IND vs NZ: ODI Record and Stats at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

After thumping Sri Lanka 3-0 (3), Rohit Sharma and his side now face New Zealand in a three-match one-day international series commencing from Wednesday, January 18^th, 2023 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. The second and the third matches will take place on the 21^st and 24^th in Raipur and Indore, respectively. Notably, the BlackCaps will also participate in a three-match T20I series followed by the ODIs.

Speaking about the Sri Lanka series, Virat Kohli looked like the Kohli of the past as he smashed two centuries in three outings and ended up as the highest run-scorer, with 283 in the series. The run-machine struck an unbeaten 166, his second-best score, in the dead rubber in Thiruvananthapuram as India registered the biggest victory in the format by a mammoth margin of 317 runs. Pacer Mohammed Siraj was also in great touch as he finished the series with the most wickets (nine) to his name.

The BlackCaps are coming on the back of a memorable ODI series victory against Pakistan, where they won 2-1 (3). Against India, they are without three of their star players Kane Williamson, Tim Southee, and Trent Boult but still are expected to provide tougher competition than Sri Lanka.

IND vs NZ: ODI Head-to-Head Record

Both sides have met each other in 113 matches, with India winning on 55 occasions and New Zealand on 50. One game ended up in a tie while seven with no results.

IND vs NZ: ODI Record and Stats at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

Hyderabad pitch is generally a flat deck and has been excellent for batting as a high-scoring encounter is expected between Tom Latham and Rohit Sharma’s sides. The Asian giants have played six matches so far at the venue and the record is even-stevens with three wins and three losses. India lost their first three but has now won the last three consecutive matches at the venue for the upcoming game on Wednesday.