OTPL Gladiators vs OTPL Knights — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • OTPL Gladiators lead the match by 2 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 23, 2026, 10:06 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: OTPL Gladiators lead the match by 2 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 96 runs and 10 wickets fall between OTPL Knights (50/5 in 7.2 overs) and OTPL Gladiators (46/5 in 7.1 overs).
2. OTPL Knights Innings Breakdown (50/5)
Batting in the first innings, OTPL Knights finished on 50/5 from 7.2 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 6.82 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, OTPL Knights accumulated 44 runs for the loss of 4 wickets. Jos Butler spearheaded the batting effort with 20 runs off 18 balls (including 2 fours and 0 sixes at a strike rate of 111.1). Valuable middle-order support came from Virat Kohli, who contributed 12 runs off 11 deliveries, while Axar Patel added 7 (9b). The bowling side conceded 4 extra runs (wides: 3, no-balls: 1, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Rashid Khan led the bowling figures with 4/20 in 3.4 overs (economy 5.45), assisted by Ravindra Jadeja (1/30 in 3.4 overs).
3. OTPL Gladiators Chase & Second Innings Summary (46/5)
Pursuing a target of 51 runs for victory, OTPL Gladiators recorded 46/5 in 7.1 overs at a scoring rate of 6.42 runs per over. Shreyas Iyer anchored the chase for OTPL Gladiators with 16 runs from 16 balls (1 fours, 0 sixes, strike rate 100.0), alongside KL Rahul who chipped in with 15 off 13 balls. Defending the total, Axar Patel delivered a key spell of 3/27 across 3.4 overs at an economy rate of 7.36, while Vipraj Nigam finished with 2/19 (3.3 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer (OTPL Gladiators), who combined for 23 runs off 23 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 9 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Rashid Khan 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—Rashid Khan (OTPL Gladiators) topped the match rankings with 169.0 total points, followed closely by Axar Patel (156.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Rashid Khan.