India vs New Zealand Head-to-Head, ODI World Cup: India and New Zealand are two of the strongest teams in the world, and they have a long and storied rivalry. The two teams have met nine times in the ICC ODI World Cup, with New Zealand holding a slight edge, winning five matches to India’s three.
Here is a summary of the nine World Cup matches between India and New Zealand:
| Match |
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 |
TBD |
Dharamsala |
The two teams have met in the World Cup semifinals twice, in 2003 and 2019. On both occasions, New Zealand has emerged victorious.
The most memorable match between the two teams in the World Cup came in the 2019 semifinal, when New Zealand defeated India by 18 runs. It was a heartbreaking defeat for India, and it is a match that is still talked about today.
The next World Cup match between India and New Zealand is sure to be a thrilling one. Both teams are evenly matched, and it will be interesting to see who comes out on top.
Next Match: October 22, 2:00 PM (IST) at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala.
