Australia vs New Zealand — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Australia won the match by 393 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, Australia took on New Zealand on Mar 5, 2026, 10:35 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Australia won the match by 393 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 461 runs and 20 wickets fall between Australia (427/10 in 18.2 overs) and New Zealand (34/10 in 3.0 overs).
2. Australia Innings Breakdown (427/10)
Batting in the first innings, Australia finished on 427/10 from 18.2 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 23.29 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Australia accumulated 145 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. Glen Maxwell spearheaded the batting effort with 152 runs off 33 balls (including 11 fours and 18 sixes at a strike rate of 460.6). Valuable middle-order support came from David Warner , who contributed 138 runs off 33 deliveries, while Adam Gilcrist added 50 (13b). The bowling side conceded 1 extra runs (wides: 0, no-balls: 1, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Trent Boult led the bowling figures with 5/68 in 4.0 overs (economy 17.00), assisted by Matt Henry (3/80 in 3.2 overs).
3. New Zealand Chase & Second Innings Summary (34/10)
Pursuing a target of 428 runs for victory, New Zealand recorded 34/10 in 3.0 overs at a scoring rate of 11.33 runs per over. Ajaj Patel anchored the chase for New Zealand with 18 runs from 3 balls (0 fours, 3 sixes, strike rate 600.0), alongside Daril Micthel who chipped in with 12 off 4 balls. Defending the total, Glen Maxwell delivered a key spell of 4/4 across 1.0 overs at an economy rate of 4.00, while Micthel Starc finished with 3/12 (1.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Glen Maxwell and David Warner (Australia ), who combined for 134 runs off 33 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 15 catches, 0 run-outs, and 1 stumping, with Trent Boult 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—Glen Maxwell (Australia ) topped the match rankings with 323.0 total points, followed closely by David Warner (193.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Glen Maxwell .