NZ vs Bangladesh — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • NZ won the match by 1 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, NZ took on Bangladesh on Jan 18, 2026, 01:30 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: NZ won the match by 1 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 383 runs and 16 wickets fall between Bangladesh (191/7 in 20.0 overs) and NZ (192/9 in 20.0 overs).
2. Bangladesh Innings Breakdown (191/7)
Batting in the first innings, Bangladesh finished on 191/7 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 9.55 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Bangladesh accumulated 73 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Tanzid Hassan Tamim spearheaded the batting effort with 88 runs off 53 balls (including 8 fours and 8 sixes at a strike rate of 166.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Jaker Ali, who contributed 29 runs off 17 deliveries, while Rishad Hossain added 27 (9b). With the ball in the first innings, Mitchell Santner led the bowling figures with 3/36 in 4.0 overs (economy 9.00), assisted by Matt Henry (2/55 in 4.0 overs).
3. NZ Chase & Second Innings Summary (192/9)
Pursuing a target of 192 runs for victory, NZ recorded 192/9 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 9.60 runs per over. Finn Allen anchored the chase for NZ with 78 runs from 40 balls (9 fours, 5 sixes, strike rate 195.0), alongside Daryl Mitchell who chipped in with 54 off 22 balls. Defending the total, Saif Hassan delivered a key spell of 3/19 across 3.0 overs at an economy rate of 6.33, while Rishad Hossain finished with 2/29 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Finn Allen and Mark Chapman (NZ ), who combined for 80 runs off 59 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 9 catches, 2 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Nusum Ahmed 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—Rishad Hossain (Bangladesh ) topped the match rankings with 136.0 total points, followed closely by Tanzid Hassan Tamim (134.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Finn Allen .