INDIA vs NEW ZEALAND — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • INDIA won the match by 17 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, INDIA took on NEW ZEALAND on Dec 31, 2025, 01:40 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: INDIA won the match by 17 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 374 runs and 13 wickets fall between INDIA (195/6 in 20.0 overs) and NEW ZEALAND (179/7 in 20.0 overs).
2. INDIA Innings Breakdown (195/6)
Batting in the first innings, INDIA finished on 195/6 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 9.75 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, INDIA accumulated 50 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. MAXY (c) spearheaded the batting effort with 69 runs off 44 balls (including 6 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 156.8). Valuable middle-order support came from HARDIK PANDYA, who contributed 44 runs off 25 deliveries, while TILAK VARMA added 37 (19b). The bowling side conceded 6 extra runs (wides: 5, no-balls: 0, byes: 1, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, TRENT BOULT led the bowling figures with 2/35 in 4.0 overs (economy 8.75), assisted by MICHEAL BRACEWELL (2/41 in 3.0 overs).
3. NEW ZEALAND Chase & Second Innings Summary (179/7)
Pursuing a target of 196 runs for victory, NEW ZEALAND recorded 179/7 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 8.95 runs per over. DARYL MITCHELL anchored the chase for NEW ZEALAND with 45 runs from 31 balls (3 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 145.2), alongside DEVON CONWAY who chipped in with 42 off 27 balls. Defending the total, ARSHDEEP SINGH delivered a key spell of 3/37 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 9.25, while JASPRIT BUMRAH finished with 2/28 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by TILAK VARMA and MAXY (c) (INDIA), who combined for 77 runs off 43 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 8 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with GLENN PHILIPPS 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—HARDIK PANDYA (INDIA) topped the match rankings with 122.0 total points, followed closely by MAXY (c) (108.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to MAXY (c) .