IND vs NZ, Champions Trophy: Most controversial India-New Zealand moments in cricket

During the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup, the semi-final match between India and New Zealand at Wankhede Stadium was overshadowed by a controversy over the switch from a fresh pitch to one already used in two previous matches. There were allegations that the Indian team influenced this change to favor their playing style, leading to criticism of the ICC for potential unfair playing conditions.

Sourav Ganguly lost two runs in a cricket match in 2003 for running on the pitch. He was upset about it because it could have cost him his century, but he managed to reach 100 runs in the end.

In 2021, Virat Kohli was given out lbw by Ajaz Patel, but a DRS review did not overturn the decision. Despite believing he hit the ball first, Kohli was forced to leave the field in a bad mood.

During the 2017 India vs New Zealand ODI in Pune, there were accusations of corruption against the pitch curator, Pandurang Salgaoncar. A sting operation showed him allegedly agreeing to alter the pitch conditions to benefit specific bowlers. The BCCI took swift action, suspending Salgaoncar and launching an investigation into the incident.

In 2019, India lost a cricket match to New Zealand in a surprising 8-wicket defeat. The CEO of ICC, David Richardson, made a comment saying "Every dog has its day" when asked about India's loss. Many Indian fans and cricket experts felt this remark was insensitive and dismissive of India's efforts in the game.

During the first ODI between India and New Zealand in 2023, there was controversy when Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya was dismissed due to a contentious decision. Despite replays showing the ball did not hit the stumps and speculation that the wicketkeeper's gloves caused the bails to fall, the third umpire upheld the on-field decision to rule Pandya out.

In the first India vs New Zealand Test in 2024, the fourth day saw Indian batters Sarfaraz Khan and Rishabh Pant leading a strong comeback after a poor first innings. Despite a good partnership, India collapsed in the final session, setting a target of only 107 runs. New Zealand's batters faced a short spell from Jasprit Bumrah before play was stopped due to bad light, leading to a heated argument between the Indian players and the umpires.