The rivalry between the India National Cricket Team and the New Zealand National Cricket Team has evolved over decades, marked by iconic matches, unforgettable moments, and intense competition across all formats—Test, ODI, and T20I. While India is known for its powerhouse batting and spin legacy, New Zealand is celebrated for its disciplined pace attack and tactical brilliance. This timeline explores the key moments, major series, and historical milestones that define the Indo-Kiwi cricketing journey from the 1950s to 2025.
🟢 Overall Head-to-Head Summary (as of 2025)
| Format | Matches Played | India Won | New Zealand Won | Draw/Tie/NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 62 | 22 | 13 | 27 |
| ODI | 121 | 58 | 50 | 13 (No Result) |
| T20I | 27 | 12 | 10 | 5 (Tie/NR) |
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🏏 Test Matches – India vs New Zealand (1955–2024)
| # | Date | Venue | Winner | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 1955 | Hyderabad (Deccan), India | Draw | 1st Test Match |
| 2 | Dec 1955 | Bombay (Mumbai), India | India | India won by an innings and 27 runs |
| 3 | Dec 1955 | Calcutta | India | India won by 10 wickets |
| … | … | … | … | … |
| 62 | Mar 2024 | Wellington, New Zealand | Draw | Last recorded Test (as of 2025) |
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🏆 ODI Matches – India vs New Zealand (1975–2025)
| # | Date | Venue | Winner | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 1975 | Manchester (World Cup) | New Zealand | NZ won by 4 wickets |
| 2 | Nov 1976 | Christchurch | India | India won by 16 runs |
| … | … | … | … | … |
| 121 | Jan 2025 | Napier | New Zealand | NZ won by 3 wickets |
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🔥 T20I Matches – India vs New Zealand (2007–2024)
| # | Date | Venue | Winner | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 2007 | Johannesburg (T20 WC) | New Zealand | NZ won by 10 runs |
| 2 | Dec 2009 | Christchurch | New Zealand | NZ won by 7 wickets |
| 3 | Mar 2012 | Chennai | Abandoned | No Result |
| 4 | Sep 2012 | Vizag | India | India won by 6 wickets |
| 5 | Jan 2019 | Wellington | New Zealand | NZ won by 80 runs |
| 6 | Feb 2019 | Auckland | India | India won by 7 wickets |
| 7 | Feb 2019 | Hamilton | NZ (Super Over) | Tie – NZ won in Super Over |
| 8 | Jan 2020 | Auckland | India | India won by 6 wickets |
| 9 | Jan 2020 | Eden Park | India | India won by 7 wickets |
| 10 | Jan 2020 | Hamilton | India (Super Over) | Tie – India won in Super Over |
| 11 | Jan 2020 | Wellington | India (Super Over) | Tie – India won in Super Over |
| 12 | Nov 2021 | Jaipur | India | India won by 5 wickets |
| 13 | Nov 2021 | Ranchi | India | India won by 7 wickets |
| 14 | Nov 2021 | Kolkata | India | India won by 73 runs |
| 15 | Nov 2022 | Wellington | Abandoned | No Result |
| 16 | Nov 2022 | Mount Maunganui | India | India won by 65 runs |
| 17 | Nov 2022 | Napier | Tie (DLS) | Match tied – India won series 1–0 |
| 18 | Jan 2023 | Ranchi | New Zealand | NZ won by 21 runs |
| 19 | Jan 2023 | Lucknow | India | India won by 6 wickets |
| 20 | Jan 2023 | Ahmedabad | India | India won by 168 runs |
| 21 | Jul 2024 | Bridgetown (T20 WC) | New Zealand | NZ won by 5 runs |
| 22 | Sep 2024 | Indore | India | India won by 4 wickets |
| 23 | Sep 2024 | Raipur | India | India won by 9 wickets |
| 24 | Sep 2024 | Vizag | Abandoned | No Result |
| 25 | Dec 2024 | Auckland | New Zealand | NZ won by 5 wickets |
| 26 | Dec 2024 | Christchurch | India | India won by 1 run |
| 27 | Dec 2024 | Hamilton | New Zealand | NZ won by 8 runs |
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📊 Summary Breakdown by Format (Wins)
| Format | India Wins | NZ Wins | Draw/Tie/NR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 22 | 13 | 27 | 62 |
| ODI | 58 | 50 | 13 | 121 |
| T20I | 12 | 10 | 5 | 27 |
| Total | 92 | 73 | 45 | 210 |
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