Lion Warriors vs Game Changers — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
NPL • Game Changers won the match by 13 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 6-over encounter of NPL, Lion Warriors took on Game Changers on Jan 4, 2026, 06:33 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Game Changers won the match by 13 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 104 runs and 7 wickets fall between Game Changers (58/4 in 6.0 overs) and Lion Warriors (46/3 in 6.0 overs).
2. Game Changers Innings Breakdown (58/4)
Batting in the first innings, Game Changers finished on 58/4 from 6.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 9.67 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Game Changers accumulated 58 runs for the loss of 4 wickets. Munu spearheaded the batting effort with 24 runs off 14 balls (including 6 fours and 0 sixes at a strike rate of 171.4). Valuable middle-order support came from Raj, who contributed 12 runs off 11 deliveries, while Badal added 8 (3b). The bowling side conceded 10 extra runs (wides: 10, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Vishal led the bowling figures with 2/21 in 2.0 overs (economy 10.50), assisted by Archit (1/1 in 1.0 overs).
3. Lion Warriors Chase & Second Innings Summary (46/3)
Pursuing a target of 59 runs for victory, Lion Warriors recorded 46/3 in 6.0 overs at a scoring rate of 7.67 runs per over. Pupu anchored the chase for Lion Warriors with 20 runs from 10 balls (5 fours, 0 sixes, strike rate 200.0), alongside Babu who chipped in with 12 off 13 balls. Defending the total, Munu delivered a key spell of 2/4 across 2.0 overs at an economy rate of 2.00, while Badal finished with 1/22 (2.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Munu and Raj (Game Changers), who combined for 32 runs off 19 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 1 catch, 0 run-outs, and 1 stumping, with Babu 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—Munu (Game Changers) topped the match rankings with 123.0 total points, followed closely by Pupu (90.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Munu.