Series #1771915969769
02/03/2026 - 04:52 PM
CA

Cape Town Blasters

193/120.0 Overs
VS
ME

Melbourne Wild Dogs

196/216.1 Overs

Cape Town Blasters won the match by 8 wicket.

Man of the MatchTravis Head

Detailed Analysis

Updated every ball

Melbourne Wild Dogs Inning

193/120.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
D
David Malan
b Tim Southee02000.0
J
Jason RoyStriker
not out10360113171.7
R
Rahmullah Gurbaz
not out905835155.2
Extras0 (wd 0, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total193/1 (20.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
T
Tim Southee
4.0046111.50
R
Rashid Khan
4.0042010.50
T
Travis Head
4.003107.75
G
Gerald Coetzee
2.0024012.00
I
Ish Sodi
4.003208.00
M
Matthew Forde
1.0012012.00
B
Bhanuka Rajapaksa
1.00606.00

Partnerships

David Malan & Jason Roy
David Malan 0 · Jason Roy 0
0 (2b)
Rahmullah Gurbaz & Jason Roy
Rahmullah Gurbaz 90 · Jason Roy 103
193 (118b)
Match Timeline20 Overs
Over 20Rashid Khan
12 Runs
6
6
0
0
0
0
Over 19Tim Southee
8 Runs
1
1
1
4
0
1
Over 18Rashid Khan
12 Runs
2
2
2
2
0
4
Over 17Travis Head
5 Runs
1
1
1
1
1
0
Over 16Tim Southee
12 Runs
6
1
1
0
0
4
Over 15Rashid Khan
9 Runs
4
1
1
1
1
1
Over 14Travis Head
9 Runs
4
1
1
1
1
1
Over 13Ish Sodi
11 Runs
4
4
0
1
1
1
Over 12Tim Southee
16 Runs
2
1
1
6
6
0
Over 11Gerald Coetzee
14 Runs
1
1
4
1
1
6
Over 10Travis Head
6 Runs
1
1
1
1
1
1
Over 9Ish Sodi
9 Runs
1
1
1
1
1
4
Over 8Ish Sodi
6 Runs
1
1
1
1
1
1
Over 7Bhanuka Rajapaksa
6 Runs
1
1
1
1
1
1
Over 6Matthew Forde
12 Runs
4
4
1
1
1
1
Over 5Ish Sodi
6 Runs
1
1
1
1
1
1
Over 4Gerald Coetzee
10 Runs
1
1
6
1
1
0
Over 3Travis Head
11 Runs
1
1
1
1
1
6
Over 2Rashid Khan
9 Runs
1
1
4
1
1
1
Over 1Tim Southee
1 Wkt10 Runs
0
W
1
4
1
4

Cape Town Blasters Inning

196/216.1 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
A
Abhishek Sharma
b Fazalhaq Farooqi654192158.5
T
Travis Head
b Fazalhaq Farooqi794056197.5
S
Smaran Ravichandran
not out221022220.0
S
Sachin BabyStriker
not out30633500.0
Extras0 (wd 0, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total196/2 (16.1 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
N
Naveen Ul Haq
2.1031014.31
N
Nandre Burger
4.0067016.75
O
Ottmiel Baartman
4.0048012.00
J
James Neesham
4.003308.25
F
Fazalhaq Farooqi
2.001728.50

