Series #1771612922549
21/02/2026 - 12:23 AM
PA

Pakistan

164/720.0 Overs
VS
NE

New Zealand

167/418.1 Overs

Pakistan won the match by 6 wicket.

Man of the MatchSaim Ayub

Detailed Analysis

Updated every ball

New Zealand Inning

164/720.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
T
Tim Seifert
c Saim Ayub b Saim Ayub261731152.9
F
Finn Allen
c Salman Ali Agha b Abrar Ahamad111100100.0
R
Rachin Ravindra
b Shaheen Shah Afridi17181094.4
G
Glenn Philips
b Usman Tariq553333166.7
D
Daryl Mitchell
c Babar Azam b Usman Tariq14820175.0
M
Mark Champman
c Khwaja Nafay b Usman Tariq282402116.7
M
Mitchell SantnerStriker
not out230066.7
J
James Neesham
c Khwaja Nafay b Naseem Shah6510120.0
J
Jacob Duffy
not out2100200.0
Extras3 (wd 1, nb 0, b 2, lb 0)
Total164/7 (20.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
S
Shaheen Shah Afridi
2.0022111.00
N
Naseem Shah
3.002719.00
S
Saim Ayub
3.001916.33
A
Abrar Ahamad
3.001916.33
S
Shadab Khan
3.001906.33
M
Mohammad Nawaz
2.0029014.50
U
Usman Tariq
4.002736.75
Fielding Highlights
Saim Ayub
1 C
Salman Ali Agha
1 C
Babar Azam
1 C
Khwaja Nafay
2 C

Partnerships

Tim Seifert & Finn Allen
Tim Seifert 19 · Finn Allen 11
30 (21b)
Rachin Ravindra & Tim Seifert
Rachin Ravindra 8 · Tim Seifert 7
15 (13b)
Glenn Philips & Rachin Ravindra
Glenn Philips 3 · Rachin Ravindra 9
12 (16b)
Daryl Mitchell & Glenn Philips
Daryl Mitchell 14 · Glenn Philips 29
43 (20b)
Mark Champman & Glenn Philips
Mark Champman 28 · Glenn Philips 23
53 (40b)
Mitchell Santner & Glenn Philips
Mitchell Santner 1 · Glenn Philips 0
1 (2b)
James Neesham & Mitchell Santner
James Neesham 6 · Mitchell Santner 1
7 (7b)
Jacob Duffy & Mitchell Santner
Jacob Duffy 2 · Mitchell Santner 0
2 (1b)
Match Timeline20 Overs
Over 20Naseem Shah
1 Wkt8 Runs
4
1
1
0
W
2
Over 19Usman Tariq
2 Wkt8 Runs
6
W
1
W
1
0
Over 18Shadab Khan
6 Runs
1
1
1
2
0
1
Over 17Usman Tariq
6 Runs
0
1
2
1
1
1
Over 16Mohammad Nawaz
13 Runs
6
1
1
1
2
2
Over 15Saim Ayub
11 Runs
1
6
1
1
1
1
Over 14Usman Tariq
6 Runs
1
1
1
2
0
1
Over 13Abrar Ahamad
4 Runs
0
1
1
1
1
0
Over 12Usman Tariq
1 Wkt8 Runs
0
6
1
W
1
0
Over 11Shadab Khan
10 Runs
1
1
2
1
1
4
Over 10Mohammad Nawaz
16 Runs
1
1
0
4
6
4
Over 9Shaheen Shah Afridi
1 Wkt10 Runs
0
W
1
4
1
4
Over 8Shadab Khan
3 Runs
1
0
1
0
0
1
Over 7Abrar Ahamad
7 Runs
1
1
0
2
2
1
Over 6Saim Ayub
1 Wkt3 Runs
1
0
0
W
1
1
Over 5Naseem Shah
8 Runs
1
0
4
1
1
1
Over 4Abrar Ahamad
1 Wkt8 Runs
1
1
W
1
4
1
Over 3Saim Ayub
6 Runs
1
1
1
0
Wd
1
1
Over 2Naseem Shah
11 Runs
0
1
1
2
1
6
Over 1Shaheen Shah Afridi
12 Runs
0
4
4
1
2
1

Pakistan Inning

167/418.1 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
S
Saim Ayub
c Glenn Philips b Glenn Philips543442158.8
S
Sahibzada Farhan
b James Neesham8800100.0
S
Salman Ali Agha
b Matt Henry201620125.0
B
Babar AzamStriker
not out513360154.5
K
Khwaja Nafay
s Finn Allen b Mitchell Santner7401175.0
S
Shadab Khan
not out251521166.7
Extras2 (wd 1, nb 1, b 0, lb 0)
Total167/4 (18.1 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
M
Matt Henry
2.1022110.15
J
Jacob Duffy
3.0039013.00
L
Lokie Ferguson
2.001909.50
J
James Neesham
2.001015.00
M
Mitchell Santner
4.003518.75
G
Glenn Philips
4.002817.00
R
Rachin Ravindra
1.0014014.00
Fielding Highlights
Glenn Philips
1 C
Finn Allen
1 St

