Australia (odi) vs New Zealand — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Nzvsaus • New Zealand won the match by 17 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of Nzvsaus, Australia (odi) took on New Zealand on Mar 13, 2026, 08:22 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: New Zealand won the match by 17 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 169 runs and 20 wickets fall between New Zealand (93/10 in 15.2 overs) and Australia (odi) (76/10 in 8.5 overs).
2. New Zealand Innings Breakdown (93/10)
Batting in the first innings, New Zealand finished on 93/10 from 15.2 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 6.07 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, New Zealand accumulated 26 runs for the loss of 5 wickets. Mitchell Santner spearheaded the batting effort with 40 runs off 24 balls (including 4 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 166.7). Valuable middle-order support came from Tom Latham , who contributed 20 runs off 23 deliveries, while Kyle Jamieson added 12 (2b). The bowling side conceded 1 extra runs (wides: 1, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Josh Hazelwood led the bowling figures with 4/26 in 5.0 overs (economy 5.20), assisted by Trevis Head (2/0 in 0.2 overs).
3. Australia (odi) Chase & Second Innings Summary (76/10)
Pursuing a target of 94 runs for victory, Australia (odi) recorded 76/10 in 8.5 overs at a scoring rate of 8.60 runs per over. Glenn Maxwell anchored the chase for Australia (odi) with 43 runs from 19 balls (4 fours, 4 sixes, strike rate 226.3), alongside Trevis Head who chipped in with 16 off 14 balls. Defending the total, Lockie Fergueson delivered a key spell of 4/28 across 3.0 overs at an economy rate of 9.33, while Mitchell Santner finished with 3/8 (1.5 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Glenn Maxwell and Trevis Head (Australia (odi)), who combined for 51 runs off 23 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 9 catches, 0 run-outs, and 3 stumpings, with Josh Inglis 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—Glenn Maxwell (Australia (odi)) topped the match rankings with 181.0 total points, followed closely by Mitchell Santner (173.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Mitchell Santner .