India and New Zealand are top-ranked cricket teams with a competitive history in T20 International (T20I) matches. Their overall head-to-head record in T20Is is evenly matched, with each team winning 8 out of 17 encounters.
In T20 World Cup matches specifically, New Zealand holds a slight edge over India. However, India has demonstrated dominance over New Zealand in the T20I format in recent years, despite the balanced overall statistics.
A notable matchup occurred during the T20 World Cup 2021, where India faced New Zealand in a crucial game on October 31 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. This match, the 28th of the tournament, was considered a virtual knockout, highlighting the intense rivalry between these two cricketing powerhouses.
India vs New Zealand Head to Head in T20
| Total Matches | 25 |
| India Won | 12 |
| New Zealand Won | 10 |
| India Lost | 10 |
| NZ lost | 12 |
| Drawn | 0 |
| Tied | 1 |
| No result | 0 |
India vs New Zealand Head to Head in T20 World Cup
| Total Matches | 03 |
| India Won | 0 |
| New Zealand Won | 3 |
| India Lost | 0 |
| NZ lost | 0 |
| Drawn | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No result | 0 |
| IND Highest Score | 180 |
| IND Lowest Score | 79 |
| NZ Highest Score | 190 |
| NZ Lowest Score | 111 |
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India National Cricket Team vs New Zealand Cricket Team Timeline: T20
The India-New Zealand cricket rivalry has produced several memorable T20 matches:
- First ICC T20 World Cup (2007): India, led by MS Dhoni, defeated New Zealand by 10 runs in a group stage match. India scored 130 and restricted New Zealand to 120-8 with strong bowling.
- T20I Series (2016): India completed a 3-0 series sweep on November 1, with Jasprit Bumrah’s exceptional bowling performance securing the final match.
- ICC T20 World Cup (2021): On October 31, New Zealand convincingly beat India by 8 wickets. Trent Boult and Ish Sodhi’s impressive bowling limited India to 110 runs. Kane Williamson’s captaincy guided New Zealand to victory.
These matches highlight the competitive nature of encounters between these two cricketing nations.
| Date | Series | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16/09/2007 | 2007-2008 ICC World Twenty20 | Wanderers Stadium | New Zealand won by 10 runs |
| 25/02/2009 | 2008-2009 New Zealand v India | AMI Stadium | New Zealand won by 7 wickets |
| 27/02/2009 | 2008-2009 New Zealand v India | Sky Stadium | New Zealand won by 5 wickets |
| 11/09/2012 | 2012-2013 India v New Zealand | MA Chidambaram Stadium | New Zealand won by 1 run |
| 15/03/2016 | 2015-2016 ICC World Twenty20 | Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium | New Zealand won by 47 runs |
| 01/11/2017 | 2017-2018 India v New Zealand | Arun Jaitley Stadium | India won by 53 runs |
| 04/11/2017 | 2017-2018 India v New Zealand | Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium | New Zealand won by 40 runs |
| 07/11/2017 | 2017-2018 India v New Zealand | Greenfield International Stadium | India won by 6 runs |
| 06/02/2019 | 2022-2023 India vs New Zealand | Sky Stadium | New Zealand won by 80 runs |
| 08/02/2019 | 2018-2019 New Zealand v India | Eden Park | India won by 7 wickets |
| 10/02/2019 | 2018-2019 New Zealand v India | Seddon Park | New Zealand won by 4 runs |
| 24/01/2020 | 2019-2020 New Zealand v India | Eden Park | India won by 6 wickets |
| 26/01/2020 | 2019-2020 New Zealand v India | Eden Park | India won by 7 wickets |
| 29/01/2020 | 2019-2020 New Zealand v India | Seddon Park | India won in super over after scores were tied |
| 31/01/2020 | 2019-2020 India vs New Zealand | Sky Stadium | India won in super over after scores were tied |
| 02/02/2020 | 2019-2020 India vs New Zealand | Bay Oval | India won by 7 runs |
| 31/10/2021 | 2021 ICC T20 World Cup | Dubai International Cricket Stadium | New Zealand won by 8 wickets |
| 17/11/2021 | 2021-2022 India vs New Zealand | Sawai Mansingh Stadium | India won by 5 wickets |
| 19/11/2021 | 2021-2022 India vs New Zealand | JSCA International Stadium Complex | India won by 7 wickets |
| 21/11/2021 | 2021-2022 India vs New Zealand | Eden Gardens | India won by 73 runs |
| 20/11/2022 | 2022-2023 India vs New Zealand | Bay Oval | India won by 65 runs |
| 22/11/2022 | 2022-2023 India vs New Zealand | McLean Park | Match Tied |
| 27/01/2023 | 2022-2023 India vs New Zealand | JSCA International Stadium Complex | New Zealand won by 21 runs |
| 29/01/2023 | 2022-2023 India vs New Zealand | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | India won by 6 wickets |
| 01/02/2023 | 2022-2023 India vs New Zealand | Narendra Modi Stadium | India won by 168 runs |