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 venue has not been a happy hunting ground for the visitors.India have played 11 ODIs at Eden Park, winning four, losing six and tying one. Their record at the ground shows that New Zealand have 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 has India performed in ODIs at Auckland?
India’s first ODI at Eden Park came on February 22, 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 their 2015 World Cup match against Zimbabwe. India won that contest by six wickets.However, their overall record against New Zealand at the ground remains below par.Of the 11 matches played by India at Eden Park, they have won four, while New Zealand have claimed six victories. One match ended in a tie.
India’s ODI record at Eden Park in Auckland
| Date | Opposition | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 22, 1976 | New Zealand | Lost | 80 runs |
| February 14, 1981 | New Zealand | Lost | 78 runs |
| March 27, 1994 | New Zealand | Won | 7 wickets |
| January 16, 1999 | New Zealand | Won | 5 wickets |
| December 26, 2002 | New Zealand | Lost | 3 wickets |
| January 11, 2003 | New Zealand | Won | 1 wicket |
| March 14, 2009 | New Zealand | Lost | 8 wickets |
| January 25, 2014 | New Zealand | Tied | — |
| March 14, 2015 | Zimbabwe | Won | 6 wickets |
| February 8, 2020 | New Zealand | Lost | 22 runs |
| November 25, 2022 | New Zealand | Lost | 7 wickets |
Overall record: Played 11 | Won 4 | Lost 6 | Tied 1
What happened in India’s last ODI at Eden Park in Auckland?
India’s most recent ODI at Eden Park was played on November 25, 2022. New Zealand won the match by seven wickets after chasing down a target of 307. Batting first, India scored 306/7 in their 50 overs. Shikhar Dhawan, Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer all scored half-centuries to help the visitors post a competitive total.However, New Zealand’s bowlers kept India in check, with Tim Southee and Lockie Ferguson picking up 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 stop New Zealand from completing a comfortable seven-wicket win with 17 balls to spare.
Highest team totals in ODIs at Eden Park, Auckland
| Team | Score | Overs | Opposition | Result | Match date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 340/5 | 48.4 | Australia | Won | February 18, 2007 |
| Australia | 336/4 | 50.0 | New Zealand | Lost | February 18, 2007 |
| New Zealand | 314 | 50.0 | India | Tied | January 25, 2014 |
| India | 314/9 | 50.0 | New Zealand | Tied | January 25, 2014 |
| New Zealand | 311/7 | 50.0 | Pakistan | Won | February 5, 2011 |
