Australia (odi) vs New Zealand — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Nzvsaus • Australia (odi) won the match by 77 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of Nzvsaus, Australia (odi) took on New Zealand on Mar 15, 2026, 10:24 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Australia (odi) won the match by 77 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 211 runs and 20 wickets fall between Australia (odi) (144/10 in 25.4 overs) and New Zealand (67/10 in 13.5 overs).
2. Australia (odi) Innings Breakdown (144/10)
Batting in the first innings, Australia (odi) finished on 144/10 from 25.4 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 5.61 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Australia (odi) accumulated 47 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Josh Hazelwood spearheaded the batting effort with 35 runs off 31 balls (including 4 fours and 1 sixes at a strike rate of 112.9). Valuable middle-order support came from Glenn Maxwell , who contributed 28 runs off 16 deliveries, while Mitchell Marsh added 28 (19b). The bowling side conceded 4 extra runs (wides: 3, no-balls: 0, byes: 1, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Trent Boult led the bowling figures with 4/22 in 7.4 overs (economy 2.87), assisted by Mitchell Santner (3/23 in 6.0 overs).
3. New Zealand Chase & Second Innings Summary (67/10)
Pursuing a target of 145 runs for victory, New Zealand recorded 67/10 in 13.5 overs at a scoring rate of 4.84 runs per over. Kane Williamson anchored the chase for New Zealand with 22 runs from 9 balls (4 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 244.4), alongside Tom Latham who chipped in with 14 off 9 balls. Defending the total, Mitchell Starc delivered a key spell of 6/35 across 7.0 overs at an economy rate of 5.00, while Nethon Lyon finished with 2/3 (2.5 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Glenn Maxwell and Josh Inglis (Australia (odi)), who combined for 34 runs off 32 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 8 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—Mitchell Starc (Australia (odi)) topped the match rankings with 219.0 total points, followed closely by Trent Boult (201.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Mitchell Starc .