New York Haws vs Cape Town Blasters — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
LPL • Cape Town Blasters won the match by 3 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of LPL, New York Haws took on Cape Town Blasters on Mar 15, 2026, 06:37 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Cape Town Blasters won the match by 3 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 507 runs and 9 wickets fall between Cape Town Blasters (255/3 in 20.0 overs) and New York Haws (252/6 in 20.0 overs).
2. Cape Town Blasters Innings Breakdown (255/3)
Batting in the first innings, Cape Town Blasters finished on 255/3 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 12.75 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Cape Town Blasters accumulated 66 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Sachin Baby spearheaded the batting effort with 137 runs off 57 balls (including 9 fours and 12 sixes at a strike rate of 240.4). Valuable middle-order support came from Smaran Ravichandran , who contributed 54 runs off 29 deliveries, while Tom Bludell added 32 (19b). With the ball in the first innings, Shardul Thakur led the bowling figures with 1/43 in 4.0 overs (economy 10.75), assisted by Jaydev Unadket (1/45 in 4.0 overs).
3. New York Haws Chase & Second Innings Summary (252/6)
Pursuing a target of 256 runs for victory, New York Haws recorded 252/6 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 12.60 runs per over. Heinrich Klaasen anchored the chase for New York Haws with 134 runs from 53 balls (7 fours, 15 sixes, strike rate 252.8), alongside Kraigg Brathwaite who chipped in with 100 off 49 balls. Defending the total, Gerald Coetzee delivered a key spell of 2/61 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 15.25, while Rashid Khan finished with 1/36 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Kraigg Brathwaite and Heinrich Klaasen (New York Haws), who combined for 162 runs off 79 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 5 catches, 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—Sachin Baby (Cape Town Blasters) topped the match rankings with 188.0 total points, followed closely by Heinrich Klaasen (186.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Sachin Baby.