International Series
18/03/2026 - 02:12 PM
AU

Australia

280/1010.0 Overs
VS
N

New Zealand

286/48.4 Overs

New Zealand won the match by 6 wicket.

Man of the Match Glenn Phillips

Detailed Analysis

Updated every ball

Australia Inning

280/1010.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
R
Ricky Ponting (C)
c Trent Boult b Trent Boult12302400.0
A
Adam Gilcrist (VC) (WK)
c Matt Henry b Tim Saudi01000.0
Aaron Finch
c Mitchell Santner b Trent Boult6201300.0
David Warner
c Matt Henry b Matt Henry8016510500.0
Steve Smith
b Glenn Phillips13824023575.0
Glenn MaxwellStriker
not out44954488.9
Adam Zampa
c Trent Boult b Glenn Phillips01000.0
Nathon Layon
c Mitchell Santner b Glenn Phillips01000.0
Josh Hazelwood
c Mitchell Santner b Glenn Phillips01000.0
Pat Cummins
b Glenn Phillips01000.0
Mitchell Starc
c Glenn Phillips b Glenn Phillips01000.0
J
Ja
not out00000.0
Extras0 (wd 0, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total280/10 (10.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
Ajaz Patel
1.0028028.00
Trent Boult
2.0052226.00
Tim Saudi
2.0066133.00
Matt Henry
2.0062131.00
Mitchell Santner
2.0072036.00
Glenn Phillips
1.01060.00
Fielding Highlights
Trent Boult
2 C
Matt Henry
2 C
Mitchell Santner
3 C
Glenn Phillips
1 C

Partnerships

Ricky Ponting (C) & Adam Gilcrist (VC) (WK)
Ricky Ponting (C) 12 · Adam Gilcrist (VC) (WK) 0
12 (3b)
Aaron Finch & Adam Gilcrist (VC) (WK)
Aaron Finch 6 · Adam Gilcrist (VC) (WK) 0
6 (2b)
David Warner & Adam Gilcrist (VC) (WK)
David Warner 6 · Adam Gilcrist (VC) (WK) 0
6 (2b)
Steve Smith & David Warner
Steve Smith 102 · David Warner 74
176 (32b)
Glenn Maxwell & Steve Smith
Glenn Maxwell 44 · Steve Smith 36
80 (16b)
Adam Zampa & Glenn Maxwell
Adam Zampa 0 · Glenn Maxwell 0
0 (1b)
Nathon Layon & Glenn Maxwell
Nathon Layon 0 · Glenn Maxwell 0
0 (1b)
Josh Hazelwood & Glenn Maxwell
Josh Hazelwood 0 · Glenn Maxwell 0
0 (1b)
Pat Cummins & Glenn Maxwell
Pat Cummins 0 · Glenn Maxwell 0
0 (1b)
Mitchell Starc & Glenn Maxwell
Mitchell Starc 0 · Glenn Maxwell 0
0 (1b)
Match Timeline11 Overs
Over 11 Ajaz Patel
0 Runs
Over 10 Glenn Phillips
6 Wkt0 Runs
W
W
W
W
W
W
Over 9 Ajaz Patel
28 Runs
4
4
6
6
4
4
Over 8 Mitchell Santner
36 Runs
6
6
6
6
6
6
Over 7 Matt Henry
1 Wkt26 Runs
6
4
W
4
6
6
Over 6 Mitchell Santner
36 Runs
6
6
6
6
6
6
Over 5 Matt Henry
36 Runs
6
6
6
6
6
6
Over 4 Tim Saudi
36 Runs
6
6
6
6
6
6
Over 3 Trent Boult
28 Runs
6
4
4
6
4
4
Over 2 Tim Saudi
1 Wkt30 Runs
W
6
6
6
6
6
Over 1 Trent Boult
2 Wkt24 Runs
6
6
W
6
W
6

New Zealand Inning

286/48.4 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
Brandum Macclum (VC)
c Mitchell Starc b Mitchell Starc12302400.0
Kane Williamson (C)
b Nathon Layon7213012553.8
Martin Guptil
c Ricky Ponting (C) b Mitchell Starc18403450.0
David Conway (WK)
c Adam Gilcrist (VC) (WK) b Mitchell Starc01000.0
Daril MitchellStriker
not out11820119590.0
Glenn Phillips
not out6611011600.0
Extras0 (wd 0, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total286/4 (8.4 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
Adam Zampa
1.4058034.80
Mitchell Starc
2.0054327.00
Pat Cummins
2.0072036.00
Josh Hazelwood
2.0072036.00
Nathon Layon
1.0030130.00
Fielding Highlights
Mitchell Starc
1 C
Ricky Ponting (C)
1 C
Adam Gilcrist (VC) (WK)
1 C

