Series #1764484671406
30/11/2025 - 02:26 PM
NE

New Zealand

156/1013.3 Overs
VS
AU

Australia

162/213.1 Overs

Australia won the match by 8 wicket.

Man of the MatchSteve Smith

Detailed Analysis

Updated every ball

New Zealand Inning

156/1013.3 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
W
Williamson
lbw Starck01000.0
A
Allen
c Hazelwood b Hazelwood 461066.7
R
Ravindra
run out Travis Head14521280.0
M
Michael Brussel
b Pat Cummins 382024190.0
D
Derell Michel
run out Zampa652248295.5
G
Glen Philps
b Zampa01000.0
M
Mitchell Santner
b Maxwell 181112163.6
T
Tim Seifert
c Josh Ingles b Maxwell 2200100.0
T
Tim Southe
run out Travis Head250040.0
T
Trent Boult
not out461066.7
F
Ferguson
c Maxwell b Maxwell 6201300.0
J
Jack Of The FeeStriker
not out00000.0
Extras3 (wd 3, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total156/10 (13.3 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
M
Maxwell
2.302439.60
S
Starck
2.0037118.50
H
Hazelwood
2.001819.00
P
Pat Cummins
2.0020110.00
Z
Zampa
3.002518.33
S
Sam Kontas
2.0032016.00
Fielding Highlights
Hazelwood
1 C
Travis Head
2 RO
Zampa
1 RO
JOSH INGLES
1 C
Maxwell
1 C

Partnerships

Ravindra & Allen
Ravindra 14 · Allen 4
18 (9b)
Williamson & Allen
Williamson 0 · Allen 0
0 (1b)
Allen & Michael Brussel
Allen 0 · Michael Brussel 0
0 (2b)
Mitchell Santner & Tim Seifert
Mitchell Santner 4 · Tim Seifert 2
6 (6b)
Derell Michel & Glen Philps
Derell Michel 18 · Glen Philps 0
18 (7b)
Mitchell Santner & Derell Michel
Mitchell Santner 0 · Derell Michel 0
0 (1b)
Michael Brussel & Derell Michel
Michael Brussel 38 · Derell Michel 47
85 (36b)
Mitchell Santner & Trent Boult
Mitchell Santner 6 · Trent Boult 4
10 (8b)
Tim Southe & Mitchell Santner
Tim Southe 2 · Mitchell Santner 8
10 (9b)
Ferguson & Trent Boult
Ferguson 6 · Trent Boult 0
6 (2b)
Match Timeline14 Overs
Over 14Maxwell
2 Wkt6 Runs
W
6
W
Over 13Zampa
5 Runs
Wd
0
0
0
0
0
4
Over 12Sam Kontas
1 Wkt14 Runs
1
0
1
6
W
6
Over 11Maxwell
1 Wkt4 Runs
2
W
0
1
1
0
Over 10Zampa
2 Wkt4 Runs
W
W
0
4
0
0
Over 9Sam Kontas
18 Runs
0
6
0
0
6
6
Over 8Pat Cummins
1 Wkt7 Runs
0
0
1
0
6
W
Over 7Maxwell
14 Runs
Wd
Wd
0
0
0
6
0
6
Over 6Zampa
16 Runs
4
6
6
0
0
0
Over 5Hazelwood
14 Runs
0
4
6
2
2
0
Over 4Pat Cummins
13 Runs
0
0
1
6
0
6
Over 3Starck
23 Runs
4
1
4
4
6
4
Over 2Hazelwood
2 Wkt4 Runs
4
0
0
W
0
W
Over 1Starck
1 Wkt14 Runs
W
6
4
4
0
0

Australia Inning

162/213.1 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
T
Travis Head
b Trent Boult01000.0
S
Sam KontasStriker
not out743759200.0
M
Mitchell Marsh
b Trent Boult12930133.3
S
Steve Smith
not out7632410237.5
Extras0 (wd 0, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total162/2 (13.1 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
A
Allen
0.106036.00
T
Trent Boult
3.0038212.67
T
Tim Southe
3.002809.33
F
Ferguson
2.0028014.00
M
Mitchell Santner
3.0040013.33
M
Michael Brussel
1.00606.00
G
Glen Philps
1.0016016.00

