Series #1766717947206
02/01/2026 - 02:10 AM
AU

Australia T20

177/720.0 Overs
VS
NE

New Zealand T20

178/519.5 Overs

New Zealand T20 won the match by 5 wicket.

Man of the MatchDaryl Mitchell

Detailed Analysis

Updated every ball

Australia T20 Inning

177/720.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
M
Mitch Marsh
c Rachin Ravindra b Jacob Duffy7510140.0
M
Matt Short
c Tom Latham b James Neesham533590151.4
J
Josh Inglis
run out Michael Bracewell231820127.8
T
Tim David
b Kyle Jamieson 211520140.0
J
Josh Phillippe
lbw James Neesham6510120.0
M
Marcus Stoinis
not out422232190.9
G
Glenn Maxwell
c Daryl Mitchell b Daryl Mitchell7610116.7
B
Ben Dwarshuis
c Tom Latham b Lockie Ferguson11810137.5
X
Xavier BartlettStriker
not out580062.5
Extras2 (wd 0, nb 2, b 0, lb 0)
Total177/7 (20.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
L
Lockie Ferguson
4.003719.25
J
Jacob Duffy
4.003017.50
I
Ish Sodhi
3.002909.67
M
Mitchell Santner
1.0012012.00
K
Kyle Jamieson
4.002917.25
J
James Neesham
3.0030210.00
D
Daryl Mitchell
1.0010110.00
Fielding Highlights
Rachin Ravindra
1 C
Tom Latham
2 C
Michael Bracewell
1 RO
Daryl Mitchell
1 C

Partnerships

Mitch Marsh & Matt Short
Mitch Marsh 7 · Matt Short 4
11 (8b)
Josh Inglis & Matt Short
Josh Inglis 23 · Matt Short 15
38 (28b)
Matt Short & Tim David
Matt Short 19 · Tim David 21
40 (27b)
Josh Phillippe & Matt Short
Josh Phillippe 6 · Matt Short 1
7 (7b)
Marcus Stoinis & Matt Short
Marcus Stoinis 16 · Matt Short 13
29 (13b)
Glenn Maxwell & Marcus Stoinis
Glenn Maxwell 7 · Marcus Stoinis 7
14 (10b)
Ben Dwarshuis & Marcus Stoinis
Ben Dwarshuis 9 · Marcus Stoinis 5
14 (10b)
Xavier Bartlett & Marcus Stoinis
Xavier Bartlett 5 · Marcus Stoinis 14
19 (17b)
Match Timeline20 Overs
Over 20Ish Sodhi
8 Runs
0
1
1
2
4
0
Over 19Kyle Jamieson
2 Runs
0
0
0
1
1
0
Over 18Lockie Ferguson
1 Wkt9 Runs
W
2
1
6
0
0
Over 17James Neesham
10 Runs
0
4
1
2
2
1
Over 16Daryl Mitchell
1 Wkt10 Runs
2
1
W
NB
4
0
0
Over 15Kyle Jamieson
11 Runs
1
2
4
1
3
0
Over 14James Neesham
1 Wkt11 Runs
6
1
2
2
W
0
Over 13Kyle Jamieson
12 Runs
4
1
2
1
4
0
Over 12James Neesham
1 Wkt9 Runs
0
1
2
W
2
4
Over 11Kyle Jamieson
1 Wkt4 Runs
0
0
W
0
4
0
Over 10Jacob Duffy
9 Runs
2
1
1
1
0
4
Over 9Ish Sodhi
10 Runs
0
1
2
2
1
4
Over 8Mitchell Santner
12 Runs
4
1
0
2
1
4
Over 7Ish Sodhi
11 Runs
NB
0
2
1
2
4
0
Over 6Jacob Duffy
1 Wkt8 Runs
0
0
2
4
2
W
Over 5Lockie Ferguson
8 Runs
0
4
1
2
1
0
Over 4Jacob Duffy
8 Runs
0
0
1
4
1
2
Over 3Lockie Ferguson
9 Runs
3
1
0
4
1
0
Over 2Jacob Duffy
1 Wkt5 Runs
0
W
0
1
4
0
Over 1Lockie Ferguson
11 Runs
4
2
1
4
0
0

New Zealand T20 Inning

178/519.5 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
T
Tom Latham
b Xavier Bartlett231311176.9
D
Devon Conway
lbw Adam Zampa412423170.8
R
Rachin Ravindra
c Xavier Bartlett b Nathan Ellis181102163.6
D
Daryl MitchellStriker
not out563970143.6
M
Michael Bracewell
c Marcus Stoinis b Ben Dwarshuis151401107.1
J
James Neesham
c Josh Phillippe b Xavier Bartlett7710100.0
M
Mitchell Santner
not out9110081.8
Extras9 (wd 5, nb 0, b 2, lb 2)
Total178/5 (19.5 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
M
Matt Short
0.50607.20
X
Xavier Bartlett
4.003228.00
B
Ben Dwarshuis
3.0031110.33
N
Nathan Ellis
4.003218.00
A
Adam Zampa
4.0040110.00
M
Marcus Stoinis
1.0015015.00
G
Glenn Maxwell
3.001806.00
Fielding Highlights
Xavier Bartlett
1 C
Marcus Stoinis
1 C
Josh Phillippe
1 C

