Greater Helsinki vs Espoo Lions — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Greater Helsinki won the match by 12 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 7-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, Greater Helsinki took on Espoo Lions on Jun 20, 2025, 02:23 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Greater Helsinki won the match by 12 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 155 runs and 13 wickets fall between Greater Helsinki (83/6 in 7.0 overs) and Espoo Lions (72/7 in 7.0 overs).
2. Greater Helsinki Innings Breakdown (83/6)
Batting in the first innings, Greater Helsinki finished on 83/6 from 7.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 11.86 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Greater Helsinki accumulated 73 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. Sohail Choudhry spearheaded the batting effort with 34 runs off 14 balls (including 0 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 242.9). Valuable middle-order support came from Zubair, who contributed 24 runs off 11 deliveries, while Farooq added 7 (2b). The bowling side conceded 4 extra runs (wides: 4, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Sebastian led the bowling figures with 3/10 in 1.0 overs (economy 10.00), assisted by Zeeshan (2/25 in 2.0 overs).
3. Espoo Lions Chase & Second Innings Summary (72/7)
Pursuing a target of 84 runs for victory, Espoo Lions recorded 72/7 in 7.0 overs at a scoring rate of 10.29 runs per over. Sebastian anchored the chase for Espoo Lions with 14 runs from 9 balls (0 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 155.6), alongside Mehmood who chipped in with 13 off 3 balls. Defending the total, Adnan delivered a key spell of 4/13 across 2.0 overs at an economy rate of 6.50, while Farooq finished with 2/10 (2.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Fahad and Sohail Choudhry (Greater Helsinki), who combined for 31 runs off 19 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 7 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Zubair 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—Adnan (Greater Helsinki) topped the match rankings with 117.0 total points, followed closely by Sebastian (102.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Adnan.