Russel’s Creek CC U15s vs Merrivale CC U15s — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
January T20 East Vs West Group 1 (U15) • Match Ended due to Automated Match Length Suspension.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of January T20 East Vs West Group 1 (U15), Russel’s Creek CC U15s took on Merrivale CC U15s on Dec 30, 2025, 12:27 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Match Ended due to Automated Match Length Suspension.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 148 runs and 6 wickets fall between Merrivale CC U15s (124/4 in 20.0 overs) and Russel’s Creek CC U15s (24/2 in 7.3 overs).
2. Merrivale CC U15s Innings Breakdown (124/4)
Batting in the first innings, Merrivale CC U15s finished on 124/4 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 6.20 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Merrivale CC U15s accumulated 41 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. N.Burgess (elected C) spearheaded the batting effort with 33 runs off 23 balls (including 3 fours and 1 sixes at a strike rate of 143.5). Valuable middle-order support came from J.Lynch, who contributed 30 runs off 24 deliveries, while A.Mahoney-Gilchrist added 16 (13b). The bowling side conceded 6 extra runs (wides: 5, no-balls: 1, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, L.Ryan led the bowling figures with 1/13 in 3.0 overs (economy 4.33), assisted by F.Morgan (1/9 in 2.0 overs).
3. Russel’s Creek CC U15s Chase & Second Innings Summary (24/2)
Pursuing a target of 125 runs for victory, Russel’s Creek CC U15s recorded 24/2 in 7.3 overs at a scoring rate of 3.20 runs per over. Private Player anchored the chase for Russel’s Creek CC U15s with 12 runs from 22 balls (2 fours, 0 sixes, strike rate 54.5), alongside L.Ryan who chipped in with 8 off 14 balls. Defending the total, J.Lynch delivered a key spell of 1/1 across 3.0 overs at an economy rate of 0.33, while R.Wilkie finished with 1/13 (2.3 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by J.Lynch and A.Mahoney-Gilchrist (Merrivale CC U15s), who combined for 35 runs off 28 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 4 catches, 0 run-outs, and 1 stumping, with N.Burgess (elected C) 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—J.Lynch (Merrivale CC U15s) topped the match rankings with 117.0 total points, followed closely by L.Ryan (109.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to -.