India vs New Zealand — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
WORLD CUP • New Zealand won the match by 38 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 5-over encounter of WORLD CUP, India took on New Zealand on Feb 11, 2026, 05:49 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: New Zealand won the match by 38 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 74 runs and 3 wickets fall between New Zealand (56/1 in 5.0 overs) and India (18/2 in 1.4 overs).
2. New Zealand Innings Breakdown (56/1)
Batting in the first innings, New Zealand finished on 56/1 from 5.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 11.20 runs per over. During the opening 5 overs, New Zealand accumulated 56 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. R Ravindra spearheaded the batting effort with 36 runs off 19 balls (including 1 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 189.5). Valuable middle-order support came from D Conway , who contributed 19 runs off 10 deliveries, while D Mitchell added 1 (1b). With the ball in the first innings, A Patel led the bowling figures with 0/8 in 1.0 overs (economy 8.00), assisted by K Yadav (0/8 in 1.0 overs).
3. India Chase & Second Innings Summary (18/2)
Pursuing a target of 57 runs for victory, India recorded 18/2 in 1.4 overs at a scoring rate of 10.80 runs per over. ROHIT SHARMA anchored the chase for India with 14 runs from 5 balls (2 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 280.0), alongside Virat Kohli who chipped in with 4 off 3 balls. Defending the total, D Mitchell delivered a key spell of 1/1 across 0.4 overs at an economy rate of 1.50, while T Boult finished with 1/17 (1.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by D Conway and R Ravindra ( New Zealand ), who combined for 33 runs off 20 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 1 catch, 1 run-out, and 0 stumpings, with A Patel 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—R Ravindra ( New Zealand ) topped the match rankings with 59.0 total points, followed closely by D Conway (31.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to R Ravindra.