India (test) vs New Zealand — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • New Zealand lead the match by 33 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this limited-overs encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, India (test) took on New Zealand on Mar 23, 2026, 08:58 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: New Zealand lead the match by 33 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 535 runs and 20 wickets fall between New Zealand (208/10 in 48.4 overs) and India (test) (327/10 in 68.4 overs).
2. New Zealand Innings Breakdown (208/10)
Batting in the first innings, New Zealand finished on 208/10 from 48.4 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 4.27 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, New Zealand accumulated 28 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Kane Williamson spearheaded the batting effort with 62 runs off 84 balls (including 5 fours and 0 sixes at a strike rate of 73.8). Valuable middle-order support came from Rachin Ravindra , who contributed 44 runs off 70 deliveries, while Mitchell Santner added 36 (48b). The bowling side conceded 1 extra runs (wides: 1, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Ravindra Jadeja led the bowling figures with 5/71 in 16.4 overs (economy 4.26), assisted by Washington Sundar (4/42 in 12.0 overs).
3. India (test) Chase & Second Innings Summary (327/10)
Pursuing a target of 209 runs for victory, India (test) recorded 327/10 in 68.4 overs at a scoring rate of 4.76 runs per over. Yashasvi Jaiswal anchored the chase for India (test) with 116 runs from 154 balls (13 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 75.3), alongside Tilak Verma who chipped in with 72 off 51 balls. Defending the total, Rachin Ravindra delivered a key spell of 4/46 across 8.0 overs at an economy rate of 5.75, while Mitchell Santner finished with 3/73 (15.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Tilak Verma and Yashasvi Jaiswal (India (test)), who combined for 130 runs off 111 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 9 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Kane Williamson 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—Ravindra Jadeja (India (test)) topped the match rankings with 465.0 total points, followed closely by Washington Sundar (453.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Rachin Ravindra .