India vs New Zealand — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • India won the match by 6 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, India took on New Zealand on Feb 22, 2026, 09:12 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: India won the match by 6 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 392 runs and 6 wickets fall between India (199/3 in 20.0 overs) and New Zealand (193/3 in 20.0 overs).
2. India Innings Breakdown (199/3)
Batting in the first innings, India finished on 199/3 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 9.95 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, India accumulated 56 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Abhishek Sharma spearheaded the batting effort with 97 runs off 61 balls (including 6 fours and 5 sixes at a strike rate of 159.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Surya Kumar Yadav, who contributed 53 runs off 28 deliveries, while Tilak Verma added 22 (15b). With the ball in the first innings, Whehbdhe led the bowling figures with 3/199 in 20.0 overs (economy 9.95).
3. New Zealand Chase & Second Innings Summary (193/3)
Pursuing a target of 200 runs for victory, New Zealand recorded 193/3 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 9.65 runs per over. Conway anchored the chase for New Zealand with 57 runs from 38 balls (4 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 150.0), alongside Tgrvd who chipped in with 53 off 24 balls. Defending the total, Abhishek Sharma delivered a key spell of 3/193 across 20.0 overs at an economy rate of 9.65.
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Surya Kumar Yadav and Abhishek Sharma (India ), who combined for 99 runs off 52 balls. 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 241.0 total points, followed closely by Whehbdhe (129.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Abhishek Sharma.