Partnerships

Saim Ayub & Sahibzada Farhan
Saim Ayub 22 · Sahibzada Farhan 8
30 (21b)
Salman Ali Agha & Saim Ayub
Salman Ali Agha 20 · Saim Ayub 14
34 (25b)
Babar Azam & Saim Ayub
Babar Azam 19 · Saim Ayub 14
33 (26b)
Babar Azam & Khwaja Nafay
Babar Azam 2 · Khwaja Nafay 7
9 (6b)
Babar Azam & Shadab Khan
Babar Azam 30 · Shadab Khan 25
55 (31b)
Match Timeline19 Overs
Over 19Matt Henry
4 Runs
4
Over 18Jacob Duffy
11 Runs
2
2
1
4
0
2
Over 17Rachin Ravindra
14 Runs
1
1
1
4
1
6
Over 16Glenn Philips
9 Runs
1
1
1
4
1
1
Over 15Mitchell Santner
9 Runs
0
4
1
1
1
2
Over 14Glenn Philips
8 Runs
1
1
0
1
1
4
Over 13Mitchell Santner
1 Wkt9 Runs
1
0
1
1
6
W
Over 12Glenn Philips
1 Wkt4 Runs
1
1
1
0
1
W
Over 11Jacob Duffy
14 Runs
1
4
1
1
3
4
Over 10Mitchell Santner
7 Runs
1
1
0
0
4
1
Over 9James Neesham
6 Runs
0
1
1
1
2
1
Over 8Matt Henry
1 Wkt8 Runs
4
1
1
W
1
1
Over 7Glenn Philips
7 Runs
1
1
1
1
2
1
Over 6Mitchell Santner
10 Runs
1
1
1
0
1
6
Over 5Lokie Ferguson
8 Runs
0
4
1
1
1
1
Over 4James Neesham
1 Wkt4 Runs
0
1
W
1
1
1
Over 3Lokie Ferguson
11 Runs
0
1
0
1
Wd
NB
2
1
Over 2Matt Henry
10 Runs
2
1
1
1
4
1
Over 1Jacob Duffy
14 Runs
6
1
2
1
4
0
Official Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

Pakistan vs New Zealand — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

Pakistan Super 8 • Pakistan won the match by 6 wicket.

Key Match Highlights

Combined Match Aggregate: 331 runs & 11 wickets
New Zealand Top Batter: Glenn Philips — 55 (33b, 3x4, 3x6)
1st Innings Best Bowling: Usman Tariq — 3/27 (4.0 ov)
Pakistan Top Batter: Saim Ayub — 54 (34b, 4x4, 2x6)
2nd Innings Best Bowling: James Neesham — 1/10 (2.0 ov)
Best Partnership: Babar Azam & Shadab Khan — 55 runs (31b)
CricÓ MVP Leader: Saim Ayub (Pakistan) — 141.0 pts

1. Match Overview & Context

In this 20-over encounter of Pakistan Super 8, Pakistan took on New Zealand on Feb 20, 2026, 06:45 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Pakistan won the match by 6 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 331 runs and 11 wickets fall between New Zealand (164/7 in 20.0 overs) and Pakistan (167/4 in 18.1 overs).

2. New Zealand Innings Breakdown (164/7)

Batting in the first innings, New Zealand finished on 164/7 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 8.20 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, New Zealand accumulated 48 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Glenn Philips spearheaded the batting effort with 55 runs off 33 balls (including 3 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 166.7). Valuable middle-order support came from Mark Champman, who contributed 28 runs off 24 deliveries, while Tim Seifert added 26 (17b). The bowling side conceded 3 extra runs (wides: 1, no-balls: 0, byes: 2, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Usman Tariq led the bowling figures with 3/27 in 4.0 overs (economy 6.75), assisted by Saim Ayub (1/19 in 3.0 overs).

3. Pakistan Chase & Second Innings Summary (167/4)

Pursuing a target of 165 runs for victory, Pakistan recorded 167/4 in 18.1 overs at a scoring rate of 9.19 runs per over. Saim Ayub anchored the chase for Pakistan with 54 runs from 34 balls (4 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 158.8), alongside Babar Azam who chipped in with 51 off 33 balls. Defending the total, James Neesham delivered a key spell of 1/10 across 2.0 overs at an economy rate of 5.00, while Glenn Philips finished with 1/28 (4.0 overs).

4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings

The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Babar Azam and Shadab Khan (Pakistan), who combined for 55 runs off 31 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 6 catches, 0 run-outs, and 1 stumping, with Khwaja Nafay 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—Saim Ayub (Pakistan) topped the match rankings with 141.0 total points, followed closely by Glenn Philips (135.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Saim Ayub.