India and New Zealand are currently 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. Talking of the T20 format, the two teams have had some of the most interesting matches, and always showcase quality cricket whenever they lock horns.
India and New Zealand have played 20 T20Is, out of which India has the upper hand with 11 wins while New Zealand stands at 9 wins. Out of the 11 victories, India won 2 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.
In this fierce battle of bat and ball, there have been a number of spectacular performances by the cricketers of the two teams. Here, we especially focus on the top-run getters in India vs New Zealand T20Is of all time.
Most Runs in India vs New Zealand T20Is
| Player | Matches | Runs | Best Score | Average | Strike Rate | Centuries |
| SR Tendulkar (INDIA) | 42 | 1750 | 186* | 46.05 | 95.36 | 5 |
| Ross Taylor (NZ) | 35 | 1385 | 112* | 47.75 | 84.76 | 3 |
| V Kohli (INDIA) | 26 | 1378 | 154* | 59.91 | 94.64 | 5 |
| NJ Astle (NZ) | 29 | 1207 | 120 | 43.10 | 79.40 | 5 |
| V Sehwag (INDIA) | 23 | 1157 | 130 | 52.59 | 103.95 | 6 |
| M Azharuddin (INDIA) | 40 | 1118 | 108* | 36.06 | 75.38 | 1 |
| SP Fleming (NZ) | 40 | 1098 | 90 | 32.29 | 71.76 | 0 |
| SC Ganguly (INDIA) | 32 | 1079 | 153* | 35.96 | 74.20 | 3 |
| R Dravid (INDIA) | 31 | 1032 | 153 | 41.28 | 69.58 | 2 |
| KS Williamson (NZ) | 25 | 984 | 118 | 39.36 | 73.92 | 1 |
Other Records
Highest Team Total in India vs New Zealand T20Is
| Team | Score | Overs | Run Rate | Venue | Date |
| New Zealand | 219/6 | 20.0 | 10.95 | Wellington | 6 Feb 2019 |
| New Zealand | 212/4 | 20.0 | 10.6 | Hamilton | 10 Feb 2019 |
| India | 208/6 | 20.0 | 10.4 | Hamilton | 10 Feb 2019 |
| India | 204/4 | 19.0 | 10.73 | Auckland | 24 Jan 2020 |
| New Zealand | 203/5 | 20.0 | 10.15 | Auckland | 24 Jan 2020 |
| India | 202/3 | 20.0 | 10.1 | Delhi | 1 Nov 2017 |
| New Zealand | 196/2 | 20.0 | 9.8 | Rajkot | 4 Nov 2017 |
| New Zealand | 190 | 20.0 | 9.5 | Johannesburg | 16 Sep 2007 |
| India | 184/7 | 20.0 | 9.2 | Eden Gardens | 21 Nov 2021 |
| India | 180/9 | 20.0 | 9 | Johannesburg | 16 Sep 2007 |
Lowest Team Total in India vs New Zealand T20Is
| Team | Score | Overs | Run Rate | Venue | Date |
| India | 79 | 18.1 | 4.34 | Nagpur | 15 Mar 2016 |
| India | 110/7 | 20.0 | 5.5 | Dubai (DSC) | 31 Oct 2021 |
| New Zealand | 111 | 17.2 | 6.4 | Eden Gardens | 21 Nov 2021 |
| New Zealand | 126/7 | 20.0 | 6.3 | Nagpur | 15 Mar 2016 |
| New Zealand | 132/5 | 20.0 | 6.6 | Auckland | 26 Jan 2020 |
| India | 139 | 19.2 | 7.18 | Wellington | 6 Feb 2019 |
