India and New Zealand have been fierce competitors when it comes to the Cricket World Cup. Both teams have been involved in some close thriller games in the tournament that have kept the fans from both countries on the edge of their seats.
This article lists all the head-to-head results between India and New Zealand in the ODI World Cup.
India and New Zealand have met 9 times in the ICC ODI World Cup competition. India has won 3 of these 9 games, while New Zealand has won 5 of them. And 1 match was abandoned without a ball being bowled.
India vs New Zealand: All Results in ODI World Cup
| Date | Winner | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| June 14, 1975 | New Zealand won by 4 wickets | Manchester |
| June 13, 1979 | New Zealand won by 8 wickets | Leeds |
| October 14, 1987 | India won by 16 runs | Bangalore |
| October 31, 1987 | India won by 9 wickets | Nagpur |
| March 12, 1992 | New Zealand won by 4 wickets | Dunedin |
| June 12, 1999 | New Zealand won by 5 wickets | Nottingham |
| March 14, 2003 | India won by 7 wickets | Centurion |
| June 13, 2019 | Match abandoned without a ball bowled | Trent Bridge |
| July 9, 2019 | New Zealand won by 18 runs | Manchester |
| October 22, 2023 | India won by 4 wickets | Dharamsala |
1975: Manchester
The rivalry between India and New Zealand in the World Cup dates back to the first Cricket World Cup in 1975, when the two sides met on June 14, 1975. In that match, Abid Ali scored a half-century (70 runs), and several others contributed in some way. India’s defeat was attributed to a poor bowling effort, while New Zealand comfortably attained the objective and won by 4 wickets.
1979: Leeds
The next India-New Zealand encounter took place on June 13, 1979, in Leeds, and New Zealand won by 8 wickets. India set a target of 183 runs for New Zealand, which they easily met thanks to half-centuries from John Wright, Glenn Turner, and Bruce Edgar.
1987: Bangalore and Nagpur
The 3rd match against New Zealand was played on October 14, 1987, in Bangalore, and India won by 16 runs. The innings of Sidhu and Kapil Dev enabled India to post a total of 252 runs, which New Zealand could not cross despite Ken Rutherford scoring 75 runs off 95 deliveries.
The contest on October 31, 1987, was magnificent, and India versus New Zealand head-to-head numbers should be counted with special mention for this event. The New Zealand team was restricted to 221 runs thanks to Chetan Sharma’s hat trick, which made him the first bowler to take a hat trick in the World Cup. India then easily reached the target with 9 wickets in hand.
1992: Dunedin
The 5th India-New Zealand head-to-head match was contested on March 12, 1992, in Dunedin, and New Zealand won by 4 wickets. The Indian squad could only manage 230 runs despite contributions from Sachin Tendulkar and Mohammad Azharuddin. In response, New Zealand had no trouble chasing a target of 231 and won the game by a margin of 4 wickets.
1999: Nottingham
In the 6th World Cup match between India and New Zealand, the men in blue scored 251 runs, with Ajay Jadeja leading the way with 76 runs. The Indian bowlers, however, were unable to prevent the Kiwi squad from completing that target, and New Zealand won the match by 5 wickets.
2003: Centurion
The 7th head-to-head encounter in the 2003 World Cup was where you could literally notice the India vs New Zealand rivalry. India’s bowling attack bowled out New Zealand for 146 runs, thanks to Zaheer Khan taking 4 crucial wickets. Despite losing three wickets early while chasing, India reached the winning total of 150 with 7 wickets in hand.
2019: Trent Bridge and Manchester
The 8th match between India and New Zealand scheduled for the World Cup 2019 at Trent Bridge was cancelled due to bad weather.
The 9th meeting between India and New Zealand came in the World Cup 2019 semi-finals in Manchester, where New Zealand won by 18 runs and ended India’s World Cup ambitions. New Zealand reached the World Cup semi-finals two years in a row this time. Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor batted brilliantly earlier in the match, putting up a total of 239 on the board.
India lost early wickets while chasing and fell behind in the game. Though Ravindra Jadeja and MS Dhoni formed an excellent partnership, they couldn’t take India over the finish line and lost the game by 18 runs.
2023: Dharamsala
India and New Zealand faced each other in their 10th head-to-head World Cup match in the 2023 edition. The match was held in the picturesque Dharamsala Stadium.
After being asked to bat first, New Zealand posted a fighting total of 273 runs, thanks to Daryl Mitchell’s 130 runs. If not for Mohammed Shami’s five-wicket haul the Kiwis could have scored above 290 runs.
In response, India got off to a good start, but a few wickets slowed down the chase. However, Virat Kohli formed crucial partnerships with KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja, helping India seal the match in the 48th over with 4 wickets to spare.
Final Thoughts
The India vs. New Zealand rivalry in ODI World Cups continues to captivate the attention of fans worldwide and contributes to the mystique of this famous cricket event, regardless of the statistics and past results. It serves as a reminder that everything is possible in cricket, just as in life, and that what matters most is how the game is played.
