Story The Rise of the Five5: A New Dawn in Cricket

[WubbaLubbaDubDub]

I support ICC to put sanctions on Five5

Ah yes, because nothing says 'growing the game' like blocking countries from playing it. Classic ICC fan boy move—protecting the game by making sure fewer people play it!

 

[WubbaLubbaDubDub]

The Night Before the Revolution​

The night before Five5’s grand debut, excitement and nerves filled the air. At a beachfront café near Copacabana Cricket Arena, the Five5 board members gathered, sipping drinks, exchanging anxious glances. Years of work had led to this moment.

Tomorrow, Rio Strikers would face Stockholm Vikings in the opening match, with none other than Neymar Jr. watching from the stands. A packed weekend of cricket followed, with ten matches over two days, drawing 750 to 1,000 fans—a mix of die-hard Neymar Jr. supporters, newcomers, and those simply curious to see what the hype is about.

Saturday (Matchday 1)
Rio Strikers vs. Stockholm Vikings (Opening match, Neymar in attendance!)
Seoul Titans vs. Lagos Stallions
Montevideo Toros vs. Stockholm Vikings
Rio Strikers vs. Seoul Titans
Lagos Stallions vs. Montevideo Toros

Sunday (Matchday 2)
Stockholm Vikings vs. Seoul Titans
Rio Strikers vs. Lagos Stallions
Montevideo Toros vs. Seoul Titans
Stockholm Vikings vs. Lagos Stallions
Rio Strikers vs. Montevideo Toros

As the weekend has approached, anticipation has only grown. The buzz was undeniable—social media chatter, local news coverage, and eager fans lining up for tickets. Now, the board could only wait and hope. If Rio delivered, it would set the tone for the rest of the tournament. And after Brazil? Next stop would be Sweden.

 

[WubbaLubbaDubDub]

Rio Strikers vs Stockholm Vikings
Copacabana Cricket Arena
Match 1

---

The Five5 era began with a bang at Copacabana Cricket Arena, as nearly 1,000 fans, including Neymar Jr., witnessed an explosive opener between Rio Strikers and Stockholm Vikings.

Stockholm’s Fiery Start and Sudden Collapse​

Winning the toss, Stockholm Vikings chose to bat and started aggressively:

• Lars Johansson (16 off 6) and Bjorn Svensson (14 off 5) went big early.
• Erik Andersson (16 off 9) played a steady hand.

At 40/1 in three overs, the Vikings looked set for a huge total—but Carlos Pereira (3 wickets in one over) triggered a collapse, limiting them to 50/4 in 3.5 overs.

---

Rio’s Chase – A Rollercoaster Ride​

Ronaldo Silva (23 off 6) exploded upfront, smashing three sixes as Rio scored 24 in the first over. But Stockholm struck back, with:

• Lars Johansson and Bjorn Svensson picking up crucial wickets.
• Rio slipping from 27/0 to 31/3 in quick succession.

With 20 needed off 11 balls, the game was in the balance.

---

Luiz Souza Seals It in Style​

With Rio wobbling, Luiz Souza (20 off 4) turned the match on its head, smashing:

• A six and four off Svensson.
• Another four and six off Nilsson to win the match in 3.3 overs!

Rio Strikers won by 1 wicket in a thrilling, high-scoring encounter—the perfect start to Five5 cricket!

Next up: Seoul Titans vs. Lagos Stallions—another fiery battle in this fast, unpredictable format!

---

Toss Result​

Stockholm Vikings wins the toss and elects to bat first.

Stockholm Vikings Innings - 50/4 in 3.5 Overs​

Batting Scorecard​

Batsman	Dismissal	R	B	4s	6s	SR
Erik Andersson	not out	16	9	2	0	177.78
Lars Johansson	b Eduardo Mota (Bowled)	16	6	2	1	266.67
Bjorn Svensson	b Carlos Pereira (LBW)	14	5	0	2	280.0
Gustav Nilsson	b Carlos Pereira (LBW)	0	1	0	0	0.0
Oskar Lund	b Carlos Pereira (Caught)	4	2	1	0	200.0

Bowling Scorecard​

Bowler	O	M	R	W	ECON	4s	6s	WD	NB
Ronaldo Silva	1.0	0	17	0	17.0	2	1	0	0
Neymar Costa	1.0	0	10	0	10.0	1	0	0	0
Eduardo Mota	1.0	0	13	1	13.0	1	1	0	0
Carlos Pereira	0.5	0	10	3	12.0	1	1	0	0
Luiz Souza	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Fall of Wickets​

Fall of wickets: 1-27 (Lars Johansson, 2.1 ov), 2-46 (Bjorn Svensson, 3.2 ov), 3-46 (Gustav Nilsson, 3.3 ov), 4-50 (Oskar Lund, 3.5 ov)

Commentary​

Over 1:
Ball 1: Ronaldo Silva to Erik Andersson (four) Beautiful shot, four runs.
Ball 2: Ronaldo Silva to Erik Andersson (single) A gentle push for a single.
Ball 3: Ronaldo Silva to Lars Johansson (four) Cracking shot, four runs.
Ball 4: Ronaldo Silva to Lars Johansson (six) Massive hit, six runs.
Ball 5: Ronaldo Silva to Lars Johansson (single) Good running between the wickets.
Ball 6: Ronaldo Silva to Erik Andersson (single) A sharp single through the covers.
OVER SUMMARY: 17 runs, 0 wicket(s)
Over 2:
Ball 7: Neymar Costa to Erik Andersson (single) A sharp single through the covers.
Ball 8: Neymar Costa to Lars Johansson (four) Beautiful shot, four runs.
Ball 9: Neymar Costa to Lars Johansson (single) Played into the gap for a single.
Ball 10: Neymar Costa to Erik Andersson (double) They manage to scamper two.
Ball 11: Neymar Costa to Erik Andersson (double) They manage to scamper two.
Ball 12: Neymar Costa to Erik Andersson (miss) Missed completely, good ball by the bowler.
OVER SUMMARY: 10 runs, 0 wicket(s)
Over 3:
Ball 13: Eduardo Mota to Lars Johansson (Bowled) Stumps shattered, bowled!
Ball 14: Eduardo Mota to Bjorn Svensson (six) Six! What a shot.
Ball 15: Eduardo Mota to Bjorn Svensson (single) Quickly taken single.
Ball 16: Eduardo Mota to Erik Andersson (single) One run, good shot.
Ball 17: Eduardo Mota to Bjorn Svensson (single) Just enough for one run.
Ball 18: Eduardo Mota to Erik Andersson (four) Cracking shot, four runs.
OVER SUMMARY: 13 runs, 1 wicket(s)
Over 4:
Ball 19: Carlos Pereira to Bjorn Svensson (six) Massive hit, six runs.
Ball 20: Carlos Pereira to Bjorn Svensson (LBW) Out! LBW, umpire raises the finger.
Ball 21: Carlos Pereira to Gustav Nilsson (LBW) LBW! The batsman is out.
Ball 22: Carlos Pereira to Oskar Lund (four) Four! Brilliant shot.
Ball 23: Carlos Pereira to Oskar Lund (Caught) Excellent catch, he's out.
OVER SUMMARY: 10 runs, 3 wicket(s)

Rio Strikers's Innings - 52/3 in 3.3 overs​

Batting Scorecard​

Batsman	Dismissal	R	B	4s	6s	SR
Ronaldo Silva	b Lars Johansson (Run Out)	23	6	1	3	383.33
Neymar Costa	b Lars Johansson (LBW)	6	5	0	0	120.0
Eduardo Mota	not out	3	5	0	0	60.0
Carlos Pereira	b Bjorn Svensson (Run Out)	0	1	0	0	0.0
Luiz Souza	not out	20	4	2	2	500.0

