India vs New Zealand — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
New Zealand Tour Of India • New Zealand won the match by 10 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of New Zealand Tour Of India, India took on New Zealand on Jan 4, 2026, 07:02 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: New Zealand won the match by 10 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 291 runs and 10 wickets fall between India (144/10 in 33.2 overs) and New Zealand (147/0 in 16.5 overs).
2. India Innings Breakdown (144/10)
Batting in the first innings, India finished on 144/10 from 33.2 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 4.32 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, India accumulated 9 runs for the loss of 4 wickets. Ravindra Jadeja spearheaded the batting effort with 51 runs off 67 balls (including 1 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 76.1). Valuable middle-order support came from Kl Rahul, who contributed 24 runs off 31 deliveries, while Washington Sundar added 24 (34b). The bowling side conceded 6 extra runs (wides: 2, no-balls: 1, byes: 2, leg-byes: 1). With the ball in the first innings, Kayle Jamieson led the bowling figures with 3/11 in 5.0 overs (economy 2.20), assisted by Zak Foulkes (3/30 in 6.2 overs).
3. New Zealand Chase & Second Innings Summary (147/0)
Pursuing a target of 145 runs for victory, New Zealand recorded 147/0 in 16.5 overs at a scoring rate of 8.73 runs per over. Devon Conway anchored the chase for New Zealand with 79 runs from 52 balls (4 fours, 4 sixes, strike rate 151.9), alongside Will Young who chipped in with 64 off 49 balls. Defending the total, Ruturaj Gaikwad delivered a key spell of 0/3 across 1.0 overs at an economy rate of 3.00, while Arshdeep Singh finished with 0/20 (3.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Devon Conway and Will Young (New Zealand), who combined for 143 runs off 101 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 3 catches, 2 run-outs, and 1 stumping, with MITCH HAY 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—Zak Foulkes (New Zealand) topped the match rankings with 165.0 total points, followed closely by Kayle Jamieson (165.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Devon Conway.