West Indies vs Australia — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
World Cup • Australia won the match by 7 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of World Cup, West Indies took on Australia on Jun 19, 2026, 01:14 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Australia won the match by 7 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 526 runs and 10 wickets fall between West Indies (261/7 in 50.0 overs) and Australia (265/3 in 33.3 overs).
2. West Indies Innings Breakdown (261/7)
Batting in the first innings, West Indies finished on 261/7 from 50.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 5.22 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, West Indies accumulated 13 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Pollard spearheaded the batting effort with 103 runs off 79 balls (including 5 fours and 8 sixes at a strike rate of 130.4). Valuable middle-order support came from Chris Gayle, who contributed 72 runs off 80 deliveries, while Russel added 26 (37b). The bowling side conceded 12 extra runs (wides: 12, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Pat Cummins led the bowling figures with 3/37 in 10.0 overs (economy 3.70), assisted by Mitchal Starc (2/43 in 10.0 overs).
3. Australia Chase & Second Innings Summary (265/3)
Pursuing a target of 262 runs for victory, Australia recorded 265/3 in 33.3 overs at a scoring rate of 7.91 runs per over. Steve Mith anchored the chase for Australia with 81 runs from 79 balls (6 fours, 3 sixes, strike rate 102.5), alongside Mitchal Marsh who chipped in with 70 off 63 balls. Defending the total, Roch delivered a key spell of 1/62 across 9.3 overs at an economy rate of 6.53, while Hosein finished with 1/39 (5.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Mitchal Marsh and Steve Mith (Australia), who combined for 104 runs off 92 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 4 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with M STOINES 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—Glenn Maxwell (Australia) topped the match rankings with 270.0 total points, followed closely by Pat Cummins (254.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Steve Mith.