Series #1770832108224
07/03/2026 - 05:27 PM
AU

Australia

59/75.0 Overs
VS
N

New Zealand

60/24.3 Overs

Australia won the match by 8 wicket.

Man of the MatchP Cuminse

Detailed Analysis

Updated every ball

New Zealand Inning

59/75.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
D
D Conway
c Josh Hejalwood b M STARK12511240.0
R
R Ravindra
c P Cuminse b MITchell Swapson 23922255.6
K
Kane Williamson
c Mitchell Marsh b M STARK01000.0
F
Fin Allen
c Josh Hejalwood b Mitchell Marsh4210200.0
D
D Mitchell
c S Smith b P Cuminse13730185.7
M
Mitchell Santner
c MITchell Swapson b P Cuminse3300100.0
M Bracewell
c MITchell Swapson b P Cuminse01000.0
M
M ChapmanStriker
not out1100100.0
M
M Henry
not out2100200.0
Extras1 (wd 0, nb 0, b 0, lb 1)
Total59/7 (5.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
M
M STARK
1.0012212.00
M
Mitchell Marsh
1.0014114.00
A
A Zampa
1.0012012.00
M
MITchell Swapson
1.0013113.00
P
P Cuminse
1.00737.00
Fielding Highlights
JOSH HEJALWOOD
2 C
P Cuminse
1 C
Mitchell Marsh
1 C
S Smith
1 C
MITchell Swapson
2 C

Partnerships

D Conway & R Ravindra
D Conway 12 · R Ravindra 0
12 (5b)
D Mitchell & R Ravindra
D Mitchell 1 · R Ravindra 23
25 (12b)
Kane Williamson & R Ravindra
Kane Williamson 0 · R Ravindra 0
0 (1b)
Fin Allen & R Ravindra
Fin Allen 4 · R Ravindra 0
4 (2b)
Mitchell Santner & D Mitchell
Mitchell Santner 3 · D Mitchell 8
11 (5b)
M Chapman & D Mitchell
M Chapman 1 · D Mitchell 4
5 (3b)
M Bracewell & D Mitchell
M Bracewell 0 · D Mitchell 0
0 (1b)
M Henry & M Chapman
M Henry 2 · M Chapman 0
2 (1b)
Match Timeline5 Overs
Over 5P Cuminse
3 Wkt7 Runs
W
W
1
4
W
2
Over 4MITchell Swapson
1 Wkt13 Runs
2
W
0
3
4
4
Over 3A Zampa
12 Runs
0
1
6
0
4
1
Over 2Mitchell Marsh
1 Wkt15 Runs
4
W
1
4
0
6
Over 1M STARK
2 Wkt12 Runs
2
4
6
0
W
W

Australia Inning

60/24.3 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
T
Travis Head
c R Ravindra b M Henry10610166.7
J
J Philipe
c M Chapman b Ish Sodhi6410150.0
S
S SmithStriker
not out341432242.9
M
Mitchell Marsh
not out10301333.3
Extras0 (wd 0, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total60/2 (4.3 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
D
D Mitchell
0.307014.00
T
T Boult
1.0011011.00
M
M Henry
1.0013113.00
I
Ish Sodhi
1.0013113.00
M Bracewell
1.0016016.00
Fielding Highlights
R Ravindra
1 C
M Chapman
1 C

Partnerships

Mitchell Marsh & S Smith
Mitchell Marsh 10 · S Smith 19
29 (10b)
S Smith & J Philipe
S Smith 15 · J Philipe 5
20 (10b)
Travis Head & J Philipe
Travis Head 10 · J Philipe 1
11 (7b)
Match Timeline5 Overs
Over 5D Mitchell
7 Runs
1
0
6
Over 4 M Bracewell
16 Runs
4
1
3
2
4
2
Over 3Ish Sodhi
1 Wkt13 Runs
0
2
4
1
W
6
Over 2M Henry
1 Wkt13 Runs
W
6
1
4
1
1
Over 1T Boult
11 Runs
1
1
4
2
0
3
Official Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

Australia vs New Zealand — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

WORLD CUP • Australia won the match by 8 wicket.

Key Match Highlights

Combined Match Aggregate: 119 runs & 9 wickets
New Zealand Top Batter: R Ravindra — 23 (9b, 2x4, 2x6)
1st Innings Best Bowling: P Cuminse — 3/7 (1.0 ov)
Australia Top Batter: S Smith — 34 (14b, 3x4, 2x6)
2nd Innings Best Bowling: M Henry — 1/13 (1.0 ov)
Best Partnership: Mitchell Marsh & S Smith — 29 runs (10b)
CricÓ MVP Leader: P Cuminse (Australia ) — 85.0 pts

1. Match Overview & Context

In this 5-over encounter of WORLD CUP, Australia took on New Zealand on Feb 13, 2026, 07:20 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Australia won the match by 8 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 119 runs and 9 wickets fall between New Zealand (59/7 in 5.0 overs) and Australia (60/2 in 4.3 overs).

2. New Zealand Innings Breakdown (59/7)

Batting in the first innings, New Zealand finished on 59/7 from 5.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 11.80 runs per over. During the opening 5 overs, New Zealand accumulated 59 runs for the loss of 7 wickets. R Ravindra spearheaded the batting effort with 23 runs off 9 balls (including 2 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 255.6). Valuable middle-order support came from D Mitchell, who contributed 13 runs off 7 deliveries, while D Conway added 12 (5b). The bowling side conceded 1 extra runs (wides: 0, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 1). With the ball in the first innings, P Cuminse led the bowling figures with 3/7 in 1.0 overs (economy 7.00), assisted by M STARK (2/12 in 1.0 overs).

3. Australia Chase & Second Innings Summary (60/2)

Pursuing a target of 60 runs for victory, Australia recorded 60/2 in 4.3 overs at a scoring rate of 13.33 runs per over. S Smith anchored the chase for Australia with 34 runs from 14 balls (3 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 242.9), alongside Mitchell Marsh who chipped in with 10 off 3 balls. Defending the total, M Henry delivered a key spell of 1/13 across 1.0 overs at an economy rate of 13.00, while Ish Sodhi finished with 1/13 (1.0 overs).

4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings

The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Mitchell Marsh and S Smith (Australia ), who combined for 29 runs off 10 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 9 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with JOSH HEJALWOOD 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 85.0 total points, followed closely by S Smith (59.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to P Cuminse.