Southern Redbacks vs NSW Blues — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • NSW Blues lead the match by 234 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this limited-overs encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, Southern Redbacks took on NSW Blues on Jan 1, 2026, 08:01 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: NSW Blues lead the match by 234 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 246 runs and 4 wickets fall between NSW Blues (240/4 in 18.0 overs) and Southern Redbacks (6/0 in 0.2 overs).
2. NSW Blues Innings Breakdown (240/4)
Batting in the first innings, NSW Blues finished on 240/4 from 18.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 13.33 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, NSW Blues accumulated 94 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Bradley Little spearheaded the batting effort with 122 runs off 61 balls (including 16 fours and 8 sixes at a strike rate of 200.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Patrick Balley, who contributed 63 runs off 28 deliveries, while Jack Walsh added 40 (15b). The bowling side conceded 15 extra runs (wides: 9, no-balls: 0, byes: 6, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Nathan Lyon led the bowling figures with 2/47 in 4.0 overs (economy 11.75), assisted by Mitchell Starc (2/88 in 7.0 overs).
3. Southern Redbacks Chase & Second Innings Summary (6/0)
Pursuing a target of 241 runs for victory, Southern Redbacks recorded 6/0 in 0.2 overs at a scoring rate of 18.00 runs per over. Steve Smith anchored the chase for Southern Redbacks with 6 runs from 2 balls (0 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 300.0). Defending the total, Bradley Little delivered a key spell of 0/6 across 0.2 overs at an economy rate of 18.00.
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Patrick Balley and Bradley Little (NSW Blues), who combined for 127 runs off 62 balls. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Bradley Little (NSW Blues) topped the match rankings with 177.0 total points, followed closely by Patrick Balley (105.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Bradley Little.