Despite successive defeats in the Sri Lankan Premier League (LPL), the Gal Gladiators have qualified for the finals of the event.
The Gladiators, who reached the semi-finals after winning just two group matches, defeated the Colombo Kings by two wickets.
In this match played in Hambantota, the Gladiators won the toss and elected to field first.
Gladiators bowlers bowled destructively and did not allow any player of the opposing team to play openly.
Colombo Kings' Daniel Bell Drummond played a brilliant inning of 70 runs, while no other player could show significant performance.
Colombo Kings scored 150 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in the stipulated 20 overs.
Gladiators' Lakshan Sandakan took three wickets, Nawan Thashara and Dhananjaya Lakshan took two wickets each while Sah Achhgia and Shahan Jayasuri took one wicket each.
In pursuit of the target, the Gal Gladiators team faced similar difficulties but Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dhananjaya Lakshman and Azam Khan batted responsibly.
Cheek Gladiators completed the target of 151 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in the last over to qualify for the final.
In the final, he will face the winner of the second semi-final match between Jaffna Stallions and Dambulla Vikings.
