India vs New Zealand — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • New Zealand won the match by 8 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 15-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, India took on New Zealand on Feb 1, 2026, 05:37 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: New Zealand won the match by 8 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 340 runs and 8 wickets fall between New Zealand (174/6 in 15.0 overs) and India (166/2 in 15.0 overs).
2. New Zealand Innings Breakdown (174/6)
Batting in the first innings, New Zealand finished on 174/6 from 15.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 11.60 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, New Zealand accumulated 78 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Tim Seifert spearheaded the batting effort with 101 runs off 41 balls (including 11 fours and 7 sixes at a strike rate of 246.3). Valuable middle-order support came from Mark Chapman , who contributed 30 runs off 13 deliveries, while Devon Conway added 17 (12b). The bowling side conceded 2 extra runs (wides: 2, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Abhishek Sharma led the bowling figures with 2/8 in 1.0 overs (economy 8.00), assisted by Jasprit Bumrah (1/17 in 2.0 overs).
3. India Chase & Second Innings Summary (166/2)
Pursuing a target of 175 runs for victory, India recorded 166/2 in 15.0 overs at a scoring rate of 11.07 runs per over. Abhishek Sharma anchored the chase for India with 100 runs from 40 balls (7 fours, 9 sixes, strike rate 250.0), alongside Ishan Kishan who chipped in with 56 off 37 balls. Defending the total, Geen Philips delivered a key spell of 1/19 across 2.0 overs at an economy rate of 9.50, while KIYE JAMIESON finished with 1/34 (3.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma (India ), who combined for 100 runs off 59 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 1 catch, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with HARSHIT RANA 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—Abhishek Sharma (India ) topped the match rankings with 226.0 total points, followed closely by Tim Seifert (149.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Tim Seifert.