India vs Australia — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
WORLD CUP • India won the match by 17 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 5-over encounter of WORLD CUP, India took on Australia on Feb 13, 2026, 07:03 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: India won the match by 17 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 131 runs and 6 wickets fall between India (74/3 in 5.0 overs) and Australia (57/3 in 5.0 overs).
2. India Innings Breakdown (74/3)
Batting in the first innings, India finished on 74/3 from 5.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 14.80 runs per over. During the opening 5 overs, India accumulated 74 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. ROHIT SHARMA spearheaded the batting effort with 42 runs off 16 balls (including 6 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 262.5). Valuable middle-order support came from Tilak Varma, who contributed 24 runs off 8 deliveries, while I Kishan added 4 (4b). The bowling side conceded 3 extra runs (wides: 0, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 3). With the ball in the first innings, P Cuminse led the bowling figures with 2/5 in 1.0 overs (economy 5.00), assisted by A Zampa (1/11 in 1.0 overs).
3. Australia Chase & Second Innings Summary (57/3)
Pursuing a target of 75 runs for victory, Australia recorded 57/3 in 5.0 overs at a scoring rate of 11.40 runs per over. S Smith anchored the chase for Australia with 23 runs from 12 balls (1 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 191.7), alongside Mitchell Marsh who chipped in with 19 off 9 balls. Defending the total, J Bumrah delivered a key spell of 1/9 across 1.0 overs at an economy rate of 9.00, while R Chahar finished with 1/9 (1.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by ROHIT SHARMA and I Kishan (India), who combined for 41 runs off 15 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 5 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with M STARK 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—ROHIT SHARMA (India) topped the match rankings with 70.0 total points, followed closely by P Cuminse (65.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to ROHIT SHARMA.