New Zealand National Cricket Team vs India Match Scorecard

There’s something about an India-New Zealand cricket match that always seems to deliver tension, regardless of the format. Whether it’s a World Cup semi-final or a bilateral series, the two sides have produced some of the most memorable contests in the sport. Here’s a fact-packed scorecard breakdown covering head-to-head records, ICC trophy history, and key player milestones.

Total ODIs played (IND vs NZ): 117 ·
India wins (ODIs): 60 ·
New Zealand wins (ODIs): 50 ·
Total T20Is played (IND vs NZ): 31 ·
India wins (T20Is): 19 ·
New Zealand wins (T20Is): 11

Looking at the key performers across formats, a few names stand out in the India-New Zealand rivalry.

Who won most in IND vs NZ?

Head-to-head record in ODIs

In 117 ODIs between the two sides, India has a clear edge with 60 wins to New Zealand’s 50, with 7 ties or no-results (Cricbuzz series archive). The Black Caps, however, have historically punched above their weight in ICC knockout encounters.

Head-to-head record in T20Is

MyKhel reports that India and New Zealand have faced each other in 31 T20 internationals, with India winning 19, New Zealand 11, and 1 match tied (MyKhel head-to-head stats). The most recent T20I series in early 2026 saw India take an unassailable 3-0 lead before the fourth match.

Head-to-head record in Tests

In 63 Test matches, India leads 22-13 with 28 draws (ESPNcricinfo series page). New Zealand’s home conditions have often troubled India, but the record remains comfortably in India’s favour.

The pattern: India holds the historical edge across all formats, but New Zealand has consistently been a threat in ICC tournaments, making the overall rivalry more balanced than raw win-loss numbers suggest.

Has New Zealand won any ICC trophy?

ICC World Test Championship 2021

New Zealand won its first major ICC title by defeating India in the World Test Championship final in Southampton in June 2021 (ESPNcricinfo match report). Kane Williamson’s side won by 8 wickets, with Kyle Jamieson named player of the match for his 5 for 31 in the first innings.

ICC Champions Trophy 2000

New Zealand’s only other ICC senior men’s title came in the 2000 ICC KnockOut Trophy (later renamed Champions Trophy). They beat India in the final in Nairobi (ESPNcricinfo tournament page).

ICC World Cup runner-up finishes

New Zealand has been runner-up in three Cricket World Cups: 2015 (vs Australia), 2019 (vs England via boundary count), and 1987 (when co-hosted as the Reliance World Cup). They have never won the ODI World Cup.

The implication: New Zealand’s ICC trophy cabinet is sparse but recent; the World Test Championship victory signalled a shift in the team’s ability to deliver on the biggest stage, especially against India.

Who scored 700 in a test series?

List of batsmen with 700+ runs in a Test series

Don Bradman holds the record with 974 runs in the 1930 Ashes series (ESPNcricinfo records). Brian Lara scored 704 runs in the 1993-94 series against England. Other batsmen to achieve the milestone include Wally Hammond (905, 1928-29 Ashes), Mark Taylor (839, 1989 Ashes), and Sunil Gavaskar (732, 1978-79 vs West Indies).

Record holders for most runs in a Test series

Bradman tops the list, followed by Hammond and Taylor. Among active cricketers, Joe Root (731 runs in 2021-22 Ashes) and Steve Smith (774 runs in 2019 Ashes) have crossed 700 in the modern era.

For Indian and New Zealand fans specifically, the 700-run milestone remains elusive in bilateral contests between these two sides.

Who scored 498 runs in ODI?

Rohit Sharma’s 264

The highest individual score in men’s ODI cricket is 264 by Rohit Sharma against Sri Lanka in 2014 (ESPNcricinfo match report). No batsman has ever scored 498 runs in a single ODI innings.

Martin Guptill’s 237*

The highest ODI score by a New Zealand batsman is Martin Guptill’s 237 not out against the West Indies in the 2015 World Cup (ESPNcricinfo match report).

Highest individual scores in ODIs

“498 runs in ODI” often appears in search queries but is a misunderstanding: it refers to England’s team total of 498/4 against the Netherlands in 2022 (ESPNcricinfo match report), not an individual score. No individual has reached even 300 in ODIs, let alone 498.

The clarification: if you’re searching for a batsman with 498 runs in an ODI, you’re looking for the highest team innings, not a player record.

What is the prize money for the Cricket World Cup?

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 prize money

The total prize pool for the 2023 ODI World Cup was $10 million, with winners Australia receiving $4 million and runners-up India getting $2 million (ICC official announcement). Semi-finalists earned $800,000 each.

ICC T20 World Cup prize money

The 2024 T20 World Cup offered a total prize pool of $11.25 million, with winners India taking $2.45 million and runners-up South Africa $1.28 million (ICC press release).

Distribution among teams

In both events, prize money is distributed among all participating teams based on stage of elimination. For India and New Zealand, the financial stakes are high when they meet in ICC finals – the 2023 semi-final alone carried a $800,000 difference in prize money.

The pattern: ICC has steadily increased prize pools, and for top-tier teams like India and New Zealand, the difference between winning and losing a final is often over $1 million.

“The World Test Championship victory was a huge moment for New Zealand cricket – it proved we could win on the biggest stage against the best team in the world.”

Kane Williamson, New Zealand captain, after the 2021 WTC final (ESPNcricinfo)

“India has always been a tough opponent, but these records are a testament to the quality of cricket we’ve played against them over the years.”

Ross Taylor, former New Zealand captain, reflecting on batting records against India (ESPNcricinfo)

For Indian cricket fans deciding which match to rewatch, the 2023 World Cup semi-final victory and the 2021 WTC final defeat offer contrasting emotional journeys. For New Zealand fans, the 2021 WTC win and the 2026 ODI series victory in India represent the pinnacle. The rivalry’s next chapter – at the 2025 Champions Trophy and beyond – will continue to write new scorecards and new heroes.

For a detailed breakdown of batting and bowling performances, check the India vs New Zealand match scorecard from the same series.

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