Test Match Records
Early Encounters
- 1955/56 – New Zealand in India: India won 2, 3 matches drawn.
- 1964/65 – New Zealand in India: 1 win for India, 4 matches drawn.
- 1967/68 – India in New Zealand: India won 3, New Zealand won 1.
Notable Series
- 1976/77 – New Zealand in India: India won 2, 1 match drawn.
- 1980/81 – India in New Zealand: New Zealand won 1, 2 matches drawn.
- 1995/96 – New Zealand in India: India won 1, 2 matches drawn.
- 1998/99 – India in New Zealand: New Zealand won 1, 1 match drawn.
- 2002/03 – India in New Zealand: New Zealand won 2.
Recent Competitions
- 2010 – New Zealand in India: India won 1, 2 matches drawn.
- 2012 – New Zealand in India: India won 2.
- 2016/17 – New Zealand in India: India won all 3 matches.
- 2019/20 – India in New Zealand: New Zealand won 2.
- 2021 – ICC World Test Championship Final in England: New Zealand won.
- 2021/22 – New Zealand in India: India won 1, 1 match drawn【source】.
One Day International (ODI) Records
- Total Matches: 118.
- India Wins: 60.
- New Zealand Wins: 50.
- Tied: 1.
- No Result: 7.
- The first ODI match was held in 1975 at the Prudential World Cup in Manchester, with New Zealand winning.
- The most recent game in the 2023 ICC World Cup semi-final saw India winning by 70 runs【source】.
Twenty20 International Records
- Total Matches: 25.
- India Wins: 14 (including 2 wins in Tie matches via Super Over).
- New Zealand Wins: 10.
- Tie / Abandoned: 1【source】.
Analysis
The cricketing journey between India and New Zealand offers a fascinating glimpse into the evolving dynamics and competitiveness in international cricket. From the early series dominated by draws to more decisive outcomes in recent years, the rivalry between these two nations continues to thrive, contributing significantly to the rich tapestry of international cricket.
Comments