Partnerships

Travis Head & Sam Kontas
Travis Head 0 · Sam Kontas 0
0 (1b)
Mitchell Marsh & Sam Kontas
Mitchell Marsh 12 · Sam Kontas 6
18 (15b)
Steve Smith & Sam Kontas
Steve Smith 76 · Sam Kontas 68
144 (63b)
Match Timeline14 Overs
Over 14Allen
6 Runs
6
Over 13Trent Boult
26 Runs
6
4
0
6
4
6
Over 12Tim Southe
18 Runs
6
0
0
0
6
6
Over 11Ferguson
22 Runs
6
0
6
4
6
0
Over 10Mitchell Santner
6 Runs
0
0
0
6
0
0
Over 9Glen Philps
16 Runs
0
6
4
0
6
0
Over 8Mitchell Santner
24 Runs
4
4
6
6
0
4
Over 7Michael Brussel
6 Runs
0
0
0
0
0
6
Over 6Mitchell Santner
10 Runs
0
4
0
0
6
0
Over 5Ferguson
6 Runs
0
0
0
0
0
6
Over 4Tim Southe
4 Runs
0
0
0
4
0
0
Over 3Trent Boult
1 Wkt8 Runs
4
0
4
W
0
0
Over 2Tim Southe
6 Runs
0
0
6
0
0
0
Over 1Trent Boult
1 Wkt4 Runs
W
4
0
0
0
0
Official Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

New Zealand vs Australia — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

World Cup 2026 • Australia won the match by 8 wicket.

Key Match Highlights

Combined Match Aggregate: 318 runs & 12 wickets
New Zealand Top Batter: Derell Michel — 65 (22b, 4x4, 8x6)
1st Innings Best Bowling: Maxwell — 3/24 (2.3 ov)
Australia Top Batter: Steve Smith — 76 (32b, 4x4, 10x6)
2nd Innings Best Bowling: Trent Boult — 2/38 (3.0 ov)
Best Partnership: Steve Smith & Sam Kontas — 144 runs (63b)
CricÓ MVP Leader: Sam Kontas (Australia) — 147.0 pts

1. Match Overview & Context

In this 20-over encounter of World Cup 2026, New Zealand took on Australia on Nov 30, 2025, 06:39 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Australia won the match by 8 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 318 runs and 12 wickets fall between New Zealand (156/10 in 13.3 overs) and Australia (162/2 in 13.1 overs).

2. New Zealand Innings Breakdown (156/10)

Batting in the first innings, New Zealand finished on 156/10 from 13.3 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 11.56 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, New Zealand accumulated 84 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. Derell Michel spearheaded the batting effort with 65 runs off 22 balls (including 4 fours and 8 sixes at a strike rate of 295.5). Valuable middle-order support came from Michael Brussel, who contributed 38 runs off 20 deliveries, while Mitchell Santner added 18 (11b). The bowling side conceded 3 extra runs (wides: 3, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Maxwell led the bowling figures with 3/24 in 2.3 overs (economy 9.60), assisted by Zampa (1/25 in 3.0 overs).

3. Australia Chase & Second Innings Summary (162/2)

Pursuing a target of 157 runs for victory, Australia recorded 162/2 in 13.1 overs at a scoring rate of 12.30 runs per over. Steve Smith anchored the chase for Australia with 76 runs from 32 balls (4 fours, 10 sixes, strike rate 237.5), alongside Sam Kontas who chipped in with 74 off 37 balls. Defending the total, Trent Boult delivered a key spell of 2/38 across 3.0 overs at an economy rate of 12.67, while Michael Brussel finished with 0/6 (1.0 overs).

4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings

The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Steve Smith and Sam Kontas (Australia), who combined for 144 runs off 63 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 3 catches, 3 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Travis Head 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—Sam Kontas (Australia) topped the match rankings with 147.0 total points, followed closely by Steve Smith (120.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Steve Smith .