Malinda vs Amal — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Malinda won the match by 22 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, Malinda took on Amal on Sep 20, 2025, 10:35 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Malinda won the match by 22 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 293 runs and 15 wickets fall between Malinda (157/5 in 20.0 overs) and Amal (136/10 in 17.4 overs).
2. Malinda Innings Breakdown (157/5)
Batting in the first innings, Malinda finished on 157/5 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 7.85 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Malinda accumulated 59 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Paresh spearheaded the batting effort with 45 runs off 40 balls (including 4 fours and 1 sixes at a strike rate of 112.5). Valuable middle-order support came from malinda, who contributed 29 runs off 30 deliveries, while Kaveesh added 16 (10b). The bowling side conceded 36 extra runs (wides: 19, no-balls: 2, byes: 15, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Eranga led the bowling figures with 2/32 in 4.0 overs (economy 8.00), assisted by Amal (1/25 in 3.0 overs).
3. Amal Chase & Second Innings Summary (136/10)
Pursuing a target of 158 runs for victory, Amal recorded 136/10 in 17.4 overs at a scoring rate of 7.70 runs per over. Amal anchored the chase for Amal with 55 runs from 41 balls (10 fours, 0 sixes, strike rate 134.1), alongside Rasheed who chipped in with 24 off 27 balls. Defending the total, Lasith delivered a key spell of 5/20 across 3.4 overs at an economy rate of 5.45, while Riad finished with 2/18 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Rasheed and Amal (Amal), who combined for 47 runs off 40 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 2 catches, 1 run-out, and 1 stumping, with Bandara 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—Lasith (Malinda) topped the match rankings with 179.0 total points, followed closely by Amal (161.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Lasith.