Dark Blue vs Maroons — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Dark Blue won the match by 43 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, Dark Blue took on Maroons on Apr 18, 2026, 08:34 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Dark Blue won the match by 43 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 189 runs and 14 wickets fall between Dark Blue (116/6 in 15.0 overs) and Maroons (73/8 in 10.2 overs).
2. Dark Blue Innings Breakdown (116/6)
Batting in the first innings, Dark Blue finished on 116/6 from 15.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 7.73 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Dark Blue accumulated 42 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Dinura Madawaththa spearheaded the batting effort with 37 runs off 21 balls (including 6 fours and 0 sixes at a strike rate of 176.2). Valuable middle-order support came from Minuka Perera, who contributed 28 runs off 21 deliveries, while Oshan Maleesha added 18 (26b). The bowling side conceded 14 extra runs (wides: 12, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 2). With the ball in the first innings, Kenuja Thewmika led the bowling figures with 1/4 in 2.0 overs (economy 2.00), assisted by Thisath Wijesuriya (1/12 in 2.0 overs).
3. Maroons Chase & Second Innings Summary (73/8)
Pursuing a target of 117 runs for victory, Maroons recorded 73/8 in 10.2 overs at a scoring rate of 7.06 runs per over. Dilshika Sadew anchored the chase for Maroons with 39 runs from 17 balls (6 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 229.4), alongside Abilash Madagedara who chipped in with 15 off 14 balls. Defending the total, Shakya Chathuranga delivered a key spell of 2/10 across 1.0 overs at an economy rate of 10.00, while Daham Narangammana finished with 1/1 (0.2 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Oshan Maleesha and Minuka Perera (Dark Blue), who combined for 48 runs off 46 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 3 catches, 2 run-outs, and 1 stumping, with Chamidu Ranasinghe 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—Dilshika Sadew (Maroons) topped the match rankings with 98.0 total points, followed closely by Shakya Chathuranga (78.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Nethula Kulathunga.