Series #1772113095661
03/03/2026 - 11:58 AM
AU

Australia

182/1018.2 Overs
VS
NE

New Zealand

144/108.4 Overs

New Zealand won the match by 38 run

Man of the MatchTom Latham

Detailed Analysis

Updated every ball

New Zealand Inning

182/1018.2 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
D
Devon Konway
b Nathan Ellis10141071.4
R
Rachin Ravindra
c Josh Inglis b Pat Cummins 01000.0
K
Kane Williamson
b Nethon Lyon 744193180.5
D
Daryl Mitchell
c Nethon Lyon b Nethon Lyon 02000.0
G
Glenn Phillips
b Nethon Lyon 171301130.8
T
Tom Latham
lbw Nethon Lyon 492344213.0
M
Mitchell Santner
c Josh Hazelwood b Pat Cummins 120050.0
T
Trent Boult
b Nathan Ellis15730214.3
I
Ish Sodhi
c Josh Inglis b Josh Hazelwood 6410150.0
K
Kyle Jamieson
c Adam Zampa b Josh Hazelwood 10311333.3
L
LastStriker
not out00000.0
L
Lockie Fergueson
not out00000.0
Extras0 (wd 0, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total182/10 (18.2 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
N
Nathan Ellis
2.202028.57
P
Pat Cummins
3.002528.33
J
Josh Hazelwood
3.002729.00
N
Nethon Lyon
4.003649.00
A
Adam Zampa
2.0023011.50
C
Cam Green
2.0032016.00
M
Marcus Stoinis
2.001909.50
Fielding Highlights
Josh Inglis
2 C
Nethon Lyon
1 C
Josh Hazelwood
1 C
Adam Zampa
1 C

Partnerships

Devon Konway & Rachin Ravindra
Devon Konway 1 · Rachin Ravindra 0
1 (6b)
Devon Konway & Kane Williamson
Devon Konway 9 · Kane Williamson 22
31 (24b)
Kane Williamson & Daryl Mitchell
Kane Williamson 9 · Daryl Mitchell 0
9 (5b)
Glenn Phillips & Kane Williamson
Glenn Phillips 17 · Kane Williamson 15
32 (23b)
Tom Latham & Kane Williamson
Tom Latham 37 · Kane Williamson 28
65 (33b)
Mitchell Santner & Tom Latham
Mitchell Santner 1 · Tom Latham 12
13 (4b)
Trent Boult & Mitchell Santner
Trent Boult 0 · Mitchell Santner 0
0 (2b)
Ish Sodhi & Trent Boult
Ish Sodhi 6 · Trent Boult 13
19 (8b)
Kyle Jamieson & Trent Boult
Kyle Jamieson 10 · Trent Boult 0
10 (3b)
Trent Boult & Lockie Fergueson
Trent Boult 2 · Lockie Fergueson 0
2 (2b)
Match Timeline19 Overs
Over 19Nathan Ellis
1 Wkt2 Runs
2
W
Over 18Josh Hazelwood
2 Wkt12 Runs
1
1
W
4
6
W
Over 17Pat Cummins
1 Wkt17 Runs
W
4
1
4
4
4
Over 16Pat Cummins ,Nethon Lyon
2 Wkt13 Runs
W
1
6
6
W
0
Over 15Marcus Stoinis
12 Runs
0
1
3
0
4
4
Over 14Cam Green
17 Runs
4
6
0
6
0
1
Over 13Marcus Stoinis
7 Runs
1
4
0
2
0
0
Over 12Cam Green
15 Runs
0
0
2
1
6
6
Over 11Adam Zampa
9 Runs
1
4
0
2
1
1
Over 10Nethon Lyon
1 Wkt8 Runs
1
2
0
W
4
1
Over 9Adam Zampa
14 Runs
2
1
0
4
1
6
Over 8Nethon Lyon
5 Runs
1
1
0
2
0
1
Over 7Nathan Ellis
9 Runs
1
2
0
0
0
6
Over 6Nethon Lyon
1 Wkt10 Runs
4
4
1
0
W
1
Over 5Nathan Ellis
1 Wkt9 Runs
0
0
4
4
1
W
Over 4Josh Hazelwood
7 Runs
0
1
1
4
0
1
Over 3Pat Cummins
7 Runs
0
1
1
4
1
0
Over 2Josh Hazelwood
8 Runs
0
0
2
4
1
1
Over 1Pat Cummins
1 Wkt1 Runs
0
0
0
0
1
W

Australia Inning

144/108.4 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
T
Trevis Head
c Tom Latham b Trent Boult 6410150.0
M
Mitchell Marsh
c Rachin Ravindra b Lockie Fergueson12402300.0
C
Cam Green
b Trent Boult 01000.0
J
Josh Inglis
b Trent Boult 01000.0
G
Glenn Maxwell
c Tom Latham b Ish Sodhi8226107315.4
M
Marcus Stoinis
b Lockie Fergueson4210200.0
P
Pat Cummins
c Daryl Mitchell b Daryl Mitchell 131020130.0
J
Josh Hazelwood
c Tom Latham b Ish Sodhi01000.0
N
Nathan Ellis
s Tom Latham b Ish Sodhi4210200.0
N
Nethon Lyon
not out01000.0
A
Adam Zampa
b Daryl Mitchell 10311333.3
L
Last Striker
not out00000.0
Extras13 (wd 10, nb 3, b 0, lb 0)
Total144/10 (8.4 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
D
Daryl Mitchell
0.4010215.00
T
Trent Boult
2.0028314.00
L
Lockie Fergueson
2.0042221.00
K
Kyle Jamieson
2.0041020.50
M
Mitchell Santner
1.0017017.00
I
Ish Sodhi
1.00636.00
Fielding Highlights
Tom Latham
3 C1 St
Rachin Ravindra
1 C
Daryl Mitchell
1 C

