Backyard Cricket vs Cardiff — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Cardiff won the match by 82 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, Backyard Cricket took on Cardiff on Jun 29, 2026, 04:49 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Cardiff won the match by 82 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 402 runs and 14 wickets fall between Cardiff (242/6 in 20.0 overs) and Backyard Cricket (160/8 in 20.0 overs).
2. Cardiff Innings Breakdown (242/6)
Batting in the first innings, Cardiff finished on 242/6 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 12.10 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Cardiff accumulated 58 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Baynster spearheaded the batting effort with 54 runs off 25 balls (including 6 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 216.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Collins, who contributed 39 runs off 14 deliveries, while Johan added 38 (19b). The bowling side conceded 27 extra runs (wides: 2, no-balls: 0, byes: 14, leg-byes: 11). With the ball in the first innings, Lucas led the bowling figures with 3/27 in 4.0 overs (economy 6.75), assisted by Harris (1/21 in 2.0 overs).
3. Backyard Cricket Chase & Second Innings Summary (160/8)
Pursuing a target of 243 runs for victory, Backyard Cricket recorded 160/8 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 8.00 runs per over. Mansoor anchored the chase for Backyard Cricket with 29 runs from 13 balls (4 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 223.1), alongside Charlie who chipped in with 27 off 19 balls. Defending the total, Ellan delivered a key spell of 3/27 across 3.0 overs at an economy rate of 9.00, while Johnson finished with 2/4 (1.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Baynster and Johan (Cardiff), who combined for 66 runs off 26 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 11 catches, 0 run-outs, and 1 stumping, with Baynster 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—Ellan (Cardiff) topped the match rankings with 126.0 total points, followed closely by Johnson (125.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Baynster.