India at Eden Park, Auckland: Wins, losses and record ahead of New Zealand ODI series

The last time the two teams met in an ODI at this venue was in November 2022, when India suffered a seven-wicket defeat. (BCCI photo) India will begin their five-match ODI series against New Zealand on Wednesday, with the first match scheduled to be played at Eden Park in Auckland. However, the place was not a happy hunting ground for visitors.India have played 11 ODIs at Eden Park, winning four, losing six and drawing once. Their record on the ground shows that New Zealand generally had the upper hand.The last time the two teams met in an ODI at this venue was in November 2022, when India suffered a seven-wicket defeat.

How did India perform in ODIs in Auckland?

India’s first ODI at Eden Park came on 22 February 1976. Led by Sunil Gavaskar, the visitors lost that match to New Zealand by 80 runs. Since then, India have played 10 more ODIs at the venue, including the 2015 World Cup match against Zimbabwe. India won this competition by six wickets.However, their overall record against New Zealand at the ground remains below par.Of the 11 matches India have played at Eden Park, they have won four, while New Zealand have claimed six victories. One match ended in a draw.

Indian ODI record at Eden Park, Auckland

DateOppositionResultMargin 22 February 1976New ZealandLost by 80 runs 14 February 1981New ZealandLost by 78 runs 27 March 1994 New Zealand won by 7 wickets 16 January 1999 New Zealand won by 5 wickets New Zealand 26 December 26 JanuaryNew Zealand 11 January 2002 2003New Zealand won by 1 wicket 14 March 2009 New Zealand lost by 8 wickets 25 January 2014 New Zealand drew – 14 March 2015 Zimbabwe won by 6 wickets 8 February 2020 New Zealand New Zealand lost by 22 wickets 2222 November 25Total Balance: Played 11 | Won 4 | Lost 6 | Draw 1

What happened in the last ODI in India at Eden Park, Auckland?

India’s last ODI at Eden Park was played on 25 November 2022. New Zealand won the match by seven wickets after chasing down the target of 307. India batted first, scoring 306/7 in their 50 overs. Shikhar Dhawan, Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer scored half-centuries to help the visitors post a competitive total.However, New Zealand’s bowlers kept India at bay, with Tim Southee and Lockie Ferguson taking three wickets each.In reply, New Zealand reached 309/3 in 47.1 overs. Tom Latham led the chase with an unbeaten 145, while Kane Williamson also scored a half-century. India’s Umran Malik picked up two wickets but the visitors could not prevent New Zealand from a comfortable seven-wicket victory with 17 balls to spare.

Highest team total in ODIs at Eden Park, Auckland

TeamScoreOversOppositionResult Date of Match New Zealand340/548.4AustraliaWon 18 February 2007Australia336/450.0New ZealandLost 18 February 2007New Zealand31450.0IndiaTied 29/01/2007, 31/04/2007 ZealandTied 25 January 2014 New Zealand311/750.0 Pakistan Won 5 Feb 2011