These Indian batters own centuries vs NZ (ICC ODI events)
What's the story
India and New Zealand share a long history of thrilling cricket encounters, especially in International Cricket Council (ICC) One Day International (ODI) events.
Despite the Indian team being stronger on paper most of the times, the Kiwis have pulled off some surprises in important ICC competitions.
Here we look at Indian batters with centuries vs NZ in ICC ODI events. .
#1
Sourav Ganguly - 117 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) got Indian off to a flying start, stitching a 141-run opening stand.
Ganguly also recorded a 61-run stand with Rahul Dravid en route to his ton. However, his efforts went in vain as NZ chased down the total.
#2
Virat Kohli - 117 in Mumbai, 2023
Virat Kohli's century versus NZ in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup semi-final made him the first batter to complete 50 tons in the format.
Coming to bat at number three, he added 93 runs with Shubman Gill before being involved in a 150-plus stand with fellow centurion Shreyas Iyer.
Kohli smashed 117 off 113 balls as India posted 397/4 while batting first at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium. NZ were folded for 327 in response.
#3
Shreyas Iyer - 105 in Mumbai, 2023
As mentioned, Iyer also hammered a hundred in the aforementioned semi-final game.
Iyer smashed eight sixes and four boundaries en route to his century that came off 67 balls.
He was eventually dismissed for a 70-ball 105. Notably, the dasher recorded the fastest-ever century in a World Cup knockout match.
This was also his second successive hundred at the event.
#4
Sunil Gavaskar - 103* in Nagpur, 1987
India comfortably accomplished the 222-run target versus NZ in the 1987 WC game thanks to a splendid ton from the legendary Sunil Gavaskar.
The opener batted with great intent as NZ bowlers looked entirely clueless.
His 136-run opening stand with Kris Srikkanth (75) knocked the Kiwis out as India (224/1) prevailed in just 32.1 overs.
Gavaskar returned unbeaten on 103 off 88 balls.