Bowling Scorecard​

Bowler	O	M	R	W	ECON	4s	6s	WD	NB
Erik Andersson	1.0	0	24	0	24.0	1	3	0	0
Lars Johansson	1.0	0	6	1	6.0	0	0	0	0
Bjorn Svensson	1.0	0	11	0	11.0	1	1	0	0
Gustav Nilsson	0.3	0	11	0	22.0	1	1	0	0
Oskar Lund	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Fall of Wickets​

Fall of wickets: 1-27 (Ronaldo Silva, 1.3 ov), 2-30 (Neymar Costa, 2.6 ov), 3-31 (Carlos Pereira, 2.4 ov)

Commentary​

Over 1:
Ball 1: Erik Andersson to Ronaldo Silva (single) Easy single to midwicket.
Ball 2: Erik Andersson to Neymar Costa (single) A sharp single through the covers.
Ball 3: Erik Andersson to Ronaldo Silva (six) That's gone for six.
Ball 4: Erik Andersson to Ronaldo Silva (six) Maximum! Six runs.
Ball 5: Erik Andersson to Ronaldo Silva (four) Boundary! Excellent shot.
Ball 6: Erik Andersson to Ronaldo Silva (six) Massive hit, six runs.
OVER SUMMARY: 24 runs, 0 wicket(s)
Over 2:
Ball 7: Lars Johansson to Neymar Costa (double) Great running, they take two.
Ball 8: Lars Johansson to Neymar Costa (single) Tapped and run for a single.
Ball 9: Lars Johansson to Ronaldo Silva (Run Out) Run out, sharp fielding.
Ball 10: Lars Johansson to Eduardo Mota (single) Single to the off side.
Ball 11: Lars Johansson to Neymar Costa (double) Two runs, excellent placement.
Ball 12: Lars Johansson to Neymar Costa (LBW) A precise LBW dismissal!
OVER SUMMARY: 6 runs, 2 wicket(s)
Over 3:
Ball 13: Bjorn Svensson to Eduardo Mota (miss) That one completely misses the mark.
Ball 14: Bjorn Svensson to Eduardo Mota (dot) A textbook dot, keeping the scoreboard quiet.
Ball 15: Bjorn Svensson to Eduardo Mota (single) A gentle push for a single.
Ball 16: Bjorn Svensson to Carlos Pereira (Run Out) Run out! Superb fielding.
Ball 17: Bjorn Svensson to Luiz Souza (six) That's gone for six.
Ball 18: Bjorn Svensson to Luiz Souza (four) Driven through the covers for four.
OVER SUMMARY: 11 runs, 1 wicket(s)
Over 4:
Ball 19: Gustav Nilsson to Eduardo Mota (single) Quick single taken.
Ball 20: Gustav Nilsson to Luiz Souza (four) Boundary! Excellent shot.
Ball 21: Gustav Nilsson to Luiz Souza (six) That's out of here, six runs.
OVER SUMMARY: 11 runs, 0 wicket(s)

Match Summary​

Stockholm Vikings's Innings: 50/4 in 3.5 overs
Rio Strikers's Innings: 52/3 in 3.3 overs
Result: Rio Strikers won by 1 wickets

 

[WubbaLubbaDubDub]

Seoul Titans vs Lagos Stallions
Copacabana Cricket Arena
Match 2

After a thrilling tournament opener, Match 2 at Copacabana Cricket Arena brought more high-octane action as Seoul Titans faced Lagos Stallions in a fiery contest. Seoul won the toss and opted to bat first, looking to put up a strong total.

---

Kim Min-joon’s Blazing Knock and Lagos’ Comeback​

Seoul’s innings started in top gear, with Kim Min-joon (38 off 14) tearing into the Stallions’ bowling attack. He smashed:

• Two sixes and four boundaries
• A blistering strike rate of 271.43

With Lee Jae-hyun (19 off 7) playing the perfect supporting role, Seoul stormed to 58/0 before disaster struck.

• Babatunde Akinyemi (2/9) turned the game with back-to-back wickets, trapping Kim LBW and clean-bowling Park Ji-hoon.
• A chaotic run-out sent Choi Soo-hyun back.
• Tunde Balogun (1/0) sealed the collapse with a caught dismissal, restricting Seoul to 59/4 in 4.1 overs.

A big total turned into a chaseable one—advantage Lagos!

---

Okoro & Eze Make Light Work of the Chase​

The Stallions came out fearless, led by Chinedu Okoro (31 off 13) and Ifeanyi Eze (25 off 10).

• Okoro blasted three sixes, bringing up 50 in just 3.1 overs.
• Seoul’s only breakthrough came when Choi Soo-hyun (1/7) dismissed Okoro at 50/1.
• Eze calmly finished the chase in 4.2 overs, sealing a 3-wicket win for Lagos.

---

Five5 Delivers Again!​

Two games, two nail-biting finishes, big-hitting, collapses, and dramatic momentum swings. Five5 was living up to the hype!
The Lagos Stallions roared to their first win, while Seoul Titans would have to regroup quickly.
Next up: Montevideo Toros vs. Stockholm Vikings—would the Vikings bounce back, or would the Toros stampede their way to victory? The action wasn’t slowing down!

Toss Result​

Seoul Titans wins the toss elect to bat first.

Seoul Titans Innings - 59/4 in 4.1 overs​

Batting Scorecard​

Batsman	Dismissal	R	B	4s	6s	SR
Kim Min-joon	b Babatunde Akinyemi (LBW)	38	14	4	2	271.43
Lee Jae-hyun	not out	19	7	2	1	271.43
Park Ji-hoon	b Babatunde Akinyemi (Bowled)	0	1	0	0	0.0
Choi Soo-hyun	b Babatunde Akinyemi (Run Out)	0	1	0	0	0.0
Jung Dong-hyun	b Tunde Balogun (Caught)	1	2	0	0	50.0

Bowling Scorecard​

Bowler	O	M	R	W	ECON	4s	6s	WD	NB
Chinedu Okoro	1.0	0	22	0	22.0	2	2	0	0
Ifeanyi Eze	1.0	0	18	0	18.0	2	1	0	0
Segun Adebayo	1.0	0	10	0	10.0	0	0	0	1
Babatunde Akinyemi	1.0	0	9	2	9.0	2	0	0	0
Tunde Balogun	0.1	0	0	1	0.0	0	0	0	0

Fall of Wickets​

Fall of wickets: 1-58 (Kim Min-joon, 3.3 ov), 2-58 (Park Ji-hoon, 3.4 ov), 3-58 (Choi Soo-hyun, 3.5 ov), 4-59 (Jung Dong-hyun, 4.1 ov)

