Moscow Lions vs Adelaide Kings — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
LPL • Adelaide Kings won the match by 238 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of LPL, Moscow Lions took on Adelaide Kings on May 20, 2026, 05:43 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Adelaide Kings won the match by 238 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 348 runs and 13 wickets fall between Adelaide Kings (293/3 in 20.0 overs) and Moscow Lions (55/10 in 6.0 overs).
2. Adelaide Kings Innings Breakdown (293/3)
Batting in the first innings, Adelaide Kings finished on 293/3 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 14.65 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Adelaide Kings accumulated 37 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. Mitchell Marsh spearheaded the batting effort with 146 runs off 53 balls (including 8 fours and 15 sixes at a strike rate of 275.5). Valuable middle-order support came from Pathum Nissanka, who contributed 146 runs off 61 deliveries, while Rajat Patidar added 1 (2b). With the ball in the first innings, Sai Kishore led the bowling figures with 2/63 in 4.0 overs (economy 15.75), assisted by Mayank Yadav (1/56 in 4.0 overs).
3. Moscow Lions Chase & Second Innings Summary (55/10)
Pursuing a target of 294 runs for victory, Moscow Lions recorded 55/10 in 6.0 overs at a scoring rate of 9.17 runs per over. Rishabh Pant anchored the chase for Moscow Lions with 19 runs from 5 balls (0 fours, 3 sixes, strike rate 380.0), alongside Sai Sudarshan who chipped in with 11 off 6 balls. Defending the total, Anrich Nortje delivered a key spell of 3/10 across 1.0 overs at an economy rate of 10.00, while Mark Wood finished with 2/12 (2.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Mitchell Marsh and Pathum Nissanka (Adelaide Kings), who combined for 275 runs off 101 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 3 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Shubman Gill 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—Pathum Nissanka (Adelaide Kings) topped the match rankings with 199.0 total points, followed closely by Mitchell Marsh (199.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Pathum Nissanka.