Series #1766449297861
02/01/2026 - 03:57 PM
GO

Gold Coast Caves

80/510.0 Overs
VS
PN

PNG Hunters

83/27.2 Overs

Gold Coast Caves won the match by 8 wicket.

Man of the MatchJoel Davies

Detailed Analysis

Updated every ball

PNG Hunters Inning

80/510.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
B
Ben McDermott
b Oliver Davies280025.0
J
James Vince
c Oliver Davies b James Bazley6610100.0
C
Cooper Connolly
b Rashid Khan19202195.0
M
Mackenzie HarveyStriker
not out321741188.2
M
Marnus Labushange
b Joel Davies4310133.3
T
Todd Murphy
c Joel Davies b Joel Davies6310200.0
J
Jamie Smith
not out8420200.0
Extras3 (wd 1, nb 1, b 0, lb 1)
Total80/5 (10.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
J
Jyhe Richardson
1.00404.00
J
James Bazley
1.00313.00
J
Joel Davies
3.002428.00
O
Oliver Davies
1.0011111.00
N
Nathan McSweeny
2.0023011.50
R
Rashid Khan
2.011417.00
Fielding Highlights
Oliver Davies
1 C
Joel Davies
1 C

Partnerships

Ben McDermott & James Vince
Ben McDermott 1 · James Vince 6
8 (12b)
Ben McDermott & Cooper Connolly
Ben McDermott 1 · Cooper Connolly 2
3 (7b)
Mackenzie Harvey & Cooper Connolly
Mackenzie Harvey 17 · Cooper Connolly 17
34 (23b)
Mackenzie Harvey & Marnus Labushange
Mackenzie Harvey 10 · Marnus Labushange 4
14 (9b)
Todd Murphy & Mackenzie Harvey
Todd Murphy 6 · Mackenzie Harvey 0
6 (3b)
Mackenzie Harvey & Jamie Smith
Mackenzie Harvey 5 · Jamie Smith 8
13 (6b)
Match Timeline10 Overs
Over 10Rashid Khan
14 Runs
Wd
4
1
4
4
0
0
Over 9Joel Davies
2 Wkt10 Runs
0
4
W
4
2
W
Over 8Nathan McSweeny
10 Runs
4
4
2
0
0
0
Over 7Rashid Khan
1 Wkt0 Runs
0
0
0
0
0
W
Over 6Nathan McSweeny
13 Runs
6
4
0
0
1
2
Over 5Joel Davies
11 Runs
0
1
4
1
4
1
Over 4Oliver Davies
1 Wkt11 Runs
W
NB
0
6
2
2
0
Over 3Joel Davies
3 Runs
1
2
0
0
0
0
Over 2James Bazley
1 Wkt3 Runs
0
0
1
2
0
W
Over 1Jyhe Richardson
5 Runs
0
0
1
0
4
0

Gold Coast Caves Inning

83/27.2 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
S
Sam Harper
not out181211150.0
O
Oliver Davies
b Stuart Broad240050.0
N
Nathan McSweeny
b Stuart Broad05000.0
J
Joel DaviesStriker
not out622328269.6
Extras1 (wd 1, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total83/2 (7.2 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
M
Mahli Beardman
1.20906.75
S
Stuart Broad
3.0032210.67
T
Todd Murphy
2.0032016.00
C
Cooper Connolly
1.0010010.00

Partnerships

Joel Davies & Sam Harper
Joel Davies 62 · Sam Harper 13
75 (30b)
Sam Harper & Oliver Davies
Sam Harper 1 · Oliver Davies 2
3 (5b)
Nathan McSweeny & Sam Harper
Nathan McSweeny 0 · Sam Harper 4
4 (9b)
Match Timeline8 Overs
Over 8Mahli Beardman
5 Runs
1
4
Over 7Stuart Broad
16 Runs
6
4
6
0
0
0
Over 6Todd Murphy
20 Runs
1
6
6
6
0
1
Over 5Cooper Connolly
10 Runs
6
2
2
0
0
0
Over 4Todd Murphy
12 Runs
1
1
0
0
6
4
Over 3Stuart Broad
1 Wkt13 Runs
1
W
6
6
0
0
Over 2Mahli Beardman
4 Runs
Wd
2
0
1
0
0
0
Over 1Stuart Broad
1 Wkt3 Runs
1
0
0
2
W
0
Official Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

Gold Coast Caves vs PNG Hunters — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

APL 25/26 • Gold Coast Caves won the match by 8 wicket.

Key Match Highlights

Combined Match Aggregate: 163 runs & 7 wickets
PNG Hunters Top Batter: Mackenzie Harvey — 32 (17b, 4x4, 1x6)
1st Innings Best Bowling: Joel Davies — 2/24 (3.0 ov)
Gold Coast Caves Top Batter: Joel Davies — 62 (23b, 2x4, 8x6)
2nd Innings Best Bowling: Stuart Broad — 2/32 (3.0 ov)
Best Partnership: Joel Davies & Sam Harper — 75 runs (30b)
CricÓ MVP Leader: Joel Davies (Gold Coast Caves) — 179.0 pts

1. Match Overview & Context

In this 10-over encounter of APL 25/26, Gold Coast Caves took on PNG Hunters on Jan 2, 2026, 03:45 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Gold Coast Caves won the match by 8 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 163 runs and 7 wickets fall between PNG Hunters (80/5 in 10.0 overs) and Gold Coast Caves (83/2 in 7.2 overs).

2. PNG Hunters Innings Breakdown (80/5)

Batting in the first innings, PNG Hunters finished on 80/5 from 10.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 8.00 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, PNG Hunters accumulated 46 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Mackenzie Harvey spearheaded the batting effort with 32 runs off 17 balls (including 4 fours and 1 sixes at a strike rate of 188.2). Valuable middle-order support came from Cooper Connolly, who contributed 19 runs off 20 deliveries, while Jamie Smith added 8 (4b). The bowling side conceded 3 extra runs (wides: 1, no-balls: 1, byes: 0, leg-byes: 1). With the ball in the first innings, Joel Davies led the bowling figures with 2/24 in 3.0 overs (economy 8.00), assisted by James Bazley (1/3 in 1.0 overs).

3. Gold Coast Caves Chase & Second Innings Summary (83/2)

Pursuing a target of 81 runs for victory, Gold Coast Caves recorded 83/2 in 7.2 overs at a scoring rate of 11.32 runs per over. Joel Davies anchored the chase for Gold Coast Caves with 62 runs from 23 balls (2 fours, 8 sixes, strike rate 269.6), alongside Sam Harper who chipped in with 18 off 12 balls. Defending the total, Stuart Broad delivered a key spell of 2/32 across 3.0 overs at an economy rate of 10.67, while Mahli Beardman finished with 0/9 (1.2 overs).

4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings

The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Joel Davies and Sam Harper (Gold Coast Caves), who combined for 75 runs off 30 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 2 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Oliver Davies 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—Joel Davies (Gold Coast Caves) topped the match rankings with 179.0 total points, followed closely by Stuart Broad (63.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Joel Davies.