Recalling India's highest partnerships against NZ in ICC ODI events
What's the story
India and New Zealand have been involved in some enthralling cricket encounters in the past.
Though the Indian unit is often touted as stronger of the two sides, the Kiwis have often upset have in crucial ICC competitions.
Here we revisit India's highest partnerships against New Zealand in ICC ODI events.
The includes the World Cup and the Champions Trophy.
#1
Kohli & Iyer - 163 in Mumbai, 2023
Centurions Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer fueled the Indian innings against NZ in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup semi-final.
The duo added 163 runs for the second wicket as India posted a formidable total of 397/4 while batting first at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.
Kohli, who scored his 50th ODI ton, made 117 off 113 balls. Iyer's final score was a 70-ball 105. Meanwhile, India went on to register a 70-run triumph.
#2
Ganguly & Tendulkar - 141 in Nairobi, 2000
India met New Zealand in the final of the 2000 Champions Trophy and posted 264/6 while batting first in Nairobi, Kenya.
Captain Sourav Ganguly starred with his second successive hundred, 117 off 130 balls.
He and Sachin Tendulkar (69 off 83 balls) got Indian off to a flying start, stitching a 141-run opening stand.
Despite this, the Men in Blue were restricted to 264/6 while batting first.
#3
Gavaskar & Srikkanth - 136 in Nagpur, 1987
India comfortably accomplished the 222-run target versus NZ in the 1987 WC game thanks to a splendid opening stand between Kris Srikkanth and Sunil Gavaskar.
Both batters showcased remarkable intent and added 136 runs. Srikkanth was the first one to depart as he made 75 off mere 58 deliveries.
Gavaskar, however, hammered a remarkabe ton. He returned unbeaten on 103 off 88 balls as India (224/1) prevailed in just 32.1 overs.
#4
Dravid & Kaif - 129* in Centurion, 2003
New Zealand were folded for 146 while batting first against India in the 2003 World Cup match in Centurion.
In response, India were also off to a poor start, having been reduced to 21/3.
However, Mohammad Kaif then joined forces with Rahul Dravid as India did not lose any further wickets in the contest.
The duo stitched an unbeaten 129-run stand as India won by seven wickets.
While Kaif made a 129-ball 68, Rahul Dravid made 53* off 89 deliveries.