IND vs NZ ODI: There has been a decades-old rivalry between India and New Zealand in ODI cricket. Both the teams have played a total of 120 ODI matches from 1975 to 2025, in which the statistics are clearly leaning in favor of India. However, New Zealand has also given tough competition to India on many occasions and has always kept this rivalry interesting.

Head-to-head record of both

According to statistics, India has won 62 out of 120 ODI matches played against New Zealand. Whereas it has faced defeat in 50 matches. One match was tied, while 7 matches ended without result. India’s win-loss ratio has been 1.237, which shows that the Indian team has maintained the lead in this rivalry in the long run. Talking about winning percentage, India has won 55.30 percent of the matches.

On the other hand, New Zealand has also proved by winning 50 matches that it has never been a weak team against India. The win-loss ratio of the Kiwi team has been 0.808 and the win percentage has been 44.69. These figures show that the matches have often been close and the difference between the two teams is not much.

India’s lead in ODIs, but the competition is always tough

The statistics may be in India’s favor, but India-New Zealand matches have never been one-sided. New Zealand has given a tough challenge to India on many occasions, especially in ICC tournaments and foreign tours. The Kiwi team is known for its disciplined bowling, strong fielding and ability to remain calm under pressure. At the same time, India has always maintained its dominance in domestic conditions and has shown expertise in scoring big scores.

New Zealand will visit India in January 2026

Another chapter is going to be added to this strong rivalry, when the New Zealand team will tour India in January 2026. In this tour, a three-match ODI series will be played between the two teams, which will be completed within a week. This series is considered very important for both the teams in view of the upcoming big tournaments.

There has always been a glimpse of high-scoring matches in ODI cricket between India and New Zealand. Whenever these two teams have come face to face, the batsmen have scored a lot of runs. The special thing is that India’s dominance is clearly visible in this list. India has won every time against New Zealand by scoring its highest ODI score.

India vs New Zealand – 15 November 2023

On 15 November 2023, India made its highest score in ODI history against New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Batting first, the Indian team scored 397 runs in 50 overs and lost only 4 wickets. India’s run rate in this match was around 8, which completely pushed the Kiwi bowlers on the backfoot. While chasing the target, New Zealand appeared under pressure and India won the match comfortably.

India vs New Zealand – 8 March 2009

India proved its batting prowess even on foreign soil by scoring 392 runs in the ODI match played in Christchurch on March 8, 2009. This is India’s second highest ODI score against New Zealand. In this match also, India played full 50 overs and lost 4 wickets and scored a huge score, which the New Zealand team could not achieve.

India vs New Zealand – 24 January 2023

On 24 January 2023, India scored 385 runs against New Zealand at Indore ground. Although this time the team lost 9 wickets, but on the basis of aggressive batting, India completely controlled the match. This match was also in the name of India and the spectators got a lot of glimpses of fours and sixes.

India vs New Zealand – 8 November 1999

The high-scoring matches between India and New Zealand had started long ago. On 8 November 1999 in Hyderabad (Deccan), India had scored 376 runs losing only 2 wickets. In that era, this score was no less than a miracle. Due to strong batting, India won this match easily.

India vs New Zealand – 15 November 2003

On 15 November 2003, in Hyderabad itself, India had once again completely troubled the New Zealand bowlers. Team India had scored a total of 353 runs in this match. Despite losing 5 wickets, India’s dominance remained throughout the match and India won.

The player who wins the match in ODI cricket is the one who single-handedly turns the tables. Such players get the “Player of the Match” award, which is the biggest proof of their excellent performance. Let us know about those 5 legends who have won this honor the most number of times in ODI history.

Sachin Tendulkar – 62 times (India)

Sachin Tendulkar, who is called “God of Cricket”, is at the top of this list. In 463 ODI matches played from 1989 to 2012, he won the Player of the Match award 62 times. Each of his awards is related to some memorable innings. Be it the inning of 98 runs against Pakistan in the 2003 World Cup or the “Desert Storm” inning played in Sharjah. This record of Tendulkar is unbreakable even today and will probably remain so for a long time.

Sanath Jayasuriya – 48 times (Sri Lanka)

Sanath Jayasuriya of Sri Lanka changed the definition of opening batting. He won this award 48 times in 445 ODIs played from 1989 to 2011. Jayasuriya was not only a batsman but also a useful spinner. His aggressive batting in the 1996 World Cup made Sri Lanka win the World Cup for the first time.

Virat Kohli – 43 times (India)

India’s current legend Virat Kohli is continuously moving up in this list. In the 305 ODIs played since 2008, he has won the Player of the Match award 43 times. Kohli’s innings is often considered the perfect class of run-chase. He has more than 46 ODI centuries to his name, and he comes on the field to win every match.

