Series #1771915969769
13/03/2026 - 11:56 AM
CA

California Stars

177/420.0 Overs
VS
ME

Melbourne Wild Dogs

178/920.0 Overs

Melbourne Wild Dogs won the match by 1 wicket.

Man of the MatchJason Roy

Detailed Analysis

Updated every ball

California Stars Inning

177/420.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
B
Ben Curran
lbw Ottmiel Baartman120050.0
B
Brian Bennett
b Nandre Burger2200100.0
D
Dion Myers
b James Neesham 10810125.0
R
Reeza Hendricks
not out1206788179.1
C
Craig Ervine
c James Neesham b Nandre Burger22230095.7
C
Charith AsalankaStriker
not out221821122.2
Extras0 (wd 0, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total177/4 (20.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
N
Nandre Burger
4.002927.25
O
Ottmiel Baartman
4.002917.25
J
James Neesham
4.003117.75
F
Fazalhaq Farooqi
4.003308.25
N
Naveen Ul Haq
4.0055013.75
Fielding Highlights
James Neesham
1 C

Partnerships

Ben Curran & Brian Bennett
Ben Curran 1 · Brian Bennett 2
3 (3b)
Dion Myers & Ben Curran
Dion Myers 4 · Ben Curran 0
4 (4b)
Craig Ervine & Reeza Hendricks
Craig Ervine 22 · Reeza Hendricks 45
67 (57b)
Reeza Hendricks & Dion Myers
Reeza Hendricks 2 · Dion Myers 6
8 (7b)
Charith Asalanka & Reeza Hendricks
Charith Asalanka 22 · Reeza Hendricks 73
95 (49b)
Match Timeline20 Overs
Over 20Naveen Ul Haq
32 Runs
6
4
6
6
4
6
Over 19Naveen Ul Haq
7 Runs
1
0
0
1
4
1
Over 18Fazalhaq Farooqi
7 Runs
4
0
0
1
1
1
Over 17James Neesham
8 Runs
4
1
1
1
1
0
Over 16James Neesham
11 Runs
1
4
0
0
0
6
Over 15Nandre Burger
12 Runs
0
0
0
0
6
6
Over 14James Neesham
7 Runs
2
1
0
4
0
0
Over 13Ottmiel Baartman
10 Runs
1
1
1
1
0
6
Over 12Nandre Burger
1 Wkt4 Runs
1
2
0
0
W
1
Over 11Fazalhaq Farooqi
9 Runs
2
2
0
0
4
1
Over 10Ottmiel Baartman
6 Runs
1
1
1
1
1
1
Over 9Nandre Burger
6 Runs
1
1
1
1
1
1
Over 8Ottmiel Baartman
6 Runs
1
1
1
1
1
1
Over 7Naveen Ul Haq
8 Runs
1
1
4
0
1
1
Over 6Fazalhaq Farooqi
11 Runs
1
1
1
1
6
1
Over 5Naveen Ul Haq
8 Runs
2
1
4
0
0
1
Over 4Fazalhaq Farooqi
6 Runs
2
0
1
1
1
1
Over 3James Neesham
1 Wkt5 Runs
1
W
1
1
1
1
Over 2Ottmiel Baartman
1 Wkt7 Runs
W
1
0
2
2
2
Over 1Nandre Burger
1 Wkt7 Runs
1
2
W
0
0
4

Melbourne Wild Dogs Inning

178/920.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
D
David Malan
b Kagiso Rabada120050.0
J
Jason Roy
not out13565119207.7
S
Sanju Samson
b Chamika Karunratne9701128.6
R
Rahmullah Gurbaz
lbw Wellington Masakadza670085.7
I
Ibrahim Zardan
b Wellington Masakadza15170088.2
G
Gulbadin Naib
lbw Chamika Karunratne9101090.0
J
James Neesham
b Chamika Karunratne02000.0
N
Nandre Burger
b Dushan Hemantha120050.0
N
Naveen Ul Haq
b Dushan Hemantha01000.0
O
Ottmiel Baartman
b Dushan Hemantha02000.0
F
Fazalhaq FarooqiStriker
not out250040.0
Extras0 (wd 0, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total178/9 (20.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
K
Kagiso Rabada
4.002716.75
D
Dilshan Madhushaka
4.003809.50
W
Wellington Masakadza
4.003629.00
C
Chamika Karunratne
4.0047311.75
D
Dushan Hemantha
4.013037.50