| India | 149/6 | 20.0 | 7.45 | Wellington | 27 Feb 2009 |
| New Zealand | 149/8 | 20.0 | 7.45 | Delhi | 1 Nov 2017 |
| New Zealand | 150/5 | 20.0 | 7.5 | Wellington | 27 Feb 2009 |
| New Zealand | 153/6 | 20.0 | 7.65 | Ranchi | 19 Nov 2021 |
Highest Individual score in India vs New Zealand T20Is
| Player | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate | Venue | Date |
| C Munro | 109* | 58 | 7 | 7 | 187.93 | Rajkot | 4 Nov 2017 |
| KS Williamson | 95 | 48 | 8 | 6 | 197.91 | Hamilton | 29 Jan 2020 |
| BB McCullum | 91 | 55 | 11 | 3 | 165.45 | Chennai | 11 Sep 2012 |
| TL Seifert | 84 | 43 | 7 | 6 | 195.34 | Wellington | 6 Feb 2019 |
| RG Sharma | 80 | 55 | 6 | 4 | 145.45 | Delhi | 1 Nov 2017 |
| S Dhawan | 80 | 52 | 10 | 2 | 153.84 | Delhi | 1 Nov 2017 |
| C Munro | 72 | 40 | 5 | 5 | 180.00 | Hamilton | 10 Feb 2019 |
| V Kohli | 70 | 41 | 10 | 1 | 170.73 | Chennai | 11 Sep 2012 |
| MJ Guptill | 70 | 42 | 3 | 4 | 166.66 | Jaipur | 17 Nov 2021 |
| BB McCullum | 69* | 55 | 8 | 1 | 125.45 | Wellington | 27 Feb 2009 |
Most Wickets in India vs New Zealand T20Is
| Player | Matches | Wickets | Best figures | Economy | 4-wicket hauls |
| IS Sodhi (NZ) | 15 | 20 | 3/18 | 7.26 | 0 |
| MJ Santner (NZ) | 16 | 16 | 4/11 | 7.15 | 1 |
| TG Southee (NZ) | 15 | 15 | 3/16 | 8.73 | 0 |
| TA Boult (NZ) | 7 | 12 | 4/34 | 8.23 | 1 |
| JJ Bumrah (INDIA) | 10 | 12 | 3/12 | 6.10 | 0 |
| SN Thakur (INDIA) | 6 | 8 | 2/21 | 9.94 | 0 |
| B Kumar (INDIA) | 9 | 8 | 2/24 | 8.32 | 0 |
| YS Chahal (INDIA) | 11 | 8 | 2/26 | 7.97 | 0 |
| DL Vettori (NZ) | 4 | 6 | 4/20 | 6.00 | 1 |
| AR Patel (INDIA) | 5 | 6 | 3/9 | 6.94 | 0 |
Best Bowling Figures in India vs New Zealand T20Is
| Player | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy | Venue | Date |
| MJ Santner (NZ) | 4.0 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 2.75 | Nagpur | 15 Mar 2016 |
| DL Vettori (NZ) | 4.0 | 0 | 20 | 4 | 5.00 | Johannesburg | 16 Sep 2007 |
| TA Boult (NZ) | 4.0 | 0 | 34 | 4 | 8.50 | Rajkot | 4 Nov 2017 |
| AR Patel (INDIA) | 3.0 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 3.00 | Eden Gardens | 21 Nov 2021 |
| JJ Bumrah (INDIA) | 4.0 | 1 | 12 | 3 | 3.00 | Mount Maunganui | 2 Feb 2020 |
| TG Southee (NZ) | 4.0 | 0 | 16 | 3 | 4.00 | Ranchi | 19 Nov 2021 |
| TG Southee (NZ) | 4.0 | 0 | 17 | 3 | 4.25 | Wellington | 6 Feb 2019 |
| IS Sodhi (INZ) | 4.0 | 0 | 18 | 3 | 4.50 | Nagpur | 15 Mar 2016 |
| TA Boult (NZ) | 4.0 | 0 | 20 | 3 | 5.00 | Dubai (DSC) | 31 Oct 2021 |
| IS Sodhi (NZ) | 4.0 | 0 | 26 | 3 | 6.50 | Wellington | 31 Jan 2020 |
FAQs
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.
