Series #1773672179005
16/03/2026 - 09:10 PM
AU

Australia

67/1011.1 Overs
VS
WE

West Indies

68/27.4 Overs

West Indies won the match by 8 wicket.

Man of the MatchAkeal

Detailed Analysis

Updated every ball

Australia Inning

67/1011.1 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
T
Turner
b Akeal7171041.2
H
Head
b Roach02000.0
I
Inglis
lbw Holder 06000.0
W
Wade
lbw Roach150020.0
T
T David
b Akeal17512340.0
S
Stoinis
lbw Akeal02000.0
M
Maxwell
c Hope b Akeal02000.0
H
Hazelwood
c B King b Cottrel140025.0
S
Starc
b Cottrel01000.0
P
Pat Cummins
not out8710114.3
Z
Zampa
lbw A Joseph 301651187.5
E
EllisStriker
not out00000.0
Extras3 (wd 3, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total67/10 (11.1 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
A
A Joseph
1.10615.14
C
Cottrel
3.00822.67
R
Roach
2.00422.00
H
Holder
2.001216.00
A
Akeal
2.0025412.50
C
Chase
1.0012012.00
Fielding Highlights
Hope
1 C
B King
1 C

Partnerships

Starc & T David
Starc 0 · T David 0
0 (1b)
Hazelwood & T David
Hazelwood 1 · T David 0
1 (4b)
Turner & Head
Turner 4 · Head 0
4 (8b)
Wade & Turner
Wade 1 · Turner 0
1 (5b)
Inglis & Turner
Inglis 0 · Turner 2
2 (12b)
T David & Turner
T David 1 · Turner 1
2 (6b)
Zampa & Pat Cummins
Zampa 30 · Pat Cummins 6
36 (21b)
Pat Cummins & T David
Pat Cummins 2 · T David 16
18 (6b)
Stoinis & T David
Stoinis 0 · T David 0
0 (2b)
Maxwell & T David
Maxwell 0 · T David 0
0 (2b)
Match Timeline12 Overs
Over 12A Joseph
1 Wkt0 Runs
W
Over 11Holder
11 Runs
1
4
4
Wd
1
0
0
Over 10Chase
12 Runs
6
0
4
0
2
0
Over 9A Joseph
6 Runs
1
0
0
0
1
4
Over 8Akeal
1 Wkt24 Runs
4
6
6
W
4
4
Over 7Cottrel
2 Wkt2 Runs
0
0
W
W
2
0
Over 6Akeal
3 Wkt1 Runs
W
0
W
0
W
1
Over 5Roach
1 Wkt2 Runs
W
1
0
0
0
1
Over 4Holder
1 Wkt1 Runs
0
W
0
0
0
1
Over 3Cottrel
2 Runs
0
0
0
0
2
0
Over 2Roach
1 Wkt2 Runs
0
W
Wd
0
Wd
0
0
0
Over 1Cottrel
4 Runs
0
0
4
0
0
0

West Indies Inning

68/27.4 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
H
Hope
b Pat Cummins 421681262.5
B
B King
c Wade b Hazelwood 02000.0
H
Hetmayer Striker
not out16172194.1
S
S Rutherferd
not out10112090.9
Extras0 (wd 0, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total68/2 (7.4 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
S
Starc
1.4023013.80
H
Hazelwood
1.0011111.00
P
Pat Cummins
3.0030110.00
Z
Zampa
2.01402.00
Fielding Highlights
Wade
1 C

Partnerships

Hope & B King
Hope 20 · B King 0
20 (9b)
Hetmayer & Hope
Hetmayer 14 · Hope 22
36 (18b)
S Rutherferd & Hetmayer
S Rutherferd 10 · Hetmayer 2
12 (19b)
Match Timeline8 Overs
Over 8Starc
4 Runs
1
1
1
1
Over 7Pat Cummins
8 Runs
4
0
4
0
0
0
Over 6Zampa
0 Runs
0
0
0
0
0
0
Over 5Pat Cummins
1 Wkt8 Runs
4
4
W
0
0
0
Over 4Zampa
4 Runs
0
0
4
0
0
0
Over 3Pat Cummins
14 Runs
4
2
0
4
4
0
Over 2Hazelwood
1 Wkt11 Runs
1
0
W
0
6
4
Over 1Starc
19 Runs
6
0
4
4
4
1
Official Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

Australia vs West Indies — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

ODI World Cup • West Indies won the match by 8 wicket.

Key Match Highlights

Combined Match Aggregate: 135 runs & 12 wickets
Australia Top Batter: Zampa — 30 (16b, 5x4, 1x6)
1st Innings Best Bowling: Akeal — 4/25 (2.0 ov)
West Indies Top Batter: Hope — 42 (16b, 8x4, 1x6)
2nd Innings Best Bowling: Pat Cummins — 1/30 (3.0 ov)
Best Partnership: Zampa & Pat Cummins — 36 runs (21b)
CricÓ MVP Leader: Akeal (West Indies) — 130.0 pts

1. Match Overview & Context

In this 50-over encounter of ODI World Cup, Australia took on West Indies on Mar 16, 2026, 02:43 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: West Indies won the match by 8 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 135 runs and 12 wickets fall between Australia (67/10 in 11.1 overs) and West Indies (68/2 in 7.4 overs).

2. Australia Innings Breakdown (67/10)

Batting in the first innings, Australia finished on 67/10 from 11.1 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 6.00 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Australia accumulated 12 runs for the loss of 6 wickets. Zampa spearheaded the batting effort with 30 runs off 16 balls (including 5 fours and 1 sixes at a strike rate of 187.5). Valuable middle-order support came from T David , who contributed 17 runs off 5 deliveries, while Pat Cummins added 8 (7b). The bowling side conceded 3 extra runs (wides: 3, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Akeal led the bowling figures with 4/25 in 2.0 overs (economy 12.50), assisted by Roach (2/4 in 2.0 overs).

3. West Indies Chase & Second Innings Summary (68/2)

Pursuing a target of 68 runs for victory, West Indies recorded 68/2 in 7.4 overs at a scoring rate of 8.87 runs per over. Hope anchored the chase for West Indies with 42 runs from 16 balls (8 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 262.5), alongside Hetmayer who chipped in with 16 off 17 balls. Defending the total, Pat Cummins delivered a key spell of 1/30 across 3.0 overs at an economy rate of 10.00, while Hazelwood finished with 1/11 (1.0 overs).

4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings

The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Zampa and Pat Cummins (Australia), who combined for 36 runs off 21 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 3 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Hope 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—Akeal (West Indies) topped the match rankings with 130.0 total points, followed closely by Cottrel (95.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Akeal.