Series #1771915969769
24/03/2026 - 07:49 PM
JO

Johannesburg Royals

280/120.0 Overs
VS
CA

California Stars

276/520.0 Overs

Johannesburg Royals won the match by 4 run

Man of the MatchEvin Lewis

Detailed Analysis

Updated every ball

Johannesburg Royals Inning

280/120.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
E
Evin LewisStriker
not out12961175211.5
I
Ishan Kishan
b Kagiso Rabada22413550.0
K
KL Rahul
not out12955910234.5
Extras0 (wd 0, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total280/1 (20.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
K
Kagiso Rabada
4.0053113.25
D
Dilshan Madhushaka
4.0060015.00
W
Wellington Masakadza
4.0049012.25
C
Chamika Karunratne
4.0055013.75
D
Dushan Hemantha
4.0063015.75

Partnerships

Evin Lewis & Ishan Kishan
Evin Lewis 1 · Ishan Kishan 22
23 (5b)
KL Rahul & Evin Lewis
KL Rahul 129 · Evin Lewis 128
257 (115b)
Match Timeline20 Overs
Over 20Chamika Karunratne
26 Runs
6
6
6
4
4
0
Over 19Dushan Hemantha
26 Runs
4
4
4
4
4
6
Over 18Chamika Karunratne
14 Runs
1
1
6
6
0
0
Over 17Wellington Masakadza
26 Runs
4
4
4
4
4
6
Over 16Dilshan Madhushaka
32 Runs
6
6
4
4
6
6
Over 15Kagiso Rabada
14 Runs
4
0
4
0
0
6
Over 14Dushan Hemantha
15 Runs
6
0
0
1
4
4
Over 13Dilshan Madhushaka
8 Runs
1
0
0
2
4
1
Over 12Kagiso Rabada
8 Runs
1
1
4
1
0
1
Over 11Dushan Hemantha
11 Runs
1
4
1
4
0
1
Over 10Wellington Masakadza
8 Runs
1
2
1
1
1
2
Over 9Dilshan Madhushaka
13 Runs
1
1
4
1
6
0
Over 8Wellington Masakadza
9 Runs
1
1
0
0
6
1
Over 7Chamika Karunratne
6 Runs
1
2
0
1
1
1
Over 6Kagiso Rabada
8 Runs
1
1
1
1
3
1
Over 5Dushan Hemantha
11 Runs
1
4
0
2
0
4
Over 4Chamika Karunratne
9 Runs
1
1
1
1
4
1
Over 3Wellington Masakadza
6 Runs
1
1
1
1
1
1
Over 2Dilshan Madhushaka
7 Runs
1
2
1
1
1
1
Over 1Kagiso Rabada
1 Wkt23 Runs
1
6
6
6
W
0

California Stars Inning

276/520.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
B
Ben Curran
b Jackson Bird8138133213.2
B
Brian Bennett
not out16148918335.4
R
Reeza Hendricks
b Jackson Bird10511200.0
C
Craig Ervine
lbw Dusmantha Chameera450080.0
D
Dion Myers
b Adam Zampa 180012.5
C
Charith Asalanka
b Dusmantha Chameera181520120.0
D
Dushan HemanthaStriker
not out1100100.0
Extras0 (wd 0, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total276/5 (20.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
S
Sean Abbott
4.0078019.50
J
Jackson Bird
4.0070217.50
D
Dunith Wellalage
4.003709.25
D
Dusmantha Chameera
4.0054213.50
A
Adam Zampa
4.003719.25

