New Zealand (odi) vs England (test) — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
T 20 World Cup 2026 • England (test) won the match by 3 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of T 20 World Cup 2026, New Zealand (odi) took on England (test) on Feb 27, 2026, 10:04 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: England (test) won the match by 3 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 335 runs and 16 wickets fall between England (test) (169/10 in 14.3 overs) and New Zealand (odi) (166/6 in 20.0 overs).
2. England (test) Innings Breakdown (169/10)
Batting in the first innings, England (test) finished on 169/10 from 14.3 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 11.66 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, England (test) accumulated 71 runs for the loss of 5 wickets. Kris Woakes spearheaded the batting effort with 55 runs off 28 balls (including 3 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 196.4). Valuable middle-order support came from Phil Salt, who contributed 22 runs off 10 deliveries, while Ben Duckett added 21 (10b). The bowling side conceded 9 extra runs (wides: 4, no-balls: 1, byes: 4, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Trent Boult led the bowling figures with 3/24 in 2.0 overs (economy 12.00), assisted by Daryl Mitchell (2/4 in 0.3 overs).
3. New Zealand (odi) Chase & Second Innings Summary (166/6)
Pursuing a target of 170 runs for victory, New Zealand (odi) recorded 166/6 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 8.30 runs per over. Devon Konway anchored the chase for New Zealand (odi) with 99 runs from 63 balls (11 fours, 3 sixes, strike rate 157.1), alongside Daryl Mitchell who chipped in with 36 off 18 balls. Defending the total, Sam Curran delivered a key spell of 2/26 across 3.0 overs at an economy rate of 8.67, while Mark Wood finished with 1/21 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Kane Williamson and Devon Konway (New Zealand (odi)), who combined for 76 runs off 64 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 6 catches, 1 run-out, and 0 stumpings, with Kane Williamson 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—Devon Konway (New Zealand (odi)) topped the match rankings with 143.0 total points, followed closely by Daryl Mitchell (135.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Kris Woakes.