Ceylon Smasher Boys vs Horopathana C C — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Horopathana C C won the match by 7 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 8-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, Ceylon Smasher Boys took on Horopathana C C on Dec 5, 2025, 06:23 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Horopathana C C won the match by 7 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 141 runs and 11 wickets fall between Ceylon Smasher Boys (70/8 in 8.0 overs) and Horopathana C C (71/3 in 5.1 overs).
2. Ceylon Smasher Boys Innings Breakdown (70/8)
Batting in the first innings, Ceylon Smasher Boys finished on 70/8 from 8.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 8.75 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Ceylon Smasher Boys accumulated 54 runs for the loss of 7 wickets. Abu spearheaded the batting effort with 32 runs off 19 balls (including 0 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 168.4). Valuable middle-order support came from Parath , who contributed 18 runs off 10 deliveries, while Chinthaka added 6 (5b). The bowling side conceded 8 extra runs (wides: 3, no-balls: 0, byes: 5, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Arafath led the bowling figures with 5/9 in 2.0 overs (economy 4.50), assisted by Amma (1/9 in 2.0 overs).
3. Horopathana C C Chase & Second Innings Summary (71/3)
Pursuing a target of 71 runs for victory, Horopathana C C recorded 71/3 in 5.1 overs at a scoring rate of 13.74 runs per over. Arafath anchored the chase for Horopathana C C with 27 runs from 10 balls (0 fours, 4 sixes, strike rate 270.0), alongside Faheer who chipped in with 27 off 14 balls. Defending the total, Nandana delivered a key spell of 2/4 across 0.4 overs at an economy rate of 6.00, while Adu finished with 1/7 (1.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Parath and Abu (Ceylon Smasher Boys), who combined for 30 runs off 13 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 4 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with AMMAN 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—Arafath (Horopathana C C) topped the match rankings with 191.0 total points, followed closely by Nandana (62.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Arafath .