while captain Wanindu Hasaranga claimed two.
In reply, Kandy chased down the target with eight balls to spare. Kamindu Mendis led the charge with 54 off 36 deliveries, which included three sixes and as many boundaries. Dasun Shanaka provided a late surge with a quickfire 39 off 21 balls, ensuring Kandy crossed the finish line. Matheesha Pathirana and Binura Fernando each took three wickets for Colombo. With this win, Kandy will face Jaffna Kings in Qualifier 2 at the same venue on Saturday (July 20), for a chance to compete in the final against Galle Marvels.
