New Zealand vs Australia — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
T5world Cup • Australia won the match by 8 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 5-over encounter of T5world Cup, New Zealand took on Australia on Nov 23, 2025, 02:45 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Australia won the match by 8 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 87 runs and 9 wickets fall between New Zealand (43/7 in 5.0 overs) and Australia (44/2 in 3.2 overs).
2. New Zealand Innings Breakdown (43/7)
Batting in the first innings, New Zealand finished on 43/7 from 5.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 8.60 runs per over. During the opening 5 overs, New Zealand accumulated 43 runs for the loss of 7 wickets. Tim Seifert spearheaded the batting effort with 17 runs off 7 balls (including 0 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 242.9). Valuable middle-order support came from Jack Of The Fee, who contributed 8 runs off 2 deliveries, while Ravindra added 8 (7b). With the ball in the first innings, Maxwell led the bowling figures with 6/13 in 2.0 overs (economy 6.50), assisted by Hazelwood (1/14 in 1.0 overs).
3. Australia Chase & Second Innings Summary (44/2)
Pursuing a target of 44 runs for victory, Australia recorded 44/2 in 3.2 overs at a scoring rate of 13.20 runs per over. Tim David anchored the chase for Australia with 21 runs from 7 balls (0 fours, 3 sixes, strike rate 300.0), alongside Maxwell who chipped in with 8 off 4 balls. Defending the total, Mitchell Santner delivered a key spell of 1/10 across 1.0 overs at an economy rate of 10.00, while Michael Brussel finished with 1/14 (1.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Tim David and Maxwell (Australia), who combined for 19 runs off 7 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 3 catches, 0 run-outs, and 5 stumpings, with JOSH INGLES 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—Maxwell (Australia) topped the match rankings with 170.0 total points, followed closely by Mitchell Santner (31.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Maxwell .