India vs New Zealand Top 5 Matches at ICC Tournaments: MS Dhoni Run Out Heartbreak in 2019 to Chetan Sharma's first-ever hat-trick in 1987

1. 2019 ICC World Cup Semi-final - Dhoni's Heartbreak

July 10, 2019, is a date etched in the memories of Indian cricket fans. Chasing 240 in a rain-affected semifinal at Old Trafford, India struggled at 92/6 before Ravindra Jadeja (77 off 59) and MS Dhoni (50 off 72) stitched together a spirited fightback.

However, the turning point came when Dhoni, India's ultimate finisher, was run out by a brilliant direct hit from Martin Guptill while attempting a second run. His dismissal ended India's hopes, as they fell short by 18 runs. It was the last time Dhoni donned the Indian jersey in an ICC event, making the moment even more poignant.

2. 2021 ICC World Test Championship Final - New Zealand's Triumph

New Zealand cemented their status as the best Test team in the world with a clinical victory over India in the inaugural World Test Championship final at Southampton in June 2021. Kyle Jamieson's outstanding spell (5/31 in the first innings) dismantled India's batting lineup, restricting them to 217.

Despite Mohammed Shami's fiery bowling (4/76), New Zealand chased down the target of 139 with ease, thanks to Kane Williamson (52*) and Ross Taylor (47*). The win was an emotional moment for New Zealand, who had been on the losing end of ICC finals before but finally secured a major Test championship title.

3. 2000 ICC KnockOut Trophy Final - Cairns' Heroics

The 2000 ICC KnockOut Trophy final in Nairobi saw New Zealand win their first-ever ICC title, thanks to a heroic century by Chris Cairns. Chasing 265, New Zealand were struggling at 132/5 before Cairns, battling a knee injury, played a match-winning knock of 102* off 113 balls.

4. 1987 World Cup - Chetan Sharma's Historic Hat-Trick & Gavaskar's Blitz

Chetan Sharma etched his name in history by becoming the first-ever bowler to claim a hat-trick in ODI World Cup history. His moment of glory came in the 42nd over against New Zealand in Nagpur when he clean bowled Ken Rutherford, Ian Smith, and Ewen Chatfield off consecutive deliveries. His fiery spell helped India restrict New Zealand to 221/9, setting the foundation for a dominant chase.

5. 2016 T20 World Cup - Spin Strikes

India entered the 2016 T20 World Cup as one of the favorites, but their campaign began on a shocking note against New Zealand in Nagpur. Chasing a modest 127, India's famed batting lineup crumbled against New Zealand's spin trio of Mitchell Santner (4/11), Ish Sodhi (3/18), and Nathan McCullum (2/15).

The turning pitch, coupled with sharp spin bowling, saw India dismissed for just 79, suffering a 47-run defeat. It was a statement win for the Black Caps, who continued their unbeaten streak against India in T20 World Cups.