England vs Zimbave — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
World Cup • England won the match by 306 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of World Cup, England took on Zimbave on Jul 11, 2026, 07:37 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: England won the match by 306 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 556 runs and 14 wickets fall between England (431/4 in 50.0 overs) and Zimbave (125/10 in 24.0 overs).
2. England Innings Breakdown (431/4)
Batting in the first innings, England finished on 431/4 from 50.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 8.62 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, England accumulated 16 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Jos Buttler spearheaded the batting effort with 171 runs off 120 balls (including 15 fours and 11 sixes at a strike rate of 142.5). Valuable middle-order support came from Ben Stock, who contributed 118 runs off 70 deliveries, while Salt added 94 (73b). The bowling side conceded 3 extra runs (wides: 3, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Masakdaza led the bowling figures with 2/76 in 10.0 overs (economy 7.60), assisted by Clive Mandade (1/70 in 10.0 overs).
3. Zimbave Chase & Second Innings Summary (125/10)
Pursuing a target of 432 runs for victory, Zimbave recorded 125/10 in 24.0 overs at a scoring rate of 5.21 runs per over. Bennet anchored the chase for Zimbave with 41 runs from 32 balls (7 fours, 0 sixes, strike rate 128.1), alongside Blessing who chipped in with 35 off 31 balls. Defending the total, Rasid delivered a key spell of 3/18 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 4.50, while Gus finished with 3/24 (5.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Ben Stock and Jos Buttler (England), who combined for 193 runs off 128 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 4 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Blessing 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—Jos Buttler (England) topped the match rankings with 222.0 total points, followed closely by Masakdaza (175.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Jos Buttler.