New Zealand vs India — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • New Zealand won the match by 7 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 100-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, New Zealand took on India on Mar 5, 2026, 02:23 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: New Zealand won the match by 7 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 253 runs and 8 wickets fall between India (125/5 in 9.1 overs) and New Zealand (128/3 in 7.4 overs).
2. India Innings Breakdown (125/5)
Batting in the first innings, India finished on 125/5 from 9.1 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 13.64 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, India accumulated 68 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Rohit Sharma spearheaded the batting effort with 44 runs off 20 balls (including 5 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 220.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Shubman Gill , who contributed 40 runs off 25 deliveries, while Samson added 16 (4b). The bowling side conceded 1 extra runs (wides: 1, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Trent Boult led the bowling figures with 3/45 in 3.1 overs (economy 14.21), assisted by Glen Philps (2/26 in 1.0 overs).
3. New Zealand Chase & Second Innings Summary (128/3)
Pursuing a target of 126 runs for victory, New Zealand recorded 128/3 in 7.4 overs at a scoring rate of 16.70 runs per over. Tim Seifert anchored the chase for New Zealand with 46 runs from 10 balls (4 fours, 5 sixes, strike rate 460.0), alongside Derell Michel who chipped in with 30 off 19 balls. Defending the total, Kuldeep Yadav delivered a key spell of 2/40 across 2.4 overs at an economy rate of 15.00, while Jaspreet Bumrah finished with 1/32 (1.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill (India), who combined for 70 runs off 38 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 2 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Trent Boult 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 98.0 total points, followed closely by Glen Philps (87.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Trent Boult.