Newzealand vs Pakistan — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
T20 world cup • Pakistan won the match by 47 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of T20 world cup, Newzealand took on Pakistan on Mar 4, 2026, 04:27 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Pakistan won the match by 47 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 377 runs and 11 wickets fall between Pakistan (212/3 in 20.0 overs) and Newzealand (165/8 in 20.0 overs).
2. Pakistan Innings Breakdown (212/3)
Batting in the first innings, Pakistan finished on 212/3 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 10.60 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Pakistan accumulated 58 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. S Ayub spearheaded the batting effort with 83 runs off 41 balls (including 7 fours and 6 sixes at a strike rate of 202.4). Valuable middle-order support came from B Azam , who contributed 52 runs off 26 deliveries, while S Farhan added 50 (35b). The bowling side conceded 1 extra runs (wides: 1, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Neesham led the bowling figures with 2/23 in 3.0 overs (economy 7.67), assisted by Forguson (1/26 in 4.0 overs).
3. Newzealand Chase & Second Innings Summary (165/8)
Pursuing a target of 213 runs for victory, Newzealand recorded 165/8 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 8.25 runs per over. Mitchell anchored the chase for Newzealand with 65 runs from 32 balls (8 fours, 3 sixes, strike rate 203.1), alongside Neesham who chipped in with 25 off 25 balls. Defending the total, Shadab delivered a key spell of 3/32 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 8.00, while Shaheen finished with 2/19 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by B Azam and S Ayub (Pakistan), who combined for 107 runs off 47 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 5 catches, 0 run-outs, and 2 stumpings, with Usman 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—S Ayub (Pakistan) topped the match rankings with 168.0 total points, followed closely by Shadab (122.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to S Ayub.