NEW ZEALAND vs SOUTH AFRICA — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • NEW ZEALAND won the match by 10 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 3-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, NEW ZEALAND took on SOUTH AFRICA on Jan 5, 2026, 07:06 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: NEW ZEALAND won the match by 10 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 84 runs and 6 wickets fall between SOUTH AFRICA (39/6 in 3.0 overs) and NEW ZEALAND (45/0 in 2.3 overs).
2. SOUTH AFRICA Innings Breakdown (39/6)
Batting in the first innings, SOUTH AFRICA finished on 39/6 from 3.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 13.00 runs per over. During the opening 3 overs, SOUTH AFRICA accumulated 39 runs for the loss of 6 wickets. HABIB RAHMAN spearheaded the batting effort with 8 runs off 3 balls (including 2 fours and 0 sixes at a strike rate of 266.7). Valuable middle-order support came from WARIS KHAN, who contributed 8 runs off 3 deliveries, while GULAM ALI C added 6 (3b). With the ball in the first innings, HIDAYAT ULLAH led the bowling figures with 2/12 in 1.0 overs (economy 12.00), assisted by ABU UBAIDA (2/13 in 1.0 overs).
3. NEW ZEALAND Chase & Second Innings Summary (45/0)
Pursuing a target of 40 runs for victory, NEW ZEALAND recorded 45/0 in 2.3 overs at a scoring rate of 18.00 runs per over. ALIM KHAN C anchored the chase for NEW ZEALAND with 38 runs from 10 balls (0 fours, 5 sixes, strike rate 380.0), alongside SEED AMIR KHAN who chipped in with 4 off 5 balls. Defending the total, UMAR MARZAK delivered a key spell of 0/10 across 1.0 overs at an economy rate of 10.00, while WARIS KHAN finished with 0/8 (0.3 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by SEED AMIR KHAN and ALIM KHAN C (NEW ZEALAND), who combined for 42 runs off 15 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 4 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with GULAM NABI 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—ALIM KHAN C (NEW ZEALAND) topped the match rankings with 63.0 total points, followed closely by YOUSAF MARZAK (46.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to ALIM KHAN C.