Chennai Cheaters vs Mumbai Challengers — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Chennai Cheaters won the match by 8 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 2-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, Chennai Cheaters took on Mumbai Challengers on Mar 28, 2025, 07:32 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Chennai Cheaters won the match by 8 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 36 runs and 4 wickets fall between Mumbai Challengers (17/2 in 2.0 overs) and Chennai Cheaters (19/2 in 1.1 overs).
2. Mumbai Challengers Innings Breakdown (17/2)
Batting in the first innings, Mumbai Challengers finished on 17/2 from 2.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 8.50 runs per over. During the opening 2 overs, Mumbai Challengers accumulated 17 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Aiden Markram spearheaded the batting effort with 12 runs off 7 balls (including 2 fours and 0 sixes at a strike rate of 171.4). Valuable middle-order support came from Anay Birje, who contributed 2 runs off 3 deliveries, while Kane Williamson added 1 (2b). The bowling side conceded 2 extra runs (wides: 1, no-balls: 1, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Josh Hazelwood led the bowling figures with 1/5 in 1.0 overs (economy 5.00), assisted by Varad Birje (1/12 in 1.0 overs).
3. Chennai Cheaters Chase & Second Innings Summary (19/2)
Pursuing a target of 18 runs for victory, Chennai Cheaters recorded 19/2 in 1.1 overs at a scoring rate of 16.29 runs per over. Virat Kohli anchored the chase for Chennai Cheaters with 8 runs from 4 balls (2 fours, 0 sixes, strike rate 200.0), alongside Ben Stokes who chipped in with 5 off 2 balls. Defending the total, Jasprit Bumrah delivered a key spell of 1/15 across 1.0 overs at an economy rate of 15.00, while Yuzvendra Chahal finished with 0/4 (0.1 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Aiden Markram and Kane Williamson (Mumbai Challengers), who combined for 10 runs off 6 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 1 catch, 1 run-out, and 0 stumpings, with SURYAKUMAR YADAV 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—Josh Hazelwood (Chennai Cheaters) topped the match rankings with 37.0 total points, followed closely by Varad Birje (22.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Josh Hazelwood .