Lowest team totals in India vs New Zealand ODIs

Last Modified Jan 16, 2025 18:00 IST
New Zealand v India - ODI: Game 3
New Zealand v India - ODI: Game 3. Source: Getty Images

The lowest team total in India vs New Zealand ODIs came in the 2016 series when the Kiwis were bowled out for just 79 while chasing a target of 270. New Zealand toured India for a 5-match ODI series in October 2024. It was the final and the decider 50-over match of the series, as both teams stood at two wins apiece in the previous four matches.

Lowest team total in India vs New Zealand ODIs

New Zealand - 79/10 (Visakhapatnam, October 29, 2016)

As of November 2024, the last game which involved the lowest team total in India vs New Zealand ODIs was played on 29th October 2016, at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. After winning the toss, Indian captain M.S. Dhoni elected to bat first. This match also marked the debut of off-spinner, Jayant Yadav.

In their 50 overs, India finished on 269-6 where Rohit Sharma top-scored with a knock of 70 runs. India had posted a target of 270 runs for New Zealand with the added pressure of the game being the decider of the ODI series.

However, India demolished New Zealand by a huge margin of 190 runs to win the ODI series 3-2. Amit Mishra was adjudged the Player of the Match for his spell of 5-18 in 6 overs. With the help of this bowling masterclass from Mishra, India bowled out the Kiwis for their lowest-ever score against them in the history of ODI cricket, as per ESPN Cric Info.

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Lowest team total in India vs New Zealand ODIs 1st Innings

India - 92/10 (Hamilton, January 31, 2019)

India’s lowest team total against New Zealand in Hamilton on January 31, 2019. They were bowled out for 92 with Trent Boult picking up a five-wicket haul. Colin de Grandhomme picked up a three-wicket haul while Todd Astle and James Neesham picked up a solitary wicket each.

Lowest team total in India vs New Zealand ODIs by India

India - 88/10 (Dambulla, August 10, 2010)

Chasing a target of 289 in the Triangular Series involving India, New Zealand, and Sri Lanka, India was bowled out for 88 runs on August 10, 2010, in Dambulla. The bowlers had a field day as Daryl Tuffey took a three-wicket haul, Kyle Mills and Jacob Oram picked up a couple of wickets respectively, and Andy McKay and Kane Williamson picked a wicket apiece.

Lowest team totals in India vs New Zealand ODIs

TeamScoreOvers playedRun RateVenueDate
New Zealand7923.13.41Visakhapatnam29 Oct 2016
India8829.32.98Dambulla10 Aug 2010
India9230.52.98Hamilton31 Jan 2019
New Zealand10327.03.81Chennai10 Dec 2010
India10841.12.62Christchurch1 Jan 2003
New Zealand10834.33.13Raipur21 Jan 2023
India10832.53.28Auckland26 Dec 2002
India11344.22.54Perth18 Jan 1986
New Zealand11830.13.91Dambulla25 Aug 2010
India12244.52.72Hamilton14 Jan 2003

FAQs on Lowest Team Total in India vs New Zealand ODIs

A. As of November 2024, the New Zealand cricket team scored the lowest team total of 79/10 on October 29, 2016, in Visakhapatnam in India vs New Zealand ODIs.

A. As of November 2024, the lowest total score of the Indian cricket team in India vs New Zealand ODs is 88/10 which was scored on August 10, 2010, in Dambulla.

A. As of November 2024, the Indian cricket team scored the lowest team total (92/10) in the first innings of India vs New Zealand ODIs.

A. As of November 2024, the lowest team total of New Zealand in India vs New Zealand ODIs is 103/10 in Chennai on December 10, 2010.

A. As of November 2024, the second-lowest team total in India vs New Zealand ODIs in neutral venues is 113/10 by India in the Benson and Hedges World Series Cup on January 18, 1986, in Perth.

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