Fort Kochi vs Palakkad — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Fort Kochi won the match by 128 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, Fort Kochi took on Palakkad on Oct 29, 2024, 01:51 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Fort Kochi won the match by 128 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 825 runs and 17 wickets fall between Fort Kochi (476/8 in 50.0 overs) and Palakkad (349/9 in 50.0 overs).
2. Fort Kochi Innings Breakdown (476/8)
Batting in the first innings, Fort Kochi finished on 476/8 from 50.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 9.52 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Fort Kochi accumulated 27 runs for the loss of 5 wickets. Praveen spearheaded the batting effort with 176 runs off 128 balls (including 25 fours and 1 sixes at a strike rate of 137.5). Valuable middle-order support came from Tony, who contributed 102 runs off 45 deliveries, while Dev added 100 (89b). The bowling side conceded 3 extra runs (wides: 0, no-balls: 3, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Monty led the bowling figures with 3/93 in 10.0 overs (economy 9.30), assisted by Sabari (2/94 in 10.0 overs).
3. Palakkad Chase & Second Innings Summary (349/9)
Pursuing a target of 477 runs for victory, Palakkad recorded 349/9 in 50.0 overs at a scoring rate of 6.98 runs per over. Sandeep anchored the chase for Palakkad with 147 runs from 118 balls (17 fours, 3 sixes, strike rate 124.6), alongside Krishna who chipped in with 100 off 92 balls. Defending the total, Praveen delivered a key spell of 9/59 across 10.0 overs at an economy rate of 5.90, while Ajmal finished with 0/58 (10.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Krishna and Sandeep (Palakkad), who combined for 194 runs off 146 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 1 catch, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Praveen 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—Praveen (Fort Kochi) topped the match rankings with 618.0 total points, followed closely by Tony (298.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Praveen .