New Zealand vs England — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
ODI Cricket World Cup • New Zealand won the match by 33 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of ODI Cricket World Cup, New Zealand took on England on Apr 28, 2026, 04:20 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: New Zealand won the match by 33 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 539 runs and 20 wickets fall between New Zealand (286/10 in 49.3 overs) and England (253/10 in 48.1 overs).
2. New Zealand Innings Breakdown (286/10)
Batting in the first innings, New Zealand finished on 286/10 from 49.3 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 5.78 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, New Zealand accumulated 39 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Daryl Mitchell spearheaded the batting effort with 71 runs off 83 balls (including 7 fours and 0 sixes at a strike rate of 85.5). Valuable middle-order support came from Glenn Phillips, who contributed 47 runs off 52 deliveries, while Kane Williamson added 44 (52b). The bowling side conceded 10 extra runs (wides: 4, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 6). With the ball in the first innings, Gus Atkinson led the bowling figures with 3/60 in 10.0 overs (economy 6.00), assisted by Mark Wood (3/64 in 9.3 overs).
3. England Chase & Second Innings Summary (253/10)
Pursuing a target of 287 runs for victory, England recorded 253/10 in 48.1 overs at a scoring rate of 5.25 runs per over. Jacob Bethell anchored the chase for England with 64 runs from 90 balls (2 fours, 3 sixes, strike rate 71.1), alongside Ben Duckett who chipped in with 50 off 64 balls. Defending the total, Mitchell Santner delivered a key spell of 3/21 across 10.0 overs at an economy rate of 2.10, while Lockie Ferguson finished with 2/49 (10.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Jacob Bethell and Ben Duckett (England), who combined for 83 runs off 108 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 18 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Liam Dawson 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—Kyle Jamieson (New Zealand) topped the match rankings with 232.0 total points, followed closely by Mitchell Santner (231.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Daryl Mitchell .