SJCC vs George Steuart — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • George Steuart won the match by 6 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 10-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, SJCC took on George Steuart on Mar 12, 2025, 06:09 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: George Steuart won the match by 6 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 274 runs and 9 wickets fall between SJCC (135/5 in 10.0 overs) and George Steuart (139/4 in 8.0 overs).
2. SJCC Innings Breakdown (135/5)
Batting in the first innings, SJCC finished on 135/5 from 10.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 13.50 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, SJCC accumulated 88 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. Lakshan Perera spearheaded the batting effort with 50 runs off 22 balls (including 5 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 227.3). Valuable middle-order support came from Gerald Bennett, who contributed 47 runs off 17 deliveries, while Manuja Chanthuka added 12 (9b). The bowling side conceded 8 extra runs (wides: 3, no-balls: 0, byes: 5, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Pathum led the bowling figures with 2/23 in 2.0 overs (economy 11.50), assisted by Chanul (1/16 in 2.0 overs).
3. George Steuart Chase & Second Innings Summary (139/4)
Pursuing a target of 136 runs for victory, George Steuart recorded 139/4 in 8.0 overs at a scoring rate of 17.38 runs per over. Dhanushka anchored the chase for George Steuart with 43 runs from 19 balls (2 fours, 5 sixes, strike rate 226.3), alongside Romesh who chipped in with 33 off 9 balls. Defending the total, Milan Fernando delivered a key spell of 2/17 across 1.0 overs at an economy rate of 17.00, while Didula Abeysundara finished with 1/23 (2.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Lakshan Perera and Gerald Bennett (SJCC), who combined for 66 runs off 24 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 5 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Romesh 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—Lakshan Perera (SJCC) topped the match rankings with 88.0 total points, followed closely by Gerald Bennett (85.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Chanul.