Nepal vs New Zealand — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Nepal won the match by 1 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 30-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, Nepal took on New Zealand on Feb 21, 2025, 08:20 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Nepal won the match by 1 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 475 runs and 17 wickets fall between New Zealand (237/8 in 30.0 overs) and Nepal (238/9 in 29.2 overs).
2. New Zealand Innings Breakdown (237/8)
Batting in the first innings, New Zealand finished on 237/8 from 30.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 7.90 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, New Zealand accumulated 29 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. Bracewell spearheaded the batting effort with 61 runs off 52 balls (including 1 fours and 8 sixes at a strike rate of 117.3). Valuable middle-order support came from Mitchel, who contributed 60 runs off 57 deliveries, while Philips added 51 (28b). With the ball in the first innings, Sakit led the bowling figures with 4/13 in 5.0 overs (economy 2.60), assisted by Saleem (2/3 in 3.0 overs).
3. Nepal Chase & Second Innings Summary (238/9)
Pursuing a target of 238 runs for victory, Nepal recorded 238/9 in 29.2 overs at a scoring rate of 8.11 runs per over. Sakit anchored the chase for Nepal with 152 runs from 86 balls (12 fours, 14 sixes, strike rate 176.7), alongside Zaroon who chipped in with 42 off 20 balls. Defending the total, Henry delivered a key spell of 3/45 across 6.0 overs at an economy rate of 7.50, while Bracewell finished with 2/0 (5.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Mussavwir and Sakit (Nepal), who combined for 96 runs off 47 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 12 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Sakit 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—Sakit (Nepal) topped the match rankings with 412.0 total points, followed closely by Bracewell (239.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Sakit.