Balewa vs Kushma — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Balewa won the match by 33 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, Balewa took on Kushma on Jul 19, 2025, 06:10 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Balewa won the match by 33 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 278 runs and 20 wickets fall between Balewa (155/10 in 17.5 overs) and Kushma (123/10 in 16.0 overs).
2. Balewa Innings Breakdown (155/10)
Batting in the first innings, Balewa finished on 155/10 from 17.5 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 8.69 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Balewa accumulated 49 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. Shankar spearheaded the batting effort with 30 runs off 26 balls (including 4 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 115.4). Valuable middle-order support came from Bhupesh, who contributed 25 runs off 16 deliveries, while Rajesh added 12 (10b). The bowling side conceded 35 extra runs (wides: 29, no-balls: 2, byes: 0, leg-byes: 4). With the ball in the first innings, Aashish led the bowling figures with 3/28 in 3.0 overs (economy 9.33), assisted by Sangam (2/22 in 3.5 overs).
3. Kushma Chase & Second Innings Summary (123/10)
Pursuing a target of 156 runs for victory, Kushma recorded 123/10 in 16.0 overs at a scoring rate of 7.69 runs per over. Kamal anchored the chase for Kushma with 23 runs from 14 balls (2 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 164.3), alongside Ajay who chipped in with 14 off 15 balls. Defending the total, Bikash delivered a key spell of 4/24 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 6.00, while Dhupin finished with 3/26 (3.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Rajesh and Ajay (Kushma), who combined for 37 runs off 29 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 8 catches, 1 run-out, and 0 stumpings, with Kamal 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—Bikash (Balewa) topped the match rankings with 171.0 total points, followed closely by Aashish (139.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Bikash.