Australia vs Nederland — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
WORLD CUP • Australia won the match by 11 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 5-over encounter of WORLD CUP, Australia took on Nederland on Feb 13, 2026, 07:18 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Australia won the match by 11 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 131 runs and 8 wickets fall between Australia (71/4 in 5.0 overs) and Nederland (60/4 in 5.0 overs).
2. Australia Innings Breakdown (71/4)
Batting in the first innings, Australia finished on 71/4 from 5.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 14.20 runs per over. During the opening 5 overs, Australia accumulated 71 runs for the loss of 4 wickets. J Philipe spearheaded the batting effort with 25 runs off 10 balls (including 4 fours and 1 sixes at a strike rate of 250.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Team Devid , who contributed 19 runs off 9 deliveries, while Travis Head added 16 (6b). The bowling side conceded 1 extra runs (wides: 0, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 1). With the ball in the first innings, R Van Der Merwe led the bowling figures with 1/9 in 1.0 overs (economy 9.00), assisted by L Van Beek (1/16 in 1.0 overs).
3. Nederland Chase & Second Innings Summary (60/4)
Pursuing a target of 72 runs for victory, Nederland recorded 60/4 in 5.0 overs at a scoring rate of 12.00 runs per over. Michell Levitt anchored the chase for Nederland with 25 runs from 10 balls (2 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 250.0), alongside S Edwards who chipped in with 21 off 9 balls. Defending the total, P Cuminse delivered a key spell of 2/4 across 1.0 overs at an economy rate of 4.00, while M STARK finished with 1/9 (1.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Michell Levitt and S Edwards (Nederland), who combined for 43 runs off 17 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 4 catches, 1 run-out, and 0 stumpings, with A Dutt 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—P Cuminse (Australia ) topped the match rankings with 64.0 total points, followed closely by J Philipe (40.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to P Cuminse.