Kane Williamson sets new ODI record for New Zealand against India

Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson set a new ODI record for New Zealand against India after scoring a crucial half-century for his nation in the Group A fixture of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Sandipan Ghosh
Sandipan Ghosh

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Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson set a new ODI record for New Zealand against India after scoring a crucial half-century for his nation in the Group A fixture of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai on Sunday (March 2).

Although both teams have already qualified for the Semi-finals of the tournament, the India vs New Zealand fixture will bring the final story of the Group A points table and also finalise who will face which Group B teams in the Semi-finals. After New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner chose to field first, India scored the challenging total of 249/9 in 50 overs.

In reply, New Zealand openers failed to provide important solid starts. While every Blackcaps batter was struggling, former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson once again played a valuable role. Although he took many balls, the right-handed batter was the main reason for the Kiwis' scoreboard moving in the tricky chase against the Indian top-spinners.  

The latest Champions Trophy half-century was Williamson's 12th 50+ ODI score against India. By surpassing the former Blackcaps star Ross Taylor (11), Williamson now holds the record for most ODI 50+ scores for New Zealand against India. 

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New Zealand batters with the most ODI 50+ scores against India

Player Number of 50+ scores
Kane Williamson 12
Ross Taylor 11
Nathan Astle 10
Stephen Fleming 9

Williamson also now holds the record for most 50+ scores by a New Zealander against India in the ICC ODI tournaments, as it was his third 50+ score against India in the ICC tournaments in the ODI formats. 

New Zealanders with multiple 50+ scores against India in the ICC ODI tournaments

Player Number of 50+ scores
Kane Williamson 3
Andrew Jones 2
Daryl Mitchell 2

Williamson was stumped out in the 41st over as Axar Patel took his wicket after the right-handed batter scored 81 runs off 120 balls. 

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