Cricket World Cup History: Reliving the previous World Cup encounters between India and New Zealand

World Cup 2003: India beat New Zealand by seven wickets

Zaheer Khan floored NZ with his four-for

The most recent between these two teams was at the Centurion during the 2003 World Cup. Sourav Ganguly won the toss and elected to bowl first.

Zaheer Khan bowled a fierce spell as he took two wickets in the first over itself, accounting for Craig McMillan and Nathan Astle. Javagal Srinath and Ashish Nehra continued the demolition job as were soon staring down the barrel at 60-5 with half the side back in the hut.

Chris Cairns and Chris Harris then put up a 28-run partnership until the duo fell within three overs as the lower order was exposed early. The spinners then struck continuously as New Zealand was skittled out for just 146 from 45.1 overs.

Chasing a low total, India lost three quick wickets of Sachin, Sehwag and Sourav as India were 21/3 and found themselves in a spot of bother. However, Mohammad Kaif's unbeaten 68 and Rahul Dravid's unbeaten 53 ensured that India had no more hiccups on the way as the duo chased down the target in just 40.4 overs.