LionXI vs PanthersXI — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • LionXI won the match by 2 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, LionXI took on PanthersXI on Dec 26, 2024, 01:12 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: LionXI won the match by 2 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 391 runs and 16 wickets fall between LionXI (196/10 in 20.0 overs) and PanthersXI (195/6 in 19.0 overs).
2. LionXI Innings Breakdown (196/10)
Batting in the first innings, LionXI finished on 196/10 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 9.80 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, LionXI accumulated 50 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. Vihaan spearheaded the batting effort with 70 runs off 34 balls (including 10 fours and 5 sixes at a strike rate of 205.9). Valuable middle-order support came from Arav Puri, who contributed 40 runs off 19 deliveries, while Samarth added 30 (12b). With the ball in the first innings, Rian Bhatia led the bowling figures with 10/14 in 4.0 overs (economy 3.50), assisted by Naksh (0/10 in 2.0 overs).
3. PanthersXI Chase & Second Innings Summary (195/6)
Pursuing a target of 197 runs for victory, PanthersXI recorded 195/6 in 19.0 overs at a scoring rate of 10.26 runs per over. Rian Bhatia anchored the chase for PanthersXI with 120 runs from 66 balls (15 fours, 8 sixes, strike rate 181.8), alongside Ranveer who chipped in with 30 off 12 balls. Defending the total, Araav Kumar delivered a key spell of 3/13 across 2.0 overs at an economy rate of 6.50, while Himanya finished with 1/16 (2.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Aditya and Rian Bhatia (PanthersXI), who combined for 66 runs off 38 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 5 catches, 0 run-outs, and 1 stumping, with Rian Bhatia 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—Rian Bhatia (PanthersXI) topped the match rankings with 497.0 total points, followed closely by Vihaan (183.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Vihaan.