New Zealand vs India — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 • New Zealand won the match by 2 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, New Zealand took on India on Jan 18, 2026, 12:53 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: New Zealand won the match by 2 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 364 runs and 13 wickets fall between New Zealand (183/7 in 20.0 overs) and India (181/6 in 20.0 overs).
2. New Zealand Innings Breakdown (183/7)
Batting in the first innings, New Zealand finished on 183/7 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 9.15 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, New Zealand accumulated 56 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Daryl Mitchell spearheaded the batting effort with 50 runs off 32 balls (including 6 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 156.3). Valuable middle-order support came from Tim Shierft, who contributed 31 runs off 19 deliveries, while Kane Williamson (C) added 20 (16b). The bowling side conceded 41 extra runs (wides: 38, no-balls: 3, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Axar Patel led the bowling figures with 2/34 in 4.0 overs (economy 8.50), assisted by Hardik Pandya (1/8 in 2.0 overs).
3. India Chase & Second Innings Summary (181/6)
Pursuing a target of 184 runs for victory, India recorded 181/6 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 9.05 runs per over. Axar Patel anchored the chase for India with 77 runs from 36 balls (6 fours, 6 sixes, strike rate 213.9), alongside Suryakumar Yadav who chipped in with 45 off 33 balls. Defending the total, Mitchell Santner delivered a key spell of 2/52 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 13.00, while jimmy neesham finished with 1/9 (2.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Suryakumar Yadav and Axar Patel (India), who combined for 99 runs off 60 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 6 catches, 2 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Rohit Sharma (C) 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—Suryakumar Yadav (India) topped the match rankings with 146.0 total points, followed closely by Daryl Mitchell (137.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Daryl Mitchell.