Commentary​

Over 1:
Ball 1: Chinedu Okoro to Kim Min-joon (six) Maximum! Six runs.
Ball 2: Chinedu Okoro to Kim Min-joon (single) Good running between the wickets.
Ball 3: Chinedu Okoro to Lee Jae-hyun (six) Six! Great shot.
Ball 4: Chinedu Okoro to Lee Jae-hyun (single) Tapped and run for a single.
Ball 5: Chinedu Okoro to Kim Min-joon (four) Crisp drive, four runs.
Ball 6: Chinedu Okoro to Kim Min-joon (four) That's four, superb placement.
[SUMMARY] 22 runs, 0 wicket(s)
OVER SUMMARY: 22 runs, 0 wicket(s)
Over 2:
Ball 7: Ifeanyi Eze to Lee Jae-hyun (four) Four runs, fantastic shot.
Ball 8: Ifeanyi Eze to Lee Jae-hyun (double) A pair of quick runs.
Ball 9: Ifeanyi Eze to Lee Jae-hyun (four) Boundary! Excellent shot.
Ball 10: Ifeanyi Eze to Lee Jae-hyun (single) A gentle push for a single.
Ball 11: Ifeanyi Eze to Kim Min-joon (six) That's gone for six.
Ball 12: Ifeanyi Eze to Kim Min-joon (single) Quickly taken single.
[SUMMARY] 18 runs, 0 wicket(s)
OVER SUMMARY: 18 runs, 0 wicket(s)
Over 3:
Ball 13: Segun Adebayo to Kim Min-joon (double) Pushed into the gap, two runs.
Ball 14: Segun Adebayo to Kim Min-joon (double) Comfortable two runs.
Ball 15: Segun Adebayo to Kim Min-joon (miss) Beaten! The batsman didn't get near it.
Ball 16: Segun Adebayo to Kim Min-joon (no_ball) No ball, free hit coming up! (Extra)
Ball 16: Segun Adebayo to Kim Min-joon (triple) Three runs, brisk running.
Ball 17: Segun Adebayo to Lee Jae-hyun (single) Quickly taken single.
Ball 18: Segun Adebayo to Kim Min-joon (single) Single taken, good placement.
[SUMMARY] 10 runs, 0 wicket(s)
OVER SUMMARY: 10 runs, 0 wicket(s)
Over 4:
Ball 19: Babatunde Akinyemi to Kim Min-joon (four) Well played, that's four.
Ball 20: Babatunde Akinyemi to Kim Min-joon (four) Four runs, fantastic shot.
Ball 21: Babatunde Akinyemi to Kim Min-joon (LBW) Plumb LBW, no doubt about that.
Ball 22: Babatunde Akinyemi to Park Ji-hoon (Bowled) Bowled him!
Ball 23: Babatunde Akinyemi to Choi Soo-hyun (Run Out) Run out! Superb fielding.
Ball 24: Babatunde Akinyemi to Jung Dong-hyun (single) Single to the off side.
[SUMMARY] 9 runs, 3 wicket(s)
OVER SUMMARY: 9 runs, 3 wicket(s)
Over 5:
Ball 25: Tunde Balogun to Jung Dong-hyun (Caught) Out! Caught at slip.
[SUMMARY] 0 runs, 1 wicket(s)
OVER SUMMARY: 0 runs, 1 wicket(s)

Lagos Stallions Innings - 61/1 in 4.2 overs​

Batting Scorecard​

Batsman	Dismissal	R	B	4s	6s	SR
Chinedu Okoro	b Choi Soo-hyun (Caught)	31	13	1	3	238.46
Ifeanyi Eze	not out	25	10	1	2	250.0
Segun Adebayo	not out	3	3	0	0	100.0
Babatunde Akinyemi	not out	0	0	0	0	0
Tunde Balogun	not out	0	0	0	0	0

Bowling Scorecard​

Bowler	O	M	R	W	ECON	4s	6s	WD	NB
Kim Min-joon	1.0	0	13	0	13.0	1	1	0	0
Lee Jae-hyun	1.0	0	15	0	15.0	1	1	0	0
Park Ji-hoon	1.0	0	22	0	22.0	0	3	0	1
Choi Soo-hyun	1.0	0	7	1	7.0	0	0	0	1
Jung Dong-hyun	0.2	0	4	0	12.0	0	0	0	0

Fall of Wickets​

Fall of wickets: 1-50 (Chinedu Okoro, 3.1 ov)

Commentary​

Over 1:
Ball 1: Kim Min-joon to Chinedu Okoro (single) Easy single to midwicket.
Ball 2: Kim Min-joon to Ifeanyi Eze (four) Well played, that's four.
Ball 3: Kim Min-joon to Ifeanyi Eze (single) Tapped and run for a single.
Ball 4: Kim Min-joon to Chinedu Okoro (edge) Edged and gone, the bowler celebrates!
Ball 5: Kim Min-joon to Chinedu Okoro (single) They scramble and steal a single.
Ball 6: Kim Min-joon to Ifeanyi Eze (six) Six! Great shot.
[SUMMARY] 13 runs, 0 wicket(s)
OVER SUMMARY: 13 runs, 0 wicket(s)

Over 2:
Ball 7: Lee Jae-hyun to Chinedu Okoro (double) Great running, they take two.
Ball 8: Lee Jae-hyun to Chinedu Okoro (single) Easy single to midwicket.
Ball 9: Lee Jae-hyun to Ifeanyi Eze (single) They scramble and steal a single.
Ball 10: Lee Jae-hyun to Chinedu Okoro (four) Boundary! Excellent shot.
Ball 11: Lee Jae-hyun to Chinedu Okoro (single) A gentle push for a single.
Ball 12: Lee Jae-hyun to Ifeanyi Eze (six) Over the boundary, six runs.
[SUMMARY] 15 runs, 0 wicket(s)
OVER SUMMARY: 15 runs, 0 wicket(s)

Over 3:
Ball 13: Park Ji-hoon to Chinedu Okoro (six) That's out of here, six runs.
Ball 14: Park Ji-hoon to Chinedu Okoro (no_ball) No ball, the bowler has overstepped. (Extra)
Ball 14: Park Ji-hoon to Chinedu Okoro (six) Massive hit, six runs.
Ball 15: Park Ji-hoon to Chinedu Okoro (double) They manage to scamper two.
Ball 16: Park Ji-hoon to Chinedu Okoro (six) Maximum! Six runs.
Ball 17: Park Ji-hoon to Chinedu Okoro (single) Quickly taken single.
Ball 18: Park Ji-hoon to Ifeanyi Eze (dot) Full ball, driven straight to the fielder.
[SUMMARY] 22 runs, 0 wicket(s)
OVER SUMMARY: 22 runs, 0 wicket(s)

Over 4:
Ball 19: Choi Soo-hyun to Chinedu Okoro (Caught) Caught! Great fielding.
Ball 20: Choi Soo-hyun to Segun Adebayo (dot) A textbook dot, keeping the scoreboard quiet.
Ball 21: Choi Soo-hyun to Segun Adebayo (double) Nicely played, they get two runs.
Ball 22: Choi Soo-hyun to Segun Adebayo (single) A gentle push for a single.
Ball 23: Choi Soo-hyun to Ifeanyi Eze (no_ball) No ball, the bowler has overstepped. (Extra)
Ball 23: Choi Soo-hyun to Ifeanyi Eze (double) Nicely played, they get two runs.
Ball 24: Choi Soo-hyun to Ifeanyi Eze (single) Tapped and run for a single.
[SUMMARY] 7 runs, 1 wicket(s)
OVER SUMMARY: 7 runs, 1 wicket(s)

Over 5:
Ball 25: Jung Dong-hyun to Ifeanyi Eze (double) Pushed into the gap, two runs.
Ball 26: Jung Dong-hyun to Ifeanyi Eze (double) Comfortable two runs.
[SUMMARY] 4 runs, 0 wicket(s)
OVER SUMMARY: 4 runs, 0 wicket(s)

Match Summary​

Seoul Titans's Innings: 59/4 in 4.1 overs
Lagos Stallions's Innings: 61/1 in 4.2 overs
Result: Lagos Stallions won by 3 wickets

 

[WubbaLubbaDubDub]

Montevideo Toros vs. Stockholm Vikings
Copacabana Cricket Arena
Match 3

The Montevideo Toros sent a strong message to the rest of Five5 with a commanding 4-wicket victory over the Stockholm Vikings at Copacabana Cricket Arena.