Jacques Kallis – 32 times (South Africa)

The name of South Africa’s great all-rounder Jacques Kallis is also included in this list. He won this award 32 times in 328 ODI matches. His ability to make an impact with both bat and ball made him one of the most balanced players in modern cricket.

Ricky Ponting – 32 times (Australia)

Ricky Ponting won two World Cups for Australia and changed many matches with his captaincy and batting. In 375 ODI matches, he won the Player of the Match title 32 times, which also includes many knockout matches.

Harshit Rana vs Arshdeep Singh: Harshit Rana and Arshdeep Singh have made their presence felt in the ODI format as the new pair of fast bowlers in Indian cricket. Both the young fast bowlers are making important contributions to Team India with their different styles and effectiveness, but if the ODI records of both are compared, then who has proved to be more effective? Let us know the full story of his figures.

bowling performance

Harshit Rana has played 8 innings in ODIs so far, while Arshdeep Singh has bowled 10 innings. The experience of both may be limited, but their brilliant performance has attracted everyone’s attention.

Harshit Rana: Spent 16 wickets, 332 runs in 8 innings.

Arshdeep Singh: Gave 17 wickets, 394 runs in 10 innings.

That means both are almost on par in terms of wickets, but Harshit has spent slightly less runs.

best bowling figures

Both the bowlers have bowled brilliant spells in the matches played so far and have taken wickets for India in many important matches.

Harshit Rana’s best spell: 4/39 (in one innings)

Arshdeep Singh’s best spell: 5/37 (in one innings)

Arshdeep has taken five wickets once, which shows his experience and match-awareness.

Bowling average and economy rate

If we look at the statistics, Harshit’s bowling average (20.75) is slightly better than Arshdeep (23.17). This means that Rana gets wickets by giving less runs on average. Talking about the economy rate, Harshit gives 5.82 runs per over, while Arshdeep’s economy rate is 5.21. That means Arshdeep has proved to be a little more economical.
Strike rate and 4/5 wicket haul

Harshit Rana is ahead of Arshdeep in terms of bowling strike rate i.e. how many balls take a wicket. His strike rate is 21.30, while Arshdeep Singh takes an average of 26.60 balls for every wicket. This shows that Rana quickly puts pressure on the opposition batsmen.

While Arshdeep has taken 5 wickets once, Harshit has taken 4 wickets once so far.

Who is next?

If we look at the statistics, both Harshit Rana and Arshdeep Singh have been equally influential for India. Arshdeep looks slightly ahead due to his experience and 5 wicket haul, while Harshit has a better strike rate and average.

Both the bowlers are emerging as India’s new fast pair. One with precise line-length, the other with pace and aggression. This pair can become the backbone of Indian bowling in the coming years.

IND vs SA ODI Record: ODI matches between India and South Africa have always been full of thrill and competition. Between these two teams, many great batsmen have played brilliant innings and created a series of records. Let us know about those batsmen who have scored the most runs in the ODI matches played between India and South Africa.

Sachin Tendulkar

India’s great batsman Sachin Tendulkar is at first place in this list. He scored 2001 runs in 57 matches against South Africa from 1991 to 2011. During this period his average was 35.73 and strike rate was 76.31. 5 centuries and 8 half-centuries came from his bat. Sachin’s unbeaten score of 200 runs (200* vs South Africa, Gwalior) is still memorable.

jack calis

South Africa’s legendary all-rounder Jacques Kallis is at second place in this list. He is at the forefront in terms of batting average (61.40). He scored 1535 runs in 37 matches between 1996 and 2013. Kallis scored 2 centuries and 11 half-centuries, and many times got his team out of difficult situations.

Virat Kohli

The name of Team India’s star batsman Virat Kohli is at third place in this list. Kohli scored 1504 runs in 31 matches from 2010 to 2023. His average was 65.39, which shows his consistency. He scored 5 centuries and 8 half-centuries against South Africa, of which the innings played in Cape Town and Durban are especially memorable.

gary kirsten

Gary Kirsten of South Africa, who later became the coach of the Indian team, scored 1377 runs in 26 matches from 1995 to 2001. His average was 62.59, which is proof of his stability. He has scored 4 centuries and 9 half-centuries.

AB de Villiers

World cricket’s ‘Mr. 360’ AB de Villiers is at number five in the list. He scored 1357 runs in 32 matches from 2005 to 2018 with a strike rate of 111.13. During this period, he scored 6 centuries and 5 half-centuries and played many stormy innings against India.

