New Zealand vs India — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
ODI Cricket World Cup • India won the match by 4 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of ODI Cricket World Cup, New Zealand took on India on Apr 20, 2026, 02:36 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: India won the match by 4 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 547 runs and 16 wickets fall between New Zealand (273/10 in 50.0 overs) and India (274/6 in 48.0 overs).
2. New Zealand Innings Breakdown (273/10)
Batting in the first innings, New Zealand finished on 273/10 from 50.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 5.46 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, New Zealand accumulated 13 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Daryl Mitchell spearheaded the batting effort with 130 runs off 127 balls (including 9 fours and 5 sixes at a strike rate of 102.4). Valuable middle-order support came from Kane Williamson, who contributed 75 runs off 87 deliveries, while Glenn Phillips added 23 (26b). The bowling side conceded 15 extra runs (wides: 7, no-balls: 0, byes: 3, leg-byes: 5). With the ball in the first innings, Hardik Pandya led the bowling figures with 5/54 in 10.0 overs (economy 5.40), assisted by Kuldeep Yadav (2/73 in 10.0 overs).
3. India Chase & Second Innings Summary (274/6)
Pursuing a target of 274 runs for victory, India recorded 274/6 in 48.0 overs at a scoring rate of 5.71 runs per over. Virat Kohli anchored the chase for India with 95 runs from 104 balls (8 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 91.3), alongside Rohit Sharma who chipped in with 46 off 40 balls. Defending the total, Lockie Ferguson delivered a key spell of 2/64 across 8.0 overs at an economy rate of 8.00, while Mitchell Santner finished with 1/37 (10.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Daryl Mitchell and Kane Williamson (New Zealand), who combined for 152 runs off 152 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 8 catches, 2 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Virat Kohli 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—Hardik Pandya (India) topped the match rankings with 323.0 total points, followed closely by Kuldeep Yadav (195.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Hardik Pandya .