In the finals of the Lanka Premier League 2023, B-Love Kandy beat Dambulla Aura by 5 wickets to win the LPL 2023. For the first time, the B-Love Kandy team secured the coveted trophy, marking a significant achievement in their cricketing journey. Both Kandy and Aura made their first appearances in the final, showcasing their rising prowess in the league.
This was the fourth edition of the league, and BLK became only the second team to win the tournament. In the previous three editions (2020, 2021, and 2022), the championship was claimed by the Jaffna Kings. However, this year witnessed a new victor emerge on the scene.
Earlier, after opting to bat first by winning the toss, DMA posted a competitive total of 147/4 in their allotted 20 overs. Dhananjay de Silva led the batting charge, contributing a substantial 40 runs to the team’s score. Apart from him, Sadeera Samrawickrama scored 36 runs, and skipper Kusal Mendis (22) and Kusal Perera (31*) also supported them. For BLK, C de Silva took two wickets, while N Pradip and Mohammed Hasnain clinched one wicket each.
B-Love Kandy showcased their unmatched batting performance
In response, BLK showcased their batting prowess as they chased down the target with 151/5 in 19.5 overs. BLK’s pursuit of the target commenced on a strong note. The opening partnership between Mohammad Harris (26) and Mendis laid a foundation with a 49-run partnership for the first wicket. Mendis’s innings of 44 runs off 37 balls showcased his skill, although he narrowly missed his half-century by 6 runs.
As the innings progressed, wicketkeeper Dinesh Chandimal contributed 24 runs before being dismissed, while Chaturanga de Silva was unable to make an impact, departing for a duck. Eventually, Captain Angelo Mathews (25*) and Asif Ali (19) sealed the victory, guiding B-Love Kandy to their well-deserved title triumph.
Here is how fans reacted to B-Love Kandy’s title triumph:
Congratulations!
— Blove News (@blovenews) August 20, 2023
#Blovecandy@Inovetion factory@omer khan@Bficoin@Blove network##
— Sambhaji gosavi (@Sambhajigosavi9) August 21, 2023
Congratulations ? sir
— Gopal Kumawat (@GopalKumaw48439) August 20, 2023
Many many congratulations to Omar Khan, all team members, and couches now we are waiting for some good announcements for BLove and BFIC community from Mr. Omar Khan
— ???? ????? (@AzfarNasim) August 20, 2023
Huge congratulations to B-Love Kandy for an extraordinary triumph in the Finals!
Breaking records and making history, your victory is a testament to dedication and team spirit. What a fantastic achievement. Take a well-deserved bow, and enjoy the glory.
— Dilawar Hussain (@_DilawarHussain) August 21, 2023
Where's the man Sarfaraz Ahmed @BloveKandy in this photo
— R@îy Amïr Shëhzåd M@hi (@AmirRaiy) August 21, 2023
Congrats ?
— Hira³? ? ?? (@Hira_PCT) August 20, 2023
BLove Kanday ki jeet Innovation Factory k har members ko Mobarak Management ko Mobarak and specially Team players and Omar Khan OK ko Mobarak ho Love you all dill khush kr diya ??????
— Aslam Raza Malik (@AipsRaza) August 20, 2023
Congratulations to @iamharis63
— Ikram Khan (@IkramKhAn95244) August 21, 2023
Omar Khan sir ko congratulations for winner of blove kandy
— Saddam Abrar (@abrar5_saddam) August 20, 2023
Congratulations B Love Kandy ??
Alhamdulillah we are the Champions LPL 2023 ????— Hamid Ali (@HamidAl42937540) August 20, 2023
Congratulations @Wanindu49 and the team.. Well played.. Good show.. ???
— Suranie De Silva (@SADILHANI) August 20, 2023
Congratulations To @OmarKhanOK2 Brother You Did it?? We are the One or Only One?
— Asim Awan (@asimawanleo666) August 20, 2023
