The rivalry between India and New Zealand is one of the most competitive and closely fought battles in international cricket. Over the years, both teams have faced each other in 242 major ICC tournaments. From thrilling World Cup clashes to intense bilateral series, this contest has always delivered high-quality cricket.
New Zealand has troubled India in ICC events, winning 13 of 23 matches. On the other hand, India has dominated bilateral contests, especially in T20Is, winning 18 of 30 matches. Players like Rahul Dravid (1659 Test runs), Virat Kohli (1897 ODI runs), Kane Williamson (1239 ODI runs), and Ravichandran Ashwin (75 Test wickets) have played key roles.
In this detailed breakdown, you will find complete head-to-head numbers, ICC tournament records, trophy comparisons, and top player performances across all three formats.
India vs New Zealand Head-to-Head
The cricket rivalry between India and New Zealand has always been competitive and entertaining. Across all formats, the two teams have met 242 times. New Zealand has won 125 of those matches, while India has won 92. The remaining 25 games ended in a draw, a tie.
| Format | Matches Played | India Won | New Zealand Won | Draw | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 65 | 22 | 16 | 27 | 0 |
| ODIs | 123 | 63 | 52 | 07 | 01 |
| T20Is | 30 | 18 | 11 | 0 | 01 |
| Total | 242 | 92 | 125 | 24 | 1 |
India vs New Zealand Head-to-Head in ICC Tournament
In ICC tournaments, New Zealand has dominated India in ICC tournaments. Both teams have met 23 times, with New Zealand winning 13.
In the ODI World Cup, India and New Zealand have met 11 times, and both teams won 5 matches. In the T20 World Cup, India has never won against New Zealand.
| Tournament | Matches played | India won | New Zealand won | Draw/No result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI World Cup | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| T20 World Cup | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Champions Trophy | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| World Test Championship | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Overall | 23 | 8 | 13 | 2 |
India and New Zealand ICC Trophies Comparison
India has won 13 ICC trophies, while New Zealand has won only 2: the ICC Champions Trophy and the WTC, both against India.
| Tournament | India | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
| ICC Cricket World Cup | 2 | 0 |
| ICC T20 World Cup | 2 | 0 |
| ICC Champions Trophy | 3 | 1 |
| ICC World Test Championship | 0 | 1 |
| ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup | 6 | 0 |
| Total | 13 | 02 |
India vs New Zealand Head-to-Head
Here are the head-to-head stats of India and New Zealand in the ODI, T20I, and test matches.
India vs New Zealand Head-to-Head in ODIs
India and New Zealand have faced each other 123 times in the 50-over format, with India holding a slight edge with 63 wins.
| Category | Stats |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 123 |
| New Zealand Won | 52 |
| India Won | 63 |
| No Result | 07 |
| Tied | 01 |
India vs New Zealand Head-to-Head in T20Is
In T20s, India has taken control, with 18 wins in 30 matches, while the two teams have met.
| Category | Stats |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 30 |
| India Won | 18 |
| New Zealand Won | 11 |
| Tied | 01 |
India vs New Zealand Head-to-Head in Test Matches
Out of 65 test matches played, New Zealand has won 16, while India has won 22.27 matches ended in draws.
| Category | Stats |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 65 |
| New Zealand Won | 16 |
| India Won | 22 |
| Draw | 27 |
Player Stats in India vs New Zealand
Let’s have a look at the player performances in all 3 formats in the India and New Zealand rivalry.
Players Stats in Test
Most Runs in Test Matches
In this rivalry, Rabid Darvid has scored 1659 runs at an incredible average of 63.8.
| Player | Span | Matches | Runs | Highest Score | Average | 100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahul Dravid (IND) | 1998-2010 | 15 | 1659 | 222 | 63.8 | 6 |
| Sachin Tendulkar (IND) | 1990-2012 | 24 | 1595 | 217 | 46.91 | 4 |
| Brendon McCullum (NZ) | 2009-2014 | 10 | 1224 | 302 | 68 | 4 |
| Graham Dowling (NZ) | 1965-1969 | 11 | 964 | 239 | 48.2 | 3 |
| Virat Kohli (IND) | 2012-2024 | 14 | 959 | 211 | 38.36 | 3 |
Most Wickets in Test Matches
In bowling, Ashwin has taken 75 wickets in 12 matches, and Richard Hadlee is behind him with 65 wickets.
