Newzealand vs Pakistan — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
The Sahaj Garage League • Pakistan won the match by 1 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of The Sahaj Garage League, Newzealand took on Pakistan on Jan 9, 2026, 09:03 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Pakistan won the match by 1 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 360 runs and 17 wickets fall between Newzealand (178/8 in 20.0 overs) and Pakistan (182/9 in 19.0 overs).
2. Newzealand Innings Breakdown (178/8)
Batting in the first innings, Newzealand finished on 178/8 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 8.90 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Newzealand accumulated 40 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. R Ravindra spearheaded the batting effort with 41 runs off 30 balls (including 3 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 136.7). Valuable middle-order support came from M Satner, who contributed 30 runs off 13 deliveries, while D Conway added 30 (25b). The bowling side conceded 2 extra runs (wides: 0, no-balls: 2, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, N Shah led the bowling figures with 2/29 in 4.0 overs (economy 7.25), assisted by S Afridi (2/34 in 4.0 overs).
3. Pakistan Chase & Second Innings Summary (182/9)
Pursuing a target of 179 runs for victory, Pakistan recorded 182/9 in 19.0 overs at a scoring rate of 9.58 runs per over. F Zaman anchored the chase for Pakistan with 64 runs from 28 balls (6 fours, 4 sixes, strike rate 228.6), alongside H Rauf who chipped in with 40 off 24 balls. Defending the total, J Duffy delivered a key spell of 5/24 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 6.00, while M Satner finished with 1/30 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by F Zaman and S Ayub (Pakistan), who combined for 76 runs off 33 balls. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—J Duffy (Newzealand ) topped the match rankings with 158.0 total points, followed closely by H Rauf (139.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to H Rauf.