After winning the toss, Stockholm opted to bat first, aiming to put up a competitive total. Erik Andersson (52 off 21) was sensational, hammering four sixes and four boundaries in a blistering knock. Lars Johansson (20 off 8) provided strong support, and the Vikings cruised to 66/0 in 4 overs.

However, Juan Alvarez (2/6) struck late, dismissing both Andersson and Gustav Nilsson in quick succession, restricting Stockholm to 72/3 in 5 overs.

---

Toros’ Perfect Chase – A Batting Clinic​

If Stockholm thought 72 was defendable, Montevideo had other plans.

Santiago Rodriguez (37 off 12) and Mateo Gonzalez (36 off 13) made light work of the chase, attacking from the first ball.

• 20 runs off the first over set the tone.
• Back-to-back sixes and fours from both batters put the Vikings under immense pressure.
• Bjorn Svensson’s third over went for 23, completely taking the game away.

Montevideo sealed the chase in just 4.1 overs, finishing at 73/0 with Rodriguez and Gonzalez unbeaten.

---

Five5 Produces Another Spectacle​

Three games, three thrilling encounters! Five5 was proving to be a batting paradise, and the Toros’ fearless approach showed that this format rewards aggression.

With Stockholm now at two losses, they’d have to bounce back fast, while Montevideo looked every bit like early contenders.

Next up: Rio Strikers vs. Seoul Titans—could Rio continue their winning run, or would Seoul respond after their first loss? The action wasn’t slowing down!

Toss Result​

Stockholm Vikings called Heads, they secure the toss and decide to bat first.

Stockholm Vikings's Innings​

Score: 72/3 in 5.0 overs

Batting Scorecard​

Batsman	Dismissal	R	B	4s	6s	SR
Erik Andersson	b Juan Alvarez (LBW)	52	21	4	4	247.62
Lars Johansson	b Carlos Perez (Bowled)	20	8	3	1	250.0
Bjorn Svensson	not out	0	0	0	0	0
Gustav Nilsson	b Juan Alvarez (Caught)	0	1	0	0	0.0
Oskar Lund	not out	0	0	0	0	0

Bowling Scorecard​

Bowler	O	M	R	W	ECON	4s	6s	WD	NB
Santiago Rodriguez	1.0	0	21	0	21.0	3	1	0	0
Mateo Gonzalez	1.0	0	13	0	13.0	1	1	0	0
Felipe Martinez	1.0	0	22	0	22.0	0	3	0	0
Carlos Perez	1.0	0	10	1	10.0	2	0	0	0
Juan Alvarez	1.0	0	6	2	6.0	1	0	0	0

Fall of Wickets​

Fall of wickets: 1-66 (Lars Johansson, 4.6 ov), 2-72 (Erik Andersson, 4.5 ov), 3-72 (Gustav Nilsson, 5.6 ov)

Commentary​

Over 1:
Ball 1: Santiago Rodriguez to Erik Andersson (six) Six! What a shot.
Ball 2: Santiago Rodriguez to Erik Andersson (four) Four! Brilliant shot.
Ball 3: Santiago Rodriguez to Erik Andersson (double) Great running, they take two.
Ball 4: Santiago Rodriguez to Erik Andersson (single) Quick single taken.
Ball 5: Santiago Rodriguez to Lars Johansson (four) Smashed for four over the ropes.
Ball 6: Santiago Rodriguez to Lars Johansson (four) Driven through the covers for four.
[SUMMARY] 21 runs, 0 wicket(s)
OVER SUMMARY: 21 runs, 0 wicket(s)

Over 2:
Ball 7: Mateo Gonzalez to Erik Andersson (single) Good running between the wickets.
Ball 8: Mateo Gonzalez to Lars Johansson (six) That's out of here, six runs.
Ball 9: Mateo Gonzalez to Lars Johansson (miss) Wild swing and no contact.
Ball 10: Mateo Gonzalez to Lars Johansson (single) Single taken, good placement.
Ball 11: Mateo Gonzalez to Erik Andersson (four) Crisp drive, four runs.
Ball 12: Mateo Gonzalez to Erik Andersson (single) Played into the gap for a single.
[SUMMARY] 13 runs, 0 wicket(s)
OVER SUMMARY: 13 runs, 0 wicket(s)

Over 3:
Ball 13: Felipe Martinez to Erik Andersson (double) Played into the gap for a couple.
Ball 14: Felipe Martinez to Erik Andersson (double) They manage to scamper two.
Ball 15: Felipe Martinez to Erik Andersson (six) Huge hit, that's six.
Ball 16: Felipe Martinez to Erik Andersson (six) That's out of here, six runs.
Ball 17: Felipe Martinez to Erik Andersson (edge) Edge and taken! What a catch.
Ball 18: Felipe Martinez to Erik Andersson (six) Maximum! Six runs.
[SUMMARY] 22 runs, 0 wicket(s)
OVER SUMMARY: 22 runs, 0 wicket(s)

Over 4:
Ball 19: Carlos Perez to Lars Johansson (four) Beautiful shot, four runs.
Ball 20: Carlos Perez to Lars Johansson (single) Played into the gap for a single.
Ball 21: Carlos Perez to Erik Andersson (four) Cracking shot, four runs.
Ball 22: Carlos Perez to Erik Andersson (dot) Clean delivery, nothing happens.
Ball 23: Carlos Perez to Erik Andersson (single) Easy single to midwicket.
Ball 24: Carlos Perez to Lars Johansson (Bowled) Knocked him over, bowled!
[SUMMARY] 10 runs, 1 wicket(s)
OVER SUMMARY: 10 runs, 1 wicket(s)

Over 5:
Ball 25: Juan Alvarez to Erik Andersson (dot) Played to the fielder, no run.
Ball 26: Juan Alvarez to Erik Andersson (dot) Full ball, driven straight to the fielder.
Ball 27: Juan Alvarez to Erik Andersson (double) Comfortable two runs.
Ball 28: Juan Alvarez to Erik Andersson (four) Crisp drive, four runs.
Ball 29: Juan Alvarez to Erik Andersson (LBW) Trapped in front, LBW!
Ball 30: Juan Alvarez to Gustav Nilsson (Caught) A sensational catch!
[SUMMARY] 6 runs, 2 wicket(s)
OVER SUMMARY: 6 runs, 2 wicket(s)

Montevideo Toros's Innings - 73/0 in 4.1 overs​

Batting Scorecard​

Batsman	Dismissal	R	B	4s	6s	SR
Santiago Rodriguez	not out	37	12	3	3	308.33
Mateo Gonzalez	not out	36	13	4	2	276.92
Felipe Martinez	not out	0	0	0	0	0
Carlos Perez	not out	0	0	0	0	0
Juan Alvarez	not out	0	0	0	0	0

Bowling Scorecard​

Bowler	O	M	R	W	ECON	4s	6s	WD	NB
Erik Andersson	1.0	0	20	0	20.0	3	1	0	0
Lars Johansson	1.0	0	17	0	17.0	2	1	0	0
Bjorn Svensson	1.0	0	23	0	23.0	2	2	0	0
Gustav Nilsson	1.0	0	12	0	12.0	0	1	0	0
Oskar Lund	0.1	0	1	0	6.0	0	0	0	0

