India vs Sri Lanka — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Sri Lanka won the match by 3 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, India took on Sri Lanka on Apr 17, 2026, 10:40 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Sri Lanka won the match by 3 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 446 runs and 14 wickets fall between India (221/7 in 20.0 overs) and Sri Lanka (225/7 in 19.3 overs).
2. India Innings Breakdown (221/7)
Batting in the first innings, India finished on 221/7 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 11.05 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, India accumulated 72 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Rohit Sharma spearheaded the batting effort with 70 runs off 40 balls (including 4 fours and 6 sixes at a strike rate of 175.0). Valuable middle-order support came from KL Rahul, who contributed 48 runs off 18 deliveries, while Shubman Gill added 46 (22b). With the ball in the first innings, Maheesh Theekshana led the bowling figures with 2/16 in 4.0 overs (economy 4.00), assisted by Matheesha Pathirana (2/40 in 4.0 overs).
3. Sri Lanka Chase & Second Innings Summary (225/7)
Pursuing a target of 222 runs for victory, Sri Lanka recorded 225/7 in 19.3 overs at a scoring rate of 11.54 runs per over. Pathum Nissanka anchored the chase for Sri Lanka with 77 runs from 33 balls (7 fours, 6 sixes, strike rate 233.3), alongside Kusal Perera who chipped in with 54 off 36 balls. Defending the total, Jasprit Bumrah delivered a key spell of 3/55 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 13.75, while Arshdeep Singh finished with 2/39 (3.3 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Perera (Sri Lanka), who combined for 104 runs off 54 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 6 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Matheesha Pathirana 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—Matheesha Pathirana (Sri Lanka) topped the match rankings with 120.0 total points, followed closely by Pathum Nissanka (120.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Pathum Nissanka.