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.
So New Zealand are yet to lose a T20 World Cup game against India. These two sides are set to face off in the Final of the 2026 WT20. India holds the edge over this opponent and these two teams have played each other often so they know the strength and weakness. In this article we will look at India vs New Zealand head to head records and the breakdown of World Cup stats and how these two teams have fared.
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 | 30 | 30 |
| Won | 18 | 11 |
| Lost | 11 | 18 |
| Tied | 1 | 1 |
| Home Won | 11 | 4 |
| Away Won | 7 | 5 |
| Neutral Won | 0 | 2 |
India and New Zealand have met 30 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
When it comes to the T20 World Cup, New Zealand has dominated India so far. The two teams have faced each other three times in the tournament, and New Zealand has won all three matches. India is still searching for its first T20 World Cup win against the Black Caps, which makes their upcoming clash even more interesting.
| 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.
SportsTiger Staff