India completed a chase of 192 against New Zealand, finishing on 195 for 3 in 18.0 overs after New Zealand posted 191 for 8 in 20 overs. The result came with 12 balls remaining. This analysis breaks down run rates, wicket usage and chase efficiency using the available scoreline.
Match Summary: Key Numbers
New Zealand batted first and reached 191 for 8 in their 20 overs. India needed 192 to win and passed that mark comfortably, ending on 195 for 3 in 18.0 overs.
India won with seven wickets in hand and 12 balls unused, which is 10% of the innings. The table below compares the two innings.
| Metric | New Zealand | India |
|---|
| Score | 191/8 | 195/3 |
| Overs Used | 20.0 | 18.0 |
| Balls Faced | 120 | 108 |
| Wickets Lost | 8 | 3 |
| Run Rate | 9.55 | 10.83 |
| Runs per Ball | 1.59 | 1.81 |
Run Rate Analysis
New Zealand scored at 9.55 runs per over across 120 balls. That is a strong T20 scoring rate, but it left a target of 192 that required 9.60 per over.
India scored at 10.83 per over, which is 1.23 runs per over above the required rate. Their pace was also 1.28 per over higher than New Zealand's.
Required Rate Versus Actual Rate
| Measure | Value |
|---|
| Target | 192 |
| Required Run Rate (20 overs) | 9.60 |
| India Actual Run Rate | 10.83 |
| Surplus Over Required Rate | +1.23 |
| Balls Remaining | 12 |
Because India scored faster than the asking rate for the full chase, the required rate never became a pressure point. Finishing two overs early supports this reading.
Wickets and Batting Depth
The wicket column shows the largest gap. New Zealand lost eight wickets while India lost three, so India's innings was far more stable.
Measured as runs per wicket lost, New Zealand produced 23.9 and India produced 65.0. This is a team-level measure, not a batting average, as extras and not-out batters are not separated in the available data.
Resource Utilisation
| Resource | New Zealand | India |
|---|
| Balls Used (of 120) | 120 (100%) | 108 (90%) |
| Wickets Used (of 10) | 8 (80%) | 3 (30%) |
| Runs per Wicket Lost | 23.9 | 65.0 |
India used 90% of the balls and only 30% of the wickets to pass the target. New Zealand used all 120 balls and 80% of their wickets to reach 191.
Team Lineups and Context
New Zealand were led by Mitch Santner, with Tim Seifert as wicketkeeper. Their batting order included Finn Allen, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Bevon Jacobs and Michael Bracewell.
Their bowling group listed Nathan Smith, Adam Milne, Jacob Duffy and Blair Tickner. India were captained by Shreyas Iyer, with Sanju Samson as wicketkeeper.
India's Selected Group
India's lineup featured Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir and Nitish Kumar Reddy. The bowling options were Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Prince Yadav, Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakaravarthy.
Individual scorecard figures are not part of the available data. Player-level strike rates and bowling economies therefore cannot be assessed here.
Chase Efficiency: What the Numbers Suggest
A target of 192 requires a rate of 9.60 per over. India beat that rate by 1.23 runs per over while keeping seven wickets in hand.
Chases of this size are usually decided by how many wickets a team keeps for the final overs. India's low wicket loss meant the later overs were played without collapse risk.
Key Takeaways
- India scored 195 in 108 balls, a rate of 1.81 runs per ball.
- New Zealand scored 191 in 120 balls, a rate of 1.59 runs per ball.
- The wicket gap was 8 lost versus 3 lost.
- India finished with 12 balls, or 10% of the innings, unused.
New Zealand's total was competitive on run rate alone. The difference came from India's stability, as they combined faster scoring with far fewer dismissals.