PanthersXI vs LionXI — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • It's a tie
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 25-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, PanthersXI took on LionXI on Jan 20, 2025, 10:07 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: It's a tie. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 350 runs and 13 wickets fall between LionXI (175/4 in 25.0 overs) and PanthersXI (175/9 in 25.0 overs).
2. LionXI Innings Breakdown (175/4)
Batting in the first innings, LionXI finished on 175/4 from 25.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 7.00 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, LionXI accumulated 24 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Midhansh spearheaded the batting effort with 91 runs off 56 balls (including 12 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 162.5). Valuable middle-order support came from Yohan, who contributed 54 runs off 48 deliveries, while Arav Puri added 13 (25b). The bowling side conceded 5 extra runs (wides: 5, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Rian Bhatia led the bowling figures with 2/17 in 6.0 overs (economy 2.83), assisted by Laksh (1/5 in 1.0 overs).
3. PanthersXI Chase & Second Innings Summary (175/9)
Pursuing a target of 176 runs for victory, PanthersXI recorded 175/9 in 25.0 overs at a scoring rate of 7.00 runs per over. Rian Bhatia anchored the chase for PanthersXI with 78 runs from 63 balls (12 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 123.8), alongside Mahir who chipped in with 49 off 41 balls. Defending the total, Yohan delivered a key spell of 3/41 across 5.0 overs at an economy rate of 8.20, while Araav Kumar finished with 2/28 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Midhansh and Yohan (LionXI), who combined for 108 runs off 91 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 3 catches, 2 run-outs, and 2 stumpings, with Rian Bhatia 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—Rian Bhatia (PanthersXI) topped the match rankings with 267.0 total points, followed closely by Yohan (245.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to -.