When it comes to records in ODI cricket, the first thing that comes to mind is Hitman Rohit Sharma’s unmatched record of 264 runs, which remained an ‘unbreakable record’ for the world for years, but now an Indian batsman has created history by breaking this great record. This batsman is none other than Narayan Jagadeesan of Tamil Nadu, who created such a blast in the domestic ODI that the whole world was stunned.

277 runs on 141 balls, left Rohit behind

Jagadishan played a brilliant inning of 277 runs in just 141 balls in List A cricket. During this period, 25 fours and 15 sixes came from his bat. That means almost one boundary in every over! With this brilliant innings he left behind Rohit Sharma’s record of 264 runs. Although this inning came in a domestic tournament and not an international one, such a big score has brought him straight into the center of headlines.

Tamil Nadu scored 506 runs, created a new team record

In this match, Tamil Nadu team scored a total of 506 runs, which is the highest team score so far in Indian domestic cricket. Apart from Narayan Jagadishan, Sai Sudarshan also played a brilliant inning of 154 runs in this match. Together, both the batsmen made a huge partnership of 416 runs and registered Tamil Nadu in the pages of history.

Jagadishan is standing at the door of debut

Jagadishan’s performance in domestic cricket has been consistently excellent. He has impressed the selectors with both his class and temperament in Ranji Trophy, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and IPL. This is the reason why recently he was included in the squad of the Indian Test team, although he has not been able to make his international debut yet.

Jagadeesan’s combination of technique, composure and aggression makes him a future star batsman. Cricket experts believe that if he gets a chance in Team India’s ODI team soon, then he can play the same explosive innings on the big stage as he has played at the domestic level.

IND vs AUS: ODI matches between India and Australia are always full of thrill and intense competition. While the batsmen have created a stir many times, the bowlers have also changed the course of the match with their sharp bowling. If we talk about the bowlers who have taken the most wickets in India vs Australia ODI history, then the name of Australian fast bowler Brett Lee comes at the top in this list.

brett lee

Former Australian speed star Brett Lee has always wreaked havoc against India. Brett Lee took 55 wickets in 32 matches played between 2000 and 2012. His best performance during this period was 5/27. Brett Lee’s average was 21.00 and economy rate was 4.49, which shows that he not only took wickets but also kept the runs under control. Indian batsmen have had to face difficulties many times due to his fast and bouncy balls.

Kapil Dev

Kapil Dev from the Indian team is at second place in this list. He has taken 45 wickets in 41 matches played from 1980 to 1994. His best performance during this period was 5/43. Kapil repeatedly troubled the Australian batsmen with his swing and line-length. The excellent economy rate of 3.67 shows that he was not only a wicket taker but also a very economical bowler.

Michelle Johnson

Australia’s left-arm fast bowler Mitchell Johnson remained a headache for Indian batsmen from 2006 to 2015. He took 43 wickets in 27 matches. His best performance against India was 5/26. Johnson has many times destroyed the Indian top order with his pace and aggression.

steve waugh

Australia’s great captain Steve Waugh was amazing not only in batting but also in bowling. He took 43 wickets in 53 matches played against India, in which 4/40 was his best performance. His bowling was used strategically, and many times he has given wickets to his team at crucial times.

Mohammed Shami

India’s star fast bowler Mohammed Shami 2013 From 2025 played till 26 in matches 42 took wickets in his name, His best figures during this period 5 taking wickets 51 runs to spend, Although their economy rate 6.00 remained, But he surprised the Australian batsmen many times with his sharp yorker and reverse swing.,

ODI Record: The Indian cricket team has always been known for its batting, but with time the bowlers of Team India have also shown their mettle. There was a time when Indian bowlers were seen struggling on foreign soil, but now Indian pacers and spinners have the ability to turn the match in every situation. Let us look at those Indian bowlers who have created history by taking the most wickets in an ODI series.

Mohammed Shami – 24 wickets (World Cup 2023, India)

Mohammed Shami had done wonders in the 2023 ODI World Cup. He took 24 wickets in just 7 matches and played a big role in taking Team India to the finals. His best performance was 57 runs for 7 wickets. Shami’s average (10.70) and strike rate (12.2) both remained unmatched in this tournament.

Zaheer Khan – 21 wickets (World Cup 2011)

India’s 2011 World Cup hero Zaheer Khan took 21 wickets in 9 matches in that tournament. He showed excellent control with the new and old ball. His bowling played an important role in India winning the World Cup after 28 years. His best figure was 3/20 and his economy rate was only 4.83.

Jasprit Bumrah – 20 wickets (World Cup 2023, India)

In the 2023 World Cup itself, Jasprit Bumrah troubled the batsmen with his precise line-length and discipline. He took 20 wickets in 11 matches and during this his average was 18.65. Bumrah’s economy rate (4.06) was one of the most economical bowlers of the tournament.

