India vs Sri Lanka — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • India won the match by 5 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, India took on Sri Lanka on Apr 9, 2026, 08:48 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: India won the match by 5 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 365 runs and 14 wickets fall between Sri Lanka (182/9 in 20.0 overs) and India (183/5 in 14.1 overs).
2. Sri Lanka Innings Breakdown (182/9)
Batting in the first innings, Sri Lanka finished on 182/9 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 9.10 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Sri Lanka accumulated 42 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. K.Mendis spearheaded the batting effort with 39 runs off 22 balls (including 1 fours and 5 sixes at a strike rate of 177.3). Valuable middle-order support came from J.Liyanage, who contributed 38 runs off 13 deliveries, while D.Shanaka added 33 (15b). The bowling side conceded 2 extra runs (wides: 2, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, M.Shami led the bowling figures with 3/28 in 4.0 overs (economy 7.00), assisted by A.Singh (3/33 in 4.0 overs).
3. India Chase & Second Innings Summary (183/5)
Pursuing a target of 183 runs for victory, India recorded 183/5 in 14.1 overs at a scoring rate of 12.92 runs per over. S.Yadav anchored the chase for India with 89 runs from 36 balls (4 fours, 10 sixes, strike rate 247.2), alongside A.Sharma who chipped in with 30 off 9 balls. Defending the total, M.Theekshana delivered a key spell of 1/22 across 3.0 overs at an economy rate of 7.33, while E.Malinga finished with 1/20 (2.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by C.Asalanka and K.Mendis (Sri Lanka), who combined for 53 runs off 35 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 13 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with R Singh 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—S.Yadav (India) topped the match rankings with 133.0 total points, followed closely by M.Shami (124.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to S.Yadav.