Birmingham vs Cardiff — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Birmingham won the match by 9 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 10-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, Birmingham took on Cardiff on Mar 23, 2026, 05:46 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Birmingham won the match by 9 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 463 runs and 8 wickets fall between Cardiff (230/7 in 10.0 overs) and Birmingham (233/1 in 8.1 overs).
2. Cardiff Innings Breakdown (230/7)
Batting in the first innings, Cardiff finished on 230/7 from 10.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 23.00 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Cardiff accumulated 135 runs for the loss of 4 wickets. Snow spearheaded the batting effort with 48 runs off 11 balls (including 3 fours and 5 sixes at a strike rate of 436.4). Valuable middle-order support came from Stoinis , who contributed 40 runs off 9 deliveries, while Bailey added 31 (8b). With the ball in the first innings, Cinnamon led the bowling figures with 2/34 in 2.0 overs (economy 17.00), assisted by Jason (2/40 in 2.0 overs).
3. Birmingham Chase & Second Innings Summary (233/1)
Pursuing a target of 231 runs for victory, Birmingham recorded 233/1 in 8.1 overs at a scoring rate of 28.53 runs per over. Reid anchored the chase for Birmingham with 105 runs from 20 balls (3 fours, 14 sixes, strike rate 525.0), alongside Campbell who chipped in with 94 off 21 balls. Defending the total, Sharma delivered a key spell of 1/55 across 2.0 overs at an economy rate of 27.50, while Miller finished with 0/29 (1.1 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Reid and Campbell (Birmingham ), who combined for 148 runs off 30 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 1 catch, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with MURPHY 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—Reid (Birmingham ) topped the match rankings with 152.0 total points, followed closely by Campbell (139.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Reid.