Australia vs New Zeeland — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
World Cup • Australia won the match by 56 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of World Cup, Australia took on New Zeeland on Jun 25, 2026, 06:27 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Australia won the match by 56 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 640 runs and 11 wickets fall between Australia (348/6 in 50.0 overs) and New Zeeland (292/5 in 50.0 overs).
2. Australia Innings Breakdown (348/6)
Batting in the first innings, Australia finished on 348/6 from 50.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 6.96 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Australia accumulated 34 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Glenn Maxwell spearheaded the batting effort with 204 runs off 109 balls (including 15 fours and 18 sixes at a strike rate of 187.2). Valuable middle-order support came from David Warner, who contributed 45 runs off 62 deliveries, while M Stoines added 26 (38b). The bowling side conceded 9 extra runs (wides: 9, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Trent Boult led the bowling figures with 3/61 in 9.0 overs (economy 6.78), assisted by Santer (2/62 in 8.0 overs).
3. New Zeeland Chase & Second Innings Summary (292/5)
Pursuing a target of 349 runs for victory, New Zeeland recorded 292/5 in 50.0 overs at a scoring rate of 5.84 runs per over. Kane Williamson anchored the chase for New Zeeland with 107 runs from 109 balls (10 fours, 5 sixes, strike rate 98.2), alongside Glenn Philips who chipped in with 103 off 70 balls. Defending the total, Mitchal Starc delivered a key spell of 2/35 across 10.0 overs at an economy rate of 3.50, while Pat Cummins finished with 2/37 (10.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Conway and Kane Williamson (New Zeeland), who combined for 103 runs off 114 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 3 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Tom Latham 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 424.0 total points, followed closely by Pat Cummins (233.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Glenn Maxwell.