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The cricket rivalry between New Zealand and India stretches across more than seven decades and includes memorable Test series, World Cup encounters, Champions Trophy matches and T20 internationals. Their statistical record is especially interesting because India have the overall advantage in Tests, ODIs and T20Is, while New Zealand have produced several important wins in major ICC tournaments. As of September 2026, the teams have played 66 Tests, 123 ODIs and 31 T20Is. India lead the Test record 22-16, the ODI record 63-52 and the T20I record 19-11, with the remaining matches being draws, ties or no-results depending on format.
Head-to-Head Stats
The overall numbers show that India have built the stronger statistical record across the three formats, but New Zealand have remained a difficult opponent, particularly in major ICC events.
| Format | Matches | India Wins | New Zealand Wins | Draw/Tie/No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 66 | 22 | 16 | 27 draws, 1 abandoned |
| ODIs | 123 | 63 | 52 | 1 tie, 7 no results |
| T20Is | 31 | 19 | 11 | 1 tie |
The Test numbers include the 2024 series in India and the historical record through the end of 2024, with the next two-Test tour of New Zealand scheduled for November 2026.
In ODIs, India have a larger advantage, winning 63 of the 123 recorded meetings. New Zealand have won 52, while one match was tied and seven produced no result according to the current head-to-head database.
The T20I record also favors India. The teams have played 31 matches, with India winning 19 and New Zealand 11, while one match was tied under the current statistical classification.
Test Head-to-Head Stats
India and New Zealand have played 66 Tests since their first series in 1955-56. India have won 22, New Zealand 16, and 27 matches have been drawn, with one match abandoned.
The venue split makes the rivalry more interesting. In India, the hosts have won 17 of 39 Tests, while New Zealand have won five. In New Zealand, India have five wins from 26 matches, compared with 10 New Zealand victories and 10 draws. One additional Test was played at a neutral venue in England.
The large number of draws is partly a product of the rivalry’s earlier decades, when Test cricket was played at a slower pace and matches were less likely to produce a result.
Test Batting Statistics
India’s Test run charts against New Zealand include some of the country’s most important batting names, while New Zealand’s record is headed by several outstanding players from different generations.
| Player | Team | Key Achievement |
|---|---|---|
| Sunil Gavaskar | India | Major run scorer in early meetings |
| Sachin Tendulkar | India | Consistent performer across multiple series |
| Rahul Dravid | India | Important long-format contributor |
| Virat Kohli | India | Major runs across modern Test meetings |
| Kane Williamson | New Zealand | Leading modern New Zealand batter |
| Ross Taylor | New Zealand | Important contributor in the 2010s |
The significance of these players goes beyond their aggregate runs. India have traditionally relied on technically strong top-order batting against New Zealand’s seam attack, while New Zealand have frequently built their batting around patience and disciplined shot selection.
Test Bowling Statistics
Fast bowling and swing have played a major role in this matchup.
New Zealand’s conditions can offer movement to seamers, particularly when the ball is new. India, meanwhile, have increasingly developed a pace attack capable of performing outside the subcontinent.
Spin has also influenced matches played in India. Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja have been particularly important during India’s successful home periods.
The bowling battle is therefore strongly connected to venue. New Zealand’s seamers can become more influential in their home conditions, while Indian spinners generally become more important on turning surfaces in India.
Highest Test Totals
| Team | Notable High Test Total |
|---|---|
| India | 595/5 declared |
| New Zealand | 680/8 declared |
Large totals are an important part of the history because both teams have had periods when their batting lineups dominated Test matches.
New Zealand’s ability to build substantial first-innings scores has often allowed them to take control at home, while India have produced several huge totals on home pitches.
Lowest Test Totals
India and New Zealand have also experienced dramatic batting collapses.
India’s 46 all out in the 2024 Bengaluru Test is one of the most memorable recent low points in the rivalry. New Zealand went on to win that match by eight wickets. India were also dismissed for 156 and 121 in the second and third Tests of that series, as New Zealand completed a 3-0 series sweep.
The 2024 series was particularly significant because New Zealand became the first visiting team to complete a Test series sweep in India in a multi-match series.
