New Zealand host India at Eden Park, Auckland, in the first ODI of the series on Wednesday, 4 November 2026. The CricStats data lean favours India narrowly, at 60% to 40%. This preview examines head-to-head records, recent form, venue trends and in-form performers to frame what the numbers suggest.
The two sides first met in ODIs in 1975 and have played 123 matches. India hold the overall edge with 63 wins to New Zealand's 52, while 8 matches ended as ties, draws or no results.
| Metric | Value |
|---|
| Matches played | 123 |
| New Zealand wins | 52 |
| India wins | 63 |
| Tied / drawn / no result | 8 |
| Meetings at Eden Park | 10 |
In the last 10 decisive meetings, India lead 80% to 20%. That is a notably sharper split than the all-time record suggests.
Most Recent Meetings
The latest five meetings show a balanced picture. India won both games in Dubai in March 2025, while New Zealand won the two most recent contests in January 2026.
| Date | Result | Venue |
|---|
| 18 Jan 2026 | New Zealand won by 41 runs | Holkar Cricket Stadium |
| 14 Jan 2026 | New Zealand won by 7 wickets (15 balls remaining) | Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium |
| 11 Jan 2026 | India won by 4 wickets (6 balls remaining) | Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara |
| 9 Mar 2025 | India won by 4 wickets (6 balls remaining) | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| 2 Mar 2025 | India won by 44 runs | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
Of these five, India won three and New Zealand two. Recent head-to-head results therefore point to a closer contest than the 80% decisive-meeting split alone implies.
Recent Form: Last 10 Completed ODIs
New Zealand have the stronger recent record, winning 7 and losing 3 of their last 10 ODIs, a 70% win rate. India have won 5 and lost 5, a 50% win rate. Both sides' latest series came against West Indies.
| Team | Form (newest first) | Won | Lost | Win rate |
|---|
| New Zealand | L W W W L W W L W W | 7 | 3 | 70% |
| India | L W W L L W L L W W | 5 | 5 | 50% |
New Zealand's Latest Results
New Zealand's most recent five ODIs were against West Indies in July 2026. They won three of them, including a one-wicket win on 20 July, and lost the final game by 2 wickets.
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|
| 22 Jul 2026 | West Indies | West Indies won by 2 wickets |
| 20 Jul 2026 | West Indies | New Zealand won by 1 wicket |
| 17 Jul 2026 | West Indies | New Zealand won by 6 wickets |
| 14 Jul 2026 | West Indies | New Zealand won by 5 wickets |
| 12 Jul 2026 | West Indies | West Indies won by 7 wickets |
India's Latest Results
India's latest five ODIs were split between England in July and West Indies from late September. They won two games against West Indies by 8 wickets each, but lost the most recent match on 3 October by 5 wickets.
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|
| 3 Oct 2026 | West Indies | West Indies won by 5 wickets |
| 30 Sep 2026 | West Indies | India won by 8 wickets |
| 27 Sep 2026 | West Indies | India won by 8 wickets |
| 19 Jul 2026 | England | England won by 27 runs |
| 16 Jul 2026 | England | England won by 4 wickets |
Eden Park ODI Trends
Eden Park has staged 80 completed ODIs. Chasing sides have won 42, against 33 for teams batting first. The average first-innings total is 222.
| Eden Park ODI metric | Value |
|---|
| Completed ODIs | 80 |
| Won batting first | 33 |
| Won chasing | 42 |
| Average first-innings total | 222 |
The venue record gives a modest lean towards chasing. A total near or above 222 is a useful benchmark for the side batting first.
Players Who Have Been in Form
Squads for this match are not confirmed, so the names below are players who have performed well over the last 12 months, not certain starters. The figures cover all ODIs in that period.
New Zealand: Batting and Bowling Form
| Player | Role | Last 12 months |
|---|
| Daryl Mitchell | Batting | 592 runs in 7 innings (best 137) |
| Will Young | Batting | 319 runs in 11 innings (best 87) |
| Tom Latham | Batting | 234 runs in 8 innings (best 69) |
| Jayden Lennox | Bowling | 17 wickets in 7 matches |
| Kyle Jamieson | Bowling | 13 wickets in 6 matches |
| Mitchell Santner | Bowling | 10 wickets in 8 matches |
India: Batting and Bowling Form
| Player | Role | Last 12 months |
|---|
| Virat Kohli | Batting | 854 runs in 12 innings (best 139) |
| Shubman Gill | Batting | 657 runs in 9 innings (best 223) |
| Rohit Sharma | Batting | 607 runs in 12 innings (best 138) |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Bowling | 19 wickets in 9 matches |
| Prasidh Krishna | Bowling | 18 wickets in 10 matches |
| Harshit Rana | Bowling | 10 wickets in 6 matches |
India's batting depth in the sample is greater, with three batters above 600 runs. Mitchell's 592 runs in only 7 innings is New Zealand's standout figure.
Top Performers in This Fixture Since 2021
India's players dominate the wickets column in this fixture since 2021. Shubman Gill leads the run-scoring with 742 runs in 13 innings, just ahead of Daryl Mitchell's 741 in 11.
| Category | Player | Total |
|---|
| Runs | Shubman Gill (India) | 742 in 13 innings |
| Runs | Daryl Mitchell (New Zealand) | 741 in 11 innings |
| Runs | Virat Kohli (India) | 519 in 10 innings |
| Wickets | Mohammed Shami (India) | 17 |
| Wickets | Kuldeep Yadav (India) | 16 |
| Wickets | Mohammed Siraj (India) | 10 |
CricStats Prediction
The CricStats data lean is computed from head-to-head results and recent form. It gives India a slight edge, at 60% to New Zealand's 40%.
| Indicator | New Zealand | India |
|---|
| Last 10 decisive meetings | 20% | 80% |
| Recent win rate (last 10 ODIs) | 70% | 50% |
| CricStats data lean | 40% | 60% |
The two main indicators point in opposite directions. India's head-to-head dominance in decisive meetings favours the visitors, while New Zealand's stronger recent form narrows the gap.
The numbers suggest a competitive opener rather than a clear-cut result. This is a statistical lean, not a certainty, and the toss, conditions and final squads could all shift the outlook.