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Who Will Triumph? India vs. New Zealand in the T20 World Cup 2026 Final!

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final is set to be an exhilarating clash between India and New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium. With India having a strong record against New Zealand in T20Is, we take a closer look at the top Indian players who have excelled in scoring against the Black Caps. From Suryakumar Yadav's impressive runs to Rohit Sharma's consistent performances, find out who stands out as the key players in this thrilling encounter.
By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 6, 2026, 17:49 IST

Exciting Final Showdown at Narendra Modi Stadium


New Delhi: The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final is set to feature the defending champions, India, as they take on New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad this Sunday.


In their previous 30 encounters in T20 cricket, India has emerged victorious 18 times, while New Zealand has claimed 11 wins.

Indian batsmen have historically played a pivotal role in their successes against New Zealand in T20 internationals. As both teams gear up for this crucial match, let’s highlight the top five Indian players who have excelled in scoring against New Zealand in this format.


Leading Indian Run-Scorers Against New Zealand in T20Is



  1. Suryakumar Yadav: The captain of India, Suryakumar, leads the charts with the most runs against New Zealand in T20Is. He has participated in 13 matches against the Black Caps, accumulating 526 runs at an impressive average of 58.44, including one century and four half-centuries.


  2. Rohit Sharma: The former captain, Rohit Sharma, has faced New Zealand in 17 matches, scoring a total of 511 runs. He has also recorded six half-centuries against them.


  3. KL Rahul: Opening batsman KL Rahul has an outstanding record against New Zealand, having scored 322 runs in just 8 matches, including three fifties.


  4. Ishan Kishan: Star player Ishan Kishan has been in excellent form against New Zealand, amassing 318 runs at an average of 28.90 over 11 matches.


  5. Virat Kohli: The renowned batter, Virat Kohli, ranks fifth on this list, having scored 311 runs in 10 matches at an average of 34.55, with two fifties to his name.