New Zealand vs Pakistan — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
WORLD CUP • Pakistan won the match by 8 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 5-over encounter of WORLD CUP, New Zealand took on Pakistan on Feb 13, 2026, 07:28 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Pakistan won the match by 8 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 83 runs and 4 wickets fall between New Zealand (40/2 in 5.0 overs) and Pakistan (43/2 in 3.2 overs).
2. New Zealand Innings Breakdown (40/2)
Batting in the first innings, New Zealand finished on 40/2 from 5.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 8.00 runs per over. During the opening 5 overs, New Zealand accumulated 40 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. R Ravindra spearheaded the batting effort with 22 runs off 15 balls (including 1 fours and 1 sixes at a strike rate of 146.7). Valuable middle-order support came from D Conway , who contributed 12 runs off 7 deliveries, while Fin Allen added 4 (5b). With the ball in the first innings, U Qadir led the bowling figures with 1/4 in 1.0 overs (economy 4.00), assisted by A Ahmed (1/5 in 1.0 overs).
3. Pakistan Chase & Second Innings Summary (43/2)
Pursuing a target of 41 runs for victory, Pakistan recorded 43/2 in 3.2 overs at a scoring rate of 12.90 runs per over. Babar Azam anchored the chase for Pakistan with 16 runs from 11 balls (2 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 145.5), alongside S Ayub who chipped in with 10 off 3 balls. Defending the total, T Boult delivered a key spell of 1/11 across 1.0 overs at an economy rate of 11.00, while Mitchell Santner finished with 1/12 (1.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by D Conway and R Ravindra ( New Zealand ), who combined for 24 runs off 16 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 2 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with N Shah 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—A Ahmed (Pakistan) topped the match rankings with 41.0 total points, followed closely by U Qadir (41.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to A Ahmed .