Forest Challengers vs Ghost Fighters — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Forest Challengers won the match by 24 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 8-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, Forest Challengers took on Ghost Fighters on May 8, 2025, 10:56 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Forest Challengers won the match by 24 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 145 runs and 15 wickets fall between Forest Challengers (84/7 in 8.0 overs) and Ghost Fighters (61/8 in 8.0 overs).
2. Forest Challengers Innings Breakdown (84/7)
Batting in the first innings, Forest Challengers finished on 84/7 from 8.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 10.50 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Forest Challengers accumulated 54 runs for the loss of 5 wickets. Ashish spearheaded the batting effort with 23 runs off 9 balls (including 1 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 255.6). Valuable middle-order support came from Vickey, who contributed 15 runs off 7 deliveries, while Kundan added 13 (7b). The bowling side conceded 12 extra runs (wides: 4, no-balls: 0, byes: 6, leg-byes: 2). With the ball in the first innings, Pappu led the bowling figures with 3/18 in 2.0 overs (economy 9.00), assisted by Shree Mohan (2/11 in 2.0 overs).
3. Ghost Fighters Chase & Second Innings Summary (61/8)
Pursuing a target of 85 runs for victory, Ghost Fighters recorded 61/8 in 8.0 overs at a scoring rate of 7.63 runs per over. Silantu anchored the chase for Ghost Fighters with 40 runs from 17 balls (5 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 235.3), alongside Nikesh who chipped in with 4 off 2 balls. Defending the total, Gandhi delivered a key spell of 3/17 across 2.0 overs at an economy rate of 8.50, while Vickey finished with 2/15 (2.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Ashish and Raavan (Forest Challengers), who combined for 34 runs off 16 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 6 catches, 2 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Raavan 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—Gandhi (Forest Challengers) topped the match rankings with 91.0 total points, followed closely by Pappu (90.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Vickey.