Persatuan Kriket Melaka

26/02/2025

The tournament has come to an end, and we finished in 11th place in the MCA Men's U-19 Interstate Championship 2024. With five players from the U-16 category in our squad, it was a valuable learning experience for the team. They showed great effort and potential, and we are hopeful for a bright future ahead.

A special congratulations to Afiq Muqri for being ranked the 2nd best overall player in the tournament—an outstanding achievement!

24/02/2025

MCA Men's U-19 Interstate Championship 2024 - Eliminator

Date: 24/02/2025

Match Summary:

Melaka secured a dominant 7-wicket victory over Kedah in the Eliminator of the MCA Men's U-19 Interstate Championship 2024, chasing down the target of 119 runs in 26.5 overs.

Kedah Innings:

Total: 118 all out in 35.5 overs

Melaka’s bowlers put up an outstanding performance, restricting Kedah to a low total. Muhd Afiq Muqri Muhd Khairul was the pick of the bowlers with 4 wickets for 25 runs in 10 overs. He was well-supported by Ahmad Iqram Muhamed Fauzi, who scalped 4 wickets for 18 runs in 7.5 overs.

Top Bowlers for Melaka:

Muhd Afiq Muqri Muhd Khairul: 10-1-25-4

Ahmad Iqram Muhamed Fauzi: 7.5-1-18-4

Melaka Innings:

Target: 119 Runs (48 overs)
Final Score: 119/3 in 26.5 overs

Melaka chased the target comfortably, with Muhd Afiq Muqri Muhd Khairul anchoring the innings with an unbeaten 50 off 93 balls. He received strong support from Muhammad Afiq Haziq Rahmat Shah, who contributed 37 off 48 balls.

Top Performers with the Bat:

Muhd Afiq Muqri Muhd Khairul: 50* (93)

Muhammad Afiq Haziq Rahmat Shah: 37 (48)

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Key Takeaways for Melaka:

Strong bowling performance led by Muhd Afiq Muqri Muhd Khairul (4 wickets) and Ahmad Iqram Muhamed Fauzi (4 wickets).

Disciplined batting chase, with Muhd Afiq Muqri Muhd Khairul guiding the team to victory with an unbeaten 50-run knock.

Fielding and run-outs played a crucial role in restricting Kedah to a low total.

23/02/2025

Match Report: MCA Men's U-19 Interstate Championship 2024 (Eliminator)

Date: 23rd February 2025
Result: Melaka won by 173 runs

Match Summary

Melaka Innings: 292/7 (50 overs)

Melaka set a formidable total, led by an unbeaten century from Muhd Afiq Muqri Muhd Khairul. Despite losing a few early wickets, a solid middle-order partnership and extras from Penang’s bowling attack helped them post a strong score.

Top Performers:

Muhd Afiq Muqri Muhd Khairul – 142 (158 balls, 19 fours)*

Muhammad Aidil Zaquan Mohd Kamal – 56 (46 balls, 6 fours)

Muhammad Ariq Muqri Muhammad Khairul – 28 (64 balls, 1 four)

Extras: 48 (39 wides, 4 no-balls, 5 byes, 1 leg-bye)

Penang Innings: 119 all out (32.1 overs)

Melaka’s bowlers dominated the game, restricting Penang to just 119 runs. Early wickets ensured Penang never got close to the target.

Melaka’s Bowling Attack:

Muhd Afiq Muqri Muhd Khairul – 7.1 overs, 3 wickets, 17 runs (Star all-rounder)

Key Takeaways from the Match

✅ Muhd Afiq Muqri Muhd Khairul’s match-winning all-round performance (142 & 3/17)*
✅ Melaka’s disciplined bowling ensured an easy victory

Final Verdict: Melaka’s dominant performance secures them a convincing 173-run win, advancing them further in the tournament.

22/02/2025

Melaka had a tough outing in their MCA Men's U19 Interstate Championship 2024 match against Johor, suffering a heavy 255-run defeat.

