World Cup 2023 AUS vs NZ: Head-to-Head Stats and Record You Need to Know

Australia is set to take on New Zealand in match number 27 of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 at the picturesque Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala. The game is scheduled for Saturday, October 28, and will kick off at 10:30 AM IST, promising a thrilling day of cricket for fans around the world.

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Australia, currently positioned at 4th on the points table, is riding high with 6 points from their first 5 games. In a remarkable turnaround, they’ve clinched 3 consecutive victories after starting the tournament with two losses. In their latest match, they left cricket enthusiasts astounded as they trounced the Netherlands by a monumental 309 runs.

This victory margin goes down in history as the biggest in the men’s ODI World Cup in terms of runs. David Warner, with his second consecutive century, and Glenn Maxwell, setting the record for the fastest ODI World Cup hundred, were among the standout performers. Meanwhile, the leg-spin maestro, Adam Zampa, has been consistently lethal, claiming his third four-wicket haul in a row.

On the other side, New Zealand, occupying the 3rd spot on the points table, boasts 8 points from their five matches. Their journey so far was impressive, with a four-match winning streak until they faced a tough challenge against India in Dharamsala. Despite Daryl Mitchell’s brilliant century, they were limited to 273 runs. India, led by the evergreen Virat Kohli, chased down the target in 48 overs, marking the end of New Zealand’s winning run.

AUS vs NZ Head-to-Head in ODIs

Now, let’s talk about the fascinating head-to-head stats between these Trans-Tasman rivals. In ODIs, they have clashed a remarkable 141 times, with Australia holding a substantial 95-39 lead in the head-to-head numbers. Astonishingly, there have been no tied encounters between these two cricketing powerhouses, but 7 matches have produced no result, highlighting the competitiveness and unpredictability of their contests.

AUS vs NZ Head-to-Head in World Cup

Shifting our focus to the World Cup stage, Australia and New Zealand have crossed paths 11 times. The Aussies once again have a commanding lead, having won 8 out of these encounters, with New Zealand emerging victorious on three occasions. One notable clash was during the 2019 World Cup at Lord’s, where Australia emerged victorious, beating the Kiwis by a margin of 86 runs.

In recent times, the two sides met in a three-match ODI series in Australia in September 2022. The hosts showcased their dominance by whitewashing the Black Caps 3-0. The last 5 ODI matches between these teams tell a story of Australian dominance, with the Aussies emerging victorious in each encounter. These victories include a 25-run win in September 2022, a convincing 113-run triumph, a nail-biting 2-wicket victory, a 71-run win in March 2020, and a memorable 86-run victory in the 2019 World Cup.