Big Highlight/ India vs New Zealand head-to-head record: Who will have an upper hand in the World Cup clash?

IND vs NZ: In a highly anticipated showdown, India and New Zealand will lock horns in the pivotal 21st match of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 at Dharamsala's Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium on Sunday, October 22. Both teams enter the clash unbeaten, having won all four of their previous matches in the tournament. This encounter marks the 10th time that these cricketing giants have faced off in the ODI World Cup.

3 things you need to know

• India and New Zealand are all set to lock horns against each other on Sunday
• Both teams are thus far undefeated in the ODI World Cup 2023
• The last time India and New Zealand played in the Cricket World Cup, the Kiwis won

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India vs New Zealand: Head-to-head record

New Zealand are coming off a resounding 149-run victory against Afghanistan, propelling them to the top of the points table with eight points. Meanwhile, India continued their winning streak with a convincing seven-wicket triumph over Bangladesh in their last match. India also have eight points to their name but they are placed 2nd on the points table due to an inferior net run rate than the Kiwis. thanks in part to Virat Kohli's remarkable unbeaten century. 

India have been dominant in recent ODI encounters against New Zealand and are considered the favorite for this match. In their most recent bilateral ODI series in January, India secured a 3-0 victory over New Zealand at home. They have also maintained a flawless record against New Zealand in their last five encounters. 

India holds a slight advantage in the head-to-head record against New Zealand, with 58 wins in their 116 ODI clashes, while New Zealand have emerged victorious in 50 matches. Eight matches ended without a result, including a group-stage game in the ODI World Cup in 2019.

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The wounds of 2019 World Cup semi-finals still fresh for India

While India have been more dominant in bilateral ODI series, New Zealand have had the upper hand in ODI World Cup encounters. The Kiwis notably defeated India by 18 runs in the semifinal of the 2019 World Cup and have won five out of the nine encounters between these cricketing powerhouses. India's most recent ODI World Cup victory against New Zealand dates back to 2003 when Zaheer Khan played a pivotal role in securing a seven-wicket win at Centurion.