Johannesburg Royals vs New York Haws — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
LPL • Johannesburg Royals won the match by 7 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of LPL, Johannesburg Royals took on New York Haws on Feb 24, 2026, 06:58 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Johannesburg Royals won the match by 7 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 310 runs and 7 wickets fall between New York Haws (153/4 in 20.0 overs) and Johannesburg Royals (157/3 in 19.5 overs).
2. New York Haws Innings Breakdown (153/4)
Batting in the first innings, New York Haws finished on 153/4 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 7.65 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, New York Haws accumulated 22 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Suryakumar Yadav spearheaded the batting effort with 60 runs off 41 balls (including 5 fours and 5 sixes at a strike rate of 146.3). Valuable middle-order support came from Andile Phehlukuwayo, who contributed 42 runs off 15 deliveries, while Heinrich Klaasen added 23 (11b). With the ball in the first innings, Adam Zampa led the bowling figures with 2/41 in 4.0 overs (economy 10.25), assisted by Sean Abbott (1/17 in 4.0 overs).
3. Johannesburg Royals Chase & Second Innings Summary (157/3)
Pursuing a target of 154 runs for victory, Johannesburg Royals recorded 157/3 in 19.5 overs at a scoring rate of 7.92 runs per over. Ishan Kishan anchored the chase for Johannesburg Royals with 122 runs from 55 balls (10 fours, 12 sixes, strike rate 221.8), alongside Brandon King who chipped in with 18 off 41 balls. Defending the total, Andile Phehlukuwayo delivered a key spell of 1/23 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 5.75, while Jaydev Unadket finished with 1/35 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Brandon King and Ishan Kishan (Johannesburg Royals), who combined for 91 runs off 74 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 1 catch, 1 run-out, and 0 stumpings, with Ishan Kishan 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—Andile Phehlukuwayo (New York Haws) topped the match rankings with 175.0 total points, followed closely by Ishan Kishan (174.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Ishan Kishan .