New Zealand vs Pakistan — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • New Zealand won the match by 24 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, New Zealand took on Pakistan on Jul 1, 2026, 10:26 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: New Zealand won the match by 24 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 624 runs and 12 wickets fall between New Zealand (324/2 in 20.0 overs) and Pakistan (300/10 in 20.0 overs).
2. New Zealand Innings Breakdown (324/2)
Batting in the first innings, New Zealand finished on 324/2 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 16.20 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, New Zealand accumulated 108 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Finn Alen spearheaded the batting effort with 158 runs off 40 balls (including 7 fours and 20 sixes at a strike rate of 395.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Rachin Ravindra, who contributed 87 runs off 33 deliveries, while Kane Williamson added 64 (31b). With the ball in the first innings, Sain Ayub led the bowling figures with 1/53 in 3.0 overs (economy 17.67), assisted by Mohammad Nawaz (1/50 in 2.0 overs).
3. Pakistan Chase & Second Innings Summary (300/10)
Pursuing a target of 325 runs for victory, Pakistan recorded 300/10 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 15.00 runs per over. Sain Ayub anchored the chase for Pakistan with 136 runs from 34 balls (5 fours, 18 sixes, strike rate 400.0), alongside Fakhar Zaman who chipped in with 40 off 21 balls. Defending the total, Glenn Phillips delivered a key spell of 3/53 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 13.25, while Mitchell Santner finished with 2/39 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Fakhar Zaman and Sain Ayub (Pakistan), who combined for 164 runs off 51 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 2 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Fakhar Zaman 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—Sain Ayub (Pakistan) topped the match rankings with 224.0 total points, followed closely by Finn Alen (215.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Finn Alen.