Minimal vs Qatar Buddies — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Minimal won the match by 2 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 10-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, Minimal took on Qatar Buddies on Jan 31, 2025, 05:25 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Minimal won the match by 2 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 167 runs and 11 wickets fall between Minimal (84/6 in 10.0 overs) and Qatar Buddies (83/5 in 10.0 overs).
2. Minimal Innings Breakdown (84/6)
Batting in the first innings, Minimal finished on 84/6 from 10.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 8.40 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Minimal accumulated 58 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Akhil RV spearheaded the batting effort with 35 runs off 16 balls (including 1 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 218.8). Valuable middle-order support came from Subeesh , who contributed 9 runs off 13 deliveries, while Deepak added 8 (5b). The bowling side conceded 11 extra runs (wides: 7, no-balls: 4, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Ajeesh led the bowling figures with 2/12 in 2.0 overs (economy 6.00), assisted by Vishnu (2/12 in 2.0 overs).
3. Qatar Buddies Chase & Second Innings Summary (83/5)
Pursuing a target of 85 runs for victory, Qatar Buddies recorded 83/5 in 10.0 overs at a scoring rate of 8.30 runs per over. Ansha anchored the chase for Qatar Buddies with 25 runs from 19 balls (0 fours, 3 sixes, strike rate 131.6), alongside Najmal who chipped in with 15 off 12 balls. Defending the total, Deepak delivered a key spell of 2/12 across 3.0 overs at an economy rate of 4.00, while Riyas finished with 1/3 (1.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Akhil RV and Subeesh (Minimal), who combined for 34 runs off 19 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 5 catches, 1 run-out, and 0 stumpings, with Ansha 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—Ansha (Qatar Buddies ) topped the match rankings with 96.0 total points, followed closely by Deepak (93.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Deepak.