Series #1788115965018
30/08/2026 - 09:03 PM
EN

England

69/213.2 Overs
VS
NE

New Zealand

0/00.0 Overs

England won the toss and opted to Bat first.

Player of the MatchHenry

Detailed Analysis

Updated every ball

England Inning

69/213.2 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
B
Bairstow
c Micthell b Santer 33354194.3
M
Malan
c Latham b Henry14242058.3
R
Root
not out16190184.2
B
BrookStriker
not out4210200.0
Extras2 (wd 2, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total69/2 (13.2 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
B
Boult
4.203307.62
H
Henry
5.012114.20
S
Santer
4.001513.75
Fielding Highlights
MICTHELL
1 C
LATHAM
1 C

Partnerships

Root & Bairstow
Root 15 · Bairstow 9
24 (31b)
Bairstow & Malan
Bairstow 24 · Malan 14
38 (46b)
Brook & Root
Brook 4 · Root 1
5 (3b)
Match Timeline14 Overs
Over 14Boult
5 Runs
1
4
Over 13Santer
1 Wkt3 Runs
0
1
1
1
W
0
Over 12Boult
7 Runs
0
0
6
0
0
1
Over 11Santer
3 Runs
1
1
1
0
0
0
Over 10Henry
5 Runs
0
0
1
0
0
4
Over 9Santer
5 Runs
1
0
0
1
1
2
Over 8Henry
1 Wkt2 Runs
0
0
1
W
0
1
Over 7Santer
4 Runs
Wd
1
1
0
1
0
0
Over 6Henry
9 Runs
0
0
0
4
4
1
Over 5Boult
5 Runs
4
0
Wd
0
0
0
0
Over 4Henry
5 Runs
0
0
4
0
1
0
Over 3Boult
4 Runs
0
1
2
1
0
0
Over 2Henry
0 Runs
0
0
0
0
0
0
Over 1Boult
12 Runs
0
6
1
1
4
0
Official Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

England vs New Zealand — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

World Cup • England won the toss and opted to Bat first.

Key Match Highlights

England Top Batter: Bairstow — 33 (35b, 4x4, 1x6)
1st Innings Best Bowling: Santer — 1/15 (4.0 ov)
Best Partnership: Bairstow & Malan — 38 runs (46b)
CricÓ MVP Leader: Henry (New Zealand) — 79.0 pts

1. Match Overview & Context

In this 50-over encounter of World Cup, England took on New Zealand on Aug 30, 2026, 06:53 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: England won the toss and opted to Bat first.. England posted 69/2 in 13.2 overs at a run rate of 5.17 runs per over.

2. England Innings Breakdown (69/2)

Batting in the first innings, England finished on 69/2 from 13.2 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 5.17 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, England accumulated 35 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Bairstow spearheaded the batting effort with 33 runs off 35 balls (including 4 fours and 1 sixes at a strike rate of 94.3). Valuable middle-order support came from Root, who contributed 16 runs off 19 deliveries, while Malan added 14 (24b). The bowling side conceded 2 extra runs (wides: 2, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Santer led the bowling figures with 1/15 in 4.0 overs (economy 3.75), assisted by Henry (1/21 in 5.0 overs).

4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings

The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Bairstow and Malan (England), who combined for 38 runs off 46 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 2 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with MICTHELL 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—Henry (New Zealand) topped the match rankings with 79.0 total points, followed closely by Santer (79.0 points).