Murs secured a narrow 135-132 victory over Baduliyah in the Major Clubs T20 tournament on Thursday, 28 August. The result keeps Murs in second place on six points from four games, while Baduliyah remain seventh with two points from five matches.
And here's the thing — form tells a different story than the table suggests. Murs have won five consecutive matches, including their last outing against Colombo where they posted a commanding 281-110. Baduliyah, by contrast, have lost four of their last five games.
To be fair, Baduliyah's last win came against Kurunegala Youth with 207 runs, so they can still score freely when the occasion demands. But consistency has been elusive, and the gap between their best and worst performances remains wide.
The match itself was decided by three runs, which means every delivery mattered in the final overs. Murs' batting depth showed through, while Baduliyah's chase never quite found the rhythm needed to close out the game.
By then, the home side had already built enough of a buffer to withstand whatever pressure Baduliyah could muster. The away end never stopped, but it wasn't enough to shift the momentum.
The result means Murs extend their unbeaten run to five matches and maintain their position in the top half. Baduliyah's struggles continue, though they have two games remaining to close the gap.