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14/02/2026 - 05:29 PM
N

New Zealand

45/45.0 Overs
VS
SR

Srilanka

46/43.3 Overs

New Zealand won the match by 6 wicket.

Man of the MatchMitchell Santner

Detailed Analysis

Updated every ball

Srilanka Inning

45/45.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
P
P Nissanka
b T Boult01000.0
A
A Fernando
not out281241233.3
K
K Mendis
c Kane Williamson b Ish Sodhi111110100.0
K
K Mendisss
c Kane Williamson b Mitchell Santner 02000.0
C
C Asalanka
c D Mitchell b Mitchell Santner 01000.0
J
J Liyanage Striker
not out6310200.0
Extras0 (wd 0, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total45/4 (5.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
T
T Boult
1.00919.00
M
M Chapman
1.00606.00
I
Ish Sodhi
1.00717.00
M
Mitchell Santner
1.0011211.00
R
R Ravindra
1.0012012.00
Fielding Highlights
Kane Williamson
2 C
D Mitchell
1 C

Partnerships

P Nissanka & A Fernando
P Nissanka 0 · A Fernando 0
0 (1b)
K Mendis & A Fernando
K Mendis 11 · A Fernando 11
22 (16b)
C Asalanka & A Fernando
C Asalanka 0 · A Fernando 0
0 (1b)
A Fernando & J Liyanage
A Fernando 6 · J Liyanage 6
12 (6b)
K Mendisss & A Fernando
K Mendisss 0 · A Fernando 11
11 (6b)
Match Timeline5 Overs
Over 5R Ravindra
12 Runs
4
1
4
1
1
1
Over 4Mitchell Santner
2 Wkt11 Runs
0
4
6
1
W
W
Over 3Ish Sodhi
1 Wkt7 Runs
1
1
4
1
W
0
Over 2M Chapman
6 Runs
1
4
1
0
0
0
Over 1T Boult
1 Wkt9 Runs
W
4
0
2
2
1

New Zealand Inning

46/43.3 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
R
R Ravindra
c W Hasarnga b L Kumara 10520200.0
F
Fin Allen
c K Mendis b A Fernando16730228.6
D
D Mitchell
c A Fernando b L Kumara 01000.0
K
Kane Williamson
c P Nissanka b W Hasarnga 10411250.0
T
T SeifertStriker
not out8310266.7
G
G Phillips
not out1100100.0
Extras1 (wd 1, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total46/4 (3.3 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
A
A Fernando
0.30418.00
L
L Kumara
1.0010210.00
C
C Wickramsinghe
1.0016016.00
W
W Hasarnga
1.0016116.00
Fielding Highlights
W Hasarnga
1 C
K Mendis
1 C
A Fernando
1 C
P Nissanka
1 C

Partnerships

R Ravindra & Fin Allen
R Ravindra 10 · Fin Allen 0
10 (5b)
D Mitchell & Fin Allen
D Mitchell 0 · Fin Allen 0
0 (1b)
Fin Allen & Kane Williamson
Fin Allen 16 · Kane Williamson 10
26 (10b)
T Seifert & Fin Allen
T Seifert 6 · Fin Allen 0
6 (3b)
G Phillips & T Seifert
G Phillips 1 · T Seifert 2
3 (2b)
Match Timeline4 Overs
Over 4A Fernando
1 Wkt4 Runs
Wd
W
1
2
Over 3W Hasarnga
1 Wkt16 Runs
6
0
4
W
4
2
Over 2C Wickramsinghe
16 Runs
0
4
2
2
4
4
Over 1L Kumara
2 Wkt10 Runs
4
0
4
2
W
W
Official Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

New Zealand vs Srilanka — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

WORLD CUP • New Zealand won the match by 6 wicket.

Key Match Highlights

Combined Match Aggregate: 91 runs & 8 wickets
Srilanka Top Batter: A Fernando — 28 (12b, 4x4, 1x6)
1st Innings Best Bowling: Mitchell Santner — 2/11 (1.0 ov)
New Zealand Top Batter: Fin Allen — 16 (7b, 3x4, 0x6)
2nd Innings Best Bowling: L Kumara — 2/10 (1.0 ov)
Best Partnership: Fin Allen & Kane Williamson — 26 runs (10b)
CricÓ MVP Leader: A Fernando (Srilanka ) — 71.0 pts

1. Match Overview & Context

In this 5-over encounter of WORLD CUP, New Zealand took on Srilanka on Feb 13, 2026, 06:55 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: New Zealand won the match by 6 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 91 runs and 8 wickets fall between Srilanka (45/4 in 5.0 overs) and New Zealand (46/4 in 3.3 overs).

2. Srilanka Innings Breakdown (45/4)

Batting in the first innings, Srilanka finished on 45/4 from 5.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 9.00 runs per over. During the opening 5 overs, Srilanka accumulated 45 runs for the loss of 4 wickets. A Fernando spearheaded the batting effort with 28 runs off 12 balls (including 4 fours and 1 sixes at a strike rate of 233.3). Valuable middle-order support came from K Mendis , who contributed 11 runs off 11 deliveries, while J Liyanage added 6 (3b). With the ball in the first innings, Mitchell Santner led the bowling figures with 2/11 in 1.0 overs (economy 11.00), assisted by Ish Sodhi (1/7 in 1.0 overs).

3. New Zealand Chase & Second Innings Summary (46/4)

Pursuing a target of 46 runs for victory, New Zealand recorded 46/4 in 3.3 overs at a scoring rate of 13.14 runs per over. Fin Allen anchored the chase for New Zealand with 16 runs from 7 balls (3 fours, 0 sixes, strike rate 228.6), alongside Kane Williamson who chipped in with 10 off 4 balls. Defending the total, L Kumara delivered a key spell of 2/10 across 1.0 overs at an economy rate of 10.00, while A Fernando finished with 1/4 (0.3 overs).

4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings

The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Fin Allen and Kane Williamson ( New Zealand ), who combined for 26 runs off 10 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 7 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Kane Williamson 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 Fernando (Srilanka ) topped the match rankings with 71.0 total points, followed closely by L Kumara (53.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Mitchell Santner .