Pretoria Bodybuilder vs Melbourne Wild Dogs — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
LPL • Melbourne Wild Dogs won the match by 1 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of LPL, Pretoria Bodybuilder took on Melbourne Wild Dogs on Mar 20, 2026, 09:15 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Melbourne Wild Dogs won the match by 1 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 275 runs and 13 wickets fall between Pretoria Bodybuilder (136/4 in 20.0 overs) and Melbourne Wild Dogs (139/9 in 20.0 overs).
2. Pretoria Bodybuilder Innings Breakdown (136/4)
Batting in the first innings, Pretoria Bodybuilder finished on 136/4 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 6.80 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Pretoria Bodybuilder accumulated 48 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Virat Kohli spearheaded the batting effort with 64 runs off 51 balls (including 3 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 125.5). Valuable middle-order support came from Wanindu Hasranga, who contributed 50 runs off 48 deliveries, while Jos Buttler added 21 (16b). With the ball in the first innings, Fazalhaq Farooqi led the bowling figures with 2/27 in 4.0 overs (economy 6.75), assisted by Nandre Burger (1/25 in 4.0 overs).
3. Melbourne Wild Dogs Chase & Second Innings Summary (139/9)
Pursuing a target of 137 runs for victory, Melbourne Wild Dogs recorded 139/9 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 6.95 runs per over. Jason Roy anchored the chase for Melbourne Wild Dogs with 91 runs from 54 balls (4 fours, 5 sixes, strike rate 168.5), alongside Rahmullah Gurbaz who chipped in with 16 off 16 balls. Defending the total, Anrich Nortje delivered a key spell of 3/21 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 5.25, while Mitchell Starc finished with 3/22 (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 88 runs off 82 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 2 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Sanju Samson 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—Jason Roy (Melbourne Wild Dogs) topped the match rankings with 130.0 total points, followed closely by Mitchell Starc (103.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Jason Roy.