Wekikanda vs IESCOLLEGE — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Wekikanda won the match by 8 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 90-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, Wekikanda took on IESCOLLEGE on Oct 27, 2024, 04:06 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Wekikanda won the match by 8 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 133 runs and 12 wickets fall between IESCOLLEGE (66/10 in 14.2 overs) and Wekikanda (67/2 in 7.2 overs).
2. IESCOLLEGE Innings Breakdown (66/10)
Batting in the first innings, IESCOLLEGE finished on 66/10 from 14.2 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 4.60 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, IESCOLLEGE accumulated 44 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. Saditha spearheaded the batting effort with 18 runs off 14 balls (including 3 fours and 0 sixes at a strike rate of 128.6). Valuable middle-order support came from Bihansa, who contributed 9 runs off 25 deliveries, while Prathiba added 5 (14b). The bowling side conceded 28 extra runs (wides: 23, no-balls: 2, byes: 3, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Welikanda 1 led the bowling figures with 6/30 in 7.2 overs (economy 4.09), assisted by Welikanda 2 (4/36 in 7.0 overs).
3. Wekikanda Chase & Second Innings Summary (67/2)
Pursuing a target of 67 runs for victory, Wekikanda recorded 67/2 in 7.2 overs at a scoring rate of 9.14 runs per over. Welikanda 4 anchored the chase for Wekikanda with 27 runs from 16 balls (2 fours, 3 sixes, strike rate 168.8), alongside Welikanda 2 who chipped in with 5 off 7 balls. Defending the total, Saditha delivered a key spell of 2/35 across 3.0 overs at an economy rate of 11.67, while Sadew Vihaga finished with 0/2 (1.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Welikanda 4 and Welikanda 3 (Wekikanda), who combined for 32 runs off 34 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 2 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Welikanda 1 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—Welikanda 1 (Wekikanda) topped the match rankings with 211.0 total points, followed closely by Welikanda 2 (166.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Welikanda 4.