The Lion's vs The Eagles — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
The Lion's vs The Eagles 2026 ODI Series • The Lion's won the match by 98 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of The Lion's vs The Eagles 2026 ODI Series, The Lion's took on The Eagles on May 16, 2026, 04:30 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: The Lion's won the match by 98 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 494 runs and 18 wickets fall between The Lion's (296/8 in 50.0 overs) and The Eagles (198/10 in 40.5 overs).
2. The Lion's Innings Breakdown (296/8)
Batting in the first innings, The Lion's finished on 296/8 from 50.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 5.92 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, The Lion's accumulated 25 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Anshul Thakkar (c) spearheaded the batting effort with 82 runs off 81 balls (including 9 fours and 0 sixes at a strike rate of 101.2). Valuable middle-order support came from Gautham Gude , who contributed 65 runs off 74 deliveries, while Zaid Khan added 57 (56b). The bowling side conceded 7 extra runs (wides: 3, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 4). With the ball in the first innings, Rohan Garud led the bowling figures with 4/57 in 9.0 overs (economy 6.33), assisted by M. Aryan (2/53 in 9.0 overs).
3. The Eagles Chase & Second Innings Summary (198/10)
Pursuing a target of 297 runs for victory, The Eagles recorded 198/10 in 40.5 overs at a scoring rate of 4.85 runs per over. Saksham Verma anchored the chase for The Eagles with 88 runs from 96 balls (10 fours, 0 sixes, strike rate 91.7), alongside Mahesh Jatin who chipped in with 33 off 52 balls. Defending the total, Rakesh Prab delivered a key spell of 5/33 across 10.0 overs at an economy rate of 3.30, while Prashant Bajpai finished with 2/22 (3.5 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Zaid Khan and Gautham Gude (The Lion's ), who combined for 92 runs off 98 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 9 catches, 1 run-out, and 0 stumpings, with Amit Tyagi 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—Rakesh Prab (The Lion's ) topped the match rankings with 282.0 total points, followed closely by Rohan Garud (231.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Rakesh Prab .