Partnerships

Dushan Hemantha & Brian Bennett
Dushan Hemantha 1 · Brian Bennett 0
1 (1b)
Ben Curran & Brian Bennett
Ben Curran 85 · Brian Bennett 125
210 (74b)
Reeza Hendricks & Brian Bennett
Reeza Hendricks 10 · Brian Bennett 0
10 (5b)
Brian Bennett & Craig Ervine
Brian Bennett 10 · Craig Ervine 4
14 (9b)
Dion Myers & Brian Bennett
Dion Myers 1 · Brian Bennett 0
1 (8b)
Charith Asalanka & Brian Bennett
Charith Asalanka 18 · Brian Bennett 26
44 (24b)
Match Timeline20 Overs
Over 20Dusmantha Chameera
1 Wkt9 Runs
4
4
0
0
W
1
Over 19Dunith Wellalage
8 Runs
4
0
2
0
0
2
Over 18Adam Zampa
6 Runs
2
2
0
0
2
0
Over 17Dusmantha Chameera
21 Runs
2
0
1
6
6
6
Over 16Adam Zampa
1 Wkt1 Runs
0
0
0
0
W
1
Over 15Dusmantha Chameera
1 Wkt6 Runs
4
1
W
0
0
1
Over 14Dunith Wellalage
9 Runs
4
1
2
2
0
0
Over 13Jackson Bird
2 Wkt10 Runs
W
4
0
0
6
W
Over 12Jackson Bird
23 Runs
4
4
4
4
1
6
Over 11Sean Abbott
29 Runs
4
1
6
6
6
6
Over 10Adam Zampa
23 Runs
2
1
4
4
6
6
Over 9Sean Abbott
25 Runs
4
4
1
6
6
4
Over 8Jackson Bird
20 Runs
6
4
0
0
6
4
Over 7Dunith Wellalage
6 Runs
0
0
0
0
0
6
Over 6Sean Abbott
6 Runs
1
1
1
1
1
1
Over 5Adam Zampa
7 Runs
2
1
0
0
4
0
Over 4Dusmantha Chameera
18 Runs
4
4
4
0
0
6
Over 3Dunith Wellalage
14 Runs
2
0
0
0
6
6
Over 2Jackson Bird
17 Runs
1
1
1
4
4
6
Over 1Sean Abbott
18 Runs
1
6
6
4
1
0
Official Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

Johannesburg Royals vs California Stars — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

LPL • Johannesburg Royals won the match by 4 run

Key Match Highlights

Combined Match Aggregate: 556 runs & 6 wickets
Johannesburg Royals Top Batter: KL Rahul — 129 (55b, 9x4, 10x6)
1st Innings Best Bowling: Kagiso Rabada — 1/53 (4.0 ov)
California Stars Top Batter: Brian Bennett — 161 (48b, 9x4, 18x6)
2nd Innings Best Bowling: Dusmantha Chameera — 2/54 (4.0 ov)
Best Partnership: KL Rahul & Evin Lewis — 257 runs (115b)
CricÓ MVP Leader: Brian Bennett (California Stars) — 218.0 pts

1. Match Overview & Context

In this 20-over encounter of LPL, Johannesburg Royals took on California Stars on Mar 21, 2026, 08:20 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Johannesburg Royals won the match by 4 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 556 runs and 6 wickets fall between Johannesburg Royals (280/1 in 20.0 overs) and California Stars (276/5 in 20.0 overs).

2. Johannesburg Royals Innings Breakdown (280/1)

Batting in the first innings, Johannesburg Royals finished on 280/1 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 14.00 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Johannesburg Royals accumulated 64 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. KL Rahul spearheaded the batting effort with 129 runs off 55 balls (including 9 fours and 10 sixes at a strike rate of 234.5). Valuable middle-order support came from Evin Lewis, who contributed 129 runs off 61 deliveries, while Ishan Kishan added 22 (4b). With the ball in the first innings, Kagiso Rabada led the bowling figures with 1/53 in 4.0 overs (economy 13.25), assisted by Wellington Masakadza (0/49 in 4.0 overs).

3. California Stars Chase & Second Innings Summary (276/5)

Pursuing a target of 281 runs for victory, California Stars recorded 276/5 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 13.80 runs per over. Brian Bennett anchored the chase for California Stars with 161 runs from 48 balls (9 fours, 18 sixes, strike rate 335.4), alongside Ben Curran who chipped in with 81 off 38 balls. Defending the total, Dusmantha Chameera delivered a key spell of 2/54 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 13.50, while Jackson Bird finished with 2/70 (4.0 overs).

4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings

The highest batting stand of the match was forged by KL Rahul and Evin Lewis (Johannesburg Royals), who combined for 257 runs off 115 balls. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Brian Bennett (California Stars) topped the match rankings with 218.0 total points, followed closely by Evin Lewis (181.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Evin Lewis.