India vs New Zealand — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • India won the match by 116 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, India took on New Zealand on Mar 12, 2026, 01:54 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: India won the match by 116 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 311 runs and 14 wickets fall between India (214/4 in 20.0 overs) and New Zealand (97/10 in 15.2 overs).
2. India Innings Breakdown (214/4)
Batting in the first innings, India finished on 214/4 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 10.70 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, India accumulated 87 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Sanju Samson spearheaded the batting effort with 89 runs off 51 balls (including 7 fours and 5 sixes at a strike rate of 174.5). Valuable middle-order support came from Abhishek Sharma, who contributed 53 runs off 20 deliveries, while Ishan Kishan added 36 (22b). The bowling side conceded 7 extra runs (wides: 7, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Rachin Ravindra led the bowling figures with 3/27 in 4.0 overs (economy 6.75), assisted by Gland Flips (1/13 in 2.0 overs).
3. New Zealand Chase & Second Innings Summary (97/10)
Pursuing a target of 215 runs for victory, New Zealand recorded 97/10 in 15.2 overs at a scoring rate of 6.33 runs per over. Glen Philips anchored the chase for New Zealand with 24 runs from 18 balls (1 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 133.3), alongside Mitchelll Sentener who chipped in with 20 off 10 balls. Defending the total, Jasprit Bumrah delivered a key spell of 4/13 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 3.25, while Akshar Patel finished with 2/9 (2.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson (India), who combined for 81 runs off 33 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 7 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Abhishek 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 146.0 total points, followed closely by Sanju Samson (131.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Sanju Samson.