India and New Zealand have had some thrilling encounters in ICC tournaments. As they prepare for another face-off in the Champions Trophy 2025 Final, let’s revisit their last four ODI meetings to see how these two teams have fared against each other.
- India has dominated recent ICC encounters, winning three of the last four matches.
- Mohammed Shami has been a key player, delivering match-winning performances in 2023.
- Daryl Mitchell and Kane Williamson have been consistent performers for New Zealand.
- India’s strong top order and aggressive bowling attack have been crucial to their success.
1. Champions Trophy 2025 Group Stage (Dubai) – India Won by 44 Runs
India dominated this group-stage match, staying unbeaten and finishing at the top of Group A.
- Matt Henry led New Zealand’s bowling attack with five wickets, but India’s strong bowling performance in the second innings sealed their victory.
- The Indian bowlers dismantled New Zealand’s batting lineup, securing a 44-run win and building momentum ahead of the final.
2. 2023 Cricket World Cup Semi-Final (Mumbai) – India Won by 70 Runs
India booked their place in the 2023 World Cup final with a powerful win over New Zealand at Wankhede Stadium.
- Rohit Sharma (47 off 29) and Shubman Gill (80)* gave India a flying start.
- Virat Kohli (117 off 113) and Shreyas Iyer (105 off 70) ensured a massive first-innings total of 397/4.
- Daryl Mitchell (134 off 119) and Kane Williamson (69 off 73) fought back, but Mohammed Shami’s 7/57 ripped through the batting order.
3. 2023 Cricket World Cup Group Stage (Dharamshala) – India Won by 4 Wickets
India continued their winning streak against New Zealand, successfully chasing 273 runs in Dharamshala.
- Daryl Mitchell (130 off 127) played a superb innings for New Zealand, but lacked support apart from Rachin Ravindra (75 runs).
- Mohammed Shami (5/54) was the standout bowler for India, restricting the Kiwis to a moderate total.
- Virat Kohli (95 off 104) guided India’s chase, helping them win with four wickets in hand and two overs to spare.
4. 2019 Cricket World Cup Semi-Final (Manchester) – New Zealand Won by 18 Runs
New Zealand’s last ICC victory over India came in Manchester when they knocked India out of the 2019 World Cup.
- Ross Taylor (74 off 90) and Kane Williamson (67 off 95) anchored New Zealand’s innings to 239/8.
- India had a horrific start, collapsing to 24/4 in 10 overs.
- Ravindra Jadeja (77 off 59) and MS Dhoni (50 off 72) fought bravely, but India fell 18 runs short of victory.
As these two teams gear up for the Champions Trophy 2025 Final, history suggests another thrilling contest is on the horizon.
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