India vs new zealand
A great rivalry in international cricket!
India and New Zealand have a long and storied history of competing against each other in cricket. Here are some interesting facts and statistics about their matches:
Head-to-Head Record:
As of March 2023, India and New Zealand have played each other 73 times in international cricket, with India winning 34 matches, New Zealand winning 29, and 10 matches ending in a draw or no result.
Recent Matches:
The two teams have played each other frequently in recent years, with some notable matches including:
- The 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup semi-final, which India won by 18 runs.
- The 2020-21 India-New Zealand Test series, which New Zealand won 2-0.
- The 2021 India-New Zealand T20I series, which India won 3-0.
Notable Players:
Some of the most notable players to have played for both teams include:
- Sachin Tendulkar (India): Regarded as one of the greatest batsmen of all time, Tendulkar has played 69 matches against New Zealand, scoring over 3,000 runs.
- Virender Sehwag (India): A destructive opening batsman, Sehwag has played 44 matches against New Zealand, scoring over 2,000 runs.
- Ross Taylor (New Zealand): A prolific batsman and occasional spinner, Taylor has played 54 matches against India, scoring over 2,500 runs.
- Kane Williamson (New Zealand): A technically sound batsman and captain, Williamson has played 34 matches against India, scoring over 1,500 runs.
Interesting Statistics:
- India has won 14 of the last 20 matches against New Zealand.
- New Zealand has won 7 of the last 10 matches against India in New Zealand.
- The highest individual score in an India-New Zealand match is 219 by Sachin Tendulkar in 2003.
- The highest team total in an India-New Zealand match is 414/9 by India in 2019.
Overall, the rivalry between India and New Zealand is one of the most intense and competitive in international cricket, with both teams having a strong following and a rich history of matches against each other.