Series #1773672179005
26/03/2026 - 12:10 PM
NE

Newzealand

18/01.0 Overs
VS
SO

South Africa

13/01.0 Overs

Newzealand won the match by 5 run

Man of the MatchNeesham

Detailed Analysis

Updated every ball

Newzealand Inning

18/01.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
N
Neesham
not out17512340.0
P
Phillips Striker
not out1100100.0
Extras0 (wd 0, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total18/0 (1.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
M
M Jansen
1.0018018.00

Partnerships

Neesham & Phillips
Neesham 17 · Phillips 1
18 (6b)
Match Timeline1 Overs
Over 1M Jansen
18 Runs
1
1
0
6
6
4

South Africa Inning

13/01.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
M
Markram Striker
not out9520180.0
M
Miller
not out4110400.0
Extras0 (wd 0, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total13/0 (1.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
F
Forguson
1.0013013.00

Partnerships

Markram & Miller
Markram 9 · Miller 4
13 (6b)
Match Timeline1 Overs
Over 1Forguson
13 Runs
0
4
4
0
1
4
Official Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

Newzealand vs South Africa — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

ODI World Cup • Newzealand won the match by 5 run

Key Match Highlights

Combined Match Aggregate: 31 runs & 0 wickets
Newzealand Top Batter: Neesham — 17 (5b, 1x4, 2x6)
1st Innings Best Bowling: M Jansen — 0/18 (1.0 ov)
South Africa Top Batter: Markram — 9 (5b, 2x4, 0x6)
2nd Innings Best Bowling: Forguson — 0/13 (1.0 ov)
Best Partnership: Neesham & Phillips — 18 runs (6b)
CricÓ MVP Leader: Neesham (Newzealand) — 20.0 pts

1. Match Overview & Context

In this 1-over encounter of ODI World Cup, Newzealand took on South Africa on Mar 26, 2026, 06:20 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Newzealand won the match by 5 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 31 runs and 0 wickets fall between Newzealand (18/0 in 1.0 overs) and South Africa (13/0 in 1.0 overs).

2. Newzealand Innings Breakdown (18/0)

Batting in the first innings, Newzealand finished on 18/0 from 1.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 18.00 runs per over. During the opening 1 overs, Newzealand accumulated 18 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Neesham spearheaded the batting effort with 17 runs off 5 balls (including 1 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 340.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Phillips , who contributed 1 runs off 1 deliveries. With the ball in the first innings, M Jansen led the bowling figures with 0/18 in 1.0 overs (economy 18.00).

3. South Africa Chase & Second Innings Summary (13/0)

Pursuing a target of 19 runs for victory, South Africa recorded 13/0 in 1.0 overs at a scoring rate of 13.00 runs per over. Markram anchored the chase for South Africa with 9 runs from 5 balls (2 fours, 0 sixes, strike rate 180.0), alongside Miller who chipped in with 4 off 1 balls. Defending the total, Forguson delivered a key spell of 0/13 across 1.0 overs at an economy rate of 13.00.

4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings

The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Neesham and Phillips (Newzealand), who combined for 18 runs off 6 balls. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Neesham (Newzealand) topped the match rankings with 20.0 total points, followed closely by Markram (11.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Neesham.