Punjab Kings vs Maharashtra kings — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Maharashtra kings won the match by 4 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 6-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, Punjab Kings took on Maharashtra kings on May 18, 2026, 04:00 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Maharashtra kings won the match by 4 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 144 runs and 12 wickets fall between Punjab Kings (71/6 in 6.0 overs) and Maharashtra kings (73/6 in 6.0 overs).
2. Punjab Kings Innings Breakdown (71/6)
Batting in the first innings, Punjab Kings finished on 71/6 from 6.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 11.83 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Punjab Kings accumulated 71 runs for the loss of 6 wickets. Prabhsimran Singh spearheaded the batting effort with 30 runs off 14 balls (including 4 fours and 1 sixes at a strike rate of 214.3). Valuable middle-order support came from Priyansh Arya, who contributed 16 runs off 7 deliveries, while Shashank Singh added 6 (3b). The bowling side conceded 5 extra runs (wides: 1, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 4). With the ball in the first innings, M Muralitharan led the bowling figures with 5/15 in 2.0 overs (economy 7.50), assisted by Sharne Warne (1/13 in 2.0 overs).
3. Maharashtra kings Chase & Second Innings Summary (73/6)
Pursuing a target of 72 runs for victory, Maharashtra kings recorded 73/6 in 6.0 overs at a scoring rate of 12.17 runs per over. Y Jaiswal anchored the chase for Maharashtra kings with 21 runs from 10 balls (3 fours, 0 sixes, strike rate 210.0), alongside Jonny Bairstow who chipped in with 15 off 6 balls. Defending the total, A Omarzai delivered a key spell of 3/21 across 2.0 overs at an economy rate of 10.50, while Yuzvendra Chahal finished with 3/26 (2.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya (Punjab Kings), who combined for 50 runs off 20 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 0 catches, 0 run-outs, and 6 stumpings, with Kl Rahul 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—M Muralitharan (Maharashtra kings) topped the match rankings with 132.0 total points, followed closely by A Omarzai (79.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to M Muralitharan .