England vs New Zealand — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
WORLD CUP • England won the match by 7 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 5-over encounter of WORLD CUP, England took on New Zealand on Feb 13, 2026, 07:00 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: England won the match by 7 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 93 runs and 8 wickets fall between New Zealand (46/5 in 5.0 overs) and England (47/3 in 3.5 overs).
2. New Zealand Innings Breakdown (46/5)
Batting in the first innings, New Zealand finished on 46/5 from 5.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 9.20 runs per over. During the opening 5 overs, New Zealand accumulated 46 runs for the loss of 5 wickets. R Ravindra spearheaded the batting effort with 13 runs off 6 balls (including 3 fours and 0 sixes at a strike rate of 216.7). Valuable middle-order support came from Fin Allen, who contributed 10 runs off 7 deliveries, while G Phillips added 8 (4b). With the ball in the first innings, M Ali led the bowling figures with 2/5 in 1.0 overs (economy 5.00), assisted by A Rashid (1/8 in 1.0 overs).
3. England Chase & Second Innings Summary (47/3)
Pursuing a target of 47 runs for victory, England recorded 47/3 in 3.5 overs at a scoring rate of 12.26 runs per over. Phil Salt anchored the chase for England with 16 runs from 7 balls (1 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 228.6), alongside J Bairstow who chipped in with 15 off 6 balls. Defending the total, T Boult delivered a key spell of 1/10 across 1.0 overs at an economy rate of 10.00, while Mitchell Santner finished with 1/11 (1.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by J Bairstow and J Buttler (England ), who combined for 19 runs off 8 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 6 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with S Curren 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—M Ali (England ) topped the match rankings with 69.0 total points, followed closely by A Rashid (34.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to M Ali.