Black Panthers vs Lion Warriors — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
KNPL • Lion Warriors won the match by 6 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 5-over encounter of KNPL, Black Panthers took on Lion Warriors on Apr 18, 2026, 09:13 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Lion Warriors won the match by 6 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 122 runs and 11 wickets fall between Lion Warriors (64/6 in 5.0 overs) and Black Panthers (58/5 in 5.0 overs).
2. Lion Warriors Innings Breakdown (64/6)
Batting in the first innings, Lion Warriors finished on 64/6 from 5.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 12.80 runs per over. During the opening 5 overs, Lion Warriors accumulated 64 runs for the loss of 6 wickets. Bijay spearheaded the batting effort with 34 runs off 12 balls (including 8 fours and 0 sixes at a strike rate of 283.3). Valuable middle-order support came from Pari, who contributed 8 runs off 5 deliveries, while Subham added 8 (7b). The bowling side conceded 10 extra runs (wides: 4, no-balls: 2, byes: 4, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Arya led the bowling figures with 3/6 in 1.0 overs (economy 6.00), assisted by Sanu (1/9 in 1.0 overs).
3. Black Panthers Chase & Second Innings Summary (58/5)
Pursuing a target of 65 runs for victory, Black Panthers recorded 58/5 in 5.0 overs at a scoring rate of 11.60 runs per over. Sanu anchored the chase for Black Panthers with 30 runs from 12 balls (7 fours, 0 sixes, strike rate 250.0), alongside Archit who chipped in with 12 off 5 balls. Defending the total, Sourav delivered a key spell of 2/1 across 1.0 overs at an economy rate of 1.00, while Biswajit finished with 2/9 (1.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Bijay and Subham (Lion Warriors), who combined for 30 runs off 12 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 1 catch, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Archit 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—Sanu (Black Panthers) topped the match rankings with 91.0 total points, followed closely by Arya (89.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Sourav.