South Africa vs Nepal — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Nepal won the match by 1 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, South Africa took on Nepal on Oct 14, 2025, 05:39 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Nepal won the match by 1 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 264 runs and 17 wickets fall between South Africa (130/8 in 20.0 overs) and Nepal (134/9 in 19.2 overs).
2. South Africa Innings Breakdown (130/8)
Batting in the first innings, South Africa finished on 130/8 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 6.50 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, South Africa accumulated 38 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Quinton de Kock spearheaded the batting effort with 47 runs off 37 balls (including 1 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 127.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Marco Jansen, who contributed 27 runs off 22 deliveries, while David Miller added 14 (13b). The bowling side conceded 2 extra runs (wides: 2, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Rohan Lamichhane led the bowling figures with 2/13 in 4.0 overs (economy 3.25), assisted by Karan KC (2/41 in 4.0 overs).
3. Nepal Chase & Second Innings Summary (134/9)
Pursuing a target of 131 runs for victory, Nepal recorded 134/9 in 19.2 overs at a scoring rate of 6.93 runs per over. Aasif Sheikh anchored the chase for Nepal with 47 runs from 47 balls (5 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 100.0), alongside Kushal Bhurtel who chipped in with 17 off 9 balls. Defending the total, Keshav Maharaj delivered a key spell of 4/29 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 7.25, while Gerald Coetzee finished with 3/37 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Rohan Lamichhane and Aasif Sheikh (Nepal), who combined for 48 runs off 53 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 8 catches, 3 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Sandeep Lamichhane 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—Keshav Maharaj (South Africa ) topped the match rankings with 161.0 total points, followed closely by Gerald Coetzee (130.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Rohan Lamichhane.