International Series
24/01/2026 - 07:02 PM
AU

Australia

113/810.0 Overs
VS
EN

England

114/49.0 Overs

Australia won the match by 6 wicket.

Man of the MatchCraig McDermott

Detailed Analysis

Updated every ball

England Inning

113/810.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
G
Graham Gooch
run out Greg Matthews6301200.0
A
Alec Stewart
c Steve Waugh b Merv Hughes6400150.0
D
David Gower
b Craig McDermott01000.0
A
Allan Lamb
b Craig McDermott252111119.0
R
Robin Smith
lbw Merv Hughes511525340.0
W
Wayne Larkins
b Allan Border11501220.0
R
Robert Russel
b Craig McDermott6301200.0
E
Eddie Hemmings
b Greg Matthews05000.0
G
Gladstone SmallStriker
not out3200150.0
D
Devon Malcolm
not out3100300.0
Extras2 (wd 2, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total113/8 (10.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
C
Craig McDermott
2.001236.00
M
Merv Hughes
2.0030215.00
S
Steve Waugh
2.011708.50
G
Greg Matthews
2.0023111.50
A
Allan Border
2.0031115.50
Fielding Highlights
Greg Matthews
1 RO
Steve Waugh
1 C

Partnerships

Eddie Hemmings & Wayne Larkins
Eddie Hemmings 0 · Wayne Larkins 5
5 (7b)
Graham Gooch & Alec Stewart
Graham Gooch 6 · Alec Stewart 0
6 (3b)
Devon Malcolm & Gladstone Small
Devon Malcolm 3 · Gladstone Small 3
6 (3b)
Wayne Larkins & Gladstone Small
Wayne Larkins 6 · Gladstone Small 0
6 (3b)
David Gower & Alec Stewart
David Gower 0 · Alec Stewart 0
0 (1b)
Allan Lamb & Alec Stewart
Allan Lamb 0 · Alec Stewart 6
6 (6b)
Robin Smith & Allan Lamb
Robin Smith 51 · Allan Lamb 25
76 (32b)
Allan Lamb & Wayne Larkins
Allan Lamb 0 · Wayne Larkins 0
0 (2b)
Robert Russel & Wayne Larkins
Robert Russel 6 · Wayne Larkins 0
6 (3b)
Match Timeline10 Overs
Over 10Allan Border
1 Wkt12 Runs
0
6
W
3
0
3
Over 9Greg Matthews
1 Wkt5 Runs
2
3
0
0
0
W
Over 8Craig McDermott
2 Wkt6 Runs
0
W
0
6
W
0
Over 7Merv Hughes
1 Wkt16 Runs
6
3
0
3
4
W
Over 6Steve Waugh
0 Runs
0
0
0
0
0
0
Over 5Allan Border
19 Runs
0
1
6
0
6
6
Over 4Greg Matthews
18 Runs
3
3
3
6
0
3
Over 3Steve Waugh
17 Runs
1
3
6
4
0
3
Over 2Merv Hughes
1 Wkt14 Runs
2
2
2
W
Wd
4
2
Over 1Craig McDermott
2 Wkt6 Runs
0
6
W
W
0
0

Australia Inning

114/49.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
G
Geoff Marsh
c Robert Russel b Phil Defraytis 230066.7
M
Mark Taylor
not out461914242.1
D
David Boon
c Graham Gooch b Devon Malcolm422142200.0
D
Dean Jones
b Eddie Hemmings9710128.6
A
Allan Border
b Graham Gooch3200150.0
M
Mark WaughStriker
not out4400100.0
Extras8 (wd 2, nb 2, b 0, lb 4)
Total114/4 (9.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
E
Eddie Hemmings
3.0046115.33
P
Phil Defraytis
1.00717.00
G
Gladstone Small
2.0026013.00
G
Graham Gooch
2.0024112.00
D
Devon Malcolm
1.00717.00
Fielding Highlights
Robert Russel
1 C
Graham Gooch
1 C