| Player | Span | Matches | Wickets | BBI | Economy | 10 wicket haul |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravichandran Ashwin (IND) | 2012-2024 | 12 | 75 | 7/59 | 2.83 | 3 |
| Sir Richard Hadlee (NZ) | 1976-1990 | 14 | 65 | 7/23 | 2.88 | 2 |
| Bishan Bedi (IND) | 1968-1976 | 12 | 57 | 6/42 | 1.68 | 0 |
| Erapalli Ananthapadmanabha Prasanna (IND) | 1968-1976 | 10 | 55 | 8/76 | 2.25 | 1 |
| Tim Southee (NZ) | 2009-2024 | 13 | 55 | 7/64 | 3.16 | 0 |
Players Stats in ODIs
Most Runs in ODIs
In the ODIs, Virat Kohli leads the chart with 1897 runs at an average of 57.48, followed by 1750 runs.
| Player | Span | Matches | Runs | Highest Score | Average | 100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli (IND) | 2010-2026 | 36 | 1897 | 154* | 57.48 | 7 |
| Sachin Tendulkar (IND) | 1990-2009 | 42 | 1750 | 186* | 46.05 | 5 |
| Ross Taylor (NZ) | 2009-2020 | 35 | 1385 | 112* | 47.75 | 3 |
| Kane Williamson (NZ) | 2010-2025 | 31 | 1239 | 118 | 44.25 | 1 |
| Nathan Astle (NZ) | 1995-2005 | 29 | 1207 | 120 | 43.1 | 5 |
Most Wickets in ODIs
There are 4 Indians in the most wicket-taker list in ODIs. Srinath took 51 wickets, and Amil Kumble took 39 wickets.
| Player | Span | Matches | Wickets | BBI | Economy | 5 wicket haul |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javagal Srinath (IND) | 1992-2003 | 30 | 51 | 4/23 | 3.93 | 0 |
| Anil Kumble (IND) | 1994-2003 | 31 | 39 | 5/33 | 4.11 | 1 |
| Mohammed Shami (IND) | 2014-2025 | 16 | 38 | 7/57 | 6.13 | 2 |
| Tim Southee (NZ) | 2009-2023 | 25 | 38 | 4/49 | 6.33 | 0 |
| Kapil Dev (IND) | 1979-1994 | 29 | 33 | 3/26 | 3.44 | 0 |
Players Stats in T20Is
Most Runs in T20Is
Suryakumar Yadav is the leading run scorer with 526 runs in 13 matches, followed by the former captain with 511 runs.
| Player | Span | Matches | Runs | Highest Score | Average | 100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suryakumar Yadav (IND) | 2021-2026 | 13 | 526 | 111* | 58.44 | 1 |
| Rohit Sharma (IND) | 2009-2021 | 17 | 511 | 80 | 34.06 | 0 |
| Colin Munro (NZ) | 2016-2020 | 12 | 426 | 109* | 38.72 | 1 |
| Tim Seifert (NZ) | 2019-2026 | 15 | 425 | 84 | 32.69 | 0 |
| Kane Williamson (NZ) | 2012-2022 | 13 | 419 | 95 | 34.91 | 0 |
Most Wickets in T20Is
Ish Sodhi took 30 wickets, the most by any bowler in 25 matches, followed by Mitchell Santner’s 23 wickets.
| Player | Span | Matches | Wickets | BBI | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ish Sodhi (NZ) | 2016-2026 | 25 | 30 | 3/18 | 8.5 |
| Mitchell Santner (NZ) | 2016-2026 | 26 | 23 | 4/11 | 7.77 |
| Tim Southee (NZ) | 2009-2022 | 17 | 20 | 3/16 | 8.72 |
| Arshdeep Singh (IND) | 2022-2026 | 9 | 17 | 5/51 | 9.62 |
| Jasprit Bumrah (IND) | 2016-2026 | 14 | 16 | 3/12 | 7.05 |
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Conclusion: New Zealand Has Dominated The Rivalry Against India
The rivalry between India and New Zealand follows a clear trend. India has mostly performed better in bilateral series, especially in ODIs and T20Is. But in ICC tournaments, New Zealand has often played stronger and won more matches, taking the advantage on the big stage.
That is why their matches are always exciting to watch. Both teams perform well in different situations, and every new game adds a fresh and thrilling moment to their rivalry. Stay tuned for more updates, stats, and match insights from this exciting contest.
