Australia vs India — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
T5world Cup • Australia won the match by 27 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 5-over encounter of T5world Cup, Australia took on India on Nov 23, 2025, 02:48 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Australia won the match by 27 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 154 runs and 5 wickets fall between Australia (90/0 in 5.0 overs) and India (64/5 in 5.0 overs).
2. Australia Innings Breakdown (90/0)
Batting in the first innings, Australia finished on 90/0 from 5.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 18.00 runs per over. During the opening 5 overs, Australia accumulated 90 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Sam Kontas spearheaded the batting effort with 71 runs off 16 balls (including 5 fours and 8 sixes at a strike rate of 443.8). Valuable middle-order support came from Travis Head, who contributed 18 runs off 14 deliveries. The bowling side conceded 1 extra runs (wides: 1, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Bhubaneswar Kumar led the bowling figures with 0/15 in 2.0 overs (economy 7.50), assisted by Mohammed Siraj (0/10 in 1.0 overs).
3. India Chase & Second Innings Summary (64/5)
Pursuing a target of 91 runs for victory, India recorded 64/5 in 5.0 overs at a scoring rate of 12.80 runs per over. Hardik Pandya anchored the chase for India with 18 runs from 3 balls (0 fours, 3 sixes, strike rate 600.0), alongside SuryaKumar yadav who chipped in with 16 off 4 balls. Defending the total, Sean Abbott delivered a key spell of 2/15 across 1.0 overs at an economy rate of 15.00, while Starck finished with 1/6 (2.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Travis Head and Sam Kontas (Australia), who combined for 89 runs off 30 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 5 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with MITCHELL MARSH 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—Sam Kontas (Australia) topped the match rankings with 114.0 total points, followed closely by Sean Abbott (55.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Sam Kontas.