Mumbai Challengers vs Chennai Cheaters — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Mumbai Challengers won the match by 1 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 5-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, Mumbai Challengers took on Chennai Cheaters on Mar 29, 2025, 09:20 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Mumbai Challengers won the match by 1 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 77 runs and 15 wickets fall between Chennai Cheaters (38/6 in 5.0 overs) and Mumbai Challengers (39/9 in 5.1 overs).
2. Chennai Cheaters Innings Breakdown (38/6)
Batting in the first innings, Chennai Cheaters finished on 38/6 from 5.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 7.60 runs per over. During the opening 5 overs, Chennai Cheaters accumulated 38 runs for the loss of 6 wickets. Ben Stokes spearheaded the batting effort with 9 runs off 6 balls (including 1 fours and 0 sixes at a strike rate of 150.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Varad Birje (C), who contributed 9 runs off 8 deliveries, while Sunil Narine added 8 (4b). With the ball in the first innings, Nitish Kumar Reddy led the bowling figures with 2/8 in 1.0 overs (economy 8.00), assisted by Jasprit Bumrah (1/5 in 1.0 overs).
3. Mumbai Challengers Chase & Second Innings Summary (39/9)
Pursuing a target of 39 runs for victory, Mumbai Challengers recorded 39/9 in 5.1 overs at a scoring rate of 7.55 runs per over. Rohit Sharma (C) anchored the chase for Mumbai Challengers with 14 runs from 7 balls (1 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 200.0), alongside Kane Williamson who chipped in with 12 off 7 balls. Defending the total, Varad Birje (C) delivered a key spell of 4/3 across 1.0 overs at an economy rate of 3.00, while Kuldeep Yadav finished with 3/2 (1.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Rohit Sharma (C) and Kane Williamson (Mumbai Challengers ), who combined for 27 runs off 13 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 9 catches, 1 run-out, and 1 stumping, with Rachin Ravindra 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—Varad Birje (C) (Chennai Cheaters ) topped the match rankings with 128.0 total points, followed closely by Kuldeep Yadav (94.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Jasprit Bumrah .