INDIA vs NEW ZEALAND — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
IND VS NZ • INDIA won the match by 4 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of IND VS NZ, INDIA took on NEW ZEALAND on Jan 11, 2026, 08:26 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: INDIA won the match by 4 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 606 runs and 14 wickets fall between NEW ZEALAND (300/8 in 50.0 overs) and INDIA (306/6 in 49.0 overs).
2. NEW ZEALAND Innings Breakdown (300/8)
Batting in the first innings, NEW ZEALAND finished on 300/8 from 50.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 6.00 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, NEW ZEALAND accumulated 24 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. D.Mitchell spearheaded the batting effort with 84 runs off 71 balls (including 5 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 118.3). Valuable middle-order support came from H.Nicholls, who contributed 62 runs off 69 deliveries, while D.Conway added 56 (67b). The bowling side conceded 7 extra runs (wides: 7, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, M.Siraj led the bowling figures with 2/40 in 8.0 overs (economy 5.00), assisted by H.Rana (2/65 in 10.0 overs).
3. INDIA Chase & Second Innings Summary (306/6)
Pursuing a target of 301 runs for victory, INDIA recorded 306/6 in 49.0 overs at a scoring rate of 6.24 runs per over. V.Kohli anchored the chase for INDIA with 93 runs from 91 balls (8 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 102.2), alongside S.Gill who chipped in with 56 off 71 balls. Defending the total, K.Jamieson delivered a key spell of 4/41 across 10.0 overs at an economy rate of 4.10, while K.Clarke finished with 1/73 (10.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by D.Conway and H.Nicholls (NEW ZEALAND), who combined for 114 runs off 130 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 8 catches, 1 run-out, and 0 stumpings, with Kl.Rahul 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—K.Jamieson (NEW ZEALAND) topped the match rankings with 233.0 total points, followed closely by D.Mitchell (231.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to V.Kohli.