Australia vs New Zealand — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
ODI WORLD CUP • New Zealand won the match by 4 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of ODI WORLD CUP, Australia took on New Zealand on Feb 1, 2026, 04:16 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: New Zealand won the match by 4 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 28 runs and 20 wickets fall between New Zealand (16/10 in 3.2 overs) and Australia (12/10 in 2.5 overs).
2. New Zealand Innings Breakdown (16/10)
Batting in the first innings, New Zealand finished on 16/10 from 3.2 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 4.80 runs per over. During the opening 4 overs, New Zealand accumulated 16 runs for the loss of 10 wickets. Ajaj Patel spearheaded the batting effort with 16 runs off 4 balls (including 1 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 400.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Kane Williamson , who contributed 0 runs off 1 deliveries, while Martin Guptil added 0 (1b). With the ball in the first innings, Micthel Starc led the bowling figures with 6/0 in 2.0 overs (economy 0.00), assisted by Pat Cummins (4/16 in 1.2 overs).
3. Australia Chase & Second Innings Summary (12/10)
Pursuing a target of 17 runs for victory, Australia recorded 12/10 in 2.5 overs at a scoring rate of 4.24 runs per over. Aron Finch anchored the chase for Australia with 6 runs from 2 balls (0 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 300.0), alongside Josh Hazelwood who chipped in with 6 off 2 balls. Defending the total, Trent Boult delivered a key spell of 7/6 across 1.5 overs at an economy rate of 3.27, while Tim Sauthi finished with 3/6 (1.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Ajaj Patel and Daril Micthel (New Zealand ), who combined for 16 runs off 6 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 9 catches, 0 run-outs, and 1 stumping, with Martin Guptil 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 Zealand ) topped the match rankings with 190.0 total points, followed closely by Micthel Starc (167.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Trent Boult .