Bowling Performance:

Melaka struggled to contain Johor’s batters, conceding 324 runs in 50 overs. Despite a few bright spots, their bowlers couldn’t apply consistent pressure:

Muhammad Afiq Haziq Rahmat Shah was the most successful bowler, picking up 2 wickets for 54 runs in 9 overs.

Armand Zaheen Fakhruddin took 2 wickets for 43 runs in 7 overs.

Muhd Afiq Muqri Muhd Khairul also grabbed 3 wickets, but his economy rate was 5.60 per over.

Overall, Melaka conceded 45 extras, including 32 wides, which significantly helped Johor’s total.

Batting Struggles:

Chasing 325, Melaka’s batting lineup collapsed for just 69 runs in 26 overs.

Only Muhammad Afiq Haziq Rahmat Shah showed some resistance, scoring 23 off 41 balls.

Muhammad Aiman Aqil Masran contributed 28 off 51 balls, but lacked support from other batters.

Seven players failed to score in double digits, leading to a quick downfall.

Key Issues:

Batting Collapse: No partnerships were built, and batters struggled against Johor’s bowling attack.

Extras Given Away: 45 extra runs boosted Johor’s total.

Bowling Inefficiency: Although they took wickets, they couldn't stop Johor from scoring big.

Overall, Melaka will need to improve their batting and discipline in bowling to compete better in future matches.

21/02/2025

Match Report: Melaka vs Sarawak

Winning the toss, Melaka opted to bat first but failed to build solid partnerships. Despite a promising start, wickets fell at regular intervals, leading to a below-par total.

Melaka’s batting lineup struggled to counter Sarawak’s disciplined bowling attack, with multiple players dismissed cheaply. The innings lacked a significant partnership, leading to an underwhelming total of 111 runs.

Melaka’s bowlers failed to create pressure, allowing Sarawak’s batsmen to settle and play freely. The lack of breakthroughs made defending the low total an uphill battle.

Key Takeaways for Melaka:

Batting needs improvement – The middle order collapsed, highlighting the need for better shot selection and partnerships.

Bowling lacked pe*******on – Early wickets could have made the chase more challenging, but the attack failed to capitalize.

Fielding discipline – Small mistakes on the field contributed to Sarawak’s comfortable chase.

Next Steps:

Melaka must work on stabilizing their batting lineup and strengthening their bowling attack to compete better in future matches.

20/02/2025

Match Report: Melaka vs Perak

Result: Perak won by 3 wickets

Match Summary

Melaka batted first and struggled against Perak’s bowling attack, managing only 81 runs in 29.2 overs. Vaibhav Rajpurohit from Perak was the standout performer, taking 5 wickets, which severely restricted Melaka’s batting efforts.

In response, Perak chased the target in 16 overs, losing 7 wickets in the process. Despite a strong effort from Melaka’s bowlers, Perak successfully reached the target, securing a narrow victory.

Key Performances

Melaka Batting:

Struggled against Perak’s bowling, with most batters failing to make significant contributions.

Extras (wides & byes) accounted for a notable portion of the total score.

Melaka Bowling:

Managed to take 7 wickets, showing determination in defense.

Despite their efforts, Perak reached the target in just 16 overs.

Player of the Match:

Vaibhav Rajpurohit (Perak) – 5 wickets, 4 runs

Conclusion

Melaka put up a spirited fight but fell short against Perak. Moving forward, improvements in batting consistency and middle-order stability will be crucial for future matches.

20/02/2025

MCA MEN'S U 19 INTERSTATE CHAMPIONSHIP 2024 -
Melaka U19 vs Perak U19

19/12/2024

Kursus Kejurulatihan Kriket ICC/MCA Tahap 1

12/08/2024

Jom Malaysia!!!

12/08/2024

Good luck to the Malacca Cricket Team at the SUKMA XXI games in Sarawak! 🏆 Your hard work, dedication, and teamwork have brought you this far, and now it's time to shine on the field. Remember, it's not just about winning but about playing with heart and giving your best effort. Stay focused, support each other, and enjoy every moment of the competition. We’re all cheering for you.

28/07/2024