Partnerships

Tom Latham & Devon Conway
Tom Latham 23 · Devon Conway 8
32 (18b)
Devon Conway & Rachin Ravindra
Devon Conway 9 · Rachin Ravindra 18
27 (18b)
Devon Conway & Daryl Mitchell
Devon Conway 24 · Daryl Mitchell 2
26 (17b)
Michael Bracewell & Daryl Mitchell
Michael Bracewell 15 · Daryl Mitchell 32
49 (29b)
James Neesham & Daryl Mitchell
James Neesham 7 · Daryl Mitchell 5
12 (11b)
Mitchell Santner & Daryl Mitchell
Mitchell Santner 9 · Daryl Mitchell 17
27 (26b)
Match Timeline20 Overs
Over 20Matt Short
6 Runs
1
1
2
0
2
Over 19Glenn Maxwell
5 Runs
1
1
1
0
1
1
Over 18Nathan Ellis
6 Runs
1
0
2
1
2
0
Over 17Glenn Maxwell
8 Runs
2
1
1
0
4
0
Over 16Xavier Bartlett
1 Wkt6 Runs
4
0
W
0
0
2
Over 15Glenn Maxwell
6 Runs
2
1
0
1
0
2
Over 14Ben Dwarshuis
1 Wkt8 Runs
6
0
0
W
2
0
Over 13Adam Zampa
9 Runs
0
2
1
4
1
1
Over 12Ben Dwarshuis
9 Runs
2
1
4
0
1
1
Over 11Adam Zampa
10 Runs
1
1
2
2
0
4
Over 10Marcus Stoinis
15 Runs
4
0
4
4
1
2
Over 9Adam Zampa
1 Wkt18 Runs
6
6
6
0
W
0
Over 8Nathan Ellis
8 Runs
Wd
0
1
0
0
1
1
Over 7Adam Zampa
5 Runs
1
1
0
2
1
0
Over 6Nathan Ellis
1 Wkt8 Runs
6
0
1
1
0
W
Over 5Xavier Bartlett
9 Runs
1
2
1
1
4
0
Over 4Nathan Ellis
10 Runs
1
2
0
6
1
0
Over 3Xavier Bartlett
1 Wkt6 Runs
2
1
1
0
2
W
Over 2Ben Dwarshuis
14 Runs
4
2
1
0
6
1
Over 1Xavier Bartlett
12 Runs
2
2
0
3
1
4
Official Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

Australia T20 vs New Zealand T20 — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

T20 WC 1 • New Zealand T20 won the match by 5 wicket.

Key Match Highlights

Combined Match Aggregate: 355 runs & 12 wickets
Australia T20 Top Batter: Matt Short — 53 (35b, 9x4, 0x6)
1st Innings Best Bowling: James Neesham — 2/30 (3.0 ov)
New Zealand T20 Top Batter: Daryl Mitchell — 56 (39b, 7x4, 0x6)
2nd Innings Best Bowling: Xavier Bartlett — 2/32 (4.0 ov)
Best Partnership: Michael Bracewell & Daryl Mitchell — 49 runs (29b)
CricÓ MVP Leader: Daryl Mitchell (New Zealand T20) — 150.0 pts

1. Match Overview & Context

In this 20-over encounter of T20 WC 1, Australia T20 took on New Zealand T20 on Dec 26, 2025, 03:02 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: New Zealand T20 won the match by 5 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 355 runs and 12 wickets fall between Australia T20 (177/7 in 20.0 overs) and New Zealand T20 (178/5 in 19.5 overs).

2. Australia T20 Innings Breakdown (177/7)

Batting in the first innings, Australia T20 finished on 177/7 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 8.85 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Australia T20 accumulated 49 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Matt Short spearheaded the batting effort with 53 runs off 35 balls (including 9 fours and 0 sixes at a strike rate of 151.4). Valuable middle-order support came from Marcus Stoinis , who contributed 42 runs off 22 deliveries, while Josh Inglis added 23 (18b). The bowling side conceded 2 extra runs (wides: 0, no-balls: 2, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, James Neesham led the bowling figures with 2/30 in 3.0 overs (economy 10.00), assisted by Kyle Jamieson (1/29 in 4.0 overs).

3. New Zealand T20 Chase & Second Innings Summary (178/5)

Pursuing a target of 178 runs for victory, New Zealand T20 recorded 178/5 in 19.5 overs at a scoring rate of 8.97 runs per over. Daryl Mitchell anchored the chase for New Zealand T20 with 56 runs from 39 balls (7 fours, 0 sixes, strike rate 143.6), alongside Devon Conway who chipped in with 41 off 24 balls. Defending the total, Xavier Bartlett delivered a key spell of 2/32 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 8.00, while Nathan Ellis finished with 1/32 (4.0 overs).

4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings

The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Michael Bracewell and Daryl Mitchell (New Zealand T20), who combined for 49 runs off 29 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 7 catches, 1 run-out, and 0 stumpings, with Tom Latham 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—Daryl Mitchell (New Zealand T20) topped the match rankings with 150.0 total points, followed closely by Matt Short (125.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Daryl Mitchell.