OTPL Gladiators vs OTPL Knights — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • OTPL Gladiators lead the match by 13 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this limited-overs encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, OTPL Gladiators took on OTPL Knights on May 2, 2026, 08:36 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: OTPL Gladiators lead the match by 13 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 124 runs and 10 wickets fall between OTPL Gladiators (80/5 in 15.2 overs) and OTPL Knights (44/5 in 4.4 overs).
2. OTPL Gladiators Innings Breakdown (80/5)
Batting in the first innings, OTPL Gladiators finished on 80/5 from 15.2 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 5.22 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, OTPL Gladiators accumulated 34 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Rohit Sharma spearheaded the batting effort with 46 runs off 44 balls (including 6 fours and 0 sixes at a strike rate of 104.5). Valuable middle-order support came from KL Rahul, who contributed 22 runs off 31 deliveries, while Rashid Khan added 6 (6b). With the ball in the first innings, Axar Patel led the bowling figures with 4/36 in 7.4 overs (economy 4.70), assisted by Vipraj Nigam (1/44 in 7.4 overs).
3. OTPL Knights Chase & Second Innings Summary (44/5)
Pursuing a target of 81 runs for victory, OTPL Knights recorded 44/5 in 4.4 overs at a scoring rate of 9.43 runs per over. David Miller anchored the chase for OTPL Knights with 29 runs from 13 balls (6 fours, 0 sixes, strike rate 223.1), alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal who chipped in with 9 off 7 balls. Defending the total, Ravindra Jadeja delivered a key spell of 3/23 across 2.2 overs at an economy rate of 9.86, while Rashid Khan finished with 2/21 (2.2 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul (OTPL Gladiators), who combined for 51 runs off 59 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 10 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Axar Patel 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—Axar Patel (OTPL Knights) topped the match rankings with 212.0 total points, followed closely by Vipraj Nigam (208.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Ravindra Jadeja.