ICC Champions Trophy: India vs New Zealand head-to-head records in ODIs

The top eight teams set up the competition as the Champions Trophy marked a revival after eight years. Over two weeks of action across Pakistan and Dubai, two out of the eight teams have been filtered to play the summit clash in Dubai on March 9. The competition, as tough as it gets, did a fitting job of pitting two of the most formidable-looking teams against each other in the ICC Champions Trophy final. While India is being perceived as the favorite with their unbeaten run up to the final, New Zealand won't prove to be an easy opponent for the Men in Blue. While the winner will be determined eventually, the ICC Champions Trophy final is poised to be an enthralling encounter as these known ICC tournament rivals gear up to script another spectacle.

India vs New Zealand in ICC Knockouts over the years

Thrill is certainly running high in both camps as India and New Zealand brace themselves for yet another high-stakes fixture. New Zealand sits at the crime scene of many of India's heartbreaks, including the 2019 ICC ODI World Cup semi-final. The WTC 2021 final title was also snatched by the Kiwis from India's grasp. However, a semblance of revenge was exacted by the Men in Blue when they defeated New Zealand in the semi-final of the 2023 ODI World Cup. Now, both teams will be cautious not to underestimate each other in the ICC Champions Trophy final in Dubai.

For years, these two sides have engaged in intense battles, with New Zealand often having the upper hand in crucial encounters. The India vs New Zealand rivalry dates back to the 2000 ICC Champions Trophy final in Kenya, where Chris Cairns led New Zealand to their first and only ICC white-ball trophy. Interestingly, before India and New Zealand met in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy group stage, the 2000 final had remained their only clash in Champions Trophy history.

India vs New Zealand ODI head-to-head record ahead of ICC Champions Trophy final

Overall, in ODI cricket, India and New Zealand have squared off 119 times, with India holding a notable edge in the overall head-to-head record. The Men in Blue have secured victory in 61 matches, while the Kiwis have won 50. Additionally, there has been one tie and seven no-results. Meanwhile, recent encounters show India holding the upper hand, with a narrow 6-4 lead over New Zealand in their last 10 completed ODIs. However, this statistic doesn’t fully capture India’s current dominance, as they are on a six-match winning streak against the Black Caps. Notably, New Zealand’s victories in this stretch came either on home soil or at neutral venues like England, whereas India has been dominant in Asian conditions.

India vs New Zealand head-to-head record at ICC events

When it comes to ICC tournaments, the rivalry remains evenly balanced. Across 10 ODI World Cup clashes and two Champions Trophy meetings, both teams have won six times each. The World Cup encounters are tied at 5-5, while the Champions Trophy record is locked at 1-1, with their latest group-stage encounter leveling the one-win difference between these ICC giants.

However, India enters this final in red-hot form, having won the last three meetings against New Zealand. In the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, India holds the advantage owing to their unbeaten run up to the final. New Zealand comfortably defeated Pakistan and Bangladesh to enter the semi-finals. However, their only defeat came against India, where Varun Chakravarthy wreaked havoc on their batting order in the chase. Failing to chase a modest 250 in Dubai, New Zealand suffered a 44-run defeat.

Heading into the Champions Trophy final, New Zealand will be hoping for Matt Henry to recover from his shoulder injury. The pacer is the highest wicket-taker for the Kiwis against India in ODIs among active cricketers. Moreover, with 10 wickets across four matches, Henry is also the leading wicket-taker at the ICC Champions Trophy so far. Notably, his best figures in the tournament came against the Men in Blue, as his five-wicket haul restricted India to 249 in Dubai.

India, meanwhile, sees Varun Chakravarthy as their deadliest weapon. The spinner made his Champions Trophy debut against New Zealand, marking it with a match-winning spell of 5/42, as all the Kiwis, barring Rachin Ravindra, fell to spin. For New Zealand to stand a chance at the title, their ability to counter India's spin threat in Dubai will be a decisive factor. Meanwhile, the battle between their skipper Mitchell Santner and Virat Kohli is another key contest to watch out for in the final.