Series #1768142130285
26/01/2026 - 11:05 AM
NE

New Zealand

312/1018.4 Overs
VS
AU

Australia

28/105.0 Overs

New Zealand won the match by 284 run

Man of the MatchTrent Boult

Detailed Analysis

Updated every ball

New Zealand Inning

312/1018.4 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
B
Brendum Macclum
b Micthel Starc 24804300.0
K
Kane Williamson
b Pat Cummins12502240.0
M
Martin Guptil
c Pat Cummins b Adam Zampa 10833912327.3
D
David Conway
b Micthel Starc 04000.0
D
Daril Micthel
s Adam Gilcrist b Micthel Starc 6301200.0
G
Glen Phillips
b Micthel Starc 01000.0
A
Ajaj Patel
not out116441112263.6
M
Micthel Santner
c Micthel Starc b Adam Zampa 24632400.0
M
Matt Henry
b Adam Zampa 6201300.0
T
Tim Sauthi
c Pat Cummins b Micthel Starc 8320266.7
T
Trent Boult
c Ricky Ponting b Micthel Starc 8320266.7
C
ChStriker
not out00000.0
Extras0 (wd 0, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total312/10 (18.4 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
M
Micthel Starc
3.4148613.09
P
Pat Cummins
3.0060120.00
J
Josh Hazelwood
3.0058019.33
N
Nathon Layon
3.0054018.00
A
Adam Zampa
3.0068322.67
G
Glen Maxwell
3.012408.00
Fielding Highlights
Pat Cummins
2 C
Adam Gilcrist
1 St
Micthel Starc
1 C
Ricky Ponting
1 C

Partnerships

Brendum Macclum & Kane Williamson
Brendum Macclum 24 · Kane Williamson 12
36 (11b)
Martin Guptil & Brendum Macclum
Martin Guptil 4 · Brendum Macclum 0
4 (3b)
David Conway & Martin Guptil
David Conway 0 · Martin Guptil 0
0 (4b)
Martin Guptil & Daril Micthel
Martin Guptil 16 · Daril Micthel 6
22 (9b)
Glen Phillips & Martin Guptil
Glen Phillips 0 · Martin Guptil 0
0 (1b)
Ajaj Patel & Martin Guptil
Ajaj Patel 102 · Martin Guptil 88
190 (58b)
Micthel Santner & Ajaj Patel
Micthel Santner 24 · Ajaj Patel 0
24 (12b)
Matt Henry & Ajaj Patel
Matt Henry 6 · Ajaj Patel 0
6 (2b)
Tim Sauthi & Ajaj Patel
Tim Sauthi 8 · Ajaj Patel 14
22 (9b)
Trent Boult & Ajaj Patel
Trent Boult 8 · Ajaj Patel 0
8 (3b)
Match Timeline19 Overs
Over 19Micthel Starc
2 Wkt8 Runs
W
4
4
W
Over 18Glen Maxwell
14 Runs
4
0
4
6
0
0
Over 17Adam Zampa
2 Wkt18 Runs
4
W
6
W
4
4
Over 16Glen Maxwell
0 Runs
0
0
0
0
0
0
Over 15Adam Zampa
1 Wkt26 Runs
6
W
4
6
6
4
Over 14Glen Maxwell
10 Runs
6
0
0
0
0
4
Over 13Adam Zampa
24 Runs
0
6
0
6
6
6
Over 12Nathon Layon
16 Runs
6
0
0
6
0
4
Over 11Josh Hazelwood
28 Runs
4
6
4
4
6
4
Over 10Nathon Layon
24 Runs
6
6
0
0
6
6
Over 9Josh Hazelwood
16 Runs
4
6
0
6
0
0
Over 8Nathon Layon
14 Runs
4
0
6
0
4
0
Over 7Josh Hazelwood
14 Runs
0
0
6
4
0
4
Over 6Pat Cummins
28 Runs
4
6
4
4
4
6
Over 5Micthel Starc
2 Wkt16 Runs
6
0
W
W
6
4
Over 4Pat Cummins
16 Runs
0
6
0
6
0
4
Over 3Micthel Starc
2 Wkt0 Runs
0
W
0
0
0
W
Over 2Pat Cummins
1 Wkt16 Runs
6
0
6
0
W
4
Over 1Micthel Starc
24 Runs
6
6
0
0
6
6

