The rivalry between the India national cricket team and the New Zealand national cricket team in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup has been notable, as New Zealand has dominated most of their encounters for many years. Below is a chronological timeline of their T20 World Cup matches.
2007 – First Meeting
- Tournament: 2007 ICC World Twenty20
- Venue: Johannesburg, South Africa
- Result: New Zealand won by 10 runs
Key highlights:
- New Zealand scored 190/10.
- India managed 180/9 in the chase.
- Strong performances from Brendon McCullum and Daniel Vettori.
2016 – Group Stage Match
- Tournament: 2016 ICC World Twenty20
- Venue: Nagpur, India
- Result: New Zealand won by 47 runs
Key Highlights:
- New Zealand scored 126/7.
- India collapsed and was bowled out for 79.
- Spin bowler Mitchell Santner took 4 wickets.
2021 – Super 12 Match
- Tournament: 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup
- Venue: Dubai, UAE
- Result: New Zealand won by 8 wickets
Key Highlights:
- India scored 110/7.
- New Zealand chased easily in 14.3 overs.
- Daryl Mitchell played a key role in the chase.
Head-to-Head Record in T20 World Cups
- Matches Played: 3
- New Zealand Wins: 3
- India Wins: 0
For many years, New Zealand had a perfect record against India in T20 World Cups, which made their meetings highly anticipated in later tournaments
