India vs New Zealand — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • India won the match by 5 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, India took on New Zealand on Mar 8, 2026, 02:06 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: India won the match by 5 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 49 runs and 6 wickets fall between India (27/3 in 4.2 overs) and New Zealand (22/3 in 2.0 overs).
2. India Innings Breakdown (27/3)
Batting in the first innings, India finished on 27/3 from 4.2 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 6.23 runs per over. During the opening 5 overs, India accumulated 27 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. Abhishek Sharma spearheaded the batting effort with 16 runs off 8 balls (including 1 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 200.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Sanju Samson, who contributed 10 runs off 14 deliveries, while Ishan Kishan added 0 (2b). The bowling side conceded 1 extra runs (wides: 1, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Ferguson led the bowling figures with 2/6 in 1.0 overs (economy 6.00), assisted by Satner (1/0 in 0.2 overs).
3. New Zealand Chase & Second Innings Summary (22/3)
Pursuing a target of 28 runs for victory, New Zealand recorded 22/3 in 2.0 overs at a scoring rate of 11.00 runs per over. Seifert anchored the chase for New Zealand with 12 runs from 3 balls (0 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 400.0), alongside Allan who chipped in with 10 off 5 balls. Defending the total, Hardic delivered a key spell of 2/12 across 1.0 overs at an economy rate of 12.00, while Bumrah finished with 1/10 (1.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma (India ), who combined for 26 runs off 20 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 1 catch, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Ferguson 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—Ferguson (New Zealand ) topped the match rankings with 73.0 total points, followed closely by Hardic (50.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Hardic.