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India will begin their five-match ODI series against New Zealand at Auckland's Eden Park on November 4, 2026, with history presenting a challenging picture for the visitors. The Indian team has won only four of its 11 ODI matches at the venue, losing six and playing out one tie.
The statistics underline New Zealand's advantage at their home ground, where India have struggled to produce consistent results across different generations of the game. With the opening match approaching, the visitors will be looking to improve their record and begin the series on a positive note.
India's first ODI at Eden Park came on February 22, 1976. Led by Sunil Gavaskar, the visitors suffered an 80-run defeat against New Zealand. Nearly five decades later, the Auckland ground remains a difficult venue for India, despite several memorable performances.
India have played 11 One Day Internationals at Eden Park, winning four, losing six and drawing one match through a tie.
One of India's notable victories at the ground came during the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup, when they defeated Zimbabwe by six wickets. It remains India's only ODI victory at the Auckland venue against a team other than New Zealand.
The record reflects the challenge India have faced against the hosts, particularly when New Zealand have been able to use familiar conditions and home support to their advantage.
India's most recent ODI appearance at Eden Park was on November 25, 2022. The visitors posted a competitive 306/7 in their 50 overs, with Shikhar Dhawan, Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer contributing half-centuries.
However, New Zealand produced an impressive chase to finish at 309/3 in 47.1 overs, winning by seven wickets with 17 balls remaining.
Tom Latham was the standout performer, scoring an unbeaten 145, while captain Kane Williamson supported him with a half-century. The pair's partnership took the game away from India after the hosts had lost early wickets. Tim Southee and Lockie Ferguson had earlier taken three wickets each to restrict India's progress.
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Eden Park has witnessed several high-scoring ODI contests. New Zealand hold the ground's highest total among the scores highlighted, having posted 340/5 against Australia in 2007. Australia responded with 336/4 in the same match.
New Zealand also scored 314 against India in 2014, while India finished on 314/9, resulting in a memorable tie. These results demonstrate that Eden Park can produce competitive batting conditions, although its relatively short boundaries can also create opportunities for big totals.
The November 4 opener offers India an opportunity to change the narrative surrounding their Auckland record. With four wins from 11 appearances, the visitors will be keen to make a stronger start against the Black Caps.
The five-match series will also provide both teams with an important opportunity to assess their ODI combinations and performances ahead of upcoming international assignments.