NZ vs IND — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • NZ lead the match by 6 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this limited-overs encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, NZ took on IND on Sep 24, 2025, 08:59 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: NZ lead the match by 6 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 478 runs and 20 wickets fall between IND (243/10 in 48.4 overs) and NZ (235/10 in 54.5 overs).
2. IND Innings Breakdown (243/10)
Batting in the first innings, IND finished on 243/10 from 48.4 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 4.99 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, IND accumulated 23 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. V KOHLI spearheaded the batting effort with 50 runs off 66 balls (including 6 fours and 1 sixes at a strike rate of 75.8). Valuable middle-order support came from C Pujara, who contributed 41 runs off 65 deliveries, while S GILL added 38 (44b). The bowling side conceded 10 extra runs (wides: 3, no-balls: 2, byes: 1, leg-byes: 4). With the ball in the first innings, M Henry led the bowling figures with 4/57 in 9.4 overs (economy 5.90), assisted by T Boult (3/44 in 9.0 overs).
3. NZ Chase & Second Innings Summary (235/10)
Pursuing a target of 244 runs for victory, NZ recorded 235/10 in 54.5 overs at a scoring rate of 4.29 runs per over. W Young anchored the chase for NZ with 77 runs from 105 balls (9 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 73.3), alongside H Nicholls who chipped in with 50 off 64 balls. Defending the total, A Patel delivered a key spell of 5/81 across 17.0 overs at an economy rate of 4.76, while U Yadav finished with 4/67 (17.5 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by H Nicholls and W Young (NZ), who combined for 90 runs off 121 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 7 catches, 1 run-out, and 1 stumping, with H Nicholls 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—M Henry (NZ) topped the match rankings with 382.0 total points, followed closely by U Yadav (364.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to H Nicholls .