North Zone vs South Zone — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Inter National University Championship Men’s 2025-26 • North Zone won the match by 3 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of Inter National University Championship Men’s 2025-26, North Zone took on South Zone on Mar 3, 2026, 03:40 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: North Zone won the match by 3 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 549 runs and 13 wickets fall between South Zone (272/6 in 50.0 overs) and North Zone (277/7 in 45.5 overs).
2. South Zone Innings Breakdown (272/6)
Batting in the first innings, South Zone finished on 272/6 from 50.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 5.44 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, South Zone accumulated 27 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. M Samuels spearheaded the batting effort with 91 runs off 108 balls (including 7 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 84.3). Valuable middle-order support came from Mohammad Yousuf, who contributed 86 runs off 103 deliveries, while Shauryans Khattar added 27 (28b). The bowling side conceded 16 extra runs (wides: 11, no-balls: 1, byes: 0, leg-byes: 4). With the ball in the first innings, Vansh Mehta (c) led the bowling figures with 3/50 in 10.0 overs (economy 5.00), assisted by Ahim Yuvraj (2/39 in 10.0 overs).
3. North Zone Chase & Second Innings Summary (277/7)
Pursuing a target of 273 runs for victory, North Zone recorded 277/7 in 45.5 overs at a scoring rate of 6.04 runs per over. Ahim Yuvraj anchored the chase for North Zone with 80 runs from 77 balls (7 fours, 3 sixes, strike rate 103.9), alongside Kartik Rajput who chipped in with 61 off 75 balls. Defending the total, Pradeep Kumar delivered a key spell of 4/55 across 9.5 overs at an economy rate of 5.59, while Timanshu Kotak finished with 1/41 (9.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by M Samuels and Mohammad Yousuf (South Zone), who combined for 132 runs off 158 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 9 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Aditya Venkatesh 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—Vansh Mehta (c) (North Zone) topped the match rankings with 312.0 total points, followed closely by Ahim Yuvraj (307.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Vansh Mehta (c).