India vs New Zealand — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
WORLD CUP • India won the match by 5 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 5-over encounter of WORLD CUP, India took on New Zealand on Feb 11, 2026, 06:36 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: India won the match by 5 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 113 runs and 6 wickets fall between New Zealand (56/1 in 5.0 overs) and India (57/5 in 4.4 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 (57/5)
Pursuing a target of 57 runs for victory, India recorded 57/5 in 4.4 overs at a scoring rate of 12.21 runs per over. Virat Kohli anchored the chase for India with 18 runs from 8 balls (3 fours, 0 sixes, strike rate 225.0), alongside ROHIT SHARMA who chipped in with 14 off 5 balls. Defending the total, D Mitchell delivered a key spell of 2/5 across 1.0 overs at an economy rate of 5.00, 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 3 catches, 2 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with KANE WILLIAMSON 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—D Mitchell ( New Zealand ) topped the match rankings with 66.0 total points, followed closely by R Ravindra (59.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Virat Kohli.