Fall of Wickets​

Fall of wickets: none

Commentary​

Over 1:
Ball 1: Erik Andersson to Santiago Rodriguez (single) They scramble and steal a single.
Ball 2: Erik Andersson to Mateo Gonzalez (four) That's four, superb placement.
Ball 3: Erik Andersson to Mateo Gonzalez (six) Maximum! Six runs.
Ball 4: Erik Andersson to Mateo Gonzalez (four) Crisp drive, four runs.
Ball 5: Erik Andersson to Mateo Gonzalez (single) Single to the off side.
Ball 6: Erik Andersson to Santiago Rodriguez (four) Driven through the covers for four.
[SUMMARY] 20 runs, 0 wicket(s)
OVER SUMMARY: 20 runs, 0 wicket(s)

Over 2:
Ball 7: Lars Johansson to Mateo Gonzalez (single) Tapped and run for a single.
Ball 8: Lars Johansson to Santiago Rodriguez (single) One run, good shot.
Ball 9: Lars Johansson to Mateo Gonzalez (four) Four runs, fantastic shot.
Ball 10: Lars Johansson to Mateo Gonzalez (four) Beautiful shot, four runs.
Ball 11: Lars Johansson to Mateo Gonzalez (single) A gentle push for a single.
Ball 12: Lars Johansson to Santiago Rodriguez (six) A monumental hit for six.
[SUMMARY] 17 runs, 0 wicket(s)
OVER SUMMARY: 17 runs, 0 wicket(s)

Over 3:
Ball 13: Bjorn Svensson to Mateo Gonzalez (single) Quickly taken single.
Ball 14: Bjorn Svensson to Santiago Rodriguez (six) Six! Tremendous shot.
Ball 15: Bjorn Svensson to Santiago Rodriguez (four) Crisp drive, four runs.
Ball 16: Bjorn Svensson to Santiago Rodriguez (double) Nicely played, they get two runs.
Ball 17: Bjorn Svensson to Santiago Rodriguez (six) A monumental hit for six.
Ball 18: Bjorn Svensson to Santiago Rodriguez (four) Four! Brilliant shot.
[SUMMARY] 23 runs, 0 wicket(s)
OVER SUMMARY: 23 runs, 0 wicket(s)

Over 4:
Ball 19: Gustav Nilsson to Mateo Gonzalez (six) Big hit, six runs.
Ball 20: Gustav Nilsson to Mateo Gonzalez (single) Quickly taken single.
Ball 21: Gustav Nilsson to Santiago Rodriguez (single) Single taken, good placement.
Ball 22: Gustav Nilsson to Mateo Gonzalez (single) Single taken, good placement.
Ball 23: Gustav Nilsson to Santiago Rodriguez (single) Single to the off side.
Ball 24: Gustav Nilsson to Mateo Gonzalez (double) A pair of quick runs.
[SUMMARY] 12 runs, 0 wicket(s)
OVER SUMMARY: 12 runs, 0 wicket(s)

Over 5:
Ball 25: Oskar Lund to Santiago Rodriguez (single) Played into the gap for a single.
[SUMMARY] 1 runs, 0 wicket(s)
OVER SUMMARY: 1 runs, 0 wicket(s)

Match Summary​

Stockholm Vikings's Innings: 72/3 in 5.0 overs
Montevideo Toros's Innings: 73/0 in 4.1 overs
Result: Montevideo Toros won by 4 wickets

 

[WubbaLubbaDubDub]

Rio Strikers vs Seoul Titans
Copacabana Cricket Arena
Match 4

The Rio Strikers continued their winning run in Five5, holding their nerve to defeat the Seoul Titans by 5 runs in a tense, last-over thriller at Copacabana Cricket Arena.
Winning the toss, Rio chose to bat first, looking to capitalize on their power hitters and short boundaries.

---

Silva & Costa Give Rio a Flying Start​

Ronaldo Silva (26 off 11) and Neymar Costa (31 off 15) launched into the Seoul bowling attack, smashing:

• 29 runs in the first over! (Including four sixes )
• 57-run opening stand in just 4.2 overs.

Just as Rio looked set for a massive finish, Jung Dong-hyun (2/4) struck twice in two balls, dismissing both Costa and Eduardo Mota. Despite the hiccup, Rio posted a competitive 63/2 in 5 overs.

---

Titans Fight Hard but Fall Short​

Chasing 64, Kim Min-joon (34 off 15) and Lee Jae-hyun (19 off 8) started strong, racing to 48/0 in 3 overs.

• Kim crushed three sixes to keep the Titans in the chase.
• Lee Jae-hyun was bowled by Carlos Pereira (1/7) in the 4th over.
• A run-out from Luiz Souza swung momentum back to Rio.

Needing 9 off the last over, the Titans managed only 3, finishing at 58/2 in 5 overs—falling just short.

---

Another Five5 Classic!​

With this 5-run victory, Rio Strikers stayed unbeaten, while Seoul Titans suffered their second narrow loss.
Next up: Lagos Stallions vs. Montevideo Toros—could Lagos stay dominant, or would the Toros' aggressive batting shine again? Five5 was delivering nonstop entertainment!

Toss Result​

Rio Strikers called Tails, they secure the toss and decide to bat first.

Rio Strikers's Innings - 63/2 in 5 overs​

Batting Scorecard​

Batsman	Dismissal	R	B	4s	6s	SR
Ronaldo Silva	not out	26	11	1	2	236.36
Neymar Costa	b Jung Dong-hyun (Caught)	31	15	3	2	206.67
Eduardo Mota	b Jung Dong-hyun (Caught)	0	1	0	0	0.0
Carlos Pereira	not out	4	3	1	0	133.33
Luiz Souza	not out	0	0	0	0	0

Bowling Scorecard​

Bowler	O	M	R	W	ECON	4s	6s	WD	NB
Kim Min-joon	1.0	0	29	0	29.0	1	4	0	0
Lee Jae-hyun	1.0	0	13	0	13.0	2	0	0	0
Park Ji-hoon	1.0	0	10	0	10.0	1	0	1	0
Choi Soo-hyun	1.0	0	7	0	7.0	0	0	1	0
Jung Dong-hyun	1.0	0	4	2	4.0	1	0	0	0

Fall of Wickets​

Fall of wickets: 1-59 (Neymar Costa, 4.2 ov), 2-59 (Eduardo Mota, 4.3 ov)

Commentary​

Over 1:
Ball 1: Kim Min-joon to Ronaldo Silva (six) Maximum! Six runs.
Ball 2: Kim Min-joon to Ronaldo Silva (six) Six! Tremendous shot.
Ball 3: Kim Min-joon to Ronaldo Silva (single) Tapped and run for a single.
Ball 4: Kim Min-joon to Neymar Costa (six) That's out of here, six runs.
Ball 5: Kim Min-joon to Neymar Costa (six) Massive hit, six runs.
Ball 6: Kim Min-joon to Neymar Costa (four) Four runs, fantastic shot.
[SUMMARY] 29 runs, 0 wicket(s)
OVER SUMMARY: 29 runs, 0 wicket(s)

Over 2:
Ball 7: Lee Jae-hyun to Ronaldo Silva (triple) Played through the gap, three runs.
Ball 8: Lee Jae-hyun to Neymar Costa (dot) Full ball, driven straight to the fielder.
Ball 9: Lee Jae-hyun to Neymar Costa (four) Four runs, fantastic shot.
Ball 10: Lee Jae-hyun to Neymar Costa (single) Easy single to midwicket.
Ball 11: Lee Jae-hyun to Ronaldo Silva (single) A gentle push for a single.
Ball 12: Lee Jae-hyun to Neymar Costa (four) A powerful strike for four.
[SUMMARY] 13 runs, 0 wicket(s)
OVER SUMMARY: 13 runs, 0 wicket(s)

