With the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 coming to a close, once again, fans will witness one of the most fascinating rivalries in international cricket as defending champions Team India lock horns with New Zealand in the summit clash on March 8. The matches between India and New Zealand in major ICC tournaments have often produced intense competition, dramatic finishes, and memorable moments that are remembered for years.
In the history of the World Cups, India and New Zealand have faced off several times. New Zealand have traditionally held a slight advantage in these encounters, especially in crucial knockout matches. One of the most famous meetings came during the 2019 Cricket World Cup semi-final, where New Zealand defeated India in a thrilling contest in Manchester to reach the final. This match remains one of the most talked-about games in the India vs New Zealand World Cup head-to-head record.
Whereas in the T20 World Cups, New Zealand have also historically dominated India in earlier editions of the tournament. The Black Caps secured important wins in the 2007, 2016, and 2021 T20 World Cup matches against India. India finally broke the streak with a crucial victory in the 2023 ICC tournaments, changing the momentum in this rivalry. In the ICC Champions Trophy
India vs New Zealand Head-to-Head in T20 World Cups
| Matches Played | 3 |
| India won | 0 |
| New Zealand won | 3 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
| First played | 16 September 2007 |
| Last played | 31 October 2021 |
India vs New Zealand Head-to-Head in ODI World Cups
| Matches Played | 10 |
| India won | 5 |
| New Zealand won | 5 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
| First played | 14 June 1975 |
| Last played | 15 November 2023 |
IND vs NZ Head-to-Head in ICC Champions Trophy
| Matches Played | 3 |
| India won | 2 |
| New Zealand won | 1 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
| First played | 15 Oct 2000 |
| Last played | 9 Mar 2025 |
IND vs NZ Head-to-Head in ICC knockouts
While India have a 3-2 record against New Zealand in ICC ODI events, they haven’t faced off in T20 World Cup knockouts. This is the first time in ICC T20 World Cup history that they will face off. The two countries will also meet in the summit clash of two consecutive ICC events: the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and the T20 World Cup 2026. India beat New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy final in Dubai last year.
India faced New Zealand in the WTC Final 2021, losing the match. That is the only instance of an IND vs NZ final in an ICC event.
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