Defending champions India are set to clash with New Zealand in the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
India and New Zealand have a history of 30 encounters in the shortest format of the game. The Men in Blue have emerged victorious in 18 matches, while the Blackcaps have secured 11 wins.
Indian batters have been instrumental in India’s success against New Zealand in T20Is. As the two teams gear up for the summit clash, let’s take a look at the top five Indian players who have excelled in scoring runs against New Zealand in this format.
India’s top scorers against New Zealand in T20Is are as follows:
1. Suryakumar Yadav: Leading the charts is India’s captain Suryakumar, who has amassed 526 runs in 13 matches against New Zealand at an impressive average of 58.44. Suryakumar has also notched up one century and four half-centuries against the Black Caps.
2. Rohit Sharma: Former India captain Rohit Sharma follows closely with 511 runs in 17 matches against New Zealand. The 2024 T20 World Cup-winning captain has recorded six half-centuries against the Kiwi team.
3. KL Rahul: Indian opener KL Rahul boasts a strong record against New Zealand in T20Is, having scored 322 runs in just 8 matches, including three fifties.
4. Ishan Kishan: Emerging as a star player in the T20 World Cup 2026, Kishan has showcased his prowess against New Zealand by accumulating 318 runs in 11 matches at an average of 28.90.
5. Virat Kohli: India’s premier batsman Kohli occupies the fifth spot on the list, having scored 311 runs in 10 matches against New Zealand at an average of 34.55. Kohli has registered two fifties against the Black Caps.
