Introduction
The India national cricket team vs New Zealand national cricket team timeline captures decades of thrilling contests across Test, ODI, and T20 formats. Key players like Rohit Sharma, Kane Williamson, Shubman Gill, and Tim Southee have etched unforgettable moments. This report highlights their head-to-head, match results, upcoming fixtures, and player contributions.
Head-to-Head Summary
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Tests: 66 matches → India 22 wins, NZ 17 wins, 27 draws
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ODIs: 120–119 matches → India 62 wins, NZ 50 wins, 1 tie, 7 NR
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T20Is: 25 matches → India 14 wins, NZ 10, 1 tie/NR
Recent & Upcoming Matches
| Date | Format | Venue | Result | Star Player |
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| 9 Mar 2025 | ODI (CT Final) | Dubai | India beat NZ by 4 wickets | Rohit Sharma 76 |
| 16–20 Oct 2024 | Test | Bengaluru | NZ won by 8 wickets | – |
| 24–26 Oct 2024 | Test | Pune | NZ won by 113 runs | – |
| 1–3 Nov 2024 | Test | Mumbai | NZ won by 25 runs | – |
| Upcoming TBD | ODI/T20 | India ? | — | — |
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Rohit Sharma: Captain and top scorer in CT Final 2025, 76 runs
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Shubman Gill: Leading Test/ODI runs vs NZ (842 runs)
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Kane Williamson: NZ’s ODI veteran, 439 runsTim Southee: NZ’s top wicket‑taker (24 wickets)Ajaz Patel: Key spinner in 2024 India tour, 15 wickets
Notable Series Events
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2024–25 Test Clean Sweep in India
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NZ achieved a historic 3‑0 win—the first ever on Indian soil
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2025 ICC Champions Trophy Final
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India chased 252, beating NZ by 4 wickets; undefeated tournament
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World Test Championship Final 2021
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NZ won by 8 wickets in Southampton
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4–5 Key Insights
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Balanced rivalry: India leads slightly in Tests and ODIs, but contests remain fiercely competitive.
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Rohit’s impact: His 76 in the CT Final earned him Player of the Match.
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Gill vs Williamson: Top batsmen in India–NZ clashes, shaping many results.
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Southee’s seam: NZ’s bowling with 24 wickets shows his consistency.
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Ground advantage: Tests in 2024 displayed NZ’s adaptability on Indian pitches.
Conclusion
The India national cricket team vs New Zealand national cricket team timeline showcases a highly leveled rivalry marked by epic series—like NZ’s 2024 whitewash—and clutch performances such as Rohit Sharma’s in 2025. With balanced head-to-head records and star match-winners on both sides, every contest promises excitement. As upcoming fixtures approach, expect more memorable moments from these cricketing giants.
