ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Final: India vs New Zealand Head-to-Head Stats & Records
The rivalry between India and New Zealand is good in the sport of cricket. At times, India has been better in many matches, especially in India. But in the ICC tournaments, New Zealand has sometimes shocked the major teams and won major matches against the opponents.
The final match of the 2026 T20 World Cup will be played between India and New Zealand on March 8 at the Narendra Modi Stadium. India will be confident because they defeated New Zealand at the same venue in the 2023 tournament by 168 runs.
In recent years, India has been doing well against New Zealand in major tournaments. India defeated New Zealand in the knockout matches of the 2023 ODI World Cup and the 2025 Champions Trophy.Right now, in March 2026, both teams look strong. New Zealand is famous for its good plans and calm cricket. India also has young, talented, and brilliant players.
In the T20 format, the head-to-head record is also in favor of the Indian team. At the beginning of 2026, the Indian team won the T20I series against New Zealand by 4-1. However, in the previous tournaments of the T20 World Cup, the Indian team had some tough matches against the New Zealand team. In the 2016 T20 World Cup, the Indian team was bowled out for just 79 runs.
India vs New Zealand: Match Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Final |
| Teams | India vs New Zealand |
| Date | March 8, 2026 |
| Day | Sunday |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium |
| City | Ahmedabad, India |
| Format | T20 International |
| Tournament | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Match Type | Final |
| Start Time (IST) | 7:30 PM |
| Toss Time | 7:00 PM |
| Stadium Capacity | Around 132,000 |
| Pitch Type | Batting-friendly with help for spinners later |
| Weather | Clear evening expected |
IND vs NZ: Head-to-Head Stats
| Category | Statistics |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 30 |
| India Won | 18 |
| New Zealand Won | 11 |
| Tied / No Result | 1 |
| India Home Wins | 11 |
| New Zealand Home Wins | 5 |
| Highest Score (India) | 271/5 (Jan 2026) |
| Highest Score (New Zealand) | 238/7 (Jan 2026) |
| Lowest Score (India) | 79 (2016 T20 World Cup) |
| Lowest Score (New Zealand) | 66 (Feb 2023) |
