Australia vs England — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
World Cup • Australia won the match by 6 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of World Cup, Australia took on England on Jun 30, 2026, 05:55 PM. 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 525 runs and 7 wickets fall between England (261/3 in 50.0 overs) and Australia (264/4 in 32.3 overs).
2. England Innings Breakdown (261/3)
Batting in the first innings, England finished on 261/3 from 50.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 5.22 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, England accumulated 20 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Ben Stock spearheaded the batting effort with 113 runs off 83 balls (including 13 fours and 5 sixes at a strike rate of 136.1). Valuable middle-order support came from Jos Buttler, who contributed 100 runs off 130 deliveries, while Brook added 16 (33b). The bowling side conceded 9 extra runs (wides: 9, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Mitchal Starc led the bowling figures with 2/41 in 10.0 overs (economy 4.10), assisted by Pat Cummins (1/42 in 10.0 overs).
3. Australia Chase & Second Innings Summary (264/4)
Pursuing a target of 262 runs for victory, Australia recorded 264/4 in 32.3 overs at a scoring rate of 8.12 runs per over. Glenn Maxwell anchored the chase for Australia with 100 runs from 49 balls (5 fours, 10 sixes, strike rate 204.1), alongside Steve Mith who chipped in with 58 off 56 balls. Defending the total, Ben Stock delivered a key spell of 1/1 across 1.0 overs at an economy rate of 1.00, while Mark Wood finished with 1/48 (6.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Ben Stock and Jos Buttler (England), who combined for 164 runs off 135 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 1 catch, 0 run-outs, and 1 stumping, with Roots 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 312.0 total points, followed closely by Ben Stock (275.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Glenn Maxwell.