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India vs New Zealand: Old rivals, new battles, familiar questions

India vs New Zealand since 1955: the tour schedule, venues and squads, head-to-head records, format heroes and captains, the biggest controversies, and India's 2026 tour schedule, squads and Match Center.

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 1:55 AM
India vs New Zealand: Old rivals, new battles, familiar questions
Key Things to Know
  • A retrospective examines the 70-year cricket rivalry between India and New Zealand ahead of their 2026 tour.
  • India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs in the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup final.
  • New Zealand defeated India in major knockouts including the 2000 ICC KnockOut and 2021 WTC final.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Times of India has detailed the 70-year cricket rivalry between India and New Zealand ahead of their 2026 tour. The comprehensive retrospective covers major head-to-head encounters across formats, including the 2000 ICC KnockOut, the 2019 World Cup semi-final, the inaugural 2021 World Test Championship final, and India's 96-run victory over New Zealand in the 2026 T20 World Cup final.

The feature highlights major individual feats and controversies, such as Ajaz Patel's 10-wicket innings in Mumbai and Martin Guptill's run-out of MS Dhoni. It also tracks the statistical leadership across Tests, ODIs, and T20Is as both teams prepare for their upcoming series.

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