Niroshan Dickwella urges players to draw motivation from Babar Azam

Colombo: The Colombo Strikers marked their first victory in the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2023 with a captivating performance led by their star player, Babar Azam.

Following the match, the skipper of the team, Niroshan Dickwella, delivered an inspiring post-match pep talk, urging the entire squad to draw motivation from Babar's unwavering determination, which played a pivotal role in their triumphant 27-run win against B-Love Kandy on Monday.

The match saw the Colombo Strikers encounter an early setback with the loss of their skipper Niroshan Dickwella for just 4 runs in the opening over. However, the team found renewed hope as Babar Azam took charge. Despite losing another wicket early on, Babar displayed remarkable resilience and formed a crucial 60-run partnership with Nuwanidu Fernando, stabilizing the Strikers' innings.

In a challenging situation, Babar refused to yield, reaching a well-earned half-century in 48 deliveries. His steadfast approach as the innings progressed and attempted acceleration towards the end saw him contribute a gritty 59 runs from 52 balls, guiding the Colombo Strikers to a competitive total of 157/6 in their allotted 20 overs.

Enthused by Babar's exceptional performance, skipper Niroshan Dickwella addressed the team in a post-match pep talk, urging them to draw inspiration from Babar's never-give-up attitude. He emphasized that Babar's innings served as an exemplar for the entire squad and had played a significant role in clinching the team's first win of the LPL 2023 season.

Learn from The Best; he didn’t give he was there until the end: Captain Dickwella about Babar Azam #BabarAzam #LPL2023 pic.twitter.com/u25tz1I8BC

— Shaharyar Ejaz 🏏 (@SharyOfficial) August 1, 2023

Buoyed by Babar Azam's commendable knock and Skipper Niroshan Dickwella's motivating words, the Colombo Strikers' bowlers took charge and put up an impressive show, restricting B-Love Kandy to 130/9 during their chase.

The  Colombo Strikers now set their sights on more successes as they continued their journey in the LPL 2023. The team's camaraderie, steered by Babar Azam's grit and Niroshan Dickwella's leadership, created a sense of unity and determination that promises an exciting season ahead for the Colombo Strikers in the LPL 2023. Cricket enthusiasts eagerly await to witness more thrilling performances from this spirited team in the coming matches.