Over 3:
Ball 13: Park Ji-hoon to Ronaldo Silva (wide) Wide ball – off target from the bowler. (Extra)
Ball 13: Park Ji-hoon to Ronaldo Silva (double) Played into the gap for a couple.
Ball 14: Park Ji-hoon to Ronaldo Silva (miss) Wild swing and no contact.
Ball 15: Park Ji-hoon to Ronaldo Silva (four) Boundary! Excellent shot.
Ball 16: Park Ji-hoon to Ronaldo Silva (single) Single to the off side.
Ball 17: Park Ji-hoon to Neymar Costa (single) Single to the off side.
Ball 18: Park Ji-hoon to Ronaldo Silva (single) Tapped and run for a single.
[SUMMARY] 10 runs, 0 wicket(s)
OVER SUMMARY: 10 runs, 0 wicket(s)

Over 4:
Ball 19: Choi Soo-hyun to Ronaldo Silva (single) Single taken, good placement.
Ball 20: Choi Soo-hyun to Neymar Costa (double) Driven for two.
Ball 21: Choi Soo-hyun to Neymar Costa (wide) Wide ball, the bowler needs to be more accurate. (Extra)
Ball 21: Choi Soo-hyun to Neymar Costa (dot) Good length ball, defended.
Ball 22: Choi Soo-hyun to Neymar Costa (dot) A clinical dot ball – pressure remains on.
Ball 23: Choi Soo-hyun to Neymar Costa (double) They manage to scamper two.
Ball 24: Choi Soo-hyun to Neymar Costa (single) Single taken, good placement.
[SUMMARY] 7 runs, 0 wicket(s)
OVER SUMMARY: 7 runs, 0 wicket(s)

Over 5:
Ball 25: Jung Dong-hyun to Neymar Costa (dot) A disciplined dot ball.
Ball 26: Jung Dong-hyun to Neymar Costa (Caught) Caught, brilliant catch.
Ball 27: Jung Dong-hyun to Eduardo Mota (Caught) Out! Caught.
Ball 28: Jung Dong-hyun to Carlos Pereira (dot) A clinical dot ball – pressure remains on.
Ball 29: Jung Dong-hyun to Carlos Pereira (dot) No run, a solid defensive shot.
Ball 30: Jung Dong-hyun to Carlos Pereira (four) Four runs, fantastic shot.
[SUMMARY] 4 runs, 2 wicket(s)
OVER SUMMARY: 4 runs, 2 wicket(s)

Seoul Titans's Innings - 58/2 in 5 overs​

Batting Scorecard​

Batsman	Dismissal	R	B	4s	6s	SR
Kim Min-joon	b Luiz Souza (Run Out)	34	15	2	3	226.67
Lee Jae-hyun	b Carlos Pereira (Bowled)	19	8	2	1	237.5
Park Ji-hoon	not out	4	4	0	0	100.0
Choi Soo-hyun	not out	1	3	0	0	33.33
Jung Dong-hyun	not out	0	0	0	0	0

Bowling Scorecard​

Bowler	O	M	R	W	ECON	4s	6s	WD	NB
Ronaldo Silva	1.0	0	17	0	17.0	0	2	0	0
Neymar Costa	1.0	0	13	0	13.0	2	0	0	0
Eduardo Mota	1.0	0	18	0	18.0	1	2	0	0
Carlos Pereira	1.0	0	7	1	7.0	1	0	0	0
Luiz Souza	1.0	0	3	0	3.0	0	0	0	0

Fall of Wickets​

Fall of wickets: 1-48 (Lee Jae-hyun, 3.1 ov), 2-56 (Kim Min-joon, 4.2 ov)

Commentary​

Over 1:
Ball 1: Ronaldo Silva to Kim Min-joon (six) A rocket of a six!
Ball 2: Ronaldo Silva to Kim Min-joon (double) Pushed into the gap, two runs.
Ball 3: Ronaldo Silva to Kim Min-joon (single) Single to the off side.
Ball 4: Ronaldo Silva to Lee Jae-hyun (six) A monumental hit for six.
Ball 5: Ronaldo Silva to Lee Jae-hyun (single) A gentle push for a single.
Ball 6: Ronaldo Silva to Kim Min-joon (single) One run, good shot.
[SUMMARY] 17 runs, 0 wicket(s)
OVER SUMMARY: 17 runs, 0 wicket(s)

Over 2:
Ball 7: Neymar Costa to Kim Min-joon (four) Four runs, fantastic shot.
Ball 8: Neymar Costa to Kim Min-joon (single) Easy single to midwicket.
Ball 9: Neymar Costa to Lee Jae-hyun (four) That's four, superb placement.
Ball 10: Neymar Costa to Lee Jae-hyun (double) Good shot, they'll come back for two.
Ball 11: Neymar Costa to Lee Jae-hyun (single) Single to the off side.
Ball 12: Neymar Costa to Kim Min-joon (single) Tapped and run for a single.
[SUMMARY] 13 runs, 0 wicket(s)
OVER SUMMARY: 13 runs, 0 wicket(s)

Over 3:
Ball 13: Eduardo Mota to Kim Min-joon (six) Six! Great shot.
Ball 14: Eduardo Mota to Kim Min-joon (single) Easy single to midwicket.
Ball 15: Eduardo Mota to Lee Jae-hyun (four) Crisp drive, four runs.
Ball 16: Eduardo Mota to Lee Jae-hyun (single) Quick single taken.
Ball 17: Eduardo Mota to Kim Min-joon (dot) No run, a solid defensive shot.
Ball 18: Eduardo Mota to Kim Min-joon (six) A rocket of a six!
[SUMMARY] 18 runs, 0 wicket(s)
OVER SUMMARY: 18 runs, 0 wicket(s)

Over 4:
Ball 19: Carlos Pereira to Lee Jae-hyun (Bowled) Knocked him over, bowled!
Ball 20: Carlos Pereira to Park Ji-hoon (single) Just enough for one run.
Ball 21: Carlos Pereira to Kim Min-joon (single) They scramble and steal a single.
Ball 22: Carlos Pereira to Park Ji-hoon (single) They scramble and steal a single.
Ball 23: Carlos Pereira to Kim Min-joon (dot) Dot ball, good delivery.
Ball 24: Carlos Pereira to Kim Min-joon (four) Well played, that's four.
[SUMMARY] 7 runs, 1 wicket(s)
OVER SUMMARY: 7 runs, 1 wicket(s)

Over 5:
Ball 25: Luiz Souza to Park Ji-hoon (single) Easy single to midwicket.
Ball 26: Luiz Souza to Kim Min-joon (Run Out) Run out, great throw!
Ball 27: Luiz Souza to Choi Soo-hyun (dot) Good length ball, defended.
Ball 28: Luiz Souza to Choi Soo-hyun (single) Single taken, good placement.
Ball 29: Luiz Souza to Park Ji-hoon (single) Easy single to midwicket.
Ball 30: Luiz Souza to Choi Soo-hyun (dot) Beaten! No contact with the ball.
[SUMMARY] 3 runs, 1 wicket(s)
OVER SUMMARY: 3 runs, 1 wicket(s)

Match Summary​

Rio Strikers's Innings: 63/2 in 5.0 overs
Seoul Titans's Innings: 58/2 in 5.0 overs
Result: Rio Strikers won by 5 runs

 

[WubbaLubbaDubDub]

Lagos Stallions vs. Montevideo Toros
Copacabana Cricket Arena
Match 5

The Montevideo Toros continued their dominant form in Five5, crushing the Lagos Stallions by 17 runs in the final match of an action-packed Saturday at Copacabana Cricket Arena. Winning the toss, Montevideo chose to bat first, trusting their power hitters to take full advantage of the short boundaries.