Partnerships

Abhishek Sharma & Travis Head
Abhishek Sharma 65 · Travis Head 79
144 (79b)
Smaran Ravichandran & Abhishek Sharma
Smaran Ravichandran 1 · Abhishek Sharma 0
1 (3b)
Sachin Baby & Smaran Ravichandran
Sachin Baby 30 · Smaran Ravichandran 21
51 (15b)
Match Timeline17 Overs
Over 17Naveen Ul Haq
6 Runs
6
Over 16James Neesham
8 Runs
4
4
0
0
0
0
Over 15Nandre Burger
29 Runs
6
6
1
6
4
6
Over 14Fazalhaq Farooqi
2 Wkt9 Runs
W
1
0
W
4
4
Over 13Naveen Ul Haq
17 Runs
6
6
1
4
0
0
Over 12Ottmiel Baartman
19 Runs
6
1
6
1
1
4
Over 11James Neesham
7 Runs
1
4
1
1
0
0
Over 10Ottmiel Baartman
12 Runs
1
6
1
4
0
0
Over 9Nandre Burger
14 Runs
1
4
1
6
0
2
Over 8James Neesham
9 Runs
1
4
1
1
1
1
Over 7Ottmiel Baartman
11 Runs
6
1
4
0
0
0
Over 6Nandre Burger
8 Runs
4
1
1
1
0
1
Over 5Naveen Ul Haq
8 Runs
4
1
1
1
1
0
Over 4Fazalhaq Farooqi
8 Runs
4
0
0
2
1
1
Over 3James Neesham
9 Runs
1
1
1
2
0
4
Over 2Ottmiel Baartman
6 Runs
1
1
4
0
0
0
Over 1Nandre Burger
16 Runs
1
4
4
1
6
0
Official Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

Cape Town Blasters vs Melbourne Wild Dogs — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

LPL • Cape Town Blasters won the match by 8 wicket.

Key Match Highlights

Combined Match Aggregate: 389 runs & 3 wickets
Melbourne Wild Dogs Top Batter: Jason Roy — 103 (60b, 11x4, 3x6)
1st Innings Best Bowling: Tim Southee — 1/46 (4.0 ov)
Cape Town Blasters Top Batter: Travis Head — 79 (40b, 5x4, 6x6)
2nd Innings Best Bowling: Fazalhaq Farooqi — 2/17 (2.0 ov)
Best Partnership: Rahmullah Gurbaz & Jason Roy — 193 runs (118b)
CricÓ MVP Leader: Jason Roy (Melbourne Wild Dogs) — 147.0 pts

1. Match Overview & Context

In this 20-over encounter of LPL, Cape Town Blasters took on Melbourne Wild Dogs on Mar 2, 2026, 11:07 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Cape Town Blasters won the match by 8 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 389 runs and 3 wickets fall between Melbourne Wild Dogs (193/1 in 20.0 overs) and Cape Town Blasters (196/2 in 16.1 overs).

2. Melbourne Wild Dogs Innings Breakdown (193/1)

Batting in the first innings, Melbourne Wild Dogs finished on 193/1 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 9.65 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Melbourne Wild Dogs accumulated 58 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Jason Roy spearheaded the batting effort with 103 runs off 60 balls (including 11 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 171.7). Valuable middle-order support came from Rahmullah Gurbaz, who contributed 90 runs off 58 deliveries, while David Malan added 0 (2b). With the ball in the first innings, Tim Southee led the bowling figures with 1/46 in 4.0 overs (economy 11.50), assisted by Bhanuka Rajapaksa (0/6 in 1.0 overs).

3. Cape Town Blasters Chase & Second Innings Summary (196/2)

Pursuing a target of 194 runs for victory, Cape Town Blasters recorded 196/2 in 16.1 overs at a scoring rate of 12.12 runs per over. Travis Head anchored the chase for Cape Town Blasters with 79 runs from 40 balls (5 fours, 6 sixes, strike rate 197.5), alongside Abhishek Sharma who chipped in with 65 off 41 balls. Defending the total, Fazalhaq Farooqi delivered a key spell of 2/17 across 2.0 overs at an economy rate of 8.50, while James Neesham finished with 0/33 (4.0 overs).

4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings

The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Rahmullah Gurbaz and Jason Roy (Melbourne Wild Dogs), who combined for 193 runs off 118 balls. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Jason Roy (Melbourne Wild Dogs) topped the match rankings with 147.0 total points, followed closely by Travis Head (133.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Travis Head.