India vs New Zealand — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
WORLD CUP • India won the match by 37 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 5-over encounter of WORLD CUP, India took on New Zealand on Feb 13, 2026, 07:23 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: India won the match by 37 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 147 runs and 7 wickets fall between India (92/0 in 5.0 overs) and New Zealand (55/7 in 5.0 overs).
2. India Innings Breakdown (92/0)
Batting in the first innings, India finished on 92/0 from 5.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 18.40 runs per over. During the opening 5 overs, India accumulated 92 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. ROHIT SHARMA spearheaded the batting effort with 56 runs off 17 balls (including 7 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 329.4). Valuable middle-order support came from I Kishan, who contributed 31 runs off 13 deliveries. The bowling side conceded 5 extra runs (wides: 2, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 3). With the ball in the first innings, Mitchell Santner led the bowling figures with 0/11 in 1.0 overs (economy 11.00), assisted by T Boult (0/14 in 1.0 overs).
3. New Zealand Chase & Second Innings Summary (55/7)
Pursuing a target of 93 runs for victory, New Zealand recorded 55/7 in 5.0 overs at a scoring rate of 11.00 runs per over. R Ravindra anchored the chase for New Zealand with 16 runs from 7 balls (2 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 228.6), alongside Kane Williamson who chipped in with 16 off 9 balls. Defending the total, V Chakravarty delivered a key spell of 3/9 across 1.0 overs at an economy rate of 9.00, while J Bumrah finished with 2/12 (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 90 runs off 30 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 5 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with I Kishan 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 96.0 total points, followed closely by V Chakravarty (80.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to ROHIT SHARMA.