Pretoria Bodybuilder vs Cape Town Blasters — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
LPL • Pretoria Bodybuilder won the match by 3 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of LPL, Pretoria Bodybuilder took on Cape Town Blasters on Mar 11, 2026, 05:43 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Pretoria Bodybuilder won the match by 3 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 193 runs and 20 wickets fall between Pretoria Bodybuilder (98/10 in 13.1 overs) and Cape Town Blasters (95/10 in 18.2 overs).
2. Pretoria Bodybuilder Innings Breakdown (98/10)
Batting in the first innings, Pretoria Bodybuilder finished on 98/10 from 13.1 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 7.44 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Pretoria Bodybuilder accumulated 55 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. Virat Kohli spearheaded the batting effort with 42 runs off 28 balls (including 5 fours and 1 sixes at a strike rate of 150.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Phil Salt, who contributed 25 runs off 16 deliveries, while Mitchell Starc added 10 (12b). The bowling side conceded 1 extra runs (wides: 1, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Travis Head led the bowling figures with 3/15 in 3.0 overs (economy 5.00), assisted by Ish Sodi (3/14 in 2.1 overs).
3. Cape Town Blasters Chase & Second Innings Summary (95/10)
Pursuing a target of 99 runs for victory, Cape Town Blasters recorded 95/10 in 18.2 overs at a scoring rate of 5.18 runs per over. Tom Bludell anchored the chase for Cape Town Blasters with 39 runs from 37 balls (4 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 105.4), alongside Bhanuka Rajapaksa who chipped in with 16 off 14 balls. Defending the total, Mark Wood delivered a key spell of 3/21 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 5.25, while Mitchell Starc finished with 2/16 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Phil Salt and Virat Kohli (Pretoria Bodybuilder ), who combined for 46 runs off 26 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 2 catches, 0 run-outs, and 1 stumping, with Ish Sodi 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—Mark Wood (Pretoria Bodybuilder ) topped the match rankings with 135.0 total points, followed closely by Mitchell Starc (114.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Mark Wood.