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🔥 India vs New Zealand – A Modern Rivalry?
India vs Pakistan matches steal the spotlight, but in recent years, another fierce rivalry has emerged—India vs New Zealand. The Black Caps have consistently challenged India on big ICC stages, and the Champions Trophy 2025 will be no different.
India, currently in top form, will once again take on New Zealand in an ICC tournament. While India dominated New Zealand in the 2023 ODI World Cup, history suggests this battle is far from one-sided. The Kiwis are known for their disciplined cricket and strategic gameplay, making them one of India’s toughest opponents.
But how do these two teams stack up in their head-to-head ODI record? Have they clashed in the Champions Trophy before? Let’s break it down!
🏆 IND vs NZ in Champions Trophy – A Rare Encounter
Interestingly, India and New Zealand have met only once in the Champions Trophy, and it was a final!
- Edition: 2000 (then called ICC Knockout Tournament)
- India’s Key Performers: Sachin Tendulkar & Sourav Ganguly (141-run partnership)
- New Zealand’s Game Changer: Chris Cairns (102*), leading NZ to victory
- Winner: New Zealand (clinched the trophy)
That was New Zealand’s first and only ICC title, proving they are dangerous in knockout games.
📊 IND vs NZ ODI Head-to-Head Record
| Teams | Matches Played | India Won | New Zealand Won | No Result | Tied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India vs New Zealand | 118 | 60 | 50 | 7 | 1 |
While India holds the edge, New Zealand remains a serious threat.
🇮🇳 India Squad for Champions Trophy 2025
Captain: Rohit Sharma
Players: Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Ravindra Jadeja, Varun Chakaravarthy.
🇳🇿 New Zealand Squad for Champions Trophy 2025
Captain: Mitchell Santner
Players: Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Kane Williamson, Will Young.
🤔 What to Expect in IND vs NZ Champions Trophy 2025?
- Will India continue its dominance over New Zealand in ODIs?
- Can the Black Caps repeat their 2000 Champions Trophy heroics?
- Will the Men in Blue outshine NZ in another ICC tournament?
With so much at stake, this showdown promises to be a high-intensity clash! Stay tuned with Cricket Army for all the latest updates.
