Sydney Spartans vs Perth Climbers — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
APL Div 2 25/26 • Perth Climbers won the match by 6 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 10-over encounter of APL Div 2 25/26, Sydney Spartans took on Perth Climbers on Dec 27, 2025, 04:40 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Perth Climbers won the match by 6 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 285 runs and 8 wickets fall between Sydney Spartans (141/4 in 10.0 overs) and Perth Climbers (144/4 in 7.3 overs).
2. Sydney Spartans Innings Breakdown (141/4)
Batting in the first innings, Sydney Spartans finished on 141/4 from 10.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 14.10 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Sydney Spartans accumulated 78 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. Hilton Cartwright spearheaded the batting effort with 78 runs off 28 balls (including 12 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 278.6). Valuable middle-order support came from Jayden Goodwin, who contributed 41 runs off 12 deliveries, while Joe Clarke added 10 (7b). With the ball in the first innings, Tim Southee led the bowling figures with 2/39 in 3.0 overs (economy 13.00), assisted by Sean Abbott (1/23 in 2.0 overs).
3. Perth Climbers Chase & Second Innings Summary (144/4)
Pursuing a target of 142 runs for victory, Perth Climbers recorded 144/4 in 7.3 overs at a scoring rate of 19.20 runs per over. Andrew Tye anchored the chase for Perth Climbers with 81 runs from 21 balls (7 fours, 7 sixes, strike rate 385.7), alongside Zac Hollings who chipped in with 39 off 12 balls. Defending the total, Jayden Seales delivered a key spell of 3/45 across 3.0 overs at an economy rate of 15.00, while Hilton Cartwright finished with 1/20 (1.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Hilton Cartwright and Daniel Drew (Sydney Spartans), who combined for 85 runs off 35 balls. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Hilton Cartwright (Sydney Spartans) topped the match rankings with 145.0 total points, followed closely by Andrew Tye (125.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Andrew Tye.