India and New Zealand are one of the top cricketing nations in the world. Both of them have been consistent performers in the ICC events and even made it to the semis in the 2022 ICC T20 World Cup. With reference to the T20 format, the two teams have had some of the most interesting matches, and always showcase quality cricket whenever they lock horns. India are the defending champions of the ICC T20 World Cup after they won the mega event in 2024, whereas New Zealand experienced a shocking group stage exit.
India and New Zealand have played 25 T20Is, out of which India has the upper hand with 14 wins while New Zealand stands at nine wins. Out of the 11 victories, India won two of them after the scores were tied. This head-to-head shows how competitive both sides have been in the shortest format of the game.
Most runs in India vs New Zealand T20Is
| Player | Matches | Runs | Best Score | Average | Strike Rate | Centuries |
| Rohit Sharma (IND) | 17 | 511 | 80 | 34.06 | 141.16 | 0 |
| Colin Munro (NZ) | 12 | 426 | 109* | 38.72 | 148.95 | 1 |
| Kane Williamson (NZ) | 13 | 419 | 95 | 34.91 | 130.12 | 0 |
| Martin Guptill (NZ) | 16 | 380 | 70 | 23.75 | 131.03 | 0 |
| Ross Taylor (NZ) | 13 | 349 | 54* | 34.90 | 129.25 | 0 |
| KL Rahul (IND) | 8 | 322 | 65 | 46.00 | 137.60 | 0 |
| Tim Seifert (NZ) | 11 | 322 | 84 | 35.77 | 144.39 | 0 |
| Virat Kohli (IND) | 10 | 311 | 70 | 34.55 | 138.33 | 0 |
| Suryakumar Yadav (IND) | 8 | 284 | 111* | 47.33 | 153.51 | 1 |
| Brendon McCullum (NZ) | 4 | 261 | 91 | 130.50 | 137.36 | 0 |
Table Source: ESPN Cricinfo
FAQs on Most Runs in India vs New Zealand T20Is
A. Rohit Sharma has scored the most number of runs in T20Is involving India and New Zealand, as of November 2024.
A. Colin Munro has scored the most number of runs for New Zealand in T20Is involving India and New Zealand, as of November 2024.
A. Virat Kohli has scored 311 runs in 10 matches in T20Is involving India and New Zealand.
A. Kane Williamson has scored 419 runs in 13 matches in T20Is involving India and New Zealand, as of November 2024.
A. KL Rahul is the second-highest run-scorer for India in T20Is involving India and New Zealand, as of November 2024.
A. Martin Guptill is the second-highest run-scorer for India in T20Is involving India and New Zealand, as of November 2024.
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