ODI Head-to-Head Stats
India and New Zealand have played 123 ODIs, with India winning 63 and New Zealand winning 52. One match was tied and seven produced no result in the current statistical record.
The ODI rivalry has produced some of the most important World Cup matches between the teams.
India’s 2023 World Cup semifinal victory in Mumbai was one of the most memorable recent examples. India scored 397/4 and defeated New Zealand by 70 runs.
New Zealand have also produced important wins against India in global tournaments, which explains why the rivalry has often felt more competitive than the overall bilateral record suggests.
Recent ODI Statistics
The January 2026 ODI series in India was particularly important because New Zealand won the three-match series 2-1.
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| 1st ODI, Vadodara | India won by 4 wickets |
| 2nd ODI, Rajkot | New Zealand won by 7 wickets |
| 3rd ODI, Indore | New Zealand won by 41 runs |
India scored 306/6 in the opening match and successfully chased New Zealand’s 300/8. New Zealand then responded by winning the second match by seven wickets after reaching 286/3. In the third ODI, New Zealand scored 337/8 and bowled India out for 296.
The series was therefore a useful reminder that the historical ODI record does not guarantee the result of a modern bilateral series.
ODI Batting Statistics
India have produced several outstanding ODI batters against New Zealand.
| Player | Team | Statistical Significance |
|---|---|---|
| Sachin Tendulkar | India | Major contributor across the long rivalry |
| Virat Kohli | India | Outstanding modern ODI record |
| Rohit Sharma | India | Major run scorer and aggressive opener |
| Kane Williamson | New Zealand | Key anchor in New Zealand’s batting |
| Ross Taylor | New Zealand | Consistent middle-order performer |
| Martin Guptill | New Zealand | Powerful opening batter |
The matchup has often produced a contrast between India’s high-volume top-order batting and New Zealand’s flexible batting approach.
Kohli’s ability to construct innings while maintaining a strong scoring rate has been especially important in India’s ODI victories. New Zealand, meanwhile, have often depended on partnerships rather than one batter carrying the entire innings.
ODI Bowling Statistics
The bowling history includes several different styles.
| Bowling Type | India | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
| New-ball pace | Jasprit Bumrah and earlier Indian seamers | Trent Boult, Tim Southee |
| Spin | Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin and others | Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi |
| Death bowling | Jasprit Bumrah and other specialist options | Pace combinations |
| Middle overs | Spin and pace variations | Santner and change-up bowling |
New Zealand’s left-arm pace has historically caused India problems, particularly in major tournaments. Trent Boult’s ability to swing the new ball has been a recurring tactical threat.
India’s modern attack has countered that with pace, variation and improved death bowling.
Highest ODI Scores
Both sides have produced major ODI totals in this rivalry.
India’s huge scores have often been built around aggressive opening partnerships followed by middle-order acceleration.
New Zealand’s best ODI performances against India have similarly involved long partnerships and strong finishing.
The modern ODI game has also changed the meaning of a high total. A score above 300 is no longer automatically decisive, particularly when teams possess deep batting lineups.
T20I Head-to-Head Stats
India and New Zealand have played 31 T20Is. India have won 19 and New Zealand 11, while one match has been tied in the current statistical record.
India’s advantage became larger during the 2026 home series.
India won four of the five matches against New Zealand in January 2026, with New Zealand taking the fourth game by 50 runs.
The results were:
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| 1st T20I | India won by 48 runs |
| 2nd T20I | India won by 7 wickets |
| 3rd T20I | India won by 8 wickets |
| 4th T20I | New Zealand won by 50 runs |
| 5th T20I | India won by 46 runs |
The series showed India’s ability to win through different methods. They won comfortably while defending in the first and fifth matches and chased successfully in the second and third.
T20I Batting Statistics
The T20I rivalry has featured several explosive batters.
| Player | Team | Notable Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Suryakumar Yadav | India | High-impact middle-order batting |
| Rohit Sharma | India | Aggressive opening performances |
| Shubman Gill | India | High individual scoring potential |
| Tim Seifert | New Zealand | Dynamic T20I batting |
| Colin Munro | New Zealand | Powerful left-handed hitting |
| Kane Williamson | New Zealand | Controlled top-order batting |
Suryakumar Yadav has been particularly productive against New Zealand. Before the 2026 World Cup final, he was listed with 526 T20I runs against them.
