Hyderabad Yogi vs Chennai Cheaters — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Chennai Cheaters won the match by 7 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 5-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, Hyderabad Yogi took on Chennai Cheaters on Mar 29, 2025, 10:09 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Chennai Cheaters won the match by 7 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 72 runs and 12 wickets fall between Hyderabad Yogi (35/9 in 5.0 overs) and Chennai Cheaters (37/3 in 3.4 overs).
2. Hyderabad Yogi Innings Breakdown (35/9)
Batting in the first innings, Hyderabad Yogi finished on 35/9 from 5.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 7.00 runs per over. During the opening 5 overs, Hyderabad Yogi accumulated 35 runs for the loss of 9 wickets. Phil Salt (WK) spearheaded the batting effort with 10 runs off 3 balls (including 1 fours and 1 sixes at a strike rate of 333.3). Valuable middle-order support came from Kagiso Rabada, who contributed 5 runs off 5 deliveries, while Jos Buttler (C) added 4 (3b). The bowling side conceded 2 extra runs (wides: 0, no-balls: 2, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Kuldeep Yadav led the bowling figures with 2/3 in 1.0 overs (economy 3.00), assisted by Varad Birje (C) (2/4 in 1.0 overs).
3. Chennai Cheaters Chase & Second Innings Summary (37/3)
Pursuing a target of 36 runs for victory, Chennai Cheaters recorded 37/3 in 3.4 overs at a scoring rate of 10.09 runs per over. Virat Kohli anchored the chase for Chennai Cheaters with 15 runs from 7 balls (3 fours, 0 sixes, strike rate 214.3), alongside KL Rahul (WK) who chipped in with 8 off 3 balls. Defending the total, Kagiso Rabada delivered a key spell of 2/6 across 1.0 overs at an economy rate of 6.00, while Mooen Ali finished with 1/13 (1.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Ben Stokes and Virat Kohli (Chennai Cheaters ), who combined for 23 runs off 13 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 7 catches, 1 run-out, and 0 stumpings, with Virat Kohli 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—Varad Birje (C) (Chennai Cheaters ) topped the match rankings with 70.0 total points, followed closely by Kuldeep Yadav (70.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Kuldeep Yadav.