Alpine vs Wakatipu — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Wakatipu won the match by 42 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 8-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, Alpine took on Wakatipu on Mar 8, 2026, 02:35 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Wakatipu won the match by 42 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 208 runs and 8 wickets fall between Wakatipu (125/2 in 8.0 overs) and Alpine (83/6 in 8.0 overs).
2. Wakatipu Innings Breakdown (125/2)
Batting in the first innings, Wakatipu finished on 125/2 from 8.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 15.63 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Wakatipu accumulated 104 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Namal spearheaded the batting effort with 69 runs off 27 balls (including 1 fours and 9 sixes at a strike rate of 255.6). Valuable middle-order support came from Ranga, who contributed 15 runs off 10 deliveries, while Shantha added 13 (7b). The bowling side conceded 16 extra runs (wides: 8, no-balls: 5, byes: 3, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Shenal led the bowling figures with 1/17 in 1.0 overs (economy 17.00), assisted by Krishan (1/26 in 1.0 overs).
3. Alpine Chase & Second Innings Summary (83/6)
Pursuing a target of 126 runs for victory, Alpine recorded 83/6 in 8.0 overs at a scoring rate of 10.38 runs per over. Lakshita anchored the chase for Alpine with 44 runs from 17 balls (0 fours, 6 sixes, strike rate 258.8), alongside Krishan who chipped in with 11 off 13 balls. Defending the total, Sudesh delivered a key spell of 2/4 across 1.0 overs at an economy rate of 4.00, while Namal finished with 2/11 (2.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Namal and Ranga (Wakatipu), who combined for 68 runs off 29 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 8 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Nirandika 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—Namal (Wakatipu) topped the match rankings with 187.0 total points, followed closely by Lakshita (81.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Namal.