The New Zealand National Cricket Team vs India National Cricket Team Timeline showcases a competitive and evolving cricket rivalry. Since their first Test encounter in 1955, both teams have clashed in iconic matches across all formats. India has often dominated at home, while New Zealand has proven formidable on their seaming pitches. Memorable contests include the 2019 World Cup semifinal, where New Zealand triumphed, and the 2021 World Test Championship final, which saw them crowned champions. With thrilling ODIs, T20Is, and Test battles over the decades, the timeline reflects a rich history of skill, resilience, and sportsmanship between these two proud cricketing nations.
1. Test Matches (1955-2024)
Head-to-Head Summary
| Matches | NZ Won | IND Won | Drawn | Tied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 0 |
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Key Test Matches
| Date | Venue | Result | Scorecard | Player of Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 1955 | Hyderabad (IND) | Match Drawn | IND 498/4d, NZ 326 & 54/1 | Polly Umrigar (IND) |
| 21 Feb 1981 | Auckland | NZ won by 62 runs | NZ 459 & 249, IND 366 & 280 | Richard Hadlee (NZ) |
| 29 Feb 2020 | Wellington | NZ won by 10 wkts | IND 165 & 191, NZ 348 & 9/0 | Tim Southee (NZ) |
| 6 Mar 2020 | Christchurch | NZ won by 7 wkts | IND 242 & 124, NZ 235 & 132/3 | Kyle Jamieson (NZ) |
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2. ODI Matches (1975-2024)
Head-to-Head Summary
| Matches | NZ Won | IND Won | Tied/NR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 117 | 50 | 58 | 9 |
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Key ODI Matches
| Date | Venue | Result | Scorecard | Player of Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jun 1975 | Manchester (WC) | NZ won by 4 wkts | IND 230, NZ 233/6 | Glenn Turner (NZ) |
| 5 Mar 2003 | Centurion (WC) | NZ won by 47 runs | NZ 146/7, IND 99/8 (rain) | Scott Styris (NZ) |
| 31 Jan 2019 | Wellington | IND won by 8 wkts | NZ 157, IND 158/2 | Mohammed Shami (IND) |
| 24 Nov 2023 | Wankhede (WC SF) | IND won by 70 runs | IND 397/4, NZ 327 | Virat Kohli (IND) |
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3. T20I Matches (2007-2024)
Head-to-Head Summary
| Matches | NZ Won | IND Won | Tied/NR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 12 | 18 | 2 |
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Key T20I Matches
| Date | Venue | Result | Scorecard | Player of Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb 2007 | Johannesburg | NZ won by 10 runs | NZ 190, IND 180/9 | Craig McMillan (NZ) |
| 6 Nov 2021 | Dubai (WC) | NZ won by 8 wkts | IND 110/7, NZ 111/2 | Trent Boult (NZ) |
| 1 Feb 2023 | Lucknow | IND won by 6 wkts | NZ 99/8, IND 101/4 | Hardik Pandya (IND) |
| 17 Nov 2023 | Ranchi | IND won by 6 wkts | NZ 160, IND 164/4 | Suryakumar Yadav (IND) |
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