Series #1770832108224
16/02/2026 - 11:44 AM
AU

Australia

70/35.0 Overs
VS
AF

Afghanistan

55/25.0 Overs

Australia won the match by 15 run

Man of the MatchJ Philipe

Detailed Analysis

Updated every ball

Australia Inning

70/35.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
T
Travis Head
c S Atal b M Saleem17640283.3
J
J Philipe Striker
not out391442278.6
M
Mitchell Marsh
c M Saleem b Rashid Khan 3300100.0
S
S Smith
b Rashid Khan 120050.0
T
Tim Devid
not out10520200.0
Extras0 (wd 0, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total70/3 (5.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
G
G Naib
1.0019019.00
M
M Saleem
1.0018118.00
A
A Ghazanfar
1.0014014.00
R
Rashid Khan
1.00828.00
A
A Omarzai
1.0011011.00
Fielding Highlights
S Atal
1 C
M Saleem
1 C

Partnerships

S Smith & J Philipe
S Smith 1 · J Philipe 3
4 (4b)
Mitchell Marsh & J Philipe
Mitchell Marsh 3 · J Philipe 13
16 (8b)
Travis Head & J Philipe
Travis Head 17 · J Philipe 18
35 (11b)
Tim Devid & J Philipe
Tim Devid 10 · J Philipe 5
15 (7b)
Match Timeline5 Overs
Over 5A Omarzai
11 Runs
4
1
0
0
4
2
Over 4Rashid Khan
2 Wkt8 Runs
W
1
2
1
W
4
Over 3A Ghazanfar
14 Runs
2
2
1
1
4
4
Over 2M Saleem
1 Wkt18 Runs
4
4
4
4
W
2
Over 1G Naib
19 Runs
1
4
6
0
6
2

Afghanistan Inning

55/25.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
R
R Gurbaz
not out351332269.2
S
S Atal
c S Smith b Glenn Maxwell 580062.5
R
R Shah
run out A Zampa 7310233.3
H
H Shahidi Striker
not out8600133.3
Extras0 (wd 0, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total55/2 (5.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
M
M STARK
1.0016016.00
P
P Cuminse
1.00404.00
A
A Zampa
1.0014014.00
G
Glenn Maxwell
1.0014114.00
S
S Smith
1.00707.00
Fielding Highlights
S Smith
1 C
A Zampa
1 RO

Partnerships

R Shah & R Gurbaz
R Shah 7 · R Gurbaz 0
7 (3b)
R Gurbaz & S Atal
R Gurbaz 29 · S Atal 5
34 (19b)
H Shahidi & R Gurbaz
H Shahidi 8 · R Gurbaz 6
14 (8b)
Match Timeline5 Overs
Over 5S Smith
7 Runs
0
2
0
2
1
2
Over 4Glenn Maxwell
2 Wkt14 Runs
W
4
2
W
3
4
Over 3A Zampa
14 Runs
2
0
4
2
4
2
Over 2P Cuminse
4 Runs
2
0
0
1
1
0
Over 1M STARK
16 Runs
6
1
1
1
1
6
Official Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

Australia vs Afghanistan — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

WORLD CUP • Australia won the match by 15 run

Key Match Highlights

Combined Match Aggregate: 125 runs & 5 wickets
Australia Top Batter: J Philipe — 39 (14b, 4x4, 2x6)
1st Innings Best Bowling: Rashid Khan — 2/8 (1.0 ov)
Afghanistan Top Batter: R Gurbaz — 35 (13b, 3x4, 2x6)
2nd Innings Best Bowling: Glenn Maxwell — 1/14 (1.0 ov)
Best Partnership: Travis Head & J Philipe — 35 runs (11b)
CricÓ MVP Leader: J Philipe (Australia ) — 65.0 pts

1. Match Overview & Context

In this 5-over encounter of WORLD CUP, Australia took on Afghanistan on Feb 13, 2026, 07:30 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Australia won the match by 15 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 125 runs and 5 wickets fall between Australia (70/3 in 5.0 overs) and Afghanistan (55/2 in 5.0 overs).

2. Australia Innings Breakdown (70/3)

Batting in the first innings, Australia finished on 70/3 from 5.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 14.00 runs per over. During the opening 5 overs, Australia accumulated 70 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. J Philipe spearheaded the batting effort with 39 runs off 14 balls (including 4 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 278.6). Valuable middle-order support came from Travis Head, who contributed 17 runs off 6 deliveries, while Tim Devid added 10 (5b). With the ball in the first innings, Rashid Khan led the bowling figures with 2/8 in 1.0 overs (economy 8.00), assisted by M Saleem (1/18 in 1.0 overs).

3. Afghanistan Chase & Second Innings Summary (55/2)

Pursuing a target of 71 runs for victory, Afghanistan recorded 55/2 in 5.0 overs at a scoring rate of 11.00 runs per over. R Gurbaz anchored the chase for Afghanistan with 35 runs from 13 balls (3 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 269.2), alongside H Shahidi who chipped in with 8 off 6 balls. Defending the total, Glenn Maxwell delivered a key spell of 1/14 across 1.0 overs at an economy rate of 14.00, while P Cuminse finished with 0/4 (1.0 overs).

4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings

The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Travis Head and J Philipe (Australia ), who combined for 35 runs off 11 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 3 catches, 1 run-out, and 0 stumpings, with S Atal 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—J Philipe (Australia ) topped the match rankings with 65.0 total points, followed closely by R Gurbaz (60.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to J Philipe .