Series #1771915969769
27/02/2026 - 04:19 PM
DU

Durban Giants

186/220.0 Overs
VS
ME

Melbourne Wild Dogs

187/520.0 Overs

Melbourne Wild Dogs won the match by 5 wicket.

Man of the MatchDavid Malan

Detailed Analysis

Updated every ball

Durban Giants Inning

186/220.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
P
Priyansh Arya
b Fazalhaq Farooqi221031220.0
Y
Yashasvi Jaiswal
b James Neesham 11701157.1
R
Riyan Parag
not out765014152.0
S
Shimron HetmyerStriker
not out775352145.3
Extras0 (wd 0, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total186/2 (20.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
N
Nandre Burger
4.0044011.00
O
Ottmiel Baartman
4.003909.75
J
James Neesham
4.003418.50
F
Fazalhaq Farooqi
4.003318.25
N
Naveen Ul Haq
4.003609.00

Partnerships

Priyansh Arya & Yashasvi Jaiswal
Priyansh Arya 20 · Yashasvi Jaiswal 11
31 (13b)
Riyan Parag & Priyansh Arya
Riyan Parag 4 · Priyansh Arya 2
6 (7b)
Shimron Hetmyer & Riyan Parag
Shimron Hetmyer 77 · Riyan Parag 72
149 (100b)
Match Timeline20 Overs
Over 20James Neesham
16 Runs
1
1
1
1
6
6
Over 19James Neesham
6 Runs
1
1
1
1
1
1
Over 18Fazalhaq Farooqi
11 Runs
1
1
6
1
1
1
Over 17Naveen Ul Haq
7 Runs
4
1
0
1
0
1
Over 16Fazalhaq Farooqi
6 Runs
1
1
1
1
1
1
Over 15Ottmiel Baartman
6 Runs
1
1
1
1
1
1
Over 14Ottmiel Baartman
11 Runs
1
1
4
1
2
2
Over 13Naveen Ul Haq
9 Runs
4
1
1
1
1
1
Over 12Nandre Burger
6 Runs
1
1
1
1
1
1
Over 11Naveen Ul Haq
9 Runs
1
4
1
1
1
1
Over 10Fazalhaq Farooqi
11 Runs
6
1
1
1
1
1
Over 9James Neesham
6 Runs
1
1
1
1
1
1
Over 8Ottmiel Baartman
7 Runs
1
1
1
2
1
1
Over 7Naveen Ul Haq
11 Runs
1
1
1
4
1
3
Over 6Nandre Burger
6 Runs
1
1
1
1
1
1
Over 5Nandre Burger
16 Runs
6
1
1
1
6
1
Over 4Fazalhaq Farooqi
1 Wkt5 Runs
0
W
4
0
0
1
Over 3James Neesham
1 Wkt6 Runs
W
1
1
1
1
2
Over 2Ottmiel Baartman
15 Runs
1
1
2
1
6
4
Over 1Nandre Burger
16 Runs
4
4
1
0
6
1

Melbourne Wild Dogs Inning

187/520.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
D
David Malan
not out1106387174.6
J
Jason Roy
b Dan Mousley01000.0
S
Sanju Samson
b Rishi Dhawan 4400100.0
R
Rahmullah Gurbaz
c Rovman Powell b Sherfone Rutherford 191211158.3
I
Ibrahim Zardan
b Riyan Parag12130092.3
G
Gulbadin Naib
b Riyan Parag11910122.2
J
James Neesham Striker
not out311842172.2
Extras0 (wd 0, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total187/5 (20.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
D
Dan Mousley
4.003619.00
R
Rishi Dhawan
3.0044114.67
A
Adil Rashid
4.003208.00
M
Mahipal Lomoror
3.002408.00
S
Shahrukh Khan
1.0014014.00
S
Sherfone Rutherford
1.00616.00
R
Riyan Parag
4.003127.75
Fielding Highlights
ROVMAN POWELL
1 C

