The Cricket Association male fixtures delivered thrilling encounters on Day One of the ongoing tournament, with Zone 13 emerging as the early table leaders after a series of closely contested matches.
A total of eight matches were played on February 16, 2026, leaving two male fixtures outstanding.
The day’s action featured dramatic finishes, including a super over decider, as teams battled for early dominance in the competition.
Match Highlights
The opening clash between FHQ and Zone 8 produced the most dramatic moment of the day, ending in a 39–39 tie before FHQ clinched victory in the super over with 8 runs to Zone 8’s 4 runs.
Zone 13 demonstrated strong form with two important victories. They first edged Zone 2 by a narrow margin of 30 runs to 29 runs, before defeating FHQ in another tight contest (27 runs to 25 runs).
Zone 13 later reinforced their dominance with a 28–22 win over Zone 10.
Zone 10 also recorded notable performances, securing wins against FHQ (23–18) and Zone 8 (30–16), though they fell short against the in-form Zone 13.
Zone 2 bounced back impressively after an early defeat, claiming victories over Zone 10 (18–12) and Zone 8 (36–29) to remain firmly in contention.
Current Standings After Day One
1st: Zone 13 — 3 wins
2nd: Zone 10 — 2 wins
3rd: Zone 2 — 2 wins
4th: FHQ — 1 win
5th: Zone 8 — 0 wins
Tournament officials described the opening day as highly competitive and encouraging for the development of cricket within the association, noting the improved standard of play and strong team participation.
Attention now shifts to Day Two, February 17, 2026, when six female fixtures and the remaining two male matches are scheduled to take place.
Organizers have expressed optimism that the momentum and excitement witnessed on Day One will continue as the tournament progresses.
