Punjab Kings vs Pune Tigers — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Pune Tigers won the match by 23 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, Punjab Kings took on Pune Tigers on May 11, 2025, 01:15 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Pune Tigers won the match by 23 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 346 runs and 17 wickets fall between Pune Tigers (184/7 in 20.0 overs) and Punjab Kings (162/10 in 18.1 overs).
2. Pune Tigers Innings Breakdown (184/7)
Batting in the first innings, Pune Tigers finished on 184/7 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 9.20 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Pune Tigers accumulated 41 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. Rovman Powell spearheaded the batting effort with 68 runs off 30 balls (including 10 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 226.7). Valuable middle-order support came from Ben Duckett , who contributed 36 runs off 37 deliveries, while Chris Gayle added 28 (20b). The bowling side conceded 4 extra runs (wides: 0, no-balls: 3, byes: 0, leg-byes: 1). With the ball in the first innings, Marcus Stoinis led the bowling figures with 2/10 in 2.0 overs (economy 5.00), assisted by Vijay Kumar Vashakh (2/17 in 3.0 overs).
3. Punjab Kings Chase & Second Innings Summary (162/10)
Pursuing a target of 185 runs for victory, Punjab Kings recorded 162/10 in 18.1 overs at a scoring rate of 8.92 runs per over. Donald Brevis anchored the chase for Punjab Kings with 63 runs from 46 balls (8 fours, 4 sixes, strike rate 137.0), alongside Gleen Maxwell who chipped in with 50 off 14 balls. Defending the total, Shemar Joseph delivered a key spell of 4/10 across 3.0 overs at an economy rate of 3.33, while Naveen Ul Haq finished with 2/14 (2.1 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Donald Brevis and Josh Inglis (Punjab Kings ), who combined for 74 runs off 54 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 13 catches, 1 run-out, and 0 stumpings, with Yash Dhul 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—Shemar Joseph (Pune Tigers ) topped the match rankings with 192.0 total points, followed closely by Donald Brevis (186.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Shemar Joseph .