India vs New Zealand — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • New Zealand won the match by 2 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, India took on New Zealand on Jan 8, 2026, 03:14 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: New Zealand won the match by 2 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 355 runs and 13 wickets fall between New Zealand (178/8 in 20.0 overs) and India (177/5 in 20.0 overs).
2. New Zealand Innings Breakdown (178/8)
Batting in the first innings, New Zealand finished on 178/8 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 8.90 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, New Zealand accumulated 55 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Jimmy Neesham spearheaded the batting effort with 50 runs off 24 balls (including 6 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 208.3). Valuable middle-order support came from Mark Chapman, who contributed 44 runs off 21 deliveries, while Daryl Mitchell added 31 (23b). The bowling side conceded 6 extra runs (wides: 3, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 3). With the ball in the first innings, Jasprit Bumrah led the bowling figures with 4/19 in 4.0 overs (economy 4.75), assisted by Arshdeep Singh (2/41 in 4.0 overs).
3. India Chase & Second Innings Summary (177/5)
Pursuing a target of 179 runs for victory, India recorded 177/5 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 8.85 runs per over. Abhishek Sharma anchored the chase for India with 95 runs from 60 balls (10 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 158.3), alongside Suryakumar Yadav who chipped in with 20 off 10 balls. Defending the total, Mitchell Santner delivered a key spell of 2/32 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 8.00, while Jimmy Neesham finished with 1/32 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Tilak Varma and Abhishek Sharma (India ), who combined for 48 runs off 34 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 8 catches, 2 run-outs, and 1 stumping, with Jitesh Sharma 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—Jasprit Bumrah (India ) topped the match rankings with 144.0 total points, followed closely by Jimmy Neesham (139.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Jimmy Neesham.