Lahore Qalenders vs Faisalabad Buffalo — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Faisalabad Buffalo won the match by 2 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, Lahore Qalenders took on Faisalabad Buffalo on Apr 21, 2025, 07:58 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Faisalabad Buffalo won the match by 2 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 391 runs and 17 wickets fall between Lahore Qalenders (195/9 in 20.0 overs) and Faisalabad Buffalo (196/8 in 15.5 overs).
2. Lahore Qalenders Innings Breakdown (195/9)
Batting in the first innings, Lahore Qalenders finished on 195/9 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 9.75 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Lahore Qalenders accumulated 72 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. M.Naeem spearheaded the batting effort with 80 runs off 38 balls (including 6 fours and 7 sixes at a strike rate of 210.5). Valuable middle-order support came from S.Billings, who contributed 36 runs off 15 deliveries, while F.Zaman added 32 (25b). The bowling side conceded 3 extra runs (wides: 3, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, M.Ahsan led the bowling figures with 2/26 in 4.0 overs (economy 6.50), assisted by Ahsan khan (2/27 in 4.0 overs).
3. Faisalabad Buffalo Chase & Second Innings Summary (196/8)
Pursuing a target of 196 runs for victory, Faisalabad Buffalo recorded 196/8 in 15.5 overs at a scoring rate of 12.38 runs per over. M.Hanaan anchored the chase for Faisalabad Buffalo with 127 runs from 41 balls (13 fours, 10 sixes, strike rate 309.8), alongside Ahmad khan who chipped in with 19 off 8 balls. Defending the total, S.Raza delivered a key spell of 2/15 across 2.0 overs at an economy rate of 7.50, while Zaman Khan finished with 2/52 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by F.Zaman and M.Naeem (Lahore Qalenders), who combined for 98 runs off 50 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 11 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with D.Mitchell 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—M.Hanaan (Faisalabad Buffalo) topped the match rankings with 180.0 total points, followed closely by M.Naeem (123.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to M.Hanaan.