IND vs AUS — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
ICC ODI WORLD CUP • IND won the match by 4 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 10-over encounter of ICC ODI WORLD CUP, IND took on AUS on Feb 14, 2026, 12:24 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: IND won the match by 4 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 138 runs and 11 wickets fall between IND (71/8 in 10.0 overs) and AUS (67/3 in 10.0 overs).
2. IND Innings Breakdown (71/8)
Batting in the first innings, IND finished on 71/8 from 10.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 7.10 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, IND accumulated 44 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Sachin spearheaded the batting effort with 18 runs off 12 balls (including 0 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 150.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Shikhar, who contributed 18 runs off 14 deliveries, while Ashwin added 8 (4b). The bowling side conceded 2 extra runs (wides: 2, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Brett led the bowling figures with 4/11 in 2.0 overs (economy 5.50), assisted by Pat (2/11 in 2.0 overs).
3. AUS Chase & Second Innings Summary (67/3)
Pursuing a target of 72 runs for victory, AUS recorded 67/3 in 10.0 overs at a scoring rate of 6.70 runs per over. Gilchrist anchored the chase for AUS with 28 runs from 22 balls (0 fours, 3 sixes, strike rate 127.3), alongside Head who chipped in with 13 off 18 balls. Defending the total, Umesh delivered a key spell of 1/8 across 2.0 overs at an economy rate of 4.00, while Jadeja finished with 1/17 (2.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Gilchrist and Head (AUS), who combined for 38 runs off 36 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 0 catches, 1 run-out, and 0 stumpings, with Umesh 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—Brett (AUS) topped the match rankings with 136.0 total points, followed closely by Pat (86.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Umesh.