---

Rodriguez Leads the Charge as Toros Smash 88​

Santiago Rodriguez (33 off 12) and Mateo Gonzalez (17 off 7) got Montevideo off to a flyer, putting up 51 in just 2.4 overs.

• 26-run second over saw three boundaries and two sixes.
• Felipe Martinez (10 off 4) and Juan Alvarez (19 off 5) provided the late fireworks, pushing the total to 88/3 in 5 overs.

Despite wickets falling, Montevideo’s aggression never slowed down, leaving Lagos with a massive chase ahead.

---

Lagos Start Strong But Fall Short​

The Stallions needed a record chase of 89 and started aggressively, with:

• Chinedu Okoro (34 off 13) and Ifeanyi Eze (24 off 12) adding 59 in 3.5 overs.
• Back-to-back sixes from Okoro kept the chase alive.

But once Carlos Perez (1/10) and Juan Alvarez (1/11) removed both set batters, the chase stalled. The Toros’ bowlers kept things tight, restricting Lagos to 71/2 in 5 overs, 17 runs short.

---

Toros Stay Unbeaten, Lagos Need a Response​

With this win, Montevideo Toros remained undefeated, while Lagos suffered their first loss of the tournament. Saturday’s games were done, and Five5 had already delivered everything—big runs, dramatic chases, and tense finishes.
Next up: Sunday’s fixtures, as teams look to position themselves for the title race. Would anyone stop Montevideo, or would their rampage continue?

Toss Result​

After a nail-biting toss where Montevideo Toros called Heads, they secure the toss and decide to bat first first, capitalizing on their strengths and the conditions—especially the short boundaries and dew factor.

Montevideo Toros's Innings - 88/3 in 5 overs​

Score: 88/3 in 5.0 overs

Batting Scorecard​

Batsman	Dismissal	R	B	4s	6s	SR
Santiago Rodriguez	b Babatunde Akinyemi (Run Out)	33	12	4	2	275.0
Mateo Gonzalez	b Segun Adebayo (Run Out)	17	7	2	1	242.86
Felipe Martinez	not out	10	4	0	1	250.0
Carlos Perez	b Babatunde Akinyemi (LBW)	6	2	0	1	300.0
Juan Alvarez	not out	19	5	0	3	380.0

Bowling Scorecard​

Bowler	O	M	R	W	ECON	4s	6s	WD	NB
Chinedu Okoro	1.0	0	19	0	19.0	2	1	1	0
Ifeanyi Eze	1.0	0	26	0	26.0	3	2	0	1
Segun Adebayo	1.0	0	8	0	8.0	1	0	0	0
Babatunde Akinyemi	1.0	0	19	1	19.0	0	3	1	0
Tunde Balogun	1.0	0	16	0	16.0	0	2	0	0

Fall of Wickets​

Fall of wickets: 1-51 (Mateo Gonzalez, 2.4 ov), 2-53 (Santiago Rodriguez, 3.2 ov), 3-59 (Carlos Perez, 3.4 ov)

Commentary​

Over 1:
Ball 1: Chinedu Okoro to Santiago Rodriguez (single) Tapped and run for a single.
Ball 2: Chinedu Okoro to Mateo Gonzalez (single) Single to the off side.
Ball 3: Chinedu Okoro to Santiago Rodriguez (double) Comfortable two runs.
Ball 4: Chinedu Okoro to Santiago Rodriguez (four) A powerful strike for four.
Ball 5: Chinedu Okoro to Santiago Rodriguez (six) Huge hit, that's six.
Ball 6: Chinedu Okoro to Santiago Rodriguez (wide) Wide, extra run for the batting side. (Extra)
Ball 6: Chinedu Okoro to Santiago Rodriguez (four) Crisp drive, four runs.
[SUMMARY] 19 runs, 0 wicket(s)
OVER SUMMARY: 19 runs, 0 wicket(s)

Over 2:
Ball 7: Ifeanyi Eze to Mateo Gonzalez (no_ball) No ball! The bowler misses his mark. (Extra)
Ball 7: Ifeanyi Eze to Mateo Gonzalez (four) Crisp drive, four runs.
Ball 8: Ifeanyi Eze to Mateo Gonzalez (six) Six! Tremendous shot.
Ball 9: Ifeanyi Eze to Mateo Gonzalez (single) Just enough for one run.
Ball 10: Ifeanyi Eze to Santiago Rodriguez (six) Big hit, six runs.
Ball 11: Ifeanyi Eze to Santiago Rodriguez (four) Smashed for four over the ropes.
Ball 12: Ifeanyi Eze to Santiago Rodriguez (four) A majestic boundary!
[SUMMARY] 26 runs, 0 wicket(s)
OVER SUMMARY: 26 runs, 0 wicket(s)

Over 3:
Ball 13: Segun Adebayo to Mateo Gonzalez (four) Four! Brilliant shot.
Ball 14: Segun Adebayo to Mateo Gonzalez (single) Played into the gap for a single.
Ball 15: Segun Adebayo to Santiago Rodriguez (single) They scramble and steal a single.
Ball 16: Segun Adebayo to Mateo Gonzalez (Run Out) Run out! Direct hit.
Ball 17: Segun Adebayo to Felipe Martinez (single) A gentle push for a single.
Ball 18: Segun Adebayo to Santiago Rodriguez (single) Single taken, good placement.
[SUMMARY] 8 runs, 1 wicket(s)
OVER SUMMARY: 8 runs, 1 wicket(s)

Over 4:
Ball 19: Babatunde Akinyemi to Santiago Rodriguez (dot) A disciplined dot ball.
Ball 20: Babatunde Akinyemi to Santiago Rodriguez (Run Out) A stunning run out!
Ball 21: Babatunde Akinyemi to Carlos Perez (six) Maximum! Six runs.
Ball 22: Babatunde Akinyemi to Carlos Perez (LBW) A precise LBW dismissal!
Ball 23: Babatunde Akinyemi to Juan Alvarez (six) Massive hit, six runs.
Ball 24: Babatunde Akinyemi to Juan Alvarez (wide) Wide ball – off target from the bowler. (Extra)
Ball 24: Babatunde Akinyemi to Juan Alvarez (six) The ball soars high for six.
[SUMMARY] 19 runs, 2 wicket(s)
OVER SUMMARY: 19 runs, 2 wicket(s)

Over 5:
Ball 25: Tunde Balogun to Felipe Martinez (six) Big hit, six runs.
Ball 26: Tunde Balogun to Felipe Martinez (single) Quick single taken.
Ball 27: Tunde Balogun to Juan Alvarez (six) The ball soars high for six.
Ball 28: Tunde Balogun to Juan Alvarez (dot) Played to the fielder, no run.
Ball 29: Tunde Balogun to Juan Alvarez (single) Quick single taken.
Ball 30: Tunde Balogun to Felipe Martinez (double) Great running, they take two.
[SUMMARY] 16 runs, 0 wicket(s)
OVER SUMMARY: 16 runs, 0 wicket(s)

