The New Zealand National Cricket Team vs India National Cricket Team Match Scorecard highlights recent clashes between two competitive sides, showing how India’s batting depth and disciplined bowling have addressed pressure situations against New Zealand’s aggressive approach.
From close T20I finishes to tightly fought ODIs, the match scorecard clearly explains results, key performances, and how India found solutions to overcome New Zealand’s challenges in crucial moments.
Izzy Gaze hits Kranti Gaud through midwicket for four, taking her score to 48 off 49 balls. Jess Kerr attempted to clear the ropes at long-on off Shree Charani but failed.
| Match | Format | Venue | India Score | New Zealand Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Match | T20I | Mumbai | 182/5 | 178/8 | India won by 4 runs |
| 4th Match | T20I | Bengaluru | 195/4 | 188/6 | India won by 7 wickets |
| 3rd Match | T20I | Hyderabad | 164/7 | 166/4 | New Zealand won by 6 wickets |
| 2nd Match | ODI | Vadodara | 271/9 | 263 all out | India won by 8 runs |
| 1st Match | ODI | Ahmedabad | 299/6 | 289/8 | India won by 10 runs |
India vs. New Zealand ODI Series
India and New Zealand’s series is an intense white-ball cricketing contest featuring three ODIs and five T20Is, providing vital practice ahead of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
Fans worldwide are excited for this intense battle that promises to showcase both teams’ talent.
On Saturday, BCCI Senior Selection Committee President Ajit Agarkar will convene to finalise Team India’s squad for their upcoming tour against New Zealand.
Selectors may rest Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya so as to keep them fresh for this prestigious tournament.
The ODI series will take place across eight venues in India, including a newly built international stadium at Vadodara. Fans in the country can stream all the action live via JioCinema app and Disney+ Hotstar for free or a nominal cost.
Matches will also be broadcasted live on TV in multiple languages – providing fans a captivating spectacle as New Zealand’s explosive batting lineup goes head-to-head against India’s disciplined bowling unit in an unforgettable clash!
India vs. New Zealand T20 Series
Players were slowly walking out to receive their medals. Rohit took his turn walking slowly as chants of “Rohit, Rohit” filled the stadium.
Jay Shah then presented Rohit with his trophy before joining his teammates as they celebrated below the CHAMPIONS 2025 board.
India have won the series with a 2-1 advantage. New Zealand took an early advantage by winning the opening match, but India managed to come back strongly and win both matches after that to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.
India went onto claim victory again in an epic final match thanks to Izzy Gaze’s heroic innings that sealed victory with just one ball to spare!
India was the first team ever to successfully defend a T20 World Cup championship and will aim to do it again when playing against USA, Namibia, and Netherlands in Group A of 2026 tournament.
On Saturday, India’s selection committee will meet at their Mumbai headquarters to select their squads for both their white-ball series against New Zealand and the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup. Led by Ajit Agarkar, they will also pick their team for next month’s five-match T20I series against them at home.
A press conference will follow this meeting; captain Suryakumar Yadav and Ajit Agarkar will both attend. In addition, BCCI announced eight venues and dates across India where these matches will take place; three ODIs and five T20Is scheduled against New Zealand start on February 7th with T20I series against them expected.
India vs. New Zealand Test Series
Rohit Sharma-led India cricket team will face Tom Latham’s New Zealand national cricket team in a three-match Test series beginning October 16-20 at Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium and concluding on November 1-5 at Mumbai Wankhede Stadium with Jasprit Bumrah serving as Rohit’s deputy in each Test game.
After winning their two-match ODI series against Bangladesh, India hopes to regain their form by defeating New Zealand 3-0 in a Test series. New Zealand are far stronger than Bangladesh and pose a formidable test to India’s men in blue.
New Zealand currently leads the ICC World Test Championship standings, while India sits fourth. Both sides need a win in order to be considered in 2024-27 WTC final tournament and secure their position for success.
This series will showcase some of the finest talent available. Both teams boast experienced and emerging players that make this competition highly engaging.
Tom Latham leads New Zealand’s team and is famed for both batting and bowling skills; scoring big runs while also creating powerful partnerships among his fellow Kiwi teammates. Additionally, he’s an outstanding fielder that has played in multiple international tournaments.
India vs. New Zealand T20I Series
India will begin their title defence for the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup by competing in a five-match series against New Zealand starting this Saturday at their Mumbai headquarters.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will meet to select their squad, consisting of three ODIs and five T20Is. There have been major changes from when India toured South Africa last month;
Shubman Gill was dropped due to poor form while Ishan Kishan and Rinku Singh have both been reinstated into their former teams: Shubman Gill has been dropped, Ishan Kishan has returned while Rinku Singh has also been brought back into play for these matches.
Smriti Mandhana takes the winning catch for India at the final ball and advances them four wickets forward to reach the semi-finals.
Their players gathered on the pitch, with Jay Shah giving each winner their white jacket. Chants of “Rohit Sharma!” could be heard throughout the stadium as the players left.
Izzy Gaze and Brooke Halliday each hit superb centuries to help their side reach 294-6 in the second innings. Although reaching this target was always going to be difficult, they kept fighting right up until its very end – in the penultimate over, Rosemary Mair lofted one towards long-on, where Smriti Mandhana once more took an outstanding catch at point from Rosemary Mair’s shot lofted towards long-on.
Indian Cricket have announced a 15-member squad for their inaugural five T20Is against New Zealand starting January 21, 2018, starting in Hyderabad. Captain Suryakumar Yadav remains in his role, though five major changes were made from last month’s South Africa tour squad: Shubman Ginny was dropped after suffering poor form;
Ishan Kishan has been brought back into the top order to replace him; additionally wicketkeeper Jitesh Sharma has been dropped and Rinku Singh, who scored over 500 runs while leading Jharkhand to victory;
Jitesh Sharma also made significant moves during Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy while leading them all through its entirety – remains in his place as captain – has retained his spot with Jharkhand also scoring over 500 runs while leading them all to its first win;
Jitesh Sharma dropped in favour of Rinku Singh who scored over 500 runs while leading Jharkhand to its maiden triumph; Jitesh Sharma dropped in favour of newcomer who scored over 500 runs while leading Jharkhand to its maiden T20 Trophy victory was replaced with Rinku Singh who scored over 500 runs during last month’s Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy tournament victory, leaving Jitesh Sharma replaced by Rinku Singh who scored over 500 runs while leading Jharkhand to first title triumph.
