Gujarat vs Chennai — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Gujarat won the match by 4 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, Gujarat took on Chennai on May 5, 2025, 03:56 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Gujarat won the match by 4 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 331 runs and 19 wickets fall between Gujarat (167/9 in 20.0 overs) and Chennai (164/10 in 11.5 overs).
2. Gujarat Innings Breakdown (167/9)
Batting in the first innings, Gujarat finished on 167/9 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 8.35 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Gujarat accumulated 60 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. Nivaan Desai spearheaded the batting effort with 52 runs off 37 balls (including 3 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 140.5). Valuable middle-order support came from Shivam Joshi, who contributed 30 runs off 23 deliveries, while Monommad Mukhtar added 26 (10b). The bowling side conceded 6 extra runs (wides: 5, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 1). With the ball in the first innings, Aahil Malvi led the bowling figures with 3/39 in 4.0 overs (economy 9.75), assisted by Pranil (2/34 in 4.0 overs).
3. Chennai Chase & Second Innings Summary (164/10)
Pursuing a target of 168 runs for victory, Chennai recorded 164/10 in 11.5 overs at a scoring rate of 13.86 runs per over. Naksh anchored the chase for Chennai with 57 runs from 23 balls (3 fours, 5 sixes, strike rate 247.8), alongside Abdullah who chipped in with 30 off 8 balls. Defending the total, Nivaan Desai delivered a key spell of 6/20 across 3.0 overs at an economy rate of 6.67, while Daivik Kataria finished with 1/8 (1.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Naksh and Harsh it Kapadia (Chennai), who combined for 63 runs off 26 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 7 catches, 1 run-out, and 2 stumpings, with Kartik Prabhala 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—Nivaan Desai (Gujarat) topped the match rankings with 245.0 total points, followed closely by Pranil (134.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Nivaan Desai.