International Series
08/01/2026 - 01:11 PM
NZ

NZ U21

245/720.0 Overs
VS
AU

AUS U21

82/1011.0 Overs

NZ U21 won the match by 164 run

Man of the MatchArchie Foster

Detailed Analysis

Updated every ball

NZ U21 Inning

245/720.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
A
Archie Foster
c Matt Polits (WK) b Mitchell Crate10052163192.3
J
Jack Greene
c Matt Polits (WK) b Phillip James01000.0
W
Willoighby Wheldale
b Joshua Marks27832337.5
J
Joel Greenwood
b Max Harder513573145.7
G
Grayson Shaw
run out Phillip James14321466.7
S
Sahib Singh Gill
c Mitchell Crate b Max Harder6201300.0
S
Shiv Kovski
b Max Harder6201300.0
M
Moise JeralStriker
not out11710157.1
G
Gunner Syers
not out221131200.0
Extras8 (wd 7, nb 1, b 0, lb 0)
Total245/7 (20.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
J
Joshua Marks
4.0045111.25
P
Phillip James
4.0056114.00
M
Max Harder
4.0040310.00
M
Mitchell Crate
4.0051112.75
S
Samuel Matip
4.0053013.25
Fielding Highlights
Matt Polits (WK)
2 C
Phillip James
1 RO
Mitchell Crate
1 C

Partnerships

Archie Foster & Jack Greene
Archie Foster 11 · Jack Greene 0
11 (7b)
Willoighby Wheldale & Archie Foster
Willoighby Wheldale 27 · Archie Foster 0
27 (8b)
Joel Greenwood & Archie Foster
Joel Greenwood 51 · Archie Foster 39
90 (62b)
Grayson Shaw & Archie Foster
Grayson Shaw 14 · Archie Foster 11
25 (8b)
Archie Foster & Sahib Singh Gill
Archie Foster 1 · Sahib Singh Gill 6
7 (3b)
Shiv Kovski & Archie Foster
Shiv Kovski 6 · Archie Foster 0
6 (2b)
Archie Foster & Moise Jeral
Archie Foster 38 · Moise Jeral 6
44 (15b)
Gunner Syers & Moise Jeral
Gunner Syers 22 · Moise Jeral 5
27 (15b)
Match Timeline20 Overs
Over 20Mitchell Crate
17 Runs
1
2
4
4
0
6
Over 19Samuel Matip
10 Runs
1
4
1
2
1
1
Over 18Mitchell Crate
1 Wkt2 Runs
1
1
W
0
0
0
Over 17Samuel Matip
20 Runs
1
2
4
6
3
4
Over 16Phillip James
22 Runs
4
4
4
4
4
2
Over 15Max Harder
3 Wkt13 Runs
W
1
6
W
6
W
Over 14Mitchell Crate
22 Runs
0
4
NB
6
1
4
6
Over 13Max Harder
1 Wkt10 Runs
6
0
0
0
W
4
Over 12Phillip James
5 Runs
4
0
0
0
0
1
Over 11Samuel Matip
8 Runs
1
1
1
4
1
0
Over 10Joshua Marks
12 Runs
0
0
0
0
6
6
Over 9Phillip James
10 Runs
4
0
4
0
2
0
Over 8Samuel Matip
15 Runs
4
4
Wd
0
0
2
0
Over 7Mitchell Crate
10 Runs
4
4
2
0
0
0
Over 6Max Harder
5 Runs
4
0
0
0
0
1
Over 5Joshua Marks
8 Runs
0
0
0
0
4
4
Over 4Max Harder
12 Runs
0
4
0
4
4
0
Over 3Joshua Marks
1 Wkt12 Runs
6
2
W
0
0
4
Over 2Phillip James
1 Wkt19 Runs
W
4
4
4
6
1
Over 1Joshua Marks
13 Runs
1
Wd
0
0
0
4
6

AUS U21 Inning

82/1011.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
M
Matt Polits (WK)
b Dan Vilakej18703257.1
M
Matty Jenkins
b Gunner Syers332242150.0
K
Kyle Malp
b Archie Foster13511260.0
A
Aiden Molybdenum
b Archie Foster8710114.3
M
Mason Kaljakopoy
b Archie Foster5300166.7
M
Mazey Kalo
b Archie Foster120050.0
J
Joshua Marks
b Archie Foster01000.0
P
Phillip James
b Archie Foster01000.0
M
Max HarderStriker
not out3110027.3
M
Mitchell Crate
b Gunner Syers160016.7
S
Samuel Matip
b Gunner Syers01000.0
L
Lolky Bane
not out00000.0
Extras0 (wd 0, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total82/10 (11.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
M
Marshall Batten
1.0018018.00
D
Dan Vilakej
1.0017117.00
G
Gunner Syers
4.021734.25
M
Moise Jeral
2.001507.50
A
Archie Foster
3.001565.00

