Ludhiana Warrior vs Playing Xi — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Playing Xi won the match by 8 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, Ludhiana Warrior took on Playing Xi on May 14, 2025, 08:10 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Playing Xi won the match by 8 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 515 runs and 7 wickets fall between Playing Xi (261/3 in 20.0 overs) and Ludhiana Warrior (254/4 in 20.0 overs).
2. Playing Xi Innings Breakdown (261/3)
Batting in the first innings, Playing Xi finished on 261/3 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 13.05 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Playing Xi accumulated 63 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Ekam spearheaded the batting effort with 110 runs off 39 balls (including 5 fours and 13 sixes at a strike rate of 282.1). Valuable middle-order support came from Guri, who contributed 65 runs off 33 deliveries, while Param added 51 (26b). The bowling side conceded 2 extra runs (wides: 2, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Bhatia led the bowling figures with 1/37 in 4.0 overs (economy 9.25), assisted by Sam (1/57 in 4.0 overs).
3. Ludhiana Warrior Chase & Second Innings Summary (254/4)
Pursuing a target of 262 runs for victory, Ludhiana Warrior recorded 254/4 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 12.70 runs per over. Jaskaran anchored the chase for Ludhiana Warrior with 76 runs from 31 balls (6 fours, 4 sixes, strike rate 245.2), alongside Ganish who chipped in with 49 off 20 balls. Defending the total, Kaka delivered a key spell of 2/40 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 10.00, while Sunny finished with 1/46 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Ekam and Guri (Playing Xi), who combined for 169 runs off 68 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 3 catches, 1 run-out, and 1 stumping, with Ekam 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—Ekam (Playing Xi) topped the match rankings with 158.0 total points, followed closely by Jaskaran (116.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Ekam.