KSL Champions vs Royal Knight Riders — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Group C • KSL Champions won the match by 5 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 6-over encounter of Group C, KSL Champions took on Royal Knight Riders on Aug 19, 2025, 04:25 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: KSL Champions won the match by 5 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 50 runs and 10 wickets fall between KSL Champions (27/5 in 5.3 overs) and Royal Knight Riders (23/5 in 6.0 overs).
2. KSL Champions Innings Breakdown (27/5)
Batting in the first innings, KSL Champions finished on 27/5 from 5.3 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 4.91 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, KSL Champions accumulated 27 runs for the loss of 5 wickets. Samikshya Thapa spearheaded the batting effort with 12 runs off 10 balls (including 0 fours and 1 sixes at a strike rate of 120.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Sachita Pokhrel , who contributed 5 runs off 9 deliveries, while Nirmala Dhakal added 5 (10b). The bowling side conceded 5 extra runs (wides: 3, no-balls: 1, byes: 0, leg-byes: 1). With the ball in the first innings, Cristina Niroula led the bowling figures with 2/7 in 2.0 overs (economy 3.50), assisted by Apekshya Basnet (1/2 in 0.3 overs).
3. Royal Knight Riders Chase & Second Innings Summary (23/5)
Pursuing a target of 28 runs for victory, Royal Knight Riders recorded 23/5 in 6.0 overs at a scoring rate of 3.83 runs per over. Sahara Sapkota anchored the chase for Royal Knight Riders with 5 runs from 13 balls (1 fours, 0 sixes, strike rate 38.5), alongside Samjhana Pandeya who chipped in with 4 off 9 balls. Defending the total, Sachita Pokhrel delivered a key spell of 2/4 across 1.0 overs at an economy rate of 4.00, while Puja Basnet finished with 1/4 (2.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Nirmala Dhakal and Samikshya Thapa (KSL Champions), who combined for 10 runs off 10 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 5 catches, 3 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Prativa Joshi making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Sachita Pokhrel (KSL Champions) topped the match rankings with 83.0 total points, followed closely by Cristina Niroula (70.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Sachita Pokhrel .