Khayelitsha Cricket Club vs Pollsmore Cricket Club — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Khayelitsha Cricket Club won the match by 87 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, Khayelitsha Cricket Club took on Pollsmore Cricket Club on Feb 14, 2026, 08:08 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Khayelitsha Cricket Club won the match by 87 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 261 runs and 18 wickets fall between Khayelitsha Cricket Club (174/8 in 50.0 overs) and Pollsmore Cricket Club (87/10 in 32.2 overs).
2. Khayelitsha Cricket Club Innings Breakdown (174/8)
Batting in the first innings, Khayelitsha Cricket Club finished on 174/8 from 50.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 3.48 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Khayelitsha Cricket Club accumulated 18 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Avuya Buti spearheaded the batting effort with 31 runs off 67 balls (including 2 fours and 0 sixes at a strike rate of 46.3). Valuable middle-order support came from Ave Nkantini , who contributed 27 runs off 58 deliveries, while Inga Ngcongolo added 21 (40b). The bowling side conceded 28 extra runs (wides: 20, no-balls: 4, byes: 1, leg-byes: 3). With the ball in the first innings, Lincoln Abraham’s led the bowling figures with 3/30 in 10.0 overs (economy 3.00), assisted by Julian Fortuin (2/32 in 10.0 overs).
3. Pollsmore Cricket Club Chase & Second Innings Summary (87/10)
Pursuing a target of 175 runs for victory, Pollsmore Cricket Club recorded 87/10 in 32.2 overs at a scoring rate of 2.69 runs per over. Stuart Minnies anchored the chase for Pollsmore Cricket Club with 27 runs from 50 balls (3 fours, 0 sixes, strike rate 54.0), alongside Claude Carolus who chipped in with 13 off 17 balls. Defending the total, Ave Nkantini delivered a key spell of 4/27 across 10.0 overs at an economy rate of 2.70, while Avuya Buti finished with 3/21 (9.2 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Ayola Sam and Ave Nkantini (Khayelitsha Cricket Club ), who combined for 39 runs off 94 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 8 catches, 2 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Claude Carolus 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—Lincoln Abraham’s (Pollsmore Cricket Club) topped the match rankings with 289.0 total points, followed closely by Claude Carolus (275.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Ave Nkantini .