Partnerships

Brandum Macclum (VC) & Kane Williamson (C)
Brandum Macclum (VC) 12 · Kane Williamson (C) 0
12 (3b)
Martin Guptil & Kane Williamson (C)
Martin Guptil 18 · Kane Williamson (C) 36
54 (10b)
David Conway (WK) & Kane Williamson (C)
David Conway (WK) 0 · Kane Williamson (C) 0
0 (1b)
Daril Mitchell & Kane Williamson (C)
Daril Mitchell 60 · Kane Williamson (C) 36
96 (17b)
Glenn Phillips & Daril Mitchell
Glenn Phillips 66 · Daril Mitchell 58
124 (21b)
Match Timeline9 Overs
Over 9 Adam Zampa
24 Runs
6
6
6
6
Over 8 Josh Hazelwood
36 Runs
6
6
6
6
6
6
Over 7 Adam Zampa
34 Runs
4
6
6
6
6
6
Over 6 Nathon Layon
1 Wkt30 Runs
W
6
6
6
6
6
Over 5 Josh Hazelwood
36 Runs
6
6
6
6
6
6
Over 4 Pat Cummins
36 Runs
6
6
6
6
6
6
Over 3 Mitchell Starc
2 Wkt24 Runs
W
W
6
6
6
6
Over 2 Pat Cummins
36 Runs
6
6
6
6
6
6
Over 1 Mitchell Starc
1 Wkt30 Runs
6
6
W
6
6
6
Official Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

Australia vs New Zealand — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

Club Cricket Fixture • New Zealand won the match by 6 wicket.

Key Match Highlights

Combined Match Aggregate: 566 runs & 14 wickets
Australia Top Batter: Steve Smith — 138 (24b, 0x4, 23x6)
1st Innings Best Bowling: Glenn Phillips — 6/0 (1.0 ov)
New Zealand Top Batter: Daril Mitchell — 118 (20b, 1x4, 19x6)
2nd Innings Best Bowling: Mitchell Starc — 3/54 (2.0 ov)
Best Partnership: Steve Smith & David Warner — 176 runs (32b)
CricÓ MVP Leader: Glenn Phillips ( New Zealand) — 267.0 pts

1. Match Overview & Context

In this 20-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, Australia took on New Zealand on Mar 16, 2026, 12:49 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: New Zealand won the match by 6 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 566 runs and 14 wickets fall between Australia (280/10 in 10.0 overs) and New Zealand (286/4 in 8.4 overs).

2. Australia Innings Breakdown (280/10)

Batting in the first innings, Australia finished on 280/10 from 10.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 28.00 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Australia accumulated 190 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. Steve Smith spearheaded the batting effort with 138 runs off 24 balls (including 0 fours and 23 sixes at a strike rate of 575.0). Valuable middle-order support came from David Warner, who contributed 80 runs off 16 deliveries, while Glenn Maxwell added 44 (9b). With the ball in the first innings, Glenn Phillips led the bowling figures with 6/0 in 1.0 overs (economy 0.00), assisted by Trent Boult (2/52 in 2.0 overs).

3. New Zealand Chase & Second Innings Summary (286/4)

Pursuing a target of 281 runs for victory, New Zealand recorded 286/4 in 8.4 overs at a scoring rate of 33.00 runs per over. Daril Mitchell anchored the chase for New Zealand with 118 runs from 20 balls (1 fours, 19 sixes, strike rate 590.0), alongside Kane Williamson (C) who chipped in with 72 off 13 balls. Defending the total, Mitchell Starc delivered a key spell of 3/54 across 2.0 overs at an economy rate of 27.00, while Nathon Layon finished with 1/30 (1.0 overs).

4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings

The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Steve Smith and David Warner (Australia ), who combined for 176 runs off 32 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 11 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Mitchell Santner 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 Phillips ( New Zealand) topped the match rankings with 267.0 total points, followed closely by Steve Smith (191.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Glenn Phillips.