New Zealand vs Netherlands — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
ODI Cricket World Cup • New Zealand won the match by 99 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of ODI Cricket World Cup, New Zealand took on Netherlands on Apr 6, 2026, 03:17 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: New Zealand won the match by 99 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 545 runs and 17 wickets fall between New Zealand (322/7 in 50.0 overs) and Netherlands (223/10 in 46.3 overs).
2. New Zealand Innings Breakdown (322/7)
Batting in the first innings, New Zealand finished on 322/7 from 50.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 6.44 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, New Zealand accumulated 28 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Rachin Racindra spearheaded the batting effort with 70 runs off 80 balls (including 7 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 87.5). Valuable middle-order support came from Tom Latham, who contributed 53 runs off 46 deliveries, while Kane Williamson added 51 (51b). The bowling side conceded 13 extra runs (wides: 8, no-balls: 2, byes: 0, leg-byes: 3). With the ball in the first innings, Tim Pringle led the bowling figures with 2/59 in 10.0 overs (economy 5.90), assisted by Aryan Dutt (2/62 in 10.0 overs).
3. Netherlands Chase & Second Innings Summary (223/10)
Pursuing a target of 323 runs for victory, Netherlands recorded 223/10 in 46.3 overs at a scoring rate of 4.80 runs per over. Vikramjit Singh anchored the chase for Netherlands with 69 runs from 73 balls (5 fours, 0 sixes, strike rate 94.5), alongside Scott Edwards who chipped in with 30 off 27 balls. Defending the total, Mitchell Santner delivered a key spell of 5/59 across 10.0 overs at an economy rate of 5.90, while Kyle Jamieson finished with 3/40 (8.3 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Kane Williamson and Rachin Racindra (New Zealand), who combined for 77 runs off 84 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 10 catches, 1 run-out, and 1 stumping, with Scott Edwards 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—Mitchell Santner (New Zealand) topped the match rankings with 337.0 total points, followed closely by Rachin Racindra (270.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Mitchell Santner .