India National Cricket Team Vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Match Scorecard

India National Cricket Team Vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Match

The cricketing contests between the India national cricket team and the New Zealand national cricket team have evolved into a compelling rivalry marked by intense competition, memorable performances, and significant milestones. Spanning across formats—Tests, ODIs, and T20Is—this rivalry has witnessed both teams pushing each other to the limits, producing thrilling encounters that have captivated fans worldwide.

🏏 Recent 5 Matches: Highlights & Scorecards

 

Recent 5 Matches: Highlights & Scorecards

1. 2nd Test – Pune, Oct 24–26, 2024

• Venue: Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune

• Toss: New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat

• Scores:

  • New Zealand: 259 & 255

  • India: 156 & 245

• Result: New Zealand won by 113 runs

• Series Context: New Zealand clinched the series 2-0

• Player of the Match: Mitchell Santner (13 wickets in the match)

2. 1st Test – Bengaluru, Oct 16–20, 2024

• Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

• Toss: India won the toss and elected to bat

• Scores:

  • India: 46 & 462

  • New Zealand: 402 & 110/2

• Result: New Zealand won by 8 wickets

• Series Context: New Zealand led the series 1-0

• Player of the Match: Rachin Ravindra (134 runs in the first innings) 

3. 2nd T20I – Mount Maunganui, Nov 20, 2022

• Venue: Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui

• Toss: New Zealand won the toss and elected to field

• Scores:

  • India: 191/6

  • New Zealand: 126 all out

• Result: India won by 65 runs

• Series Context: India led the series 1-0

• Player of the Match: Suryakumar Yadav (111* off 51 balls) 

4. 3rd T20I – Kolkata, Nov 21, 2021

• Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

• Toss: India won the toss and elected to bat

• Scores:

  • India: 184/7

  • New Zealand: 111 all out

• Result: India won by 73 runs

• Series Context: India completed a 3-0 series sweep

• Player of the Match: Axar Patel (3/9)

5. 2nd T20I – Ranchi, Nov 19, 2021

• Venue: JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi

• Toss: India won the toss and elected to field

• Scores:

  • New Zealand: 153/6

  • India: 155/3 (17.2 overs)

• Result: India won by 7 wickets

• Series Context: India led the series 2-0

• Player of the Match: Harshal Patel (2/25)

Last 10 Matches by Format

T20 Internationals (T20Is)

One Day Internationals (ODIs)

Test Matches

Rivalry Analysis: Trends, Turning Points & Key Performers

Evolution of the Rivalry

The India vs New Zealand cricket rivalry has witnessed significant shifts over the years. While India has traditionally dominated at home, New Zealand’s recent successes, including their historic Test series win in India in 2024, highlight the Kiwis’ growing prowess in subcontinental conditions. Conversely, India’s performances in New Zealand have seen fluctuations, with notable victories interspersed with challenging tours.

Major Turning Points

• 2024 Test Series in India: New Zealand’s 2-0 series win marked their first Test series victory on Indian soil, breaking a long-standing jinx and showcasing their adaptability.

• 2019 World Cup Semi-final: New Zealand’s 18-run win over India in the semi-final was a significant upset, ending India’s World Cup campaign.

• 2021 World Test Championship Final: New Zealand clinched the inaugural WTC title by defeating India, reinforcing their status in the longest format.