India vs Newzealand — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
The Sahaj Garage League • Newzealand won the match by 2 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of The Sahaj Garage League, India took on Newzealand on Jan 5, 2026, 02:48 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Newzealand won the match by 2 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 293 runs and 18 wickets fall between India (145/10 in 19.5 overs) and Newzealand (148/8 in 19.5 overs).
2. India Innings Breakdown (145/10)
Batting in the first innings, India finished on 145/10 from 19.5 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 7.31 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, India accumulated 45 runs for the loss of 4 wickets. A Patel spearheaded the batting effort with 53 runs off 38 balls (including 3 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 139.5). Valuable middle-order support came from T Varma, who contributed 29 runs off 25 deliveries, while Suryakumar Yadav added 20 (14b). The bowling side conceded 1 extra runs (wides: 0, no-balls: 1, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, M Henry led the bowling figures with 4/24 in 4.0 overs (economy 6.00), assisted by J Neeshem (3/32 in 4.0 overs).
3. Newzealand Chase & Second Innings Summary (148/8)
Pursuing a target of 146 runs for victory, Newzealand recorded 148/8 in 19.5 overs at a scoring rate of 7.46 runs per over. T Robinson anchored the chase for Newzealand with 31 runs from 14 balls (1 fours, 4 sixes, strike rate 221.4), alongside J Neeshem who chipped in with 19 off 13 balls. Defending the total, A Patel delivered a key spell of 2/13 across 3.0 overs at an economy rate of 4.33, while H Pandya finished with 2/27 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by T Siefert and T Robinson (Newzealand ), who combined for 49 runs off 20 balls. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—A Patel (India ) topped the match rankings with 194.0 total points, followed closely by M Henry (139.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to M Henry.