Partnerships

James Neesham & David Malan
James Neesham 31 · David Malan 40
71 (41b)
David Malan & Jason Roy
David Malan 1 · Jason Roy 0
1 (2b)
Sanju Samson & David Malan
Sanju Samson 4 · David Malan 5
9 (6b)
Rahmullah Gurbaz & David Malan
Rahmullah Gurbaz 19 · David Malan 23
42 (24b)
Ibrahim Zardan & David Malan
Ibrahim Zardan 12 · David Malan 23
35 (29b)
Gulbadin Naib & David Malan
Gulbadin Naib 11 · David Malan 18
29 (18b)
Match Timeline20 Overs
Over 20Rishi Dhawan
16 Runs
1
6
1
3
4
1
Over 19Mahipal Lomoror
5 Runs
4
0
0
0
0
1
Over 18Adil Rashid
7 Runs
2
1
4
0
0
0
Over 17Adil Rashid
5 Runs
4
0
0
0
0
1
Over 16Rishi Dhawan
17 Runs
6
6
1
0
0
4
Over 15Dan Mousley
9 Runs
4
1
0
0
4
0
Over 14Riyan Parag
1 Wkt12 Runs
W
1
4
1
6
0
Over 13Adil Rashid
11 Runs
1
1
1
1
1
6
Over 12Dan Mousley
10 Runs
6
0
1
1
1
1
Over 11Riyan Parag
1 Wkt8 Runs
W
1
1
1
1
4
Over 10Riyan Parag
5 Runs
1
1
1
1
1
0
Over 9Mahipal Lomoror
10 Runs
1
1
1
1
6
0
Over 8Riyan Parag
6 Runs
1
1
1
1
1
1
Over 7Dan Mousley
9 Runs
1
1
1
1
1
4
Over 6Sherfone Rutherford
1 Wkt6 Runs
1
W
1
0
0
4
Over 5Shahrukh Khan
14 Runs
1
1
4
1
1
6
Over 4Mahipal Lomoror
9 Runs
1
0
0
6
1
1
Over 3Adil Rashid
9 Runs
1
1
1
1
1
4
Over 2Rishi Dhawan
1 Wkt11 Runs
2
W
1
6
1
1
Over 1Dan Mousley
1 Wkt8 Runs
1
W
1
4
1
1
Official Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

Durban Giants vs Melbourne Wild Dogs — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

LPL • Melbourne Wild Dogs won the match by 5 wicket.

Key Match Highlights

Combined Match Aggregate: 373 runs & 7 wickets
Durban Giants Top Batter: Shimron Hetmyer — 77 (53b, 5x4, 2x6)
1st Innings Best Bowling: Fazalhaq Farooqi — 1/33 (4.0 ov)
Melbourne Wild Dogs Top Batter: David Malan — 110 (63b, 8x4, 7x6)
2nd Innings Best Bowling: Riyan Parag — 2/31 (4.0 ov)
Best Partnership: Shimron Hetmyer & Riyan Parag — 149 runs (100b)
CricÓ MVP Leader: Riyan Parag (Durban Giants) — 185.0 pts

1. Match Overview & Context

In this 20-over encounter of LPL, Durban Giants took on Melbourne Wild Dogs on Feb 27, 2026, 09:46 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Melbourne Wild Dogs won the match by 5 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 373 runs and 7 wickets fall between Durban Giants (186/2 in 20.0 overs) and Melbourne Wild Dogs (187/5 in 20.0 overs).

2. Durban Giants Innings Breakdown (186/2)

Batting in the first innings, Durban Giants finished on 186/2 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 9.30 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Durban Giants accumulated 64 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Shimron Hetmyer spearheaded the batting effort with 77 runs off 53 balls (including 5 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 145.3). Valuable middle-order support came from Riyan Parag, who contributed 76 runs off 50 deliveries, while Priyansh Arya added 22 (10b). With the ball in the first innings, Fazalhaq Farooqi led the bowling figures with 1/33 in 4.0 overs (economy 8.25), assisted by James Neesham (1/34 in 4.0 overs).

3. Melbourne Wild Dogs Chase & Second Innings Summary (187/5)

Pursuing a target of 187 runs for victory, Melbourne Wild Dogs recorded 187/5 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 9.35 runs per over. David Malan anchored the chase for Melbourne Wild Dogs with 110 runs from 63 balls (8 fours, 7 sixes, strike rate 174.6), alongside James Neesham who chipped in with 31 off 18 balls. Defending the total, Riyan Parag delivered a key spell of 2/31 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 7.75, while Sherfone Rutherford finished with 1/6 (1.0 overs).

4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings

The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Shimron Hetmyer and Riyan Parag (Durban Giants), who combined for 149 runs off 100 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 1 catch, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with ROVMAN POWELL 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—Riyan Parag (Durban Giants) topped the match rankings with 185.0 total points, followed closely by David Malan (155.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to David Malan.