Partnerships

Joshua Marks & Mazey Kalo
Joshua Marks 0 · Mazey Kalo 0
0 (1b)
Phillip James & Mazey Kalo
Phillip James 0 · Mazey Kalo 0
0 (1b)
Matt Polits (WK) & Matty Jenkins
Matt Polits (WK) 18 · Matty Jenkins 17
35 (12b)
Mitchell Crate & Max Harder
Mitchell Crate 1 · Max Harder 2
3 (10b)
Samuel Matip & Max Harder
Samuel Matip 0 · Max Harder 0
0 (1b)
Max Harder & Mazey Kalo
Max Harder 1 · Mazey Kalo 0
1 (8b)
Matty Jenkins & Kyle Malp
Matty Jenkins 16 · Kyle Malp 4
20 (18b)
Kyle Malp & Aiden Molybdenum
Kyle Malp 9 · Aiden Molybdenum 1
10 (5b)
Mason Kaljakopoy & Aiden Molybdenum
Mason Kaljakopoy 5 · Aiden Molybdenum 7
12 (8b)
Mazey Kalo & Aiden Molybdenum
Mazey Kalo 1 · Aiden Molybdenum 0
1 (2b)
Match Timeline12 Overs
Over 12Marshall Batten
0 Runs
Over 11Gunner Syers
2 Wkt0 Runs
0
0
0
0
W
W
Over 10Archie Foster
1 Wkt3 Runs
W
1
2
0
0
0
Over 9Gunner Syers
0 Runs
0
0
0
0
0
0
Over 8Archie Foster
4 Wkt2 Runs
W
1
W
W
W
1
Over 7Moise Jeral
12 Runs
4
2
1
5
0
0
Over 6Archie Foster
1 Wkt10 Runs
6
2
1
1
W
0
Over 5Gunner Syers
1 Wkt12 Runs
4
4
4
0
0
W
Over 4Moise Jeral
3 Runs
0
0
0
0
2
1
Over 3Gunner Syers
5 Runs
0
0
0
0
1
4
Over 2Dan Vilakej
1 Wkt17 Runs
6
6
4
0
1
W
Over 1Marshall Batten
18 Runs
6
6
6
0
0
0
Official Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

NZ U21 vs AUS U21 — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

Club Cricket Fixture • NZ U21 won the match by 164 run

Key Match Highlights

Combined Match Aggregate: 327 runs & 17 wickets
NZ U21 Top Batter: Archie Foster — 100 (52b, 16x4, 3x6)
1st Innings Best Bowling: Max Harder — 3/40 (4.0 ov)
AUS U21 Top Batter: Matty Jenkins — 33 (22b, 4x4, 2x6)
2nd Innings Best Bowling: Archie Foster — 6/15 (3.0 ov)
Best Partnership: Joel Greenwood & Archie Foster — 90 runs (62b)
CricÓ MVP Leader: Archie Foster (NZ U21) — 339.0 pts

1. Match Overview & Context

In this 20-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, NZ U21 took on AUS U21 on Jan 7, 2026, 09:52 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: NZ U21 won the match by 164 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 327 runs and 17 wickets fall between NZ U21 (245/7 in 20.0 overs) and AUS U21 (82/10 in 11.0 overs).

2. NZ U21 Innings Breakdown (245/7)

Batting in the first innings, NZ U21 finished on 245/7 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 12.25 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, NZ U21 accumulated 69 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Archie Foster spearheaded the batting effort with 100 runs off 52 balls (including 16 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 192.3). Valuable middle-order support came from Joel Greenwood, who contributed 51 runs off 35 deliveries, while Willoighby Wheldale added 27 (8b). The bowling side conceded 8 extra runs (wides: 7, no-balls: 1, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Max Harder led the bowling figures with 3/40 in 4.0 overs (economy 10.00), assisted by Joshua Marks (1/45 in 4.0 overs).

3. AUS U21 Chase & Second Innings Summary (82/10)

Pursuing a target of 246 runs for victory, AUS U21 recorded 82/10 in 11.0 overs at a scoring rate of 7.45 runs per over. Matty Jenkins anchored the chase for AUS U21 with 33 runs from 22 balls (4 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 150.0), alongside Matt Polits (WK) who chipped in with 18 off 7 balls. Defending the total, Archie Foster delivered a key spell of 6/15 across 3.0 overs at an economy rate of 5.00, while Gunner Syers finished with 3/17 (4.0 overs).

4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings

The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Joel Greenwood and Archie Foster (NZ U21), who combined for 90 runs off 62 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 3 catches, 1 run-out, and 0 stumpings, with Matt Polits (WK) 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—Archie Foster (NZ U21) topped the match rankings with 339.0 total points, followed closely by Gunner Syers (151.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Archie Foster.