New Zealand vs Pakistan — 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 50-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, New Zealand took on Pakistan on Apr 21, 2026, 01:20 AM. 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 383 runs and 13 wickets fall between Pakistan (191/10 in 42.5 overs) and New Zealand (192/3 in 30.3 overs).
2. Pakistan Innings Breakdown (191/10)
Batting in the first innings, Pakistan finished on 191/10 from 42.5 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 4.46 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Pakistan accumulated 28 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Babar Azam spearheaded the batting effort with 50 runs off 57 balls (including 7 fours and 0 sixes at a strike rate of 87.7). Valuable middle-order support came from Sahibzada Farhan, who contributed 49 runs off 69 deliveries, while Saim Ayub added 36 (39b). The bowling side conceded 4 extra runs (wides: 1, no-balls: 0, byes: 1, leg-byes: 2). With the ball in the first innings, Jacob Duffy led the bowling figures with 2/19 in 7.0 overs (economy 2.71), assisted by Mitchell Santner (2/35 in 10.0 overs).
3. New Zealand Chase & Second Innings Summary (192/3)
Pursuing a target of 192 runs for victory, New Zealand recorded 192/3 in 30.3 overs at a scoring rate of 6.30 runs per over. Rachin Racindra anchored the chase for New Zealand with 86 runs from 63 balls (6 fours, 6 sixes, strike rate 136.5), alongside Daryl Mitchell who chipped in with 53 off 61 balls. Defending the total, Shaheen Shah Afridi delivered a key spell of 2/36 across 6.0 overs at an economy rate of 6.00, while Naseem Shah finished with 1/34 (6.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Sahibzada Farhan and Babar Azam (Pakistan), who combined for 82 runs off 103 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 6 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Tom Latham 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—Michael Bracewell (New Zealand) topped the match rankings with 201.0 total points, followed closely by Jacob Duffy (201.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Rachin Racindra.