Australia vs England — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • England won the match by 42 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 10-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, Australia took on England on Jan 24, 2026, 09:07 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: England won the match by 42 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 200 runs and 12 wickets fall between England (121/5 in 10.0 overs) and Australia (79/7 in 10.0 overs).
2. England Innings Breakdown (121/5)
Batting in the first innings, England finished on 121/5 from 10.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 12.10 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, England accumulated 74 runs for the loss of 4 wickets. Jack Russell spearheaded the batting effort with 35 runs off 18 balls (including 2 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 194.4). Valuable middle-order support came from Wayne Larkins, who contributed 21 runs off 9 deliveries, while Alec Stewart added 16 (8b). The bowling side conceded 6 extra runs (wides: 0, no-balls: 1, byes: 0, leg-byes: 5). With the ball in the first innings, Craig McDermott led the bowling figures with 2/58 in 4.0 overs (economy 14.50), assisted by Allan Border (1/3 in 1.0 overs).
3. Australia Chase & Second Innings Summary (79/7)
Pursuing a target of 122 runs for victory, Australia recorded 79/7 in 10.0 overs at a scoring rate of 7.90 runs per over. Allan Border anchored the chase for Australia with 19 runs from 15 balls (1 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 126.7), alongside Dean Jones who chipped in with 17 off 12 balls. Defending the total, Graham Gooch delivered a key spell of 2/5 across 2.0 overs at an economy rate of 2.50, while Eddie Hemmings finished with 2/10 (2.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Jack Russell and Wayne Larkins (England), who combined for 47 runs off 23 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 4 catches, 1 run-out, and 2 stumpings, with IAN HEALY 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—Graham Gooch (England) topped the match rankings with 86.0 total points, followed closely by Eddie Hemmings (82.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Eddie Hemmings.