New Zealand vs Pakistan — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
ODI WORLD CUP • New Zealand won the match by 10 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of ODI WORLD CUP, New Zealand took on Pakistan on Jan 11, 2026, 02:45 PM. 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 44 runs and 10 wickets fall between Pakistan (20/10 in 4.1 overs) and New Zealand (24/0 in 1.4 overs).
2. Pakistan Innings Breakdown (20/10)
Batting in the first innings, Pakistan finished on 20/10 from 4.1 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 4.80 runs per over. During the opening 5 overs, Pakistan accumulated 20 runs for the loss of 10 wickets. Saim Ayub spearheaded the batting effort with 10 runs off 4 balls (including 1 fours and 1 sixes at a strike rate of 250.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Babar Azam , who contributed 6 runs off 3 deliveries, while Iftekar Ahamed added 4 (4b). With the ball in the first innings, Trent Boult led the bowling figures with 6/6 in 2.1 overs (economy 2.77), assisted by Tim Sauthi (4/14 in 2.0 overs).
3. New Zealand Chase & Second Innings Summary (24/0)
Pursuing a target of 21 runs for victory, New Zealand recorded 24/0 in 1.4 overs at a scoring rate of 14.40 runs per over. Kane Williamson anchored the chase for New Zealand with 16 runs from 4 balls (1 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 400.0), alongside Brendum Macclum who chipped in with 8 off 6 balls. Defending the total, Mohammad Amir delivered a key spell of 0/8 across 1.0 overs at an economy rate of 8.00, while Hassan Ali finished with 0/16 (0.4 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Brendum Macclum and Kane Williamson (New Zealand ), who combined for 24 runs off 10 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 2 catches, 0 run-outs, and 1 stumping, with DARIL MICTHEL 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—Trent Boult (New Zealand ) topped the match rankings with 171.0 total points, followed closely by Tim Sauthi (116.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Trent Boult .