Partnerships

Josh Hazelwood & Pat Cummins
Josh Hazelwood 0 · Pat Cummins 0
0 (1b)
Nathan Ellis & Pat Cummins
Nathan Ellis 4 · Pat Cummins 0
4 (2b)
Nethon Lyon & Pat Cummins
Nethon Lyon 0 · Pat Cummins 0
0 (2b)
Glenn Maxwell & Pat Cummins
Glenn Maxwell 78 · Pat Cummins 9
87 (32b)
Josh Inglis & Mitchell Marsh
Josh Inglis 0 · Mitchell Marsh 0
0 (1b)
Adam Zampa & Nethon Lyon
Adam Zampa 10 · Nethon Lyon 0
10 (3b)
Cam Green & Mitchell Marsh
Cam Green 0 · Mitchell Marsh 0
0 (1b)
Marcus Stoinis & Glenn Maxwell
Marcus Stoinis 4 · Glenn Maxwell 0
4 (2b)
Trevis Head & Mitchell Marsh
Trevis Head 6 · Mitchell Marsh 0
6 (4b)
Mitchell Marsh & Glenn Maxwell
Mitchell Marsh 12 · Glenn Maxwell 0
12 (4b)
Match Timeline9 Overs
Over 9Daryl Mitchell
2 Wkt10 Runs
W
6
4
W
Over 8Ish Sodhi
3 Wkt6 Runs
1
W
W
4
W
Wd
0
Over 7Kyle Jamieson
27 Runs
0
NB
1
4
4
NB
6
6
Over 6Mitchell Santner
17 Runs
1
6
0
Wd
Wd
Wd
Wd
0
0
6
Over 5Kyle Jamieson
14 Runs
4
1
0
0
0
NB
4
Over 4Lockie Fergueson
21 Runs
0
1
4
4
6
6
Over 3Trent Boult
22 Runs
0
4
6
4
4
4
Over 2Lockie Fergueson
2 Wkt21 Runs
0
Wd
6
6
W
4
W
Over 1Trent Boult
3 Wkt6 Runs
0
4
2
W
W
W
Official Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

Australia vs New Zealand — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

T 20 World Cup 2026 • New Zealand won the match by 38 run

Key Match Highlights

Combined Match Aggregate: 326 runs & 20 wickets
New Zealand Top Batter: Kane Williamson — 74 (41b, 9x4, 3x6)
1st Innings Best Bowling: Nethon Lyon — 4/36 (4.0 ov)
Australia Top Batter: Glenn Maxwell — 82 (26b, 10x4, 7x6)
2nd Innings Best Bowling: Ish Sodhi — 3/6 (1.0 ov)
Best Partnership: Glenn Maxwell & Pat Cummins — 87 runs (32b)
CricÓ MVP Leader: Nethon Lyon (Australia ) — 131.0 pts

1. Match Overview & Context

In this 20-over encounter of T 20 World Cup 2026, Australia took on New Zealand on Mar 2, 2026, 06:35 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: New Zealand won the match by 38 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 326 runs and 20 wickets fall between New Zealand (182/10 in 18.2 overs) and Australia (144/10 in 8.4 overs).

2. New Zealand Innings Breakdown (182/10)

Batting in the first innings, New Zealand finished on 182/10 from 18.2 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 9.93 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, New Zealand accumulated 42 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. Kane Williamson spearheaded the batting effort with 74 runs off 41 balls (including 9 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 180.5). Valuable middle-order support came from Tom Latham , who contributed 49 runs off 23 deliveries, while Glenn Phillips added 17 (13b). With the ball in the first innings, Nethon Lyon led the bowling figures with 4/36 in 4.0 overs (economy 9.00), assisted by Pat Cummins (2/25 in 3.0 overs).

3. Australia Chase & Second Innings Summary (144/10)

Pursuing a target of 183 runs for victory, Australia recorded 144/10 in 8.4 overs at a scoring rate of 16.62 runs per over. Glenn Maxwell anchored the chase for Australia with 82 runs from 26 balls (10 fours, 7 sixes, strike rate 315.4), alongside Pat Cummins who chipped in with 13 off 10 balls. Defending the total, Ish Sodhi delivered a key spell of 3/6 across 1.0 overs at an economy rate of 6.00, while Trent Boult finished with 3/28 (2.0 overs).

4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings

The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Glenn Maxwell and Pat Cummins (Australia ), who combined for 87 runs off 32 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 10 catches, 0 run-outs, and 1 stumping, with Tom Latham 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—Nethon Lyon (Australia ) topped the match rankings with 131.0 total points, followed closely by Glenn Maxwell (129.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Tom Latham .