Pretoria Kings vs Bengal Tungo — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
GVB International Collection • Pretoria Kings won the match by 1 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 3-over encounter of GVB International Collection, Pretoria Kings took on Bengal Tungo on Feb 14, 2026, 11:11 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Pretoria Kings won the match by 1 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 89 runs and 2 wickets fall between Pretoria Kings (45/1 in 3.0 overs) and Bengal Tungo (44/1 in 3.0 overs).
2. Pretoria Kings Innings Breakdown (45/1)
Batting in the first innings, Pretoria Kings finished on 45/1 from 3.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 15.00 runs per over. During the opening 3 overs, Pretoria Kings accumulated 45 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Howard spearheaded the batting effort with 32 runs off 12 balls (including 2 fours and 1 sixes at a strike rate of 266.7). Valuable middle-order support came from Markus, who contributed 1 runs off 3 deliveries, while Mengo added 1 (3b). The bowling side conceded 11 extra runs (wides: 11, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Genginge led the bowling figures with 1/27 in 2.0 overs (economy 13.50), assisted by Cargaorof (0/18 in 1.0 overs).
3. Bengal Tungo Chase & Second Innings Summary (44/1)
Pursuing a target of 46 runs for victory, Bengal Tungo recorded 44/1 in 3.0 overs at a scoring rate of 14.67 runs per over. Nikoso anchored the chase for Bengal Tungo with 29 runs from 10 balls (2 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 290.0), alongside Croaf who chipped in with 11 off 7 balls. Defending the total, Kourtney delivered a key spell of 1/9 across 1.0 overs at an economy rate of 9.00, while Mengo finished with 0/35 (2.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Howard and Mengo (Pretoria Kings), who combined for 22 runs off 12 balls. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Howard (Pretoria Kings) topped the match rankings with 55.0 total points, followed closely by Nikoso (42.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Howard.