North Zone vs South Zone — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Inter National University Championship Men’s 2025-26 • North Zone won the match by 7 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of Inter National University Championship Men’s 2025-26, North Zone took on South Zone on Jan 16, 2026, 09:16 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: North Zone won the match by 7 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 418 runs and 13 wickets fall between South Zone (206/10 in 39.0 overs) and North Zone (212/3 in 28.5 overs).
2. South Zone Innings Breakdown (206/10)
Batting in the first innings, South Zone finished on 206/10 from 39.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 5.28 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, South Zone accumulated 22 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. M Samuels spearheaded the batting effort with 103 runs off 96 balls (including 12 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 107.3). Valuable middle-order support came from Mohammad Yousuf, who contributed 50 runs off 62 deliveries, while Ayaan Mirza added 9 (11b). The bowling side conceded 14 extra runs (wides: 11, no-balls: 1, byes: 0, leg-byes: 2). With the ball in the first innings, Ahim Yuvraj led the bowling figures with 5/42 in 10.0 overs (economy 4.20), assisted by Vansh Mehta (c) (3/32 in 7.0 overs).
3. North Zone Chase & Second Innings Summary (212/3)
Pursuing a target of 207 runs for victory, North Zone recorded 212/3 in 28.5 overs at a scoring rate of 7.35 runs per over. Kartik Rajput anchored the chase for North Zone with 95 runs from 83 balls (11 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 114.5), alongside Vansh Mehta (c) who chipped in with 43 off 30 balls. Defending the total, Pradeep Kumar delivered a key spell of 2/32 across 6.0 overs at an economy rate of 5.33, while Sameer Ansari finished with 1/35 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by M Samuels and Mohammad Yousuf (South Zone), who combined for 79 runs off 90 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 8 catches, 1 run-out, and 0 stumpings, with Lakshya Rana 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—Vansh Mehta (c) (North Zone) topped the match rankings with 265.0 total points, followed closely by Ahim Yuvraj (265.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Vansh Mehta (c).