India vs Newzealand — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
ODI World Cup • India won the match by 396 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of ODI World Cup, India took on Newzealand on Mar 28, 2026, 08:44 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: India won the match by 396 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 504 runs and 19 wickets fall between India (450/9 in 50.0 overs) and Newzealand (54/10 in 9.4 overs).
2. India Innings Breakdown (450/9)
Batting in the first innings, India finished on 450/9 from 50.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 9.00 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, India accumulated 58 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. S Yadav spearheaded the batting effort with 281 runs off 131 balls (including 26 fours and 23 sixes at a strike rate of 214.5). Valuable middle-order support came from R Sharma , who contributed 40 runs off 15 deliveries, while Siraj added 36 (33b). The bowling side conceded 8 extra runs (wides: 7, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 1). With the ball in the first innings, Boult led the bowling figures with 4/49 in 9.0 overs (economy 5.44), assisted by Forguson (2/52 in 10.0 overs).
3. Newzealand Chase & Second Innings Summary (54/10)
Pursuing a target of 451 runs for victory, Newzealand recorded 54/10 in 9.4 overs at a scoring rate of 5.59 runs per over. Neesham anchored the chase for Newzealand with 25 runs from 17 balls (2 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 147.1), alongside Mitchell who chipped in with 13 off 11 balls. Defending the total, Harshit delivered a key spell of 4/17 across 3.0 overs at an economy rate of 5.67, while Bumrah finished with 3/0 (1.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Siraj and S Yadav (India ), who combined for 224 runs off 93 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 11 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Seifert 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—S Yadav (India ) topped the match rankings with 360.0 total points, followed closely by Boult (257.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to S Yadav .