England vs new zealand
A classic rivalry!
England and New Zealand have a long and storied history of competition in various sports, particularly in rugby union and cricket. Here are some notable matches and series between the two nations:
Rugby Union:
- The All Blacks (New Zealand) have a strong record against England, with 64 wins, 22 losses, and 3 draws.
- The most recent series between the two teams was in 2018, which New Zealand won 3-0.
- England's best result in a series against New Zealand was a 2-1 win in 2003.
Cricket:
- England and New Zealand have a long-standing rivalry in Test cricket, with the two teams having played each other 134 times.
- New Zealand leads the head-to-head record 54-44, with 26 draws.
- The most recent Test series between the two teams was in 2020, which England won 2-0.
- In One-Day Internationals (ODIs), England leads the head-to-head record 64-54, with 2 no results.
- In Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is), New Zealand leads the head-to-head record 8-6.
Other Sports:
- In football (soccer), England and New Zealand have played each other 14 times, with England winning 9, New Zealand winning 2, and 3 draws.
- In netball, the two countries have a strong rivalry, with the Silver Ferns (New Zealand) leading the head-to-head record 34-14.
Some notable matches and series between England and New Zealand include:
- The 2019 Rugby World Cup semifinal, which New Zealand won 19-7.
- The 2019 Cricket World Cup final, which England won by virtue of a superior boundary count after the match was tied.
- The 2018-19 Ashes series, which England won 4-1 in a five-match Test series.
Overall, the rivalry between England and New Zealand is intense and highly competitive, with both nations having a strong following and a deep respect for each other's sporting traditions.