The Lion's vs The Tigers — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
The Lion's vs The Tigers 2026 ODI Series • The Lion's won the match by 17 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of The Lion's vs The Tigers 2026 ODI Series, The Lion's took on The Tigers on May 22, 2026, 04:31 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: The Lion's won the match by 17 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 681 runs and 18 wickets fall between The Lion's (349/8 in 50.0 overs) and The Tigers (332/10 in 49.2 overs).
2. The Lion's Innings Breakdown (349/8)
Batting in the first innings, The Lion's finished on 349/8 from 50.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 6.98 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, The Lion's accumulated 39 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Gautham Gude spearheaded the batting effort with 135 runs off 120 balls (including 11 fours and 7 sixes at a strike rate of 112.5). Valuable middle-order support came from Ajeet Singh , who contributed 60 runs off 56 deliveries, while Gurnish Sarai added 57 (51b). The bowling side conceded 23 extra runs (wides: 14, no-balls: 0, byes: 5, leg-byes: 4). With the ball in the first innings, Yash Bala led the bowling figures with 2/60 in 10.0 overs (economy 6.00), assisted by Isaac Eevers (2/65 in 10.0 overs).
3. The Tigers Chase & Second Innings Summary (332/10)
Pursuing a target of 350 runs for victory, The Tigers recorded 332/10 in 49.2 overs at a scoring rate of 6.73 runs per over. Aarnav Reelh anchored the chase for The Tigers with 72 runs from 80 balls (8 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 90.0), alongside Yash Bala who chipped in with 70 off 39 balls. Defending the total, Shiva Ramkumar delivered a key spell of 4/68 across 10.0 overs at an economy rate of 6.80, while Muhammad Shaikh finished with 3/65 (10.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Gautham Gude and Gurnish Sarai (The Lion's ), who combined for 129 runs off 109 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 14 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Mayank Mahesh (wk) 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—Yash Bala (The Tigers ) topped the match rankings with 289.0 total points, followed closely by Tanzin Thomas (279.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Gautham Gude .