India and New Zealand have met 30 times in T20Is and India have the clear advantage winning 18 times while New Zealand have 11 wins. The last time these two sides met was in a bilateral series just before the start of WT20 which was played in India. India won that series 4-1 and and now they will face off once again. When it comes to T20 World Cups, New Zealand and India have met three times and on all three occasions it has been New Zealand who have won the game.
When it comes to the T20 World Cup, however, New Zealand had the upper hand for a long time. Before the 2026 final, the teams had met three times in World Cups, and New Zealand had won on all occasions. The T20 World Cup 2026 final in Ahmedabad marked a historic moment, as India finally overcame New Zealand to complete the trilogy with their first World Cup win against the Kiwis. This win not only broke the World Cup jinx but also strengthened India’s dominance in T20 cricket under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav.
India vs New Zealand T20 Head to Head
In overall T20I matches, India has the upper hand against New Zealand. Out of 30 matches played, India has won 18 while New Zealand has won 11, with one match ending in a tie. India has also performed well at home and in away conditions. These numbers show that India has been slightly more consistent in this rivalry.
| Category | India | New Zealand |
| Matches | 31 | 31 |
| Won | 19 | 11 |
| Lost | 11 | 19 |
| Tied | 1 | 1 |
| Home Won | 12 | 5 |
| Away Won | 7 | 5 |
| Neutral Won | 0 | 2 |
India and New Zealand have met 31 times in T20I format and India has the advantage with 18 wins while New Zealand have 11 wins. The last time these two sides met was before WT20.
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India vs New Zealand Head-to-Head in ICC T20 World Cup
Before the T20 World Cup 2026 final, India had faced New Zealand three times in T20 World Cups but had not won a single match. The 2026 final was their first victory against New Zealand in a World Cup clash, allowing India to complete the T20 World Cup trilogy with a historic win. This triumph marked a turning point in their head-to-head record, with India finally overcoming a team that had previously dominated them in World Cup encounters.
| Head-to-Head Stat | M | W | L | T | NR | HS | LS |
| India | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 180 | 79 |
| New Zealand | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 190 | 111 |
Most Runs in India vs New Zealand T20Is
Several star players have scored big runs in India vs New Zealand T20 matches. Suryakumar Yadav leads the list with the most runs in this rivalry, followed closely by Rohit Sharma. New Zealand players like Colin Munro, Tim Seifert, and Kane Williamson have also made important contributions with the bat in these contests.
| Players Name | Matches | Runs | Highest Score |
| Suryakumar Yadav (IND) | 13 | 526 | 111* |
| Rohit Sharma (IND) | 17 | 511 | 80 |
| Colin Munro (NZ) | 12 | 426 | 109* |
| Tim Seifert (NZ) | 15 | 425 | 84 |
| Kane Williamson (NZ) | 13 | 419 | 95 |
Most Wickets in India vs New Zealand in T20Is
| Player Name | Matches | Runs |
| Ish Sodhi (NZ) | 25 | 30 |
| Mitchell Santner (NZ) | 26 | 23 |
| Tim Southee (NZ) | 17 | 20 |
| Arshdeep Singh (IND) | 9 | 17 |
| Jasprit Bumrah (IND) | 14 | 16 |
Bowlers have also played a key role in this rivalry. New Zealand spinner Ish Sodhi has taken the most wickets in matches between the two teams. Mitchell Santner and Tim Southee are also among the leading wicket-takers. From India, Arshdeep Singh and Jasprit Bumrah have been the most successful bowlers in these encounters.
