Srilanka vs Newzealand — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
ODI World Cup • Newzealand won the match by 10 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 1-over encounter of ODI World Cup, Srilanka took on Newzealand on Mar 24, 2026, 09:29 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Newzealand won the match by 10 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 6 runs and 2 wickets fall between Srilanka (2/2 in 1.0 overs) and Newzealand (4/0 in 0.1 overs).
2. Srilanka Innings Breakdown (2/2)
Batting in the first innings, Srilanka finished on 2/2 from 1.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 2.00 runs per over. During the opening 1 overs, Srilanka accumulated 2 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Parera spearheaded the batting effort with 1 runs off 1 balls (including 0 fours and 0 sixes at a strike rate of 100.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Kusal, who contributed 1 runs off 2 deliveries, while S S Vikrama added 0 (3b). With the ball in the first innings, Forguson led the bowling figures with 2/2 in 1.0 overs (economy 2.00).
3. Newzealand Chase & Second Innings Summary (4/0)
Pursuing a target of 3 runs for victory, Newzealand recorded 4/0 in 0.1 overs at a scoring rate of 24.00 runs per over. Neesham anchored the chase for Newzealand with 4 runs from 1 balls (1 fours, 0 sixes, strike rate 400.0). Defending the total, Pathirana delivered a key spell of 0/4 across 0.1 overs at an economy rate of 24.00.
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Neesham and Phillips (Newzealand), who combined for 4 runs off 1 balls. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Forguson (Newzealand) topped the match rankings with 62.0 total points, followed closely by Neesham (5.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Forguson .