The Indian team will start its five-match ODI series against New Zealand on Wednesday at Eden Park in Auckland. However, India’s record on this ground has not been very good. Out of the 11 ODI matches played here, the Indian team has won only four, lost six and one match has been tied. They have often had the upper hand on this ground against New Zealand. The last time both the teams met in an ODI at the same ground was in November 2022, where India had to face defeat by seven wickets.
History of India at Eden Park
India Played his first ODI at Eden Park on 22 February 1976. Under the captaincy of Sunil Gavaskar, the visiting team lost to New Zealand by 80 runs. Since then, India has played 10 more ODIs on this ground, including a match against Zimbabwe in the 2015 World Cup. India had won that match by six wickets.
Record against New Zealand
But, their overall record against New Zealand has been less than expected. Of the 11 matches that India has played at Eden Park, it has won four, while New Zealand has won six. One match ended in a draw.
What happened in the last match?
India’s most recent ODI at Eden Park was played on 25 November 2022. In that match, New Zealand had achieved the target of 307 runs by seven wickets. Batting first, India scored 306 runs in 50 overs. Shikhar Dhawan, Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer scored half-centuries, due to which the visiting team was able to post a good score. However, New Zealand’s bowlers kept the Indian batsmen in check. Tim Southee and Lockie Ferguson took three wickets each.
In reply, New Zealand won the match by scoring 309 runs in 47.1 overs. Tom Latham played a brilliant inning of 145 not out, while Kane Williamson also scored a half-century. Umran Malik took two wickets for India, but he could not stop New Zealand from winning by seven wickets in 17 balls.