IND vs ENG — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • IND won the match by 7 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, IND took on ENG on Mar 5, 2026, 01:31 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: IND won the match by 7 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 499 runs and 14 wickets fall between IND (253/7 in 20.0 overs) and ENG (246/7 in 20.0 overs).
2. IND Innings Breakdown (253/7)
Batting in the first innings, IND finished on 253/7 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 12.65 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, IND accumulated 67 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Sanju Samson spearheaded the batting effort with 89 runs off 42 balls (including 8 fours and 7 sixes at a strike rate of 211.9). Valuable middle-order support came from Shivam Dube, who contributed 43 runs off 25 deliveries, while Ishan Kishan added 39 (18b). The bowling side conceded 10 extra runs (wides: 9, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 1). With the ball in the first innings, Rashid led the bowling figures with 2/41 in 4.0 overs (economy 10.25), assisted by Jacks (2/42 in 4.0 overs).
3. ENG Chase & Second Innings Summary (246/7)
Pursuing a target of 254 runs for victory, ENG recorded 246/7 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 12.30 runs per over. Bethel anchored the chase for ENG with 105 runs from 48 balls (8 fours, 7 sixes, strike rate 218.8), alongside Jacks who chipped in with 35 off 20 balls. Defending the total, Hardik Pandya delivered a key spell of 2/38 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 9.50, while Jaspreet Bumrah finished with 1/33 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan (IND), who combined for 94 runs off 45 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 7 catches, 3 run-outs, and 1 stumping, with Jacks 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—Bethel (ENG) topped the match rankings with 150.0 total points, followed closely by Sanju Samson (134.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Sanju Samson.