Lagos Stallions's Innings - 71/2 in 5 overs​

Batting Scorecard​

Batsman	Dismissal	R	B	4s	6s	SR
Chinedu Okoro	b Juan Alvarez (Bowled)	34	13	3	3	261.54
Ifeanyi Eze	b Carlos Perez (Bowled)	24	12	2	2	200.0
Segun Adebayo	not out	2	2	0	0	100.0
Babatunde Akinyemi	not out	10	3	1	1	333.33
Tunde Balogun	not out	0	0	0	0	0

Bowling Scorecard​

Bowler	O	M	R	W	ECON	4s	6s	WD	NB
Santiago Rodriguez	1.0	0	19	0	19.0	1	2	0	0
Mateo Gonzalez	1.0	0	18	0	18.0	1	2	0	0
Felipe Martinez	1.0	0	13	0	13.0	1	1	1	0
Carlos Perez	1.0	0	10	1	10.0	2	0	0	0
Juan Alvarez	1.0	0	11	1	11.0	1	1	0	0

Fall of Wickets​

Fall of wickets: 1-59 (Ifeanyi Eze, 3.5 ov), 2-61 (Chinedu Okoro, 4.3 ov)

Commentary​

Over 1:
Ball 1: Santiago Rodriguez to Chinedu Okoro (four) That's four, superb placement.
Ball 2: Santiago Rodriguez to Chinedu Okoro (six) A monumental hit for six.
Ball 3: Santiago Rodriguez to Chinedu Okoro (edge) That's a nick, and he's out!
Ball 4: Santiago Rodriguez to Chinedu Okoro (single) Played into the gap for a single.
Ball 5: Santiago Rodriguez to Ifeanyi Eze (six) Massive hit, six runs.
Ball 6: Santiago Rodriguez to Ifeanyi Eze (double) Two runs taken.
[SUMMARY] 19 runs, 0 wicket(s)
OVER SUMMARY: 19 runs, 0 wicket(s)

Over 2:
Ball 7: Mateo Gonzalez to Chinedu Okoro (single) Single to the off side.
Ball 8: Mateo Gonzalez to Ifeanyi Eze (four) Four! Brilliant shot.
Ball 9: Mateo Gonzalez to Ifeanyi Eze (dot) A clinical dot ball – pressure remains on.
Ball 10: Mateo Gonzalez to Ifeanyi Eze (single) Easy single to midwicket.
Ball 11: Mateo Gonzalez to Chinedu Okoro (six) Six! What a shot.
Ball 12: Mateo Gonzalez to Chinedu Okoro (six) Six! What a shot.
[SUMMARY] 18 runs, 0 wicket(s)
OVER SUMMARY: 18 runs, 0 wicket(s)

Over 3:
Ball 13: Felipe Martinez to Ifeanyi Eze (dot) Short ball, pulled but no run.
Ball 14: Felipe Martinez to Ifeanyi Eze (four) Cracking shot, four runs.
Ball 15: Felipe Martinez to Ifeanyi Eze (dot) A clinical dot ball – pressure remains on.
Ball 16: Felipe Martinez to Ifeanyi Eze (single) One run, good shot.
Ball 17: Felipe Martinez to Chinedu Okoro (single) Good running between the wickets.
Ball 18: Felipe Martinez to Ifeanyi Eze (wide) Wide ball – off target from the bowler. (Extra)
Ball 18: Felipe Martinez to Ifeanyi Eze (six) Six! Great shot.
[SUMMARY] 13 runs, 0 wicket(s)
OVER SUMMARY: 13 runs, 0 wicket(s)

Over 4:
Ball 19: Carlos Perez to Chinedu Okoro (four) Well played, that's four.
Ball 20: Carlos Perez to Chinedu Okoro (four) Beautiful shot, four runs.
Ball 21: Carlos Perez to Chinedu Okoro (single) A sharp single through the covers.
Ball 22: Carlos Perez to Ifeanyi Eze (dot) A clinical dot ball – pressure remains on.
Ball 23: Carlos Perez to Ifeanyi Eze (Bowled) Knocked him over, bowled!
Ball 24: Carlos Perez to Segun Adebayo (single) Played into the gap for a single.
[SUMMARY] 10 runs, 1 wicket(s)
OVER SUMMARY: 10 runs, 1 wicket(s)

Over 5:
Ball 25: Juan Alvarez to Segun Adebayo (single) They scramble and steal a single.
Ball 26: Juan Alvarez to Chinedu Okoro (dot) Good length ball, defended.
Ball 27: Juan Alvarez to Chinedu Okoro (Bowled) Bowled, great delivery!
Ball 28: Juan Alvarez to Babatunde Akinyemi (four) Cracking shot, four runs.
Ball 29: Juan Alvarez to Babatunde Akinyemi (six) A rocket of a six!
Ball 30: Juan Alvarez to Babatunde Akinyemi (dot) Clean delivery, nothing happens.
[SUMMARY] 11 runs, 1 wicket(s)
OVER SUMMARY: 11 runs, 1 wicket(s)

Match Summary​

Montevideo Toros's Innings: 88/3 in 5.0 overs
Lagos Stallions's Innings: 71/2 in 5.0 overs
Result: Montevideo Toros won by 17 runs

 

[WubbaLubbaDubDub]

Saturday Recap: A Thrilling Start to Five5!​

The first day of Five5 cricket delivered high drama, big scores, and thrilling finishes at Copacabana Cricket Arena.

• Montevideo Toros and Rio Strikers remain unbeaten, each winning both their games.
• Lagos Stallions got one win but struggled against Montevideo's firepower.
• Seoul Titans and Stockholm Vikings faced tough losses and need a turnaround on Sunday.

---

Updated Points Table After Day 1​

Team	Matches Played	Won	Lost	Tied	Points	Net Run Rate
Montevideo Toros	2	2	0	0	4	+1.25
Rio Strikers	2	2	0	0	4	+0.60
Lagos Stallions	2	1	1	0	2	+0.10
Seoul Titans	2	0	2	0	0	-0.40
Stockholm Vikings	2	0	2	0	0	-1.50

Top 5 Batsmen​

Batsman	Team	Matches	Runs	Balls Faced	Strike Rate
Santiago Rodriguez	Montevideo Toros	2	70	24	291.67
Chinedu Okoro	Lagos Stallions	2	65	26	250.00
Kim Min-joon	Seoul Titans	2	63	29	217.24
Ronaldo Silva	Rio Strikers	2	49	17	288.24
Neymar Costa	Rio Strikers	2	37	20	185.00

Rodriguez leads the way with a blazing strike rate of 291.67, while Okoro and Kim Min-joon follow closely with explosive performances!

---

​

Top 5 Bowlers​

Bowler	Team	Matches	Wickets	Economy Rate
Carlos Pereira	Rio Strikers	2	4	9.50
Juan Alvarez	Montevideo Toros	2	3	8.50
Babatunde Akinyemi	Lagos Stallions	2	3	12.50
Jung Dong-hyun	Seoul Titans	2	2	4.50
Tunde Balogun	Lagos Stallions	2	2	6.00

Carlos Pereira tops the bowling charts with 4 wickets, while Alvarez and Akinyemi remain key wicket-takers for their teams. Jung Dong-hyun has the best economy at just 4.50!

 

[Till Valhalla]

Ah yes, because nothing says 'growing the game' like blocking countries from playing it. Classic ICC fan boy move—protecting the game by making sure fewer people play it!

Yes block those who disrespect us.

Breaking news - Five5 chairman was the writer behind Ranveer jokes in India's got Latent.