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Historically, India vs New Zealand ICC World Cup head-to-head in the T20 format has been dominated by the Kiwis. Until recently, India had not secured a single win against New Zealand in ICC T20 World Cups.
- Matches Played: 3
- India Won: 0
- New Zealand Won: 3
- Highest Score (NZ): 190
- Lowest Score (IND): 79 (2016 edition)
New Zealand has consistently been a challenging opponent for India in high-pressure T20 matches at ICC events.
ODI World Cup: A Balanced Rivalry
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In the 50-over format, the India vs New Zealand ICC World Cup head-to-head record is much more balanced. Out of 11 matches in ICC ODI World Cups:
- India Won: 5
- New Zealand Won: 5
- No Result: 1
The rivalry includes memorable moments, such as New Zealand defeating India in the 2019 ODI World Cup semi-final, while India broke the “knockout jinx” in 2023 by beating New Zealand by 70 runs at Wankhede Stadium.
ICC Knockout Matches Across Formats
In high-pressure ICC finals and knockout matches, New Zealand has often had the edge over India. Key results include:
- 2000 Champions Trophy Final: Winner – New Zealand
- 2019 ODI World Cup Semi-Final: Winner – New Zealand
- 2021 World Test Championship Final: Winner – New Zealan
- 2023 ODI World Cup Semi-Final: Winner – India
- 2025 Champions Trophy Final: Winner – India
Overall ICC White-Ball Summary
Across all ICC white-ball tournaments (ODI WC, T20 WC, Champions Trophy), the India vs New Zealand ICC World Cup head-to-head record is almost even:
- Total Matches: 17
- India Won: 8
- New Zealand Won: 9
This sets up the T20 World Cup 2026 Final as a crucial decider between these two competitive sides, following back-to-back ICC finals including the Champions Trophy 2025, where India triumphed over New Zealand in Dubai.
Historical Context: Previous ICC Finals
The only previous ICC final featuring India and New Zealand was the 2021 World Test Championship Final, where India lost to New Zealand. This historical rivalry adds extra excitement to the T20 World Cup 2026 Final, making the upcoming clash a highly anticipated encounter for cricket fans worldwide.