Black Panthers vs Lion Warriors — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
NPL • Black Panthers won the match by 5 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 6-over encounter of NPL, Black Panthers took on Lion Warriors on Jan 4, 2026, 04:41 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Black Panthers won the match by 5 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 121 runs and 3 wickets fall between Lion Warriors (60/2 in 6.0 overs) and Black Panthers (61/1 in 4.4 overs).
2. Lion Warriors Innings Breakdown (60/2)
Batting in the first innings, Lion Warriors finished on 60/2 from 6.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 10.00 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Lion Warriors accumulated 60 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Ayush spearheaded the batting effort with 24 runs off 16 balls (including 6 fours and 0 sixes at a strike rate of 150.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Pupu, who contributed 16 runs off 13 deliveries, while Babu added 9 (6b). The bowling side conceded 3 extra runs (wides: 1, no-balls: 2, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Arya led the bowling figures with 1/22 in 2.0 overs (economy 11.00), assisted by Rahul (1/26 in 2.0 overs).
3. Black Panthers Chase & Second Innings Summary (61/1)
Pursuing a target of 61 runs for victory, Black Panthers recorded 61/1 in 4.4 overs at a scoring rate of 13.07 runs per over. Danish anchored the chase for Black Panthers with 20 runs from 10 balls (5 fours, 0 sixes, strike rate 200.0), alongside Atul who chipped in with 16 off 12 balls. Defending the total, Vishal delivered a key spell of 1/18 across 1.4 overs at an economy rate of 10.80, while Babu finished with 0/17 (2.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Pupu and Ayush (Lion Warriors), who combined for 36 runs off 25 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 1 catch, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Asish 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—Vishal (Lion Warriors) topped the match rankings with 44.0 total points, followed closely by Ayush (40.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Danish.