Kapil Dev – 20 wickets (Australia, 1985/86)

Team India’s first World Cup winning captain Kapil Dev bowled brilliantly in the 1985/86 Benson & Hedges World Series and took 20 wickets in 12 matches. At that time his fast and bouncy bowling had troubled the foreign batsmen. During this period his average was 19.55 and economy rate was 3.46.

Javagal Srinath – 18 wickets (New Zealand tour 2002/03)

In 2003, Javagal Srinath bowled brilliantly on the fast and cold pitches of New Zealand. He had taken 18 wickets in 7 matches. During this period his average was 11.16 and economy rate was 3.03, which was extraordinary in that period.

IND vs AUS ODI Record: There is always a fierce competition between India and Australia in ODI cricket. In these matches, the batsmen of both the countries have registered their names in the record books by playing explosive innings many times. Especially when it comes to hitting the most number of sixes in an innings, the name of former Indian captain Rohit Sharma is at the top in this list.

Rohit Sharma – 16 sixes (209 runs, Bengaluru 2013)

In the match played in Bengaluru in 2013, Rohit Sharma played one of the most memorable innings in ODI history. He scored 209 runs in just 158 ​​balls against Australia. During this period, Rohit had hit 16 sixes and 12 fours. This inning of his not only took India to a huge score of 383 runs, but also made him the record of most sixes in an innings. India had won this match by 57 runs.

Ricky Ponting – 8 sixes (140 runs, World Cup 2003 final)

At second place is Australia’s great captain Ricky Ponting, who played an unbeaten inning of 140 runs (121 balls) against India in the 2003 World Cup final. In this match played in Johannesburg, Ponting hit 8 sixes and 4 fours. His innings dashed India’s hopes of victory and Australia won the World Cup trophy for the third time.

Sachin Tendulkar – 7 sixes (100 runs, Kanpur 1998)

At the third place is the God of Cricket Sachin Tendulkar, who played a brilliant inning of 100 runs in 89 balls against Australia in Kanpur in 1998. In this innings he hit 7 sixes and 5 fours. That time was the golden era of Indian cricket, when Sachin used to win many matches single-handedly.

Ricky Ponting – 7 sixes (108 runs, Bengaluru 2003)

Ricky Ponting again comes at fourth place in the list, who had repeated this feat again in 2003 against India in Bengaluru. In this match, he played a brilliant inning of 108 runs in 103 balls. During this period, 7 brilliant sixes were hit from his bat.

Virat Kohli – 7 sixes (100 runs, Jaipur 2013)

At the same time, Virat Kohli’s innings is also included in this list. In the match played against Australia in Jaipur, Virat scored unbeaten 100 runs in just 52 balls, which included 7 sixes and 8 fours. During this period his strike rate was 192.30.

ODI record: While batting records in ODI cricket often make headlines, some fast and spin bowlers of India have turned the match with their deadly bowling. Talk about such Indian bowlers who have taken “Five-Vick Hall” (5 wickets in an innings) the most in ODIs, then Team India’s star Pacer Mohammed Shami is at the top of this list.

Mohammed Shami – 6 times (2013–2025)

Shami has so far bowled in 108 ODIs in his career and has taken 5 wickets 6 times. His best bowling figure has been 7/57, which is a major achievement for any Indian fast bowler. Shami has taken 206 wickets so far with average 24.05 and strike rate 25.85. His swing and accurate bowling in the death overs make him fatal against any team.

Jawagal Srinath – 3 times (1991–2003)

Jawagal Srinath, who is counted among the legendary fast bowlers of India, has taken 5 wickets in 229 ODIs 3 times. His best performance was 5/23. He was India’s most successful ODI bowler for a long time with 315 wickets. Shrinath’s speed and line-Lenth made him the main weapon of India in the 90s.

Harbhajan Singh – 3 times (1998–2015)

“Turbanator” Harbhajan Singh has done 5 wickets in 234 ODIs in his career. His best figure was 31 runs with 5 wickets. Harbhajan took 265 wickets and many times in the middle overs pushed the opposition teams on the backfoot.

Krishnamachari Srikanth – 2 times (1981–1992)

People know Srikanth as an aggressive opener, but very few people know that he also contributed with the ball. He bowled only 33 times in his career and set a record of taking 5 wickets 2 times. During this time his best performance was 5/27.

Amit Mishra – 2 times (2003–2016)

Spinner Amit Mishra may have played limited matches in his career, but he has taken a five-wicket hall twice in his 36 matches. His best figure has been to spend 48 runs by taking 6 wickets. Mishra’s googly and variation harassed many batsmen.