Partnerships

Mark Waugh & Mark Taylor
Mark Waugh 3 · Mark Taylor 27
34 (13b)
Dean Jones & Mark Taylor
Dean Jones 9 · Mark Taylor 0
9 (9b)
Mark Taylor & Allan Border
Mark Taylor 10 · Allan Border 3
13 (5b)
Geoff Marsh & Mark Taylor
Geoff Marsh 2 · Mark Taylor 0
2 (3b)
David Boon & Mark Taylor
David Boon 42 · Mark Taylor 8
50 (24b)
Match Timeline10 Overs
Over 10Eddie Hemmings
0 Runs
Over 9Gladstone Small
17 Runs
4
0
2
4
3
NB
2
Over 8Eddie Hemmings
19 Runs
1
0
3
6
6
3
Over 7Graham Gooch
1 Wkt13 Runs
3
3
6
1
W
0
Over 6Eddie Hemmings
1 Wkt8 Runs
2
0
2
4
0
W
Over 5Devon Malcolm
1 Wkt7 Runs
0
6
W
1
0
0
Over 4Graham Gooch
11 Runs
0
2
Wd
4
0
0
3
Over 3Eddie Hemmings
19 Runs
3
6
NB
2
0
0
6
Over 2Gladstone Small
13 Runs
2
2
4
0
4
1
Over 1Phil Defraytis
1 Wkt7 Runs
0
2
W
0
4
1
Official Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

Australia vs England — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

Club Cricket Fixture • Australia won the match by 6 wicket.

Key Match Highlights

Combined Match Aggregate: 227 runs & 12 wickets
England Top Batter: Robin Smith — 51 (15b, 2x4, 5x6)
1st Innings Best Bowling: Craig McDermott — 3/12 (2.0 ov)
Australia Top Batter: Mark Taylor — 46 (19b, 1x4, 4x6)
2nd Innings Best Bowling: Phil Defraytis — 1/7 (1.0 ov)
Best Partnership: Robin Smith & Allan Lamb — 76 runs (32b)
CricÓ MVP Leader: Craig McDermott (Australia) — 102.0 pts

1. Match Overview & Context

In this 10-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, Australia took on England on Jan 23, 2026, 08:49 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Australia won the match by 6 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 227 runs and 12 wickets fall between England (113/8 in 10.0 overs) and Australia (114/4 in 9.0 overs).

2. England Innings Breakdown (113/8)

Batting in the first innings, England finished on 113/8 from 10.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 11.30 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, England accumulated 74 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. Robin Smith spearheaded the batting effort with 51 runs off 15 balls (including 2 fours and 5 sixes at a strike rate of 340.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Allan Lamb, who contributed 25 runs off 21 deliveries, while Wayne Larkins added 11 (5b). The bowling side conceded 2 extra runs (wides: 2, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Craig McDermott led the bowling figures with 3/12 in 2.0 overs (economy 6.00), assisted by Merv Hughes (2/30 in 2.0 overs).

3. Australia Chase & Second Innings Summary (114/4)

Pursuing a target of 114 runs for victory, Australia recorded 114/4 in 9.0 overs at a scoring rate of 12.67 runs per over. Mark Taylor anchored the chase for Australia with 46 runs from 19 balls (1 fours, 4 sixes, strike rate 242.1), alongside David Boon who chipped in with 42 off 21 balls. Defending the total, Phil Defraytis delivered a key spell of 1/7 across 1.0 overs at an economy rate of 7.00, while Devon Malcolm finished with 1/7 (1.0 overs).

4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings

The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Robin Smith and Allan Lamb (England), who combined for 76 runs off 32 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 3 catches, 1 run-out, and 0 stumpings, with Greg Matthews 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—Craig McDermott (Australia) topped the match rankings with 102.0 total points, followed closely by Robin Smith (88.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Craig McDermott.