Series #1772637182344
15/03/2026 - 06:47 PM
WE

West Indies

221/620.0 Overs
VS
NE

Newzealand

207/920.0 Overs

West Indies won the match by 14 run

Man of the MatchS Rutherferd

Detailed Analysis

Updated every ball

West Indies Inning

221/620.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
H
Hope
b Phillips 272151128.6
B
B King
c Neesham b Santner251041250.0
H
Hetmayer
c Neesham b Santner171330130.8
S
S Rutherferd
c Seifert b Henry 724683156.5
H
Holder
c Mitchell b Forguson 191021190.0
P
Povell
c Allen b Forguson 491626306.3
S
Shepherd Striker
not out10420250.0
C
Chase
not out00000.0
Extras2 (wd 1, nb 0, b 0, lb 1)
Total221/6 (20.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
H
Henry
4.0054113.50
B
Boult
2.001608.00
S
Santner
3.0036212.00
N
Neesham
4.003809.50
P
Phillips
3.002719.00
F
Forguson
4.0049212.25
Fielding Highlights
Neesham
2 C
Seifert
1 C
Mitchell
1 C
Allen
1 C

Partnerships

Hope & B King
Hope 23 · B King 25
48 (24b)
Hope & Hetmayer
Hope 4 · Hetmayer 0
5 (8b)
S Rutherferd & Hetmayer
S Rutherferd 36 · Hetmayer 17
53 (37b)
Holder & S Rutherferd
Holder 19 · S Rutherferd 12
31 (18b)
Povell & S Rutherferd
Povell 33 · S Rutherferd 24
57 (25b)
Shepherd & Povell
Shepherd 10 · Povell 16
26 (8b)
Match Timeline20 Overs
Over 20Forguson
1 Wkt21 Runs
4
1
6
6
4
W
Over 19Henry
1 Wkt18 Runs
6
6
1
W
4
1
Over 18Boult
12 Runs
2
4
1
1
4
0
Over 17Neesham
13 Runs
2
4
1
1
4
1
Over 16Phillips
15 Runs
0
1
6
0
2
6
Over 15Forguson
1 Wkt9 Runs
1
4
W
4
0
0
Over 14Neesham
12 Runs
6
0
1
1
2
2
Over 13Henry
10 Runs
6
0
0
2
0
2
Over 12Santner
1 Wkt5 Runs
0
1
W
4
0
0
Over 11Forguson
3 Runs
0
0
0
1
1
1
Over 10Santner
13 Runs
6
1
4
1
1
0
Over 9Forguson
16 Runs
4
1
6
1
4
0
Over 8Phillips
11 Runs
0
1
4
0
2
4
Over 7Neesham
9 Runs
1
0
0
4
0
4
Over 6Phillips
1 Wkt2 Runs
1
W
0
0
Wd
0
0
Over 5Neesham
4 Runs
0
0
4
0
0
0
Over 4Santner
1 Wkt18 Runs
6
4
4
4
0
W
Over 3Henry
21 Runs
4
2
1
6
4
4
Over 2Boult
4 Runs
0
0
0
4
0
0
Over 1Henry
5 Runs
4
0
0
0
1
0

Newzealand Inning

207/920.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
S
Seifert
b Holder 201522133.3
A
Allen
b Roach9920100.0
R
Rachin
c Motie b Roach02000.0
P
Phillips
lbw Chase02000.0
C
Champman
lbw A Joseph 01000.0
M
Mitchell
c Povell b Chase10811125.0
N
Neesham
c Holder b Holder 01000.0
S
Santner
b Roach523190167.7
F
Forguson
not out532682203.8
H
Henry
c Hope b Roach27923300.0
B
Boult Striker
not out341632212.5
Extras2 (wd 1, nb 0, b 0, lb 1)
Total207/9 (20.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
R
Roach
4.003949.75
S
S Joseph
4.0060015.00
M
Motie
3.002809.33
A
A Joseph
4.013318.25
H
Holder
2.001628.00
C
Chase
2.001728.50
S
Shepherd
1.0013013.00
Fielding Highlights
Motie
1 C
Povell
1 C
Holder
1 C
Hope
1 C

