India vs New Zealand സ്കോര്‍ ബോര്‍ഡ്, 1st ODI, New Zealand vs India 2022

New Zealand defeated India 3-0 in their most recent multigame bilateral men’s ODI series (February 2020); the last and only time the Black Caps won back-to-back such series against India was their first two in the history of the format (February 1976 and February 1981).

New Zealand lost their most recent multigame bilateral men’s ODI series (3-0 v Australia – September 2022), snapping a winning run of four such series; the Black Caps will be looking to avoid back-to-back series losses for the first time since October 2017.

India have won seven of their last eight multigame bilateral men’s ODI series (L1), including their last five in succession; their only defeat in that span was a 3-0 loss to South Africa (January 2022).

New Zealand have won six of their last seven men’s ODIs at Eden Park (L1), including a 22-run victory against India in their last match at the venue (8 February 2020).

India have induced a batting false shot percentage of 28% when bowling in men’s ODIs in 2022, the best rate of any Test playing country this year; New Zealand (23%) have the second lowest rate in this category (Zimbabwe – 21%).

New Zealand have a bowling strike rate of 26.9 during the powerplay in men’s ODIs in 2022, the best of any Test playing country this year; in fact, India (31) and the Black Caps (29) have taken more wickets during this period than any other full-member teams.

Kane Williamson (81) is one away from equaling Daniel Vettori (82) for the second most appearances as captain for New Zealand in men’s ODIs; only Stephen Fleming (218) has made more for the Black Caps.

Washington Sundar (India) has a batting false shot percentage of 12% in men’s ODIs in 2022, the best rate of any player from a Test playing country (min. 20 balls faced).

Shikhar Dhawan (India) has made 12 catches in men's ODIs in 2022, the most of any player from a Test playing country with a 100% catch success rate.

Michael Bracewell (New Zealand) has hit 17 boundaries (10 4s, 7 6s) during the death overs (41st-50th) in men’s ODIs in 2022, more than any other player from a Test playing country this year.