India vs Viraj Cutie — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Viraj And Chirag Trophy • Viraj Cutie won the match by 3 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Viraj And Chirag Trophy, India took on Viraj Cutie on Mar 6, 2026, 05:49 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Viraj Cutie won the match by 3 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 412 runs and 13 wickets fall between India (205/6 in 20.0 overs) and Viraj Cutie (207/7 in 20.0 overs).
2. India Innings Breakdown (205/6)
Batting in the first innings, India finished on 205/6 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 10.25 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, India accumulated 63 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Hardik Pandya spearheaded the batting effort with 82 runs off 48 balls (including 3 fours and 9 sixes at a strike rate of 170.8). Valuable middle-order support came from Sanju Samson, who contributed 48 runs off 24 deliveries, while Shivam Dube added 32 (21b). With the ball in the first innings, Rohit Sharma led the bowling figures with 2/11 in 4.0 overs (economy 2.75), assisted by Nitish Kumar Reddy (2/64 in 4.0 overs).
3. Viraj Cutie Chase & Second Innings Summary (207/7)
Pursuing a target of 206 runs for victory, Viraj Cutie recorded 207/7 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 10.35 runs per over. Mahendra Singh Dhoni anchored the chase for Viraj Cutie with 48 runs from 18 balls (0 fours, 7 sixes, strike rate 266.7), alongside Shreya lyer who chipped in with 46 off 23 balls. Defending the total, Tilak Verma delivered a key spell of 4/63 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 15.75, while Abhishek Sharma finished with 1/20 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Shivam Dube and Hardik Pandya (India ), who combined for 82 runs off 60 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 1 catch, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Abhishek Sharma 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—Hardik Pandya (India ) topped the match rankings with 176.0 total points, followed closely by Rohit Sharma (157.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Rohit Sharma .