Auckland Thunderbolts vs Tasmania Devils — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
APL 25/26 • Tasmania Devils won the match by 4 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 10-over encounter of APL 25/26, Auckland Thunderbolts took on Tasmania Devils on Jan 2, 2026, 02:14 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Tasmania Devils won the match by 4 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 163 runs and 15 wickets fall between Auckland Thunderbolts (81/9 in 10.0 overs) and Tasmania Devils (82/6 in 9.2 overs).
2. Auckland Thunderbolts Innings Breakdown (81/9)
Batting in the first innings, Auckland Thunderbolts finished on 81/9 from 10.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 8.10 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Auckland Thunderbolts accumulated 52 runs for the loss of 6 wickets. Blake Nikitaras spearheaded the batting effort with 23 runs off 11 balls (including 4 fours and 0 sixes at a strike rate of 209.1). Valuable middle-order support came from Bevon Jacobs , who contributed 17 runs off 9 deliveries, while Nicholas Pooran added 13 (8b). With the ball in the first innings, Jasprit Bumrah led the bowling figures with 3/16 in 3.0 overs (economy 5.33), assisted by Chris Green (3/24 in 3.0 overs).
3. Tasmania Devils Chase & Second Innings Summary (82/6)
Pursuing a target of 82 runs for victory, Tasmania Devils recorded 82/6 in 9.2 overs at a scoring rate of 8.79 runs per over. Mitch Owen anchored the chase for Tasmania Devils with 38 runs from 21 balls (6 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 181.0), alongside Lachlan Hearne who chipped in with 20 off 16 balls. Defending the total, Mitchell Santner delivered a key spell of 3/23 across 3.0 overs at an economy rate of 7.67, while Marcus Stoines finished with 1/12 (2.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Lachlan Hearne and Mitch Owen (Tasmania Devils), who combined for 40 runs off 24 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 9 catches, 1 run-out, and 1 stumping, with Chris Green 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—Jasprit Bumrah (Tasmania Devils) topped the match rankings with 104.0 total points, followed closely by Mitchell Santner (101.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Chris Green.