Pretoria Bodybuilder vs Harare Masters — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
LPL • Pretoria Bodybuilder won the match by 1 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of LPL, Pretoria Bodybuilder took on Harare Masters on Feb 27, 2026, 08:10 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Pretoria Bodybuilder won the match by 1 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 299 runs and 10 wickets fall between Pretoria Bodybuilder (150/4 in 20.0 overs) and Harare Masters (149/6 in 20.0 overs).
2. Pretoria Bodybuilder Innings Breakdown (150/4)
Batting in the first innings, Pretoria Bodybuilder finished on 150/4 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 7.50 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Pretoria Bodybuilder accumulated 43 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Virat Kohli spearheaded the batting effort with 78 runs off 61 balls (including 6 fours and 1 sixes at a strike rate of 127.9). Valuable middle-order support came from Wanindu Hasranga, who contributed 39 runs off 33 deliveries, while Rajat Patidar added 15 (14b). With the ball in the first innings, Nitish Rana led the bowling figures with 2/33 in 4.0 overs (economy 8.25), assisted by Varun Chakorvarty (1/28 in 4.0 overs).
3. Harare Masters Chase & Second Innings Summary (149/6)
Pursuing a target of 151 runs for victory, Harare Masters recorded 149/6 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 7.45 runs per over. Nitish Rana anchored the chase for Harare Masters with 57 runs from 44 balls (3 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 129.5), alongside Prabsimran Singh who chipped in with 30 off 13 balls. Defending the total, Mitchell Marsh delivered a key spell of 3/23 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 5.75, while Jofra Archer finished with 2/26 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Wanindu Hasranga and Virat Kohli (Pretoria Bodybuilder ), who combined for 93 runs off 75 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 2 catches, 0 run-outs, and 1 stumping, with Rohit Sharma 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—Nitish Rana (Harare Masters ) topped the match rankings with 160.0 total points, followed closely by Virat Kohli (110.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Virat Kohli .