FILE PHOTO: Ryan Williams (L) will be a key player for India if it wants to challenge New Zealand. | Photo Credit: K. R. Deepak

Khalid Jamil’s India embarks for a historic fixture against World No. 88 New Zealand at the Go Media Arena in Auckland on Thursday.

This is the third time these two nations will be facing off, with their last meeting coming during the 2018 Intercontinental Cup in India. Before this game, the two sides had faced off way back in 1981 during the Merdeka Cup.

After an impressive 1-1 draw against Panama earlier this year, another positive result will be a massive morale booster for India.

India vs New Zealand Head-to-Head Record

Matches: 2 | India: 0 | New Zealand: 1 | Draw: 1

India vs New Zealand Results

• India 0-0 New Zealand (Merdeka Cup 1981)
• India 1-2 New Zealand (Intercontinental Cup 2018)

Published on Nov 12, 2026