India and New Zealand have been locking horns since 1955, and boy, has it been a rollercoaster! Think of it as the ultimate cricket drama – minus the over-the-top Bollywood slow-mo scenes. India’s got the star-studded lineup, while New Zealand loves the underdog role. Remember the 2019 World Cup semi-final heartbreak? Yeah, we’re still not over it. 😅
💸 Cricket Boards: Who’s Got the Bigger Wallet?
- BCCI (India): 💰 The world’s richest cricket board, worth a staggering $2.25 billion.
- NZC (New Zealand Cricket): Modest but mighty with $50 million. Small budget, big heart!
🆚 Head-to-Head Stats: The Numbers That Stir the Rivalry
| Format | Matches Played | India Wins | NZ Wins | Draw/No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 65 | 22 | 13 | 30 |
| ODIs | 117 | 58 | 50 | 9 |
| T20Is | 25 | 14 | 10 | 1 |
Who’s Winning?
- India dominates ODIs & T20Is.
- New Zealand thrives on home turf.
🌦️ Indoor vs Outdoor Battles
- Indoor Venues: India shines with a 70% win rate.
- Outdoor Venues: NZ thrives when the clouds roll in, making the ball swing.
🏏 Run Machines: Top Scorers in This Rivalry
| Player | Team | Runs Scored |
| Sachin Tendulkar | India | 1,750 |
| Kane Williamson | New Zealand | 1,450 |
| Virat Kohli | India | 1,320 |
| Ross Taylor | New Zealand | 1,280 |
| Rahul Dravid | India | 1,200 |
🎯 Wicket Wizards: Top Bowlers in the Rivalry
| Player | Team | Wickets |
| Anil Kumble | India | 65 |
| Daniel Vettori | New Zealand | 58 |
| Zaheer Khan | India | 55 |
| Trent Boult | New Zealand | 52 |
| Javagal Srinath | India | 50 |
🏆 Trophies & Titles: Who’s Got More Silverware?
- India:
- 2 ODI World Cups
- 1 T20 World Cup
- Multiple Asia Cups
- New Zealand:
- 1 World Test Championship (2021)
- Regular ICC knockout heartbreakers
🌟 Top 5 Evergreen Players from Both Sides
India:
- Sachin Tendulkar
- MS Dhoni
- Virat Kohli
- Rahul Dravid
- Kapil Dev
New Zealand:
- Richard Hadlee
- Kane Williamson
- Brendon McCullum
- Stephen Fleming
- Ross Taylor
❓ FAQs: Quick Answers for the Curious Minds
Q1: Who has the edge in ICC tournaments?
- India leads with more titles, but New Zealand knows how to pull off stunning upsets.
Q2: Who’s the top run-scorer in this rivalry?
- The legendary Sachin Tendulkar.
Q3: Best venues for epic showdowns?
- Mumbai for India and Auckland for NZ.
Q4: Why is this rivalry so unpredictable?
- Different playing conditions and contrasting team styles keep fans guessing.
📊 Bonus Chart: Head-to-Head Win Rates
| Format | India Win % | NZ Win % |
| Tests | 34% | 20% |
| ODIs | 50% | 43% |
| T20Is | 56% | 40% |
Head to head in the last Last 5 Matches between India vs New Zealand
- India won by 70 runs
- India won by 4 wickets (with 12 balls remaining)
- India won by 90 runs
- India won by 8 wickets (with 179 balls remaining)
- India won by 12 runs
💡 Final Whistle
The India vs New Zealand rivalry isn’t just cricket—it’s passion, pride, and unpredictable thrill. Stay with BuzzRangi for all the inside scoops, head-to-heads, and everything in between!
Also currently Champions trophy 2025 is going on and both the teams are going to face each others on Final:
SUN, MAR 09 2025
ICC Champions Trophy, 2025 | New Zealand vs India, 12th Match, Group A
Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
2:30 PM (09:00 AM GMT / 01:00 PM LOCAL)
Current Squad of India and New Zealand for Champions Trophy 2025.
IND
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma (c) | Top order Batter |
| Shubman Gill (vc) | Opening Batter |
| Arshdeep Singh | Bowler |
| Harshit Rana | Bowler |
| Shreyas Iyer | Top order Batter |
| Ravindra Jadeja | Allrounder |
| Virat Kohli | Top order Batter |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Bowler |
| Mohammed Shami | Bowler |
| Hardik Pandya | Allrounder |
| Rishabh Pant † | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Axar Patel | Allrounder |
| KL Rahul | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Varun Chakravarthy | Bowler |
| Washington Sundar | Bowling Allrounder |
NZ
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Mitchell Santner (c) | Bowling Allrounder |
| Michael Bracewell | Batting Allrounder |
| Mark Chapman | Allrounder |
| Devon Conway | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Jacob Duffy | Bowler |
| Matt Henry | Bowler |
| Tom Latham | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Daryl Mitchell | Batting Allrounder |
| Will O’Rourke | Bowler |
| Glenn Phillips | Allrounder |
| Rachin Ravindra | Batting Allrounder |
| Nathan Smith | Allrounder |
| Kane Williamson | Top order Batter |
| Will Young | Top order Batter |
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