Decoding India's performance against NZ in ICC ODI events knockouts
What's the story
India and New Zealand have a rich cricketing rivalry, with both the teams displaying their prowess in several ICC events.
Despite India's consistent dominance, New Zealand have been able to clinch wins in important tournaments.
Here, we revisit the meetings between India and New Zealand in knock-out matches of ICC ODI events (World Cup and Champions Trophy games).
#1
2000 Champions Trophy final
India met New Zealand in the 2000 Champions Trophy final and posted 264/6 while batting first in Nairobi, Kenya.
Captain Sourav Ganguly starred with his second successive hundred, 117 off 130 balls. Sachin Tendulkar also made 69 runs.
However, the Kiwi bowlers bounced back as India went from 141/0 to finishing 264/6.
In a thrilling chase, NZ (265/6) prevailed with just two balls to spare as Chris Cairns made a brilliant 102*.
#2
2019 World Cup semi-final
New Zealand tamed India by 18 runs in the semi-final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 in Manchester.
The game panned across two days due to rain. Courtesy of Ross Taylor's 74 and Kane Williamson's 67, NZ posted 239/8 in the first innings.
In response, India lost four wickets falling within the first powerplay. They were further reduced to 92/6.
Though Ravindra Jadeja (77) and MS Dhoni led India's fightback, the team eventually fell short.
#3
2023 World Cup semi-final
India beat New Zealand in the semi-final of the 2023 WC at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.
The Men in Blue successfully defended 397, restricting the Kiwis to 327/10.
Mohammed Shami took a match-winning seven-wicket haul, while Daryl Mitchell's game-changing ton went in vain.
As a result, NZ went from 220/2 to 327/10.
Earlier, centurions Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer fueled the Indian innings.