Punjab vs Perth — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
T20 Cup • Punjab won the match by 9 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of T20 Cup, Punjab took on Perth on Feb 25, 2026, 11:28 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Punjab won the match by 9 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 265 runs and 9 wickets fall between Perth (130/8 in 20.0 overs) and Punjab (135/1 in 10.3 overs).
2. Perth Innings Breakdown (130/8)
Batting in the first innings, Perth finished on 130/8 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 6.50 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Perth accumulated 30 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. 4 c spearheaded the batting effort with 57 runs off 38 balls (including 7 fours and 1 sixes at a strike rate of 150.0). Valuable middle-order support came from 8, who contributed 15 runs off 18 deliveries, while 9 added 14 (11b). The bowling side conceded 5 extra runs (wides: 1, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 4). With the ball in the first innings, 10 led the bowling figures with 2/23 in 4.0 overs (economy 5.75), assisted by 9 (2/23 in 4.0 overs).
3. Punjab Chase & Second Innings Summary (135/1)
Pursuing a target of 131 runs for victory, Punjab recorded 135/1 in 10.3 overs at a scoring rate of 12.86 runs per over. 1 anchored the chase for Punjab with 74 runs from 29 balls (6 fours, 6 sixes, strike rate 255.2), alongside 2 who chipped in with 51 off 25 balls. Defending the total, 10 delivered a key spell of 1/37 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 9.25, while 9 finished with 0/12 (1.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by 1 and 2 (Punjab), who combined for 93 runs off 44 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 4 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with 1 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—1 (Punjab) topped the match rankings with 116.0 total points, followed closely by 4 c (95.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to 1.