New Zealand’s batting has often depended on players capable of rapidly changing the scoring rate. Tim Seifert has become one of the more productive modern contributors in the matchup.
T20I Bowling Statistics
New Zealand’s Ish Sodhi has been one of the leading wicket-takers in the T20I rivalry. His leg-spin has been particularly useful against India’s aggressive middle order.
India’s attack has featured bowlers such as Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh, whose ability to bowl during the powerplay and death overs provides tactical flexibility.
The 2026 T20 World Cup final highlighted the importance of India’s bowling depth. Jasprit Bumrah took 4/15 as India dismissed New Zealand for 159 after scoring 255/5.
Highest T20I Totals
| Team | Highest Total |
|---|---|
| India | 271/5 |
| New Zealand | 225 |
India’s 271/5 came during the fifth T20I of the 2026 series in Thiruvananthapuram. New Zealand replied with 225 before being dismissed in 19.4 overs, giving India a 46-run victory.
The numbers demonstrate the scoring range that has become possible in modern T20 cricket.
Lowest T20I Totals
India’s lowest completed total against New Zealand is famously associated with the 2016 T20 World Cup, when India were bowled out for 79.
New Zealand have also struggled badly against India in the format. Their lowest completed total against India is listed as 66 in 2023.
These results show how quickly a T20 match can move away from a team. A poor powerplay can create pressure that becomes difficult to reverse.
Major ICC Tournament Statistics
The India-New Zealand rivalry has an important ICC tournament history.
New Zealand defeated India in the 2019 World Cup semifinal. India were bowled out for 221 in the chase after New Zealand posted 239/8.
The teams met again in the 2021 World Test Championship final, where New Zealand won by eight wickets. The match was played at Southampton in England.
India then defeated New Zealand in the 2023 ODI World Cup semifinal by 70 runs.
India also defeated New Zealand in the 2025 Champions Trophy final, adding another major ICC victory to the rivalry.
The 2026 T20 World Cup final provided another significant chapter. India scored 255/5 at Ahmedabad, the highest total in a T20 World Cup final, before dismissing New Zealand for 159. India won by 96 runs and became the first team to successfully defend the men’s T20 World Cup title.
2026 T20 World Cup Final Statistics
The final produced several important numbers.
| Statistic | India | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 255/5 | 159 all out |
| Overs | 20 | 19 |
| Result | Won by 96 runs | Lost |
| Top scorer | India batting unit | Tim Seifert, 52 |
| Best bowler | Jasprit Bumrah, 4/15 | — |
Bumrah’s 4/15 was the key bowling performance. Tim Seifert scored 52 from 26 balls, but New Zealand’s chase lost momentum after India’s bowlers repeatedly took wickets.
The result also changed the historical context of the rivalry at ICC level. India had previously struggled against New Zealand in important global knockout matches, but their victories in the 2023 World Cup semifinal, 2025 Champions Trophy final and 2026 T20 World Cup final marked a notable shift.
Recent Form Against Each Other
The most recent completed bilateral meetings have produced mixed results.
New Zealand won the 2026 ODI series in India 2-1, while India won the T20I series 4-1.
This split is significant because ODI and T20 cricket require different tactical approaches.
In ODIs, New Zealand’s ability to build substantial totals and maintain pressure through the middle overs proved effective.
In T20Is, India’s depth in both batting and bowling allowed them to recover from the fourth-match defeat and close the series strongly.
Recent Test Form
The most recent completed Test series between India and New Zealand was played in India in 2024.
New Zealand won all three Tests:
| Test | Result |
|---|---|
| Bengaluru | New Zealand won by 8 wickets |
| Pune | New Zealand won by 113 runs |
| Mumbai | New Zealand won by 25 runs |
The sweep was historically significant. New Zealand’s success came through disciplined seam bowling, effective spin and important contributions from their middle order.
India’s 46 in Bengaluru was one of the defining moments of the series, while New Zealand’s ability to defend totals in Pune and Mumbai demonstrated their adaptability.
