India ODI Record in New Zealand: Wins, Losses, Top Run-Scorers, Century Makers and Bowling Records

New Delhi, Nov 3: As Team India put the finishing touches to their preparations for the highly anticipated five-match ODI series against New Zealand in the latter's backyard, the two fierce rivals will once again look to assert their dominance in the 50-over format.

The opening ODI will be played at Eden Park in Auckland, where the ground's unique dimensions and conditions are expected to test Shubman Gill-led India's adaptability. The Men in Blue will be keen to make a strong statement in the white-ball format against a New Zealand side that has traditionally been difficult to beat at home.

India head into the series after winning the preceding T20I series against New Zealand. However, the hosts finished strongly, winning the fourth and fifth T20Is after India had taken an unassailable 3-0 lead. Mitchell Santner's side will draw confidence from those performances, while India will look to put the setbacks behind them and shift their focus to the 50-over format.

The two teams have enjoyed several memorable encounters in ODI cricket, but New Zealand's home advantage has often proved decisive. From India's overall record in the country to individual batting and bowling milestones, here is a look at the Men in Blue's ODI history in New Zealand.

India vs New Zealand: Overall ODI Record in New Zealand

India have played 45 ODIs in New Zealand, winning 14 matches and losing 26. One match ended in a tie, while four games produced no result.

The numbers underline the challenge India have traditionally faced in New Zealand, where conditions can offer assistance to seam bowlers and movement through the air.

India's ODI record in New Zealand:

• Total matches: 45
• India won: 14
• New Zealand won: 26
• Tied: 1
• No result: 4

New Zealand have won nearly twice as many matches as India in their home conditions. India's 14 victories, however, include several memorable performances across different generations of Indian cricket.

Sachin Tendulkar Leads India's ODI Run-Scorers in New Zealand

Sachin Tendulkar holds the record for the most ODI runs by an Indian batter in New Zealand, having accumulated 821 runs in 22 innings.

Tendulkar's record reflects his consistency across different conditions and opposition attacks. He also holds the distinction of having played the most ODI innings among Indian batters in New Zealand.

Virender Sehwag occupies second place with 598 runs in just 12 innings. Interestingly, Sehwag holds the record for the most ODI centuries by an Indian batter on New Zealand soil, having scored three hundreds.

Virat Kohli is third on the list with 596 runs in 13 innings, including one century. MS Dhoni follows closely with 590 runs in 12 innings, while former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin completes the top five with 517 runs in 19 innings.

Most ODI runs by Indian batters in New Zealand:

1. Sachin Tendulkar – 821 runs (22 innings), 1 century
2. Virender Sehwag – 598 runs (12 innings), 3 centuries
3. Virat Kohli – 596 runs (13 innings), 1 century
4. MS Dhoni – 590 runs (12 innings), 0 centuries
5. Mohammad Azharuddin – 517 runs (19 innings), 1 century

Virender Sehwag Holds Record for Most ODI Centuries

Despite playing considerably fewer innings than Tendulkar, Sehwag leads the Indian century-makers' list in New Zealand with three hundreds.

His aggressive approach and ability to dominate bowling attacks from the outset made him particularly effective in the format, even in conditions traditionally considered challenging for visiting batters.

Tendulkar, Kohli and Azharuddin have scored one century each in New Zealand, while Dhoni's 590 runs include six half-centuries.

Javagal Srinath Leads India's ODI Bowling Records Against New Zealand

While the batting records above are specific to matches played in New Zealand, the bowling figures provide a broader India-New Zealand head-to-head comparison across venues.

Former India fast bowler Javagal Srinath leads the Indian wicket-takers against New Zealand with 51 wickets in 30 matches.

Anil Kumble is second with 39 wickets, while Mohammed Shami follows with 38.

Srinath also holds the record for the most ODI appearances by an Indian specialist bowler against New Zealand, having featured in 30 matches.

Most ODI wickets for India against New Zealand:

1. Javagal Srinath – 51 wickets
2. Anil Kumble – 39 wickets
3. Mohammed Shami – 38 wickets

Mohammed Shami Holds India's Best Bowling Figures Against New Zealand

Mohammed Shami holds the record for the best ODI bowling figures by an Indian against New Zealand, having claimed seven wickets for 57 runs during the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup semi-final at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.

Shami's remarkable spell helped India defeat New Zealand by 70 runs and secure a place in the World Cup final.

The performance remains one of the standout individual bowling displays in India-New Zealand ODI history, although it came on Indian soil rather than in New Zealand.

India's ODI Record at Eden Park, Auckland

The opening ODI of the upcoming series will be played at Eden Park, a venue that has historically tested visiting Indian teams.

India have played 11 ODIs at the Auckland ground, winning four, losing six and tying one. Their first ODI at Eden Park came on February 22, 1976, when Sunil Gavaskar-led India suffered an 80-run defeat against New Zealand.

India's first victory at the venue came in March 1994, when they defeated New Zealand by seven wickets. They also registered wins in 1999 and 2003 before beating Zimbabwe by six wickets during the 2015 World Cup.

India's ODI record at Eden Park:

• Matches: 11
• Won: 4
• Lost: 6
• Tied: 1

The record shows that Eden Park has not been a particularly successful hunting ground for India. New Zealand have claimed six victories against the visitors at the venue, while one match ended in a tie.

What Happened in India's Last ODI at Eden Park?

India posted 306/7 in their allotted 50 overs in the November 2022 encounter, with Shikhar Dhawan, Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer scoring half-centuries.

However, New Zealand produced a commanding response, reaching 309/3 in 47.1 overs to complete a seven-wicket victory.

Tom Latham was the star of the chase, smashing an unbeaten 145, while captain Kane Williamson remained not out on 94. The duo put together an unbeaten 221-run partnership to take the hosts home comfortably.

Tim Southee and Lockie Ferguson picked up three wickets each for New Zealand, while Umran Malik claimed two wickets for India.

The result extended India's difficult run at Eden Park and will serve as a reminder of the challenge awaiting the visitors in the opening match of the upcoming series.

Highest Team Totals at Eden Park

Eden Park has witnessed several high-scoring ODI encounters, with its relatively short square boundaries offering batters opportunities to attack.

New Zealand's 340/5 against Australia in February 2007 remains the highest team total listed in the venue records supplied by the Times of India report.

The 2014 encounter between India and New Zealand also produced a memorable run-fest, with both teams scoring 314 to finish in a tie.

Notable highest ODI team totals at Eden Park:

• New Zealand – 340/5 against Australia (2007)
• Australia – 336/4 against New Zealand (2007)
• New Zealand – 314 against India (2014)
• India – 314/9 against New Zealand (2014)
• New Zealand – 311/7 against Pakistan (2011)

India's Challenge in New Zealand

The numbers underline the challenge India face as they prepare for another ODI assignment in New Zealand. While the visitors have produced exceptional individual performances through generations, the hosts have enjoyed greater consistency in bilateral contests played on their home turf.

From Tendulkar's remarkable run-scoring record to Sehwag's three centuries and Srinath's wicket-taking exploits, Indian players have left their mark on New Zealand's ODI history.

However, with New Zealand holding a 26-14 advantage in victories across 45 matches, India have plenty of historical ground to make up.

Their record at Eden Park adds another dimension to the challenge, with just four wins in 11 appearances at the Auckland venue. Gill and his men will now look to change that record and begin the five-match ODI series on a positive note.