New Zealand vs West Indies — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
ODI Cricket World Cup • New Zealand won the match by 2 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of ODI Cricket World Cup, New Zealand took on West Indies on Apr 2, 2026, 01:14 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: New Zealand won the match by 2 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 448 runs and 18 wickets fall between West Indies (222/10 in 40.2 overs) and New Zealand (226/8 in 44.4 overs).
2. West Indies Innings Breakdown (222/10)
Batting in the first innings, West Indies finished on 222/10 from 40.2 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 5.50 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, West Indies accumulated 26 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. Ramario Shepherd spearheaded the batting effort with 68 runs off 62 balls (including 10 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 109.7). Valuable middle-order support came from Alzarri Joesph, who contributed 36 runs off 30 deliveries, while Sherfane Rutherford added 32 (31b). The bowling side conceded 14 extra runs (wides: 13, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 1). With the ball in the first innings, Lockie Ferguson led the bowling figures with 4/64 in 10.0 overs (economy 6.40), assisted by Jacob Duffy (3/56 in 10.0 overs).
3. New Zealand Chase & Second Innings Summary (226/8)
Pursuing a target of 223 runs for victory, New Zealand recorded 226/8 in 44.4 overs at a scoring rate of 5.06 runs per over. Devon Conway anchored the chase for New Zealand with 45 runs from 40 balls (7 fours, 0 sixes, strike rate 112.5), alongside Daryl Mitchell who chipped in with 44 off 68 balls. Defending the total, Alzarri Joesph delivered a key spell of 2/32 across 10.0 overs at an economy rate of 3.20, while Ramario Shepherd finished with 2/46 (8.4 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Devon Conway and Rachin Racindra (New Zealand), who combined for 77 runs off 77 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 11 catches, 2 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Daryl Mitchell 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—Ramario Shepherd (West Indies) topped the match rankings with 314.0 total points, followed closely by Alzarri Joesph (270.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Lockie Ferguson.