Partnerships

Henry & Forguson
Henry 27 · Forguson 9
36 (12b)
Forguson & Santner
Forguson 13 · Santner 52
66 (41b)
Boult & Forguson
Boult 34 · Forguson 31
65 (27b)
Phillips & Santner
Phillips 0 · Santner 0
0 (1b)
Santner & Mitchell
Santner 0 · Mitchell 10
10 (5b)
Neesham & Mitchell
Neesham 0 · Mitchell 0
0 (1b)
Phillips & Seifert
Phillips 0 · Seifert 6
6 (5b)
Seifert & Champman
Seifert 0 · Champman 0
0 (3b)
Seifert & Allen
Seifert 8 · Allen 9
17 (15b)
Rachin & Seifert
Rachin 0 · Seifert 0
0 (2b)
Mitchell & Seifert
Mitchell 0 · Seifert 6
6 (8b)
Match Timeline20 Overs
Over 20S Joseph
19 Runs
1
6
4
6
1
1
Over 19Shepherd
13 Runs
0
4
2
1
2
4
Over 18A Joseph
11 Runs
4
2
1
0
4
0
Over 17Motie
13 Runs
6
0
0
6
1
0
Over 16Roach
1 Wkt21 Runs
6
6
W
4
1
4
Over 15S Joseph
20 Runs
4
4
1
4
6
1
Over 14Roach
1 Wkt6 Runs
0
2
W
0
4
0
Over 13Holder
9 Runs
2
0
0
2
4
1
Over 12Chase
7 Runs
0
2
1
0
0
4
Over 11A Joseph
11 Runs
4
4
1
2
0
0
Over 10Motie
10 Runs
1
4
2
2
1
0
Over 9S Joseph
16 Runs
4
4
0
4
4
0
Over 8A Joseph
11 Runs
0
4
0
1
2
4
Over 7Chase
2 Wkt10 Runs
4
6
W
W
0
0
Over 6Holder
2 Wkt7 Runs
0
6
W
W
0
Wd
0
Over 5A Joseph
1 Wkt0 Runs
W
0
0
0
0
0
Over 4Motie
6 Runs
0
6
0
0
0
0
Over 3Roach
2 Wkt4 Runs
0
4
W
0
W
0
Over 2S Joseph
5 Runs
0
0
4
0
0
1
Over 1Roach
8 Runs
4
0
0
0
0
4
Official Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

West Indies vs Newzealand — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

T20 world cup • West Indies won the match by 14 run

Key Match Highlights

Combined Match Aggregate: 428 runs & 15 wickets
West Indies Top Batter: S Rutherferd — 72 (46b, 8x4, 3x6)
1st Innings Best Bowling: Santner — 2/36 (3.0 ov)
Newzealand Top Batter: Forguson — 53 (26b, 8x4, 2x6)
2nd Innings Best Bowling: Roach — 4/39 (4.0 ov)
Best Partnership: Forguson & Santner — 66 runs (41b)
CricÓ MVP Leader: Forguson (Newzealand) — 179.0 pts

1. Match Overview & Context

In this 20-over encounter of T20 world cup, West Indies took on Newzealand on Mar 4, 2026, 03:16 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: West Indies won the match by 14 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 428 runs and 15 wickets fall between West Indies (221/6 in 20.0 overs) and Newzealand (207/9 in 20.0 overs).

2. West Indies Innings Breakdown (221/6)

Batting in the first innings, West Indies finished on 221/6 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 11.05 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, West Indies accumulated 54 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. S Rutherferd spearheaded the batting effort with 72 runs off 46 balls (including 8 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 156.5). Valuable middle-order support came from Povell, who contributed 49 runs off 16 deliveries, while Hope added 27 (21b). The bowling side conceded 2 extra runs (wides: 1, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 1). With the ball in the first innings, Santner led the bowling figures with 2/36 in 3.0 overs (economy 12.00), assisted by Forguson (2/49 in 4.0 overs).

3. Newzealand Chase & Second Innings Summary (207/9)

Pursuing a target of 222 runs for victory, Newzealand recorded 207/9 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 10.35 runs per over. Forguson anchored the chase for Newzealand with 53 runs from 26 balls (8 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 203.8), alongside Santner who chipped in with 52 off 31 balls. Defending the total, Roach delivered a key spell of 4/39 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 9.75, while Holder finished with 2/16 (2.0 overs).

4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings

The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Forguson and Santner (Newzealand), who combined for 66 runs off 41 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 9 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Neesham 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—Forguson (Newzealand) topped the match rankings with 179.0 total points, followed closely by Santner (177.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to S Rutherferd .