India vs Australia — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
World Cup • It's a tie
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of World Cup, India took on Australia on Feb 1, 2026, 10:45 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: It's a tie. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 808 runs and 8 wickets fall between India (404/3 in 20.0 overs) and Australia (404/5 in 20.0 overs).
2. India Innings Breakdown (404/3)
Batting in the first innings, India finished on 404/3 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 20.20 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, India accumulated 108 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Iqamjit Singh spearheaded the batting effort with 144 runs off 51 balls (including 12 fours and 13 sixes at a strike rate of 282.4). Valuable middle-order support came from Virat Kohli, who contributed 119 runs off 37 deliveries, while Surya Kumar Yadav added 55 (12b). The bowling side conceded 27 extra runs (wides: 14, no-balls: 1, byes: 6, leg-byes: 6). With the ball in the first innings, Hazelwood led the bowling figures with 1/63 in 4.0 overs (economy 15.75), assisted by Mitchell Starc (1/68 in 4.0 overs).
3. Australia Chase & Second Innings Summary (404/5)
Pursuing a target of 405 runs for victory, Australia recorded 404/5 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 20.20 runs per over. Mitchell Marsh anchored the chase for Australia with 207 runs from 61 balls (1 fours, 33 sixes, strike rate 339.3), alongside Adam Zampa who chipped in with 192 off 52 balls. Defending the total, Jasprit Bumrah delivered a key spell of 4/90 across 5.0 overs at an economy rate of 18.00, while Arshdeep Singh finished with 1/43 (3.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Adam Zampa and Mitchell Marsh (Australia), who combined for 397 runs off 110 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 1 catch, 1 run-out, and 0 stumpings, with Mitchell Starc 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—Adam Zampa (Australia) topped the match rankings with 273.0 total points, followed closely by Mitchell Marsh (271.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to -.