Nalanda vs Takshashila — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Takshashila won the match by 18 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 15-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, Nalanda took on Takshashila on Oct 9, 2025, 03:25 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Takshashila won the match by 18 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 185 runs and 5 wickets fall between Takshashila (101/1 in 6.0 overs) and Nalanda (84/4 in 2.2 overs).
2. Takshashila Innings Breakdown (101/1)
Batting in the first innings, Takshashila finished on 101/1 from 6.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 16.83 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Takshashila accumulated 101 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Karthikeyan spearheaded the batting effort with 52 runs off 22 balls (including 0 fours and 5 sixes at a strike rate of 236.4). Valuable middle-order support came from Lishanth, who contributed 38 runs off 11 deliveries, while Shiv Srivatsan added 11 (3b). With the ball in the first innings, Damian led the bowling figures with 1/65 in 3.0 overs (economy 21.67), assisted by Jai Vamshi (0/15 in 2.0 overs).
3. Nalanda Chase & Second Innings Summary (84/4)
Pursuing a target of 102 runs for victory, Nalanda recorded 84/4 in 2.2 overs at a scoring rate of 36.00 runs per over. Jai Vamshi anchored the chase for Nalanda with 60 runs from 10 balls (0 fours, 10 sixes, strike rate 600.0), alongside Damian who chipped in with 12 off 4 balls. Defending the total, Prahalad delivered a key spell of 2/20 across 1.2 overs at an economy rate of 15.00, while Shiv Srivatsan finished with 0/64 (1.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Karthikeyan and Lishanth (Takshashila), who combined for 78 runs off 31 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 1 catch, 2 run-outs, and 1 stumping, with Dhrona 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—Jai Vamshi (Nalanda) topped the match rankings with 108.0 total points, followed closely by Karthikeyan (87.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Karthikeyan.