India (T20) vs New Zealand — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
T 20 World Cup 2026 • New Zealand won the match by 110 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of T 20 World Cup 2026, India (T20) took on New Zealand on Mar 5, 2026, 06:17 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: New Zealand won the match by 110 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 302 runs and 18 wickets fall between New Zealand (206/8 in 20.0 overs) and India (T20) (96/10 in 10.0 overs).
2. New Zealand Innings Breakdown (206/8)
Batting in the first innings, New Zealand finished on 206/8 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 10.30 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, New Zealand accumulated 51 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Kane Williamson spearheaded the batting effort with 113 runs off 66 balls (including 13 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 171.2). Valuable middle-order support came from Tom Latham , who contributed 54 runs off 27 deliveries, while Daryl Mitchell added 14 (13b). The bowling side conceded 17 extra runs (wides: 12, no-balls: 5, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Hardik Pandya led the bowling figures with 2/37 in 4.0 overs (economy 9.25), assisted by Arshdeep Singh (2/38 in 4.0 overs).
3. India (T20) Chase & Second Innings Summary (96/10)
Pursuing a target of 207 runs for victory, India (T20) recorded 96/10 in 10.0 overs at a scoring rate of 9.60 runs per over. Shivam Dubbe anchored the chase for India (T20) with 35 runs from 13 balls (2 fours, 4 sixes, strike rate 269.2), alongside Axar Patel who chipped in with 25 off 9 balls. Defending the total, Trent Boult delivered a key spell of 3/4 across 2.0 overs at an economy rate of 2.00, while Mitchell Santner finished with 3/32 (3.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Tom Latham and Kane Williamson (New Zealand ), who combined for 102 runs off 61 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 8 catches, 2 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Tom Latham 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—Kane Williamson (New Zealand ) topped the match rankings with 160.0 total points, followed closely by Trent Boult (103.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Kane Williamson .