Islamabad United vs Rawalpindi Tigers — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Rawalpindi Tigers won the match by 2 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, Islamabad United took on Rawalpindi Tigers on Apr 19, 2025, 09:30 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Rawalpindi Tigers won the match by 2 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 400 runs and 17 wickets fall between Islamabad United (199/9 in 20.0 overs) and Rawalpindi Tigers (201/8 in 18.1 overs).
2. Islamabad United Innings Breakdown (199/9)
Batting in the first innings, Islamabad United finished on 199/9 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 9.95 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Islamabad United accumulated 46 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. Haider Ali spearheaded the batting effort with 64 runs off 29 balls (including 8 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 220.7). Valuable middle-order support came from J. Holder, who contributed 51 runs off 19 deliveries, while Shadab Khan added 19 (10b). The bowling side conceded 2 extra runs (wides: 2, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Asad Khan led the bowling figures with 3/26 in 4.0 overs (economy 6.50), assisted by M. Shahmeer (3/38 in 4.0 overs).
3. Rawalpindi Tigers Chase & Second Innings Summary (201/8)
Pursuing a target of 200 runs for victory, Rawalpindi Tigers recorded 201/8 in 18.1 overs at a scoring rate of 11.06 runs per over. Ali Hassan anchored the chase for Rawalpindi Tigers with 105 runs from 45 balls (10 fours, 7 sixes, strike rate 233.3), alongside Talha Khan who chipped in with 18 off 12 balls. Defending the total, R. Meredith delivered a key spell of 3/20 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 5.00, while Shadab Khan finished with 2/32 (3.1 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Shadab Khan and Haider Ali (Islamabad United ), who combined for 52 runs off 25 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 9 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with M. Shahmeer 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—Ali Hassan (Rawalpindi Tigers) topped the match rankings with 152.0 total points, followed closely by J. Holder (133.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Ali Hassan.