India vs New Zealand — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Tournament Series #1775715498727 • India won the match by 5 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Tournament Series #1775715498727, India took on New Zealand on Apr 10, 2026, 04:29 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: India won the match by 5 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 397 runs and 11 wickets fall between New Zealand (196/6 in 20.0 overs) and India (201/5 in 19.2 overs).
2. New Zealand Innings Breakdown (196/6)
Batting in the first innings, New Zealand finished on 196/6 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 9.80 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, New Zealand accumulated 49 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. Mark Chapman spearheaded the batting effort with 95 runs off 53 balls (including 7 fours and 5 sixes at a strike rate of 179.2). Valuable middle-order support came from James Neesham, who contributed 42 runs off 28 deliveries, while Tim Seifert (wk) added 17 (9b). The bowling side conceded 4 extra runs (wides: 3, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 1). With the ball in the first innings, Arshdeep Singh led the bowling figures with 3/42 in 4.0 overs (economy 10.50), assisted by Ravi Bishnoi (1/32 in 4.0 overs).
3. India Chase & Second Innings Summary (201/5)
Pursuing a target of 197 runs for victory, India recorded 201/5 in 19.2 overs at a scoring rate of 10.40 runs per over. Abhishek Sharma anchored the chase for India with 73 runs from 31 balls (5 fours, 6 sixes, strike rate 235.5), alongside Sanju Samson (wk) who chipped in with 44 off 22 balls. Defending the total, Mitchell Santner (c) delivered a key spell of 2/36 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 9.00, while Micheal Bracewell finished with 2/36 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson (wk) (India), who combined for 111 runs off 49 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 5 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Angkrish Raghuvanshi 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—Mark Chapman (New Zealand) topped the match rankings with 137.0 total points, followed closely by Abhishek Sharma (114.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Abhishek Sharma.