New Zealand vs Sri Lanka — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • New Zealand won the match by 2 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, New Zealand took on Sri Lanka on Feb 13, 2026, 03:24 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: New Zealand won the match by 2 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 196 runs and 18 wickets fall between Sri Lanka (96/10 in 19.0 overs) and New Zealand (100/8 in 19.2 overs).
2. Sri Lanka Innings Breakdown (96/10)
Batting in the first innings, Sri Lanka finished on 96/10 from 19.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 5.05 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Sri Lanka accumulated 22 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. Angelo Mathews spearheaded the batting effort with 34 runs off 29 balls (including 3 fours and 1 sixes at a strike rate of 117.2). Valuable middle-order support came from Pathum Nissanka, who contributed 9 runs off 10 deliveries, while Wanindu Hasaranga added 9 (11b). The bowling side conceded 5 extra runs (wides: 4, no-balls: 1, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Mitchell Santner led the bowling figures with 5/30 in 4.0 overs (economy 7.50), assisted by Trent Boult (2/10 in 2.0 overs).
3. New Zealand Chase & Second Innings Summary (100/8)
Pursuing a target of 97 runs for victory, New Zealand recorded 100/8 in 19.2 overs at a scoring rate of 5.17 runs per over. Mark Chapman anchored the chase for New Zealand with 39 runs from 57 balls (1 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 68.4), alongside Rachin Ravindra who chipped in with 17 off 11 balls. Defending the total, Dasun Shanaka delivered a key spell of 2/7 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 1.75, while Dhananjaya Da Silva finished with 2/8 (2.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Rachin Ravindra and Mark Chapman (New Zealand), who combined for 34 runs off 17 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 8 catches, 1 run-out, and 1 stumping, with Glenn Phillips 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—Mitchell Santner (New Zealand) topped the match rankings with 190.0 total points, followed closely by Dhananjaya Da Silva (128.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Mitchell Santner.