New Zealand vs Sri Lanka — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
ODI Cricket World Cup • New Zealand won the match by 22 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of ODI Cricket World Cup, New Zealand took on Sri Lanka on Mar 21, 2026, 08:15 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: New Zealand won the match by 22 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 618 runs and 17 wickets fall between New Zealand (320/7 in 50.0 overs) and Sri Lanka (298/10 in 46.2 overs).
2. New Zealand Innings Breakdown (320/7)
Batting in the first innings, New Zealand finished on 320/7 from 50.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 6.40 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, New Zealand accumulated 37 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Daryl Mitchell spearheaded the batting effort with 91 runs off 106 balls (including 4 fours and 1 sixes at a strike rate of 85.8). Valuable middle-order support came from Rachin Racindra, who contributed 87 runs off 76 deliveries, while Glenn Phillips added 64 (37b). The bowling side conceded 9 extra runs (wides: 3, no-balls: 0, byes: 4, leg-byes: 2). With the ball in the first innings, Dilshan Madushanaka led the bowling figures with 2/45 in 10.0 overs (economy 4.50), assisted by Dushmantha Chameera (1/60 in 9.0 overs).
3. Sri Lanka Chase & Second Innings Summary (298/10)
Pursuing a target of 321 runs for victory, Sri Lanka recorded 298/10 in 46.2 overs at a scoring rate of 6.43 runs per over. Dasun Shanaka anchored the chase for Sri Lanka with 141 runs from 74 balls (8 fours, 13 sixes, strike rate 190.5), alongside Kusal Mendis who chipped in with 62 off 78 balls. Defending the total, Mitchell Santner delivered a key spell of 4/55 across 10.0 overs at an economy rate of 5.50, while Lockie Ferguson finished with 2/47 (8.2 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Daryl Mitchell and Rachin Racindra (New Zealand), who combined for 112 runs off 108 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 8 catches, 4 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Asitha Fernando 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—Dasun Shanaka (Sri Lanka) topped the match rankings with 310.0 total points, followed closely by Glenn Phillips (247.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Daryl Mitchell .