Royals vs Challengers — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
WWE Champions league Season 5 • Challengers won the match by 8 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 10-over encounter of WWE Champions league Season 5, Royals took on Challengers on Jun 15, 2026, 07:47 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Challengers won the match by 8 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 290 runs and 13 wickets fall between Challengers (149/6 in 10.0 overs) and Royals (141/7 in 10.0 overs).
2. Challengers Innings Breakdown (149/6)
Batting in the first innings, Challengers finished on 149/6 from 10.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 14.90 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Challengers accumulated 82 runs for the loss of 4 wickets. Jarrod spearheaded the batting effort with 54 runs off 15 balls (including 3 fours and 6 sixes at a strike rate of 360.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Cody Rhodes, who contributed 43 runs off 19 deliveries, while Domnic added 17 (7b). With the ball in the first innings, Will Aston led the bowling figures with 2/22 in 2.0 overs (economy 11.00), assisted by Vicktor (2/24 in 2.0 overs).
3. Royals Chase & Second Innings Summary (141/7)
Pursuing a target of 150 runs for victory, Royals recorded 141/7 in 10.0 overs at a scoring rate of 14.10 runs per over. Wade Barret anchored the chase for Royals with 38 runs from 11 balls (5 fours, 3 sixes, strike rate 345.5), alongside Hardik Hayes who chipped in with 35 off 17 balls. Defending the total, Nakamura delivered a key spell of 3/17 across 2.0 overs at an economy rate of 8.50, while John Morrison finished with 2/19 (2.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Cody Rhodes and Jarrod (Challengers ), who combined for 85 runs off 30 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 11 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with John Morrison 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—Cody Rhodes (Challengers ) topped the match rankings with 112.0 total points, followed closely by Hardik Hayes (98.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Jarrod.