Australia Inning

28/105.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
R
Ricky Ponting
c Micthel Santner b Trent Boult 4210200.0
A
Adam Gilcrist
c Martin Guptil b Tim Sauthi 02000.0
A
Aron Finch
s David Conway b Trent Boult 4310133.3
D
David Warner
b Trent Boult 01000.0
S
Steve Smith
b Trent Boult 03000.0
G
Glen Maxwell Striker
not out161012160.0
A
Adam Zampa
c Kane Williamson b Trent Boult 01000.0
N
Nathon Layon
c Martin Guptil b Trent Boult 01000.0
J
Josh Hazelwood
c Martin Guptil b Trent Boult 01000.0
P
Pat Cummins
b Trent Boult 4210200.0
M
Micthel Starc
b Trent Boult 04000.0
C
Cgf
not out00000.0
Extras0 (wd 0, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total28/10 (5.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
T
Tim Sauthi
2.001618.00
T
Trent Boult
3.011294.00
Fielding Highlights
Micthel Santner
1 C
Martin Guptil
3 C
David Conway
1 St
Kane Williamson
1 C

Partnerships

Micthel Starc & Glen Maxwell
Micthel Starc 0 · Glen Maxwell 0
0 (4b)
Glen Maxwell & Pat Cummins
Glen Maxwell 6 · Pat Cummins 4
10 (8b)
Ricky Ponting & Adam Gilcrist
Ricky Ponting 4 · Adam Gilcrist 0
4 (2b)
Adam Zampa & Glen Maxwell
Adam Zampa 0 · Glen Maxwell 0
0 (1b)
Nathon Layon & Glen Maxwell
Nathon Layon 0 · Glen Maxwell 0
0 (1b)
Josh Hazelwood & Glen Maxwell
Josh Hazelwood 0 · Glen Maxwell 0
0 (1b)
Aron Finch & Adam Gilcrist
Aron Finch 4 · Adam Gilcrist 0
4 (3b)
David Warner & Adam Gilcrist
David Warner 0 · Adam Gilcrist 0
0 (1b)
Adam Gilcrist & Steve Smith
Adam Gilcrist 0 · Steve Smith 0
0 (2b)
Glen Maxwell & Steve Smith
Glen Maxwell 10 · Steve Smith 0
10 (7b)
Match Timeline6 Overs
Over 6Tim Sauthi
0 Runs
Over 5Trent Boult
2 Wkt4 Runs
4
W
0
0
0
W
Over 4Tim Sauthi
6 Runs
6
0
0
0
0
0
Over 3Trent Boult
4 Wkt0 Runs
0
0
W
W
W
W
Over 2Tim Sauthi
1 Wkt10 Runs
0
W
0
6
0
4
Over 1Trent Boult
3 Wkt8 Runs
4
W
0
4
W
W
Official Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

New Zealand vs Australia — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

ODI WORLD CUP • New Zealand won the match by 284 run

Key Match Highlights

Combined Match Aggregate: 340 runs & 20 wickets
New Zealand Top Batter: Ajaj Patel — 116 (44b, 11x4, 12x6)
1st Innings Best Bowling: Micthel Starc — 6/48 (3.4 ov)
Australia Top Batter: Glen Maxwell — 16 (10b, 1x4, 2x6)
2nd Innings Best Bowling: Trent Boult — 9/12 (3.0 ov)
Best Partnership: Ajaj Patel & Martin Guptil — 190 runs (58b)
CricÓ MVP Leader: Trent Boult (New Zealand ) — 259.0 pts

1. Match Overview & Context

In this 50-over encounter of ODI WORLD CUP, New Zealand took on Australia on Jan 11, 2026, 02:43 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: New Zealand won the match by 284 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 340 runs and 20 wickets fall between New Zealand (312/10 in 18.4 overs) and Australia (28/10 in 5.0 overs).

2. New Zealand Innings Breakdown (312/10)

Batting in the first innings, New Zealand finished on 312/10 from 18.4 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 16.71 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, New Zealand accumulated 100 runs for the loss of 5 wickets. Ajaj Patel spearheaded the batting effort with 116 runs off 44 balls (including 11 fours and 12 sixes at a strike rate of 263.6). Valuable middle-order support came from Martin Guptil , who contributed 108 runs off 33 deliveries, while Micthel Santner added 24 (6b). With the ball in the first innings, Micthel Starc led the bowling figures with 6/48 in 3.4 overs (economy 13.09), assisted by Adam Zampa (3/68 in 3.0 overs).

3. Australia Chase & Second Innings Summary (28/10)

Pursuing a target of 313 runs for victory, Australia recorded 28/10 in 5.0 overs at a scoring rate of 5.60 runs per over. Glen Maxwell anchored the chase for Australia with 16 runs from 10 balls (1 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 160.0), alongside Ricky Ponting who chipped in with 4 off 2 balls. Defending the total, Trent Boult delivered a key spell of 9/12 across 3.0 overs at an economy rate of 4.00, while Tim Sauthi finished with 1/16 (2.0 overs).

4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings

The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Ajaj Patel and Martin Guptil (New Zealand ), who combined for 190 runs off 58 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 9 catches, 0 run-outs, and 2 stumpings, with Martin Guptil 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—Trent Boult (New Zealand ) topped the match rankings with 259.0 total points, followed closely by Micthel Starc (186.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Trent Boult .