Andre Fletcher Breaks LPL Drought, Kandy Falcons Fall to Galle MarvelsAndre Fletcher Breaks LPL Drought, Kandy Falcons Fall to Galle Marvels Kandy Falcons opener Andre Fletcher achieved a significant milestone in the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2024 on Sunday, scoring a half-century against Galle Marvels. This marked the end of a unique streak for the Caribbean player, who had previously scored a century on his LPL debut but had not achieved a 50+ score since. Despite Fletcher’s half-century and a valiant effort from Wanindu Hasaranga with the bat, the reigning LPL champions Kandy Falcons were defeated by Galle Marvels by 6 wickets. This was the team’s third consecutive loss. Post-Match Reactions Speaking at the post-match presentation ceremony, Galle Marvels captain Niroshan Dickwella praised his team’s bowlers, particularly Isuru Udana, and commended his batters for playing to their strengths. Kandy Falcons captain Wanindu Hasaranga acknowledged that his team was short on runs and failed to bowl with sufficient discipline. He expressed appreciation for Fletcher’s knock. Fletcher’s 50+ score breaks a long-standing streak and demonstrates his continued ability as a veteran player. While the Kandy Falcons’ loss is disappointing, the team will look to turn things around in their upcoming matches.
LPL 2024: Kandy Falcons opener Andre Fletcher scored a half-century against Galle Marvels on Sunday, July 7, but it was not just another fifty. This half-century means a lot to the Caribbean player as this feat marks his end of a unique streak and a drought altogether. The veteran is amongst the rarest players to score a century on his Lanka Premier League debut but that remarkable feat was his only 50+ score until today, as his streak of 0 fifties and 1 hundred comes to an end.
However, a valiant effort from Fletcher and Wanindu Hasaranga with the bat was not enough for reigning LPL champions, as Galle Marvels thumped the side by 6 wickets to hand them their third consecutive loss.
Here’s What The Captains Said During Post-Match Presentation Ceremony
“It was a good toss to win and Isuru Udana bowled fantastic. I gave him one more over for that reason. Our batters know their strength and they did what they are good at. We wanted to take the bowlers on. Alex Hales and I tried to do that. We were successful in doing that and perhaps that was the highest run in powerplay in LPL!,” said Niroshan Dickwella, Galle Marvels Captain.
“Thank you for appreciating the knock. I think we were 15-20 runs short. The ball was initially hanging but the wicket became better. Fletcher, Mathews and I batted well. We tried to bowl with discipline but failed to do so. If we had done that, it was defendable,” said Wanindu Hasaranga, Kandy Falcons Captain.