Home and Away Comparison
Venue has a major effect on the statistical picture.
| Venue | General Trend |
|---|---|
| India | India have historically held a strong advantage |
| New Zealand | Conditions often favor New Zealand’s seam attack |
| Neutral venues | ICC tournament results have produced some memorable New Zealand victories |
| UAE | Important in recent ICC events involving India and New Zealand |
The Test numbers make this especially clear. India have won 17 of 39 Tests at home against New Zealand, while New Zealand have won five. In New Zealand, the hosts have won 10 of 26 Tests, compared with five Indian victories.
Major Records
The rivalry has produced records across generations.
Highest Individual Test Scores
The Test history includes major innings from Indian and New Zealand batters. The long format has generally rewarded players capable of batting for several sessions.
Highest ODI Scores
India and New Zealand have both produced 300-plus totals in the modern ODI era. The ability to accelerate during the final 10 overs has become a defining feature of their recent meetings.
Highest T20I Total
India’s 271/5 in January 2026 is the current highest T20I total in the matchup according to current head-to-head records.
Biggest T20I Winning Margin
India’s 168-run victory over New Zealand in Ahmedabad in 2023 remains the largest winning margin by runs in their T20I rivalry.
Interesting Statistical Facts
India’s Test advantage is built on a long history of home success. The 22-16 overall record does not fully explain the difference between the two countries’ performances in their respective home conditions.
The ODI rivalry is even more active, with 123 meetings recorded and India holding a 63-52 advantage.
T20Is have increasingly favored India. The latest available head-to-head record gives India 19 wins against New Zealand’s 11, with one tied match.
New Zealand’s 2024 Test series win in India remains one of the most important recent achievements in the rivalry because the visitors completed a 3-0 sweep.
The 2026 T20 World Cup final produced India’s largest victory against New Zealand in that tournament, with India winning by 96 runs.
Upcoming Matches
The next major chapter is scheduled for New Zealand’s home summer in October and November 2026.
India are scheduled to play five T20Is, five ODIs and two Tests in New Zealand. The Test series will be India’s first Test tour there since 2019, while the white-ball matches will provide another opportunity to compare the teams after their 2026 meetings in India.
The scheduled Test matches are:
| Test | Dates | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | November 19-23, 2026 | Wellington |
| 2nd Test | November 27-December 1, 2026 | Christchurch |
The five-match T20I series is scheduled to begin on October 22, followed by the five-match ODI series in November.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Tests have India and New Zealand played?
India and New Zealand have played 66 Tests. India have won 22, New Zealand have won 16, 27 have been drawn and one was abandoned.
Who leads the ODI head-to-head record between India and New Zealand?
India lead the ODI record with 63 wins from 123 matches. New Zealand have won 52, while one match was tied and seven produced no result in the current record.
Who has the better T20I record between India and New Zealand?
India lead the T20I head-to-head record. The current record lists 31 matches, with India winning 19 and New Zealand winning 11, while one match was tied.
What was the result of the 2026 T20 World Cup final?
India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs in the final at Ahmedabad on March 8, 2026. India scored 255/5 and dismissed New Zealand for 159. Jasprit Bumrah took 4/15.
When will India next play New Zealand?
India are scheduled to tour New Zealand from October to December 2026 for five T20Is, five ODIs and two Tests. The Test series is scheduled for November 19-23 in Wellington and November 27-December 1 in Christchurch.
Conclusion
The new zealand national cricket team vs india national cricket team stats reveal a rivalry that has evolved significantly across formats. India hold the statistical advantage in Tests, ODIs and T20Is, but New Zealand have repeatedly shown that the gap can narrow sharply in major matches and challenging conditions.
The Test record stands at 22 India wins to 16 for New Zealand, while the ODI record is 63-52. In T20Is, India lead 19-11 with one tie.
Recent results add another layer to the numbers. New Zealand won the 2026 ODI series in India 2-1, India won the T20I series 4-1, and India then defeated New Zealand by 96 runs in the 2026 T20 World Cup final.
With another all-format tour scheduled in New Zealand later in 2026, the statistical history between these two teams is set to gain another substantial chapter.
