West Indies vs New Zeeland — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
World Cup • New Zeeland won the match by 6 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of World Cup, West Indies took on New Zeeland on Jun 24, 2026, 02:17 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: New Zeeland won the match by 6 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 440 runs and 14 wickets fall between West Indies (219/10 in 41.4 overs) and New Zeeland (221/4 in 33.0 overs).
2. West Indies Innings Breakdown (219/10)
Batting in the first innings, West Indies finished on 219/10 from 41.4 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 5.26 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, West Indies accumulated 34 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Chris Gayle spearheaded the batting effort with 70 runs off 50 balls (including 6 fours and 6 sixes at a strike rate of 140.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Pollard, who contributed 55 runs off 33 deliveries, while Shpard added 30 (35b). The bowling side conceded 10 extra runs (wides: 10, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Trent Boult led the bowling figures with 5/26 in 8.4 overs (economy 3.00), assisted by Santer (2/13 in 5.0 overs).
3. New Zeeland Chase & Second Innings Summary (221/4)
Pursuing a target of 220 runs for victory, New Zeeland recorded 221/4 in 33.0 overs at a scoring rate of 6.70 runs per over. Kane Williamson anchored the chase for New Zeeland with 88 runs from 65 balls (10 fours, 3 sixes, strike rate 135.4), alongside Glenn Philips who chipped in with 69 off 55 balls. Defending the total, Narine delivered a key spell of 1/33 across 7.0 overs at an economy rate of 4.71, while Shpard finished with 1/11 (2.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by D Mitchal and Glenn Philips (New Zeeland), who combined for 63 runs off 64 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 2 catches, 0 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—Trent Boult (New Zeeland) topped the match rankings with 274.0 total points, followed closely by Allen (199.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Trent Boult.