IND vs NZ Head-to-head stats and records you need to know before India vs New Zealand Women's T20 World Cup 2024 match

Modified Oct 04, 2024 08:37 IST

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The India vs New Zealand match will take place tonight (Friday, October 4) in the Women's T20 World Cup 2024. It is the opening game for both sides, who will aim to start their tournament on a winning note.

New Zealand have had a horrendous run in T20Is of late, losing their last five matches. India, meanwhile, finished runners-up in the Asia Cup played earlier this year in Sri Lanka.

Considering the recent form, the Women in Blue will start as the favorites. Before the game gets underway, here's a look at the India vs New Zealand head-to-head records in women's T20I cricket.

India vs New Zealand head-to-head record in Women's T20Is

New Zealand lead the head-to-head record in women's T20Is against India by a 9-4 margin. The two teams have battled 13 times in the shortest format, with the White Ferns emerging victorious on nine occasions.

However, fans should note that India defeated New Zealand at the Women's T20 World Cup 2020 in Australia. India will aim to repeat that result in Dubai tonight.

Matches played: 13

Won by India: 4

Won by New Zealand: 9

India vs New Zealand head-to-head record in UAE

The head-to-head record between India and New Zealand in T20Is in the UAE stands at 0-0. The two teams have locked horns in a T20I in the United Arab Emirates.

Tonight's match will take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Teams batting second generally have an advantage at the venue

Matches played: 0

Won by India: 0

Won by New Zealand: 0

Last 5 India vs New Zealand women's T20Is

New Zealand have won four of their last five T20I matches against India. As mentioned ahead, the Women in Blue beat the White Ferns in the 2020 Women's T20 World Cup, but apart from that, New Zealand have dominated the rivalry in recent times.

Here's a summary of the last five clashes between India and New Zealand in women's T20I cricket: