Durban Giants vs Pretoria Bodybuilder — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
LPL • Pretoria Bodybuilder won the match by 5 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of LPL, Durban Giants took on Pretoria Bodybuilder on Mar 2, 2026, 09:37 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Pretoria Bodybuilder won the match by 5 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 443 runs and 7 wickets fall between Durban Giants (221/2 in 20.0 overs) and Pretoria Bodybuilder (222/5 in 19.2 overs).
2. Durban Giants Innings Breakdown (221/2)
Batting in the first innings, Durban Giants finished on 221/2 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 11.05 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Durban Giants accumulated 44 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Riyan Parag spearheaded the batting effort with 117 runs off 58 balls (including 8 fours and 9 sixes at a strike rate of 201.7). Valuable middle-order support came from Shimron Hetmyer, who contributed 102 runs off 57 deliveries, while Yashasvi Jaiswal added 2 (4b). With the ball in the first innings, Mark Wood led the bowling figures with 1/33 in 4.0 overs (economy 8.25), assisted by Eshan Malinga (1/44 in 4.0 overs).
3. Pretoria Bodybuilder Chase & Second Innings Summary (222/5)
Pursuing a target of 222 runs for victory, Pretoria Bodybuilder recorded 222/5 in 19.2 overs at a scoring rate of 11.48 runs per over. Virat Kohli anchored the chase for Pretoria Bodybuilder with 136 runs from 62 balls (15 fours, 7 sixes, strike rate 219.4), alongside Wanindu Hasranga who chipped in with 51 off 28 balls. Defending the total, Adil Rashid delivered a key spell of 2/40 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 10.00, while Rishi Dhawan finished with 1/35 (4.0 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 208 runs off 107 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 1 catch, 0 run-outs, and 1 stumping, with Jos Buttler 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—Virat Kohli (Pretoria Bodybuilder ) topped the match rankings with 188.0 total points, followed closely by Riyan Parag (178.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Virat Kohli .