Kochi Kaskars Kerala vs Pune Tigers — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Pune Tigers won the match by 2 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, Kochi Kaskars Kerala took on Pune Tigers on Apr 25, 2025, 03:24 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Pune Tigers won the match by 2 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 447 runs and 11 wickets fall between Pune Tigers (224/4 in 20.0 overs) and Kochi Kaskars Kerala (223/7 in 20.0 overs).
2. Pune Tigers Innings Breakdown (224/4)
Batting in the first innings, Pune Tigers finished on 224/4 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 11.20 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Pune Tigers accumulated 60 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Chris Gayle spearheaded the batting effort with 105 runs off 58 balls (including 11 fours and 7 sixes at a strike rate of 181.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Kane Williamson , who contributed 52 runs off 30 deliveries, while Rovman Powell added 30 (5b). The bowling side conceded 4 extra runs (wides: 4, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Xavier Batlett led the bowling figures with 2/52 in 4.0 overs (economy 13.00), assisted by Kamindu Mendis (1/32 in 4.0 overs).
3. Kochi Kaskars Kerala Chase & Second Innings Summary (223/7)
Pursuing a target of 225 runs for victory, Kochi Kaskars Kerala recorded 223/7 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 11.15 runs per over. Mayank Agrawal anchored the chase for Kochi Kaskars Kerala with 105 runs from 55 balls (8 fours, 6 sixes, strike rate 190.9), alongside Moeen Ali who chipped in with 41 off 33 balls. Defending the total, Aston Agar delivered a key spell of 2/39 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 9.75, while Shemar Joseph finished with 2/23 (2.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Kane Williamson and Chris Gayle (Pune Tigers ), who combined for 84 runs off 58 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 5 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Yash Dhul 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—Chris Gayle (Pune Tigers ) topped the match rankings with 153.0 total points, followed closely by Mayank Agrawal (149.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Chris Gayle .