ICC World Cup 2023, Match 1 | England Vs New Zealand Head-to-Head

image-ln8pq5zcEngland won the 2019 World Cup by defeating New Zealand [X.com]

On Thursday, the much-awaited ICC World Cup will get off to a cracking start, with the previous edition's finalists, England and New Zealand, set to take on each other in the tournament opener. The high-octane face-off is scheduled at the iconic Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad. 

Both teams are studded with some outright match-winners, which is why we expect a nail-biting clash to set the tone for a blockbuster tournament. As both teams gear up for a fascinating battle, let's see how they have performed against each other in the ODI format. 


England Vs New Zealand Head-to-Head Record in ODIs

As the cricket fraternity always looks forward to witnessing the on-field rivalry between India and Pakistan, the battle between New Zealand and England is less talked about. Both teams have always given each other a run for the money in the ODI format, as evident from the stats below. 

England Vs New Zealand Head-to-Head
Matches: 95
England: 45
New Zealand: 44
Tie/NR: 2/4

Overall, they have clashed on 95 occasions, with England having a slight edge with 45 wins as compared to New Zealand's 44. Two matches have been tied, while four have been abandoned. 


England Vs New Zealand Head-to-Head in World Cups

image-ln8pti8qENG and NZ share an intense rivalry [X.com]

England and New Zealand have had an intense rivalry in World Cups, with each team emerging victorious five times. While the Englishmen won the first three matches, the Kiwis bounced back in the late 90s and the 2000s to restore parity. 

England Vs New Zealand in World Cups
Matches: 10
England: 5
New Zealand: 5

However, when it mattered the most, England pipped the BlackCaps on boundary-count to clinch the title in 2019. 


England Vs New Zealand Head-to-Head in ODIs in India

England and New Zealand have crossed swords against each other in a single ODI in India. The face-off took place during the 1996 World Cup, and, coincidentally, the Narendra Modi stadium staged it. Considering New Zealand won that game by a narrow eleven-run margin, it's time for England to make it one-all at the venue.