St Michael’s vs Ariel School Colts A — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Ariel School Colts A won the match by 30 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 15-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, St Michael’s took on Ariel School Colts A on Feb 25, 2026, 11:35 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Ariel School Colts A won the match by 30 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 167 runs and 13 wickets fall between Ariel School Colts A (99/5 in 15.0 overs) and St Michael’s (68/8 in 15.0 overs).
2. Ariel School Colts A Innings Breakdown (99/5)
Batting in the first innings, Ariel School Colts A finished on 99/5 from 15.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 6.60 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Ariel School Colts A accumulated 38 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. M Chiurayi spearheaded the batting effort with 34 runs off 27 balls (including 5 fours and 0 sixes at a strike rate of 125.9). Valuable middle-order support came from T Tafuma, who contributed 9 runs off 18 deliveries, while A Kutukwa added 8 (5b). The bowling side conceded 34 extra runs (wides: 23, no-balls: 6, byes: 4, leg-byes: 1). With the ball in the first innings, M Tandi led the bowling figures with 1/12 in 3.0 overs (economy 4.00), assisted by B Dube (1/13 in 3.0 overs).
3. St Michael’s Chase & Second Innings Summary (68/8)
Pursuing a target of 100 runs for victory, St Michael’s recorded 68/8 in 15.0 overs at a scoring rate of 4.53 runs per over. L Mutizwa anchored the chase for St Michael’s with 7 runs from 20 balls (1 fours, 0 sixes, strike rate 35.0), alongside B Muwinga who chipped in with 5 off 13 balls. Defending the total, A Kutukwa delivered a key spell of 2/5 across 2.0 overs at an economy rate of 2.50, while M Chiurayi finished with 1/6 (2.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by M Chitotombe and M Chiurayi (Ariel School Colts A), who combined for 30 runs off 30 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 1 catch, 4 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with M Chitotombe 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—M Chiurayi (Ariel School Colts A) topped the match rankings with 140.0 total points, followed closely by A Kutukwa (120.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to M Chiurayi .