New Zealand’s ODI Record at Eden Park: Key Numbers Before IND vs NZ 1st ODI

Eden Park is ready for another 50-over showdown. India and New Zealand open their five-match ODI series in Auckland on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, and the venue’s history is packed with big hits, collapses and standout spells. Here is how the Black Caps have fared there.

India Arrive With Momentum

The first ODI marks the start of the 50-over leg of India’s tour of New Zealand 2026. India head into the series after winning the five-match T20I series 3-2.

That result gives the visitors confidence as the tour shifts formats. New Zealand, though, know Eden Park well, and the numbers below show why the ground can swing a contest quickly.

All records are as of November 2, 2026.

Highest and Lowest Totals at Eden Park

Eden Park has seen both ends of the scoring spectrum for New Zealand. One innings turned into a run feast, while another fell apart inside 27 overs.

The Big Score: 340/5

New Zealand’s highest ODI total at the ground is 340/5 in 48.4 overs against Australia on February 18, 2007. It stands as a benchmark for what the batting group can produce on a good day in Auckland.

The Collapse: 73 All Out

At the other extreme, New Zealand were bowled out for 73 in 26.3 overs against Sri Lanka on January 6, 2007. That fall shows how quickly momentum can shift at this venue.

Top Performers: Guptill and Cairns Lead the Way

Two names sit at the top of the all-time charts for New Zealand at this ground. One dominated with the bat, the other with the ball.

Martin Guptill: Most Runs

Martin Guptill is New Zealand’s leading run-scorer in ODIs at Eden Park. He made 818 runs in 16 matches at an average of 62.92 and a strike rate of 87.95.

That average is the standout figure. It points to consistency at a venue where boundaries are never far away.

Chris Cairns: Most Wickets

Chris Cairns is the top wicket-taker for New Zealand at the venue. The former right-arm bowler claimed 33 wickets in 27 matches at an economy rate of 4.84.

Best Individual Efforts Against India

Both of New Zealand’s best individual ODI displays at Eden Park came against India. That adds a sharp edge to this series opener.

Tom Latham’s Unbeaten 145

Tom Latham holds the record for the highest individual ODI score by a New Zealander at Eden Park. He struck 145* off 104 balls against India on November 25, 2022.

It was a commanding knock built on control and late acceleration. Few innings at the ground have matched its impact.

Jacob Oram’s 5/26

Jacob Oram owns New Zealand’s best bowling figures at the venue. He returned 5/26 in 10 overs against India on December 26, 2002.

Those figures are remarkable in any era. They also show that disciplined bowling can dominate here.

What These Records Mean for the Series

The Eden Park numbers show a ground that rewards both big batting and sharp bowling. A 340/5 and a 73 all out sit on the same scoreboard history.

With the series spanning five matches, the opener could set the tone. India will look to keep their T20I momentum going, while New Zealand will lean on their home record and the benchmarks set by Latham, Guptill, Cairns and Oram.

Can the hosts rewrite the Auckland record books, or will India stamp their authority from ball one? The first ODI should give an early answer.