New Zealand vs Zimbabwe — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
ODI Cricket World Cup • New Zealand won the match by 5 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of ODI Cricket World Cup, New Zealand took on Zimbabwe on Apr 10, 2026, 01:33 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: New Zealand won the match by 5 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 476 runs and 14 wickets fall between Zimbabwe (236/9 in 50.0 overs) and New Zealand (240/5 in 46.1 overs).
2. Zimbabwe Innings Breakdown (236/9)
Batting in the first innings, Zimbabwe finished on 236/9 from 50.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 4.72 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Zimbabwe accumulated 24 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Brian Bennett spearheaded the batting effort with 77 runs off 110 balls (including 9 fours and 0 sixes at a strike rate of 70.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Milton Shumba, who contributed 45 runs off 55 deliveries, while Wellington Masakadza added 26 (25b). The bowling side conceded 25 extra runs (wides: 22, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 3). With the ball in the first innings, Michael Bracewell led the bowling figures with 4/26 in 10.0 overs (economy 2.60), assisted by Lockie Ferguson (2/48 in 10.0 overs).
3. New Zealand Chase & Second Innings Summary (240/5)
Pursuing a target of 237 runs for victory, New Zealand recorded 240/5 in 46.1 overs at a scoring rate of 5.20 runs per over. Rachin Racindra anchored the chase for New Zealand with 117 runs from 117 balls (13 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 100.0), alongside Tom Latham who chipped in with 55 off 76 balls. Defending the total, Richard Ngarva delivered a key spell of 1/42 across 10.0 overs at an economy rate of 4.20, while Blessing Muzarabani finished with 1/34 (8.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Tom Latham and Rachin Racindra (New Zealand), who combined for 128 runs off 136 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 10 catches, 2 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Kane Williamson 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—Michael Bracewell (New Zealand) topped the match rankings with 286.0 total points, followed closely by Lockie Ferguson (229.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Rachin Racindra.