Last Five ICC Matches of India and New Zealand

India and New Zealand are no strangers to high-stakes ICC tournament clashes. With the Champions Trophy final just around the corner, their recent encounters offer a glimpse into what fans might expect when the two teams meet again in Dubai. From dominant performances to nerve-wracking finishes, these teams have produced some unforgettable contests in the last few years.

Champions Trophy 2025 Group Stage – India Wins by 44 Runs

A week before the final, India and New Zealand faced off in the group stage in Dubai. India stayed unbeaten in the tournament, finishing at the top of their group with a 44-run win over the Black Caps.

New Zealand’s bowlers put up a fight, with Matt Henry leading the charge by taking five wickets. But India’s bowling unit answered with an even stronger performance, running through New Zealand’s batting lineup to secure the win. The short gap between this match and the final means both teams will have fresh memories of how things unfolded.

Cricket World Cup 2023 Semi-Final – India Wins by 70 Runs

When these teams met in the 2023 World Cup semi-final at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, India’s batters delivered one of their most dominant performances in a knockout match.

Rohit Sharma (47 off 29) and Shubman Gill (80* off 66) set the foundation, before Virat Kohli (117 off 113) and Shreyas Iyer (105 off 70) took things to another level. India piled up 397/4, putting New Zealand under immense pressure.

The Black Caps put up a fight, with Daryl Mitchell (134 off 119) and Kane Williamson (69 off 73) leading the chase. But as wickets fell late in the innings, Mohammed Shami’s 7/57 ensured India booked their place in the final with a 70-run win.

Cricket World Cup 2023 Group Stage – India Wins by Four Wickets

Earlier in the same tournament, India had already beaten New Zealand in the group stage at Dharamshala. New Zealand set a target of 273, with Daryl Mitchell once again stepping up with 130 off 127 balls.

Mohammed Shami played a key role for India, picking up 5/54 to keep the target within reach. In the chase, Virat Kohli anchored the innings with a steady 95 off 104, guiding India to victory with four wickets in hand and two overs to spare.

Cricket World Cup 2019 Semi-Final – New Zealand Wins by 18 Runs

New Zealand’s last ICC tournament win over India came in the 2019 World Cup semi-final at Old Trafford. In a rain-affected match spread over two days, the Black Caps put up 239/8, with Ross Taylor (74 off 90) and Kane Williamson (67 off 95) leading the scoring.

New Zealand’s bowlers then ripped through India’s top order, reducing them to 4/24 within 10 overs. India fought back through Ravindra Jadeja (77 off 59) and MS Dhoni (50 off 72), but they fell 18 runs short, handing New Zealand a hard-fought win and a place in the final.

What to Expect in the Champions Trophy Final

India holds the recent edge in ICC tournament clashes, winning the last three encounters. But New Zealand has shown they can handle pressure in knockout matches. With both teams in good form, the final in Dubai promises to be another intense battle. Considering pitch conditions, the quality of bowling could be the decisive factor or even whoever wins the toss this Sunday.