India vs New Zeeland — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
World Cup • India won the match by 221 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of World Cup, India took on New Zeeland on Jun 5, 2026, 06:12 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: India won the match by 221 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 633 runs and 13 wickets fall between India (427/3 in 50.0 overs) and New Zeeland (206/10 in 29.3 overs).
2. India Innings Breakdown (427/3)
Batting in the first innings, India finished on 427/3 from 50.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 8.54 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, India accumulated 47 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Daksh spearheaded the batting effort with 241 runs off 155 balls (including 16 fours and 20 sixes at a strike rate of 155.5). Valuable middle-order support came from Sagar, who contributed 71 runs off 37 deliveries, while Abdul added 60 (56b). The bowling side conceded 7 extra runs (wides: 6, no-balls: 1, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Lckie led the bowling figures with 1/63 in 9.0 overs (economy 7.00), assisted by Allen (1/65 in 9.0 overs).
3. New Zeeland Chase & Second Innings Summary (206/10)
Pursuing a target of 428 runs for victory, New Zeeland recorded 206/10 in 29.3 overs at a scoring rate of 6.98 runs per over. Glenn Philips anchored the chase for New Zeeland with 63 runs from 38 balls (8 fours, 3 sixes, strike rate 165.8), alongside Conway who chipped in with 50 off 41 balls. Defending the total, M Siraj delivered a key spell of 3/20 across 5.0 overs at an economy rate of 4.00, while Bhuvi finished with 3/39 (5.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Shekhar and Daksh (India), who combined for 138 runs off 97 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 5 catches, 0 run-outs, and 1 stumping, with Ravindra 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—Daksh (India) topped the match rankings with 307.0 total points, followed closely by Allen (182.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Daksh.