New Zealand (odi) vs Sri Lanka — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
T 20 World Cup 2026 • New Zealand (odi) won the match by 8 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of T 20 World Cup 2026, New Zealand (odi) took on Sri Lanka on Mar 1, 2026, 10:13 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: New Zealand (odi) won the match by 8 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 236 runs and 12 wickets fall between Sri Lanka (115/10 in 10.0 overs) and New Zealand (odi) (121/2 in 11.2 overs).
2. Sri Lanka Innings Breakdown (115/10)
Batting in the first innings, Sri Lanka finished on 115/10 from 10.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 11.50 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Sri Lanka accumulated 74 runs for the loss of 4 wickets. Hasranga Wanindu spearheaded the batting effort with 32 runs off 13 balls (including 2 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 246.2). Valuable middle-order support came from Dilshan Madushanka, who contributed 29 runs off 13 deliveries, while Dunith Wellalage added 24 (9b). The bowling side conceded 9 extra runs (wides: 9, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Mitchell Santner led the bowling figures with 5/37 in 3.0 overs (economy 12.33), assisted by Ish Sodhi (2/23 in 2.0 overs).
3. New Zealand (odi) Chase & Second Innings Summary (121/2)
Pursuing a target of 116 runs for victory, New Zealand (odi) recorded 121/2 in 11.2 overs at a scoring rate of 10.68 runs per over. Devon Konway anchored the chase for New Zealand (odi) with 79 runs from 34 balls (6 fours, 6 sixes, strike rate 232.4), alongside Kane Williamson who chipped in with 30 off 27 balls. Defending the total, Hasranga Wanindu delivered a key spell of 1/24 across 3.0 overs at an economy rate of 8.00, while Mathisha Patheerana finished with 1/31 (3.2 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Kane Williamson and Devon Konway (New Zealand (odi)), who combined for 105 runs off 58 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 8 catches, 0 run-outs, and 1 stumping, with TOM LATHAM 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—Mitchell Santner (New Zealand (odi)) topped the match rankings with 144.0 total points, followed closely by Devon Konway (121.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Mitchell Santner.