Australia vs West Indies — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
ODI World Cup • West Indies won the match by 8 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of ODI World Cup, Australia took on West Indies on Mar 16, 2026, 02:43 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: West Indies won the match by 8 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 135 runs and 12 wickets fall between Australia (67/10 in 11.1 overs) and West Indies (68/2 in 7.4 overs).
2. Australia Innings Breakdown (67/10)
Batting in the first innings, Australia finished on 67/10 from 11.1 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 6.00 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Australia accumulated 12 runs for the loss of 6 wickets. Zampa spearheaded the batting effort with 30 runs off 16 balls (including 5 fours and 1 sixes at a strike rate of 187.5). Valuable middle-order support came from T David , who contributed 17 runs off 5 deliveries, while Pat Cummins added 8 (7b). The bowling side conceded 3 extra runs (wides: 3, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Akeal led the bowling figures with 4/25 in 2.0 overs (economy 12.50), assisted by Roach (2/4 in 2.0 overs).
3. West Indies Chase & Second Innings Summary (68/2)
Pursuing a target of 68 runs for victory, West Indies recorded 68/2 in 7.4 overs at a scoring rate of 8.87 runs per over. Hope anchored the chase for West Indies with 42 runs from 16 balls (8 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 262.5), alongside Hetmayer who chipped in with 16 off 17 balls. Defending the total, Pat Cummins delivered a key spell of 1/30 across 3.0 overs at an economy rate of 10.00, while Hazelwood finished with 1/11 (1.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Zampa and Pat Cummins (Australia), who combined for 36 runs off 21 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 3 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Hope 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—Akeal (West Indies) topped the match rankings with 130.0 total points, followed closely by Cottrel (95.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Akeal.