India vs New Zealand — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
New Zealand Tour Of India • New Zealand won the match by 1 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of New Zealand Tour Of India, India took on New Zealand on Jan 1, 2026, 05:31 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: New Zealand won the match by 1 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 677 runs and 16 wickets fall between India (338/7 in 50.0 overs) and New Zealand (339/9 in 44.2 overs).
2. India Innings Breakdown (338/7)
Batting in the first innings, India finished on 338/7 from 50.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 6.76 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, India accumulated 35 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Ruturaj Gaikwad spearheaded the batting effort with 116 runs off 89 balls (including 7 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 130.3). Valuable middle-order support came from Virat Kohli, who contributed 62 runs off 57 deliveries, while Kl Rahul added 36 (35b). The bowling side conceded 7 extra runs (wides: 5, no-balls: 1, byes: 0, leg-byes: 1). With the ball in the first innings, Zak Foulkes led the bowling figures with 2/60 in 9.0 overs (economy 6.67), assisted by Michael Bracewell (2/50 in 7.0 overs).
3. New Zealand Chase & Second Innings Summary (339/9)
Pursuing a target of 339 runs for victory, New Zealand recorded 339/9 in 44.2 overs at a scoring rate of 7.65 runs per over. Will Young anchored the chase for New Zealand with 75 runs from 39 balls (6 fours, 3 sixes, strike rate 192.3), alongside Daryl Mitchell who chipped in with 59 off 61 balls. Defending the total, Ravindra Jadeja delivered a key spell of 2/44 across 7.0 overs at an economy rate of 6.29, while Kuldeep Yadav finished with 2/62 (8.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Ruturaj Gaikwad and Virat Kohli (India), who combined for 102 runs off 88 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 10 catches, 1 run-out, and 0 stumpings, with Daryl Mitchell 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—Michael Bracewell (New Zealand) topped the match rankings with 185.0 total points, followed closely by Daryl Mitchell (151.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Michael Bracewell.