India and New Zealand have been playing ODI cricket against each other since 1975. Initially, New Zealand kept the Indian team in check.
But once India got hold of the format, they started to challenge the Kiwis and continue to do so. Though not a big-ticket clash, India and New Zealand have delivered some close games in the last few years.
That keeps fans hooked to their screens whenever India and New Zealand square off in the format. And with equal competition between both sides, there’s always a tug of war over who takes the lead in the head-to-head battle.
So, here we’ll look at the head-to-head record between India and New Zealand in ODI cricket.
India vs New Zealand Head-to-Head in ODIs
| Matches Played | 120 |
| India Won | 62 |
| New Zealand Won | 50 |
| Matches Tied | 1 |
| No Result | 7 |
India and New Zealand have played 120 ODIs against each other so far. And India maintain a lead over the Kiwis.
However, it has been a balanced contest between both sides. India have bagged 62 matches, while New Zealand emerged victorious in 50.
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India vs New Zealand Head-to-Head | Home-Away-Neutral Record
| Venue | Matches | India Won | New Zealand Won | Tied | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In India | 40 | 31 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| In New Zealand | 45 | 14 | 26 | 1 | 4 |
| Neutral Venues | 35 | 17 | 16 | 0 | 2 |
India are miles ahead when it comes to playing against New Zealand at home. They have won 31 of the 40 ODIs on home soil. New Zealand, though, have only managed eight wins in India.
But the Black Caps have the upper hand over India in their own backyard. New Zealand have won 26 home ODIs, while India have settled on 14 victories. And at neutral venues, it’s almost a 50-50 battle.
India vs New Zealand | 10 Recent ODI Matches
| Team 1 | Team 2 | Result | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (NZ 251/07) | IND (256/06) | IND won by 4 wkts | Dubai | 09 March 2025 |
| IND (249/9) | (NZ 205/10) | IND won by 44 runs | Dubai | 02 March 2025 |
| IND (397/4) | NZ (327/10) | IND won by 70 runs | Mumbai | 15 Nov 2023 |
| NZ (273/10) | IND (274/6) | IND won by 4 wkts | Dharamsala | 22 Oct 2023 |
| IND (385/9) | NZ (295/10) | IND won by 90 runs | Indore | 24 Jan 2023 |
| NZ (108/10) | IND (111/2) | IND won by 8 wkts | Raipur | 21 Jan 2023 |
| IND (349/8) | NZ (337/10) | IND won by 12 runs | Hyderabad | 18 Jan 2023 |
| IND (219/10) | NZ (104/1) | No Result | Christchurch | 30 Nov 2022 |
| IND (89/1) | NZ (Did Not Bat) | No Result | Hamilton | 27 Nov 2022 |
| IND (306/7) | NZ (309/3) | NZ won by 3 wkts | Auckland | 25 Nov 2022 |
In the last 10 matches between both sides, India have won Seven ODIs. And all those victories have come in a row.
On March 9, 2025, India won the Champions Trophy by defeating New Zealand by four wickets in Dubai. New Zealand scored 251/7, and India chased the target with one over to spare. Rohit Sharma led India’s chase with a top score of 76 runs. India’s spinners, including Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy, played a crucial role in limiting New Zealand’s score. This victory marked India’s third Champions Trophy title.
India, led by Rohit Sharma, defeated New Zealand by 44 runs in the Champions Trophy. Varun Chakravarthy’s five-wicket haul was key to the win as New Zealand fell short, scoring 205 while chasing 250. India now faces Australia in the semifinals.
Two of those wins came in the 2023 ODI World Cup before handing the Kiwis a series sweep earlier in the year. Prior to that, India conceded two ODI series played in New Zealand in 2020 and 2022.
