T20 World Cup Record — New Zealand lead 3–0
India have never beaten New Zealand in a T20 World Cup. Here is every match:
2007 — New Zealand won by 10 runs Daniel Vettori’s 4-wicket haul triggered a dramatic India collapse from 76/0.
2016 — New Zealand won by 47 runs India were shockingly bowled out for just 79 while chasing 127. Mitchell Santner and Ish Sodhi were unplayable.
2021 — New Zealand won by 8 wickets India managed only 110 runs and New Zealand chased it down comfortably.
ODI World Cup Record — Level at 5–5 (1 No Result)
1975 — New Zealand won by 4 wickets 1979 — New Zealand won by 6 wickets 1987 — India won by 16 runs 1992 — New Zealand won by 4 wickets 1999 — New Zealand won by 5 wickets 2003 — India won by 7 wickets 2019 (Group) — No Result due to rain 2019 (Semifinal) — New Zealand won by 18 runs — MS Dhoni’s run out remains one of cricket’s most heartbreaking moments. 2023 (Group) — India won by 4 wickets 2023 (Semifinal) — India won by 70 runs — India demolished New Zealand in Mumbai to reach the final.
The 2026 T20 World Cup Final — March 8, 2026
India vs New Zealand. The Kiwis have never lost to India in a T20 World Cup, winning all three previous meetings. India arrive in this final in stunning form, posting 253 against England in the semifinal. Can India finally break the Kiwi curse on the biggest stage? All eyes are on March 8.
