IND vs NZ — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
ICC ODI WORLD CUP • IND won the match by 13 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 10-over encounter of ICC ODI WORLD CUP, IND took on NZ on Jan 22, 2026, 11:31 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: IND won the match by 13 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 195 runs and 10 wickets fall between IND (104/7 in 10.0 overs) and NZ (91/3 in 10.0 overs).
2. IND Innings Breakdown (104/7)
Batting in the first innings, IND finished on 104/7 from 10.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 10.40 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, IND accumulated 66 runs for the loss of 5 wickets. Sachin spearheaded the batting effort with 33 runs off 11 balls (including 6 fours and 1 sixes at a strike rate of 300.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Shikhar, who contributed 32 runs off 20 deliveries, while Rohit added 13 (4b). The bowling side conceded 3 extra runs (wides: 3, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Boult led the bowling figures with 2/12 in 2.0 overs (economy 6.00), assisted by Southee (2/20 in 2.0 overs).
3. NZ Chase & Second Innings Summary (91/3)
Pursuing a target of 105 runs for victory, NZ recorded 91/3 in 10.0 overs at a scoring rate of 9.10 runs per over. Brendon anchored the chase for NZ with 33 runs from 22 balls (3 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 150.0), alongside Kane who chipped in with 18 off 9 balls. Defending the total, Kuldeep delivered a key spell of 2/15 across 2.0 overs at an economy rate of 7.50, while Bumrah finished with 1/12 (2.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Sachin and Shikhar (IND), who combined for 40 runs off 15 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 1 catch, 2 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Boult 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—Boult (NZ) topped the match rankings with 83.0 total points, followed closely by Kuldeep (79.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Kuldeep.