West Indies vs Newzealand — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
ODI World Cup • Newzealand won the match by 43 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 35-over encounter of ODI World Cup, West Indies took on Newzealand on Mar 26, 2026, 06:46 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Newzealand won the match by 43 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 477 runs and 18 wickets fall between Newzealand (260/8 in 35.0 overs) and West Indies (217/10 in 26.4 overs).
2. Newzealand Innings Breakdown (260/8)
Batting in the first innings, Newzealand finished on 260/8 from 35.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 7.43 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Newzealand accumulated 29 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Champman spearheaded the batting effort with 85 runs off 64 balls (including 7 fours and 6 sixes at a strike rate of 132.8). Valuable middle-order support came from Phillips , who contributed 73 runs off 83 deliveries, while Neesham added 50 (30b). The bowling side conceded 4 extra runs (wides: 2, no-balls: 0, byes: 2, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Roach led the bowling figures with 2/64 in 9.0 overs (economy 7.11), assisted by Holder (2/58 in 6.0 overs).
3. West Indies Chase & Second Innings Summary (217/10)
Pursuing a target of 261 runs for victory, West Indies recorded 217/10 in 26.4 overs at a scoring rate of 8.14 runs per over. Hetmayer anchored the chase for West Indies with 104 runs from 74 balls (9 fours, 8 sixes, strike rate 140.5), alongside S Rutherferd who chipped in with 40 off 22 balls. Defending the total, Santner delivered a key spell of 2/44 across 7.0 overs at an economy rate of 6.29, while Neesham finished with 2/21 (3.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Neesham and Champman (Newzealand), who combined for 81 runs off 54 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 11 catches, 2 run-outs, and 2 stumpings, with Seifert 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—Phillips (Newzealand) topped the match rankings with 230.0 total points, followed closely by Neesham (228.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Neesham.