Partnerships

Nandre Burger & Jason Roy
Nandre Burger 1 · Jason Roy 6
7 (3b)
Ottmiel Baartman & Jason Roy
Ottmiel Baartman 0 · Jason Roy 0
0 (2b)
James Neesham & Jason Roy
James Neesham 0 · Jason Roy 0
0 (2b)
Fazalhaq Farooqi & Jason Roy
Fazalhaq Farooqi 2 · Jason Roy 55
57 (26b)
Naveen Ul Haq & Jason Roy
Naveen Ul Haq 0 · Jason Roy 0
0 (1b)
David Malan & Jason Roy
David Malan 1 · Jason Roy 5
6 (4b)
Sanju Samson & Jason Roy
Sanju Samson 9 · Jason Roy 12
21 (16b)
Rahmullah Gurbaz & Jason Roy
Rahmullah Gurbaz 6 · Jason Roy 6
12 (12b)
Ibrahim Zardan & Jason Roy
Ibrahim Zardan 15 · Jason Roy 12
27 (29b)
Gulbadin Naib & Jason Roy
Gulbadin Naib 9 · Jason Roy 39
48 (25b)
Match Timeline20 Overs
Over 20Chamika Karunratne
12 Runs
6
0
0
4
1
1
Over 19Dushan Hemantha
13 Runs
0
2
6
4
0
1
Over 18Dushan Hemantha
11 Runs
1
1
4
4
1
0
Over 17Chamika Karunratne
21 Runs
6
6
0
4
4
1
Over 16Dushan Hemantha
3 Wkt0 Runs
W
W
0
W
0
0
Over 15Chamika Karunratne
2 Wkt8 Runs
1
W
0
W
1
6
Over 14Dilshan Madhushaka
12 Runs
1
4
0
6
0
1
Over 13Dilshan Madhushaka
11 Runs
4
0
0
0
1
6
Over 12Kagiso Rabada
7 Runs
1
1
1
0
4
0
Over 11Wellington Masakadza
1 Wkt17 Runs
W
1
4
6
0
6
Over 10Kagiso Rabada
6 Runs
1
1
1
1
1
1
Over 9Dilshan Madhushaka
6 Runs
1
1
1
1
1
1
Over 8Wellington Masakadza
6 Runs
1
1
1
1
1
1
Over 7Kagiso Rabada
6 Runs
1
1
1
1
1
1
Over 6Wellington Masakadza
1 Wkt4 Runs
1
W
2
0
0
1
Over 5Dushan Hemantha
6 Runs
2
1
1
1
1
0
Over 4Chamika Karunratne
1 Wkt6 Runs
1
W
1
1
1
2
Over 3Wellington Masakadza
9 Runs
2
0
1
0
0
6
Over 2Dilshan Madhushaka
9 Runs
4
1
1
1
1
1
Over 1Kagiso Rabada
1 Wkt8 Runs
1
4
1
W
1
1
Official Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

California Stars vs Melbourne Wild Dogs — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

LPL • Melbourne Wild Dogs won the match by 1 wicket.

Key Match Highlights

Combined Match Aggregate: 355 runs & 13 wickets
California Stars Top Batter: Reeza Hendricks — 120 (67b, 8x4, 8x6)
1st Innings Best Bowling: Nandre Burger — 2/29 (4.0 ov)
Melbourne Wild Dogs Top Batter: Jason Roy — 135 (65b, 11x4, 9x6)
2nd Innings Best Bowling: Dushan Hemantha — 3/30 (4.0 ov)
Best Partnership: Charith Asalanka & Reeza Hendricks — 95 runs (49b)
CricÓ MVP Leader: Jason Roy (Melbourne Wild Dogs) — 185.0 pts

1. Match Overview & Context

In this 20-over encounter of LPL, California Stars took on Melbourne Wild Dogs on Mar 13, 2026, 04:37 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Melbourne Wild Dogs won the match by 1 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 355 runs and 13 wickets fall between California Stars (177/4 in 20.0 overs) and Melbourne Wild Dogs (178/9 in 20.0 overs).

2. California Stars Innings Breakdown (177/4)

Batting in the first innings, California Stars finished on 177/4 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 8.85 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, California Stars accumulated 44 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. Reeza Hendricks spearheaded the batting effort with 120 runs off 67 balls (including 8 fours and 8 sixes at a strike rate of 179.1). Valuable middle-order support came from Charith Asalanka, who contributed 22 runs off 18 deliveries, while Craig Ervine added 22 (23b). With the ball in the first innings, Nandre Burger led the bowling figures with 2/29 in 4.0 overs (economy 7.25), assisted by Ottmiel Baartman (1/29 in 4.0 overs).

3. Melbourne Wild Dogs Chase & Second Innings Summary (178/9)

Pursuing a target of 178 runs for victory, Melbourne Wild Dogs recorded 178/9 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 8.90 runs per over. Jason Roy anchored the chase for Melbourne Wild Dogs with 135 runs from 65 balls (11 fours, 9 sixes, strike rate 207.7), alongside Ibrahim Zardan who chipped in with 15 off 17 balls. Defending the total, Dushan Hemantha delivered a key spell of 3/30 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 7.50, while Chamika Karunratne finished with 3/47 (4.0 overs).

4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings

The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Charith Asalanka and Reeza Hendricks (California Stars), who combined for 95 runs off 49 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 1 catch, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with James Neesham 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—Jason Roy (Melbourne Wild Dogs) topped the match rankings with 185.0 total points, followed closely by Reeza Hendricks (166.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Jason Roy.