IND vs NZ Record: The ODI cricket competition between India and New Zealand has always been full of thrill. Now once again both the teams are going to face each other, because India vs New Zealand ODI series is going to start from January 11. If we look at the history before this series, the dominance of Indian bowlers is clearly visible. Many veteran bowlers have given memorable performances in ODI cricket against New Zealand and have taken a large number of wickets.
Javagal Srinath
The Indian bowler who took the most wickets in ODI against New Zealand is Javagal Srinath. He took 51 wickets in 30 ODI matches between 1992 and 2003. Srinath’s pace and accurate bowling often troubled the Kiwi batsmen. His best performance was 23 runs for 4 wickets, which shows the strength of India’s fast bowling in that period.
Anil Kumble
India’s legendary spinner Anil Kumble is at second place. Kumble took 39 wickets in 31 matches against New Zealand. His best performance was 33 runs for 5 wickets. Kumble was known for his versatility and patience and his biggest strength was his consistent wicket taking in the middle overs.
Mohammed Shami
At the third place is the current season’s experienced fast bowler Mohammed Shami. Shami took 38 wickets in just 16 ODI matches between 2014 and 2025. His average and strike rate show how deadly a bowler he is. Shami’s performance of 57 runs by giving 7 wickets is considered to be the best performance of the Indian bowlers against New Zealand.
Kapil Dev
India’s great all-rounder Kapil Dev is at number four. He took 33 wickets in 29 matches against New Zealand. Kapil Dev’s swing bowling gave India a great start many times with the new ball. His best spell against New Zealand was 3/26.
zaheer khan
Zaheer Khan is at fifth place in this list. He bowled in 22 matches against New Zealand and took 30 wickets. Zaheer is known for his left-arm fast bowling and performance in big matches. His best performance is of taking 4 wickets for 42 runs.
New Zealand clash will take place on January 11
Now that the India-New Zealand ODI series is going to start from January 11, the fans will hope that the current Indian bowlers also perform as well as these greats. This series will not only be exciting, but will also give an opportunity to get closer to the old records.
