Manly Shore Strikers vs Bondi Stars — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
APL 25/26 • Manly Shore Strikers won the match by 7 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 10-over encounter of APL 25/26, Manly Shore Strikers took on Bondi Stars on Dec 23, 2025, 02:10 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Manly Shore Strikers won the match by 7 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 161 runs and 8 wickets fall between Bondi Stars (80/5 in 10.0 overs) and Manly Shore Strikers (81/3 in 7.3 overs).
2. Bondi Stars Innings Breakdown (80/5)
Batting in the first innings, Bondi Stars finished on 80/5 from 10.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 8.00 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Bondi Stars accumulated 34 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. Josh Phillipe spearheaded the batting effort with 32 runs off 26 balls (including 0 fours and 5 sixes at a strike rate of 123.1). Valuable middle-order support came from Jofra Archer, who contributed 20 runs off 6 deliveries, while Jason Sangha added 17 (22b). The bowling side conceded 8 extra runs (wides: 8, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Colin De Gronhome led the bowling figures with 2/14 in 3.0 overs (economy 4.67), assisted by Will Zalsmann (2/17 in 2.0 overs).
3. Manly Shore Strikers Chase & Second Innings Summary (81/3)
Pursuing a target of 81 runs for victory, Manly Shore Strikers recorded 81/3 in 7.3 overs at a scoring rate of 10.80 runs per over. Toby Gray anchored the chase for Manly Shore Strikers with 53 runs from 11 balls (4 fours, 6 sixes, strike rate 481.8), alongside Nic Maddison who chipped in with 17 off 17 balls. Defending the total, Mitch Starc delivered a key spell of 1/9 across 3.0 overs at an economy rate of 3.00, while Jofra Archer finished with 1/17 (2.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Toby Gray and Tom Andrews (Manly Shore Strikers), who combined for 54 runs off 12 balls. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Colin De Gronhome (Manly Shore Strikers) topped the match rankings with 100.0 total points, followed closely by Toby Gray (93.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Toby Gray.