New Territories Tigers vs Hong Kong Islanders — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Hong Kong Islanders won the match by 108 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, New Territories Tigers took on Hong Kong Islanders on Jan 21, 2025, 12:01 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Hong Kong Islanders won the match by 108 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 439 runs and 19 wickets fall between Hong Kong Islanders (273/9 in 50.0 overs) and New Territories Tigers (166/10 in 33.2 overs).
2. Hong Kong Islanders Innings Breakdown (273/9)
Batting in the first innings, Hong Kong Islanders finished on 273/9 from 50.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 5.46 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Hong Kong Islanders accumulated 25 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Tariq Nawaz (wk) spearheaded the batting effort with 73 runs off 86 balls (including 5 fours and 1 sixes at a strike rate of 84.9). Valuable middle-order support came from Ehsan Khan , who contributed 62 runs off 63 deliveries, while Haroon Arshad added 43 (32b). With the ball in the first innings, Paras Singh Benny led the bowling figures with 4/55 in 10.0 overs (economy 5.50), assisted by Sheryar Khan (3/39 in 10.0 overs).
3. New Territories Tigers Chase & Second Innings Summary (166/10)
Pursuing a target of 274 runs for victory, New Territories Tigers recorded 166/10 in 33.2 overs at a scoring rate of 4.98 runs per over. Sheryar Khan anchored the chase for New Territories Tigers with 65 runs from 70 balls (5 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 92.9), alongside Kinchit Shah who chipped in with 21 off 12 balls. Defending the total, Haroon Arshad delivered a key spell of 3/24 across 6.0 overs at an economy rate of 4.00, while Fahad Hayat Muhammad finished with 2/19 (5.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Ehsan Khan and Tariq Nawaz (wk) (Hong Kong Islanders ), who combined for 111 runs off 120 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 6 catches, 0 run-outs, and 1 stumping, with Tariq Nawaz (wk) 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—Sheryar Khan (New Territories Tigers ) topped the match rankings with 299.0 total points, followed closely by Haroon Arshad (247.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Haroon Arshad .