GFCC vs Azizabad Strikers XI — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Azizabad Strikers XI won the match by 8 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 16-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, GFCC took on Azizabad Strikers XI on May 24, 2025, 02:48 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Azizabad Strikers XI won the match by 8 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 289 runs and 13 wickets fall between Azizabad Strikers XI (148/5 in 16.0 overs) and GFCC (141/8 in 16.0 overs).
2. Azizabad Strikers XI Innings Breakdown (148/5)
Batting in the first innings, Azizabad Strikers XI finished on 148/5 from 16.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 9.25 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Azizabad Strikers XI accumulated 45 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Naveed Shahid spearheaded the batting effort with 65 runs off 45 balls (including 6 fours and 1 sixes at a strike rate of 144.4). Valuable middle-order support came from Azhar, who contributed 22 runs off 16 deliveries, while Abdullah added 19 (18b). The bowling side conceded 16 extra runs (wides: 11, no-balls: 2, byes: 2, leg-byes: 1). With the ball in the first innings, Faizan led the bowling figures with 2/14 in 3.0 overs (economy 4.67), assisted by Usman (1/21 in 3.0 overs).
3. GFCC Chase & Second Innings Summary (141/8)
Pursuing a target of 149 runs for victory, GFCC recorded 141/8 in 16.0 overs at a scoring rate of 8.81 runs per over. Farooq anchored the chase for GFCC with 65 runs from 27 balls (7 fours, 5 sixes, strike rate 240.7), alongside Gul Muhaad who chipped in with 21 off 18 balls. Defending the total, Abdul Moiz (VC) delivered a key spell of 3/29 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 7.25, while Tariq Bin Yamin finished with 2/18 (3.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Salman and Farooq (GFCC), who combined for 61 runs off 28 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 7 catches, 0 run-outs, and 2 stumpings, with Azhar 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—Farooq (GFCC) topped the match rankings with 107.0 total points, followed closely by Abdul Moiz (VC) (106.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Naveed Shahid.