IND vs NZ: Head-to-head record in ICC finals
New Zealand have the upper hand against India in the ICC finals.
India and New Zealand are set to battle in the final of the T20 World Cup 2026. The IND vs NZ clash will be played on Sunday, March 8, at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
The Black Caps aim to win their first-ever T20 World Cup title. On the other hand, the Men in Blue eye their third trophy in the tournament’s history, having previously won in 2007 and 2024. Moreover, the Suryakumar Yadav & Co. look forward to breaking a few massive records in the summit clash.
To begin with, they can become the first team to win three T20 World Cup titles and win two editions in a row. Moreover, India can script history by becoming the first home team to win the T20 World Cup.
Notably, New Zealand have a marvellous record against India in the tournament’s history, having won all three clashes to date. Therefore, India also eye their first-ever win against the Kiwis in a T20 World Cup.
IND vs NZ head-to-head record in ICC finals: India (1) – New Zealand (2) [Total- 3]
New Zealand also have an upper hand over India in the finals of ICC tournaments. Of the three ICC finals played between the two teams, New Zealand won twice, while India won once.
New Zealand defeated India in the final of the Champions Trophy 2000 and ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2019-21 final. On the other hand, India outplayed them in the Champions Trophy 2025 final.
Moreover, while New Zealand have made it to an ICC final eight times, India will play their 15th final in an ICC tournament.
Details of IND vs NZ clashes in ICC finals-
| ICC Final | Match | Result | Margin | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champions Trophy 2000 Final | IND v NZ | India Lost | 4 wickets | Nairobi | Oct 15, 2000 |
| ICC WTC 2019–21 Final | IND v NZ | India Lost | 8 wickets | Southampton | Jun 18, 2021 |
| Champions Trophy 2025 Final | IND v NZ | India Won | 4 wickets | Dubai | Mar 9, 2025 |
New Zealand’s complete record in ICC finals-
- ICC finals played: 7
- Won: 2
- Lost: 5
| ICC final | Match | Result | Margin | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champions Trophy 2000 final | New Zealand v India | Won | 4 wickets | Nairobi | Oct 15, 2000 |
| Champions Trophy 2009 final | New Zealand v Australia | Lost | 6 wickets | Centurion | Oct 5, 2009 |
| ODI World Cup 2015 final | New Zealand v Australia | Lost | 7 wickets | Melbourne | Mar 29, 2015 |
| ODI World Cup 2019 final | New Zealand v England | Tied (lost on boundary counts) | – | Lord’s | July 14, 2019 |
| ICC WTC 2019-21 final | New Zealand v India | Won | 8 wickets | Southampton | June 18, 2021 |
| T20 World Cup 2021 final | New Zealand v Australia | Lost | 8 wickets | Dubai | Nov 14, 2021 |
| Champions Trophy 2025 final | New Zealand v India | Lost | 4 wickets | Dubai | Mar 9, 2025 |
India’s complete record in ICC finals-
- ICC finals played: 14
- Won: 6
- Lost: 7
- No Result: 1
| ICC final | Match | Result | Margin | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI World Cup 1983 final | IND v West Indies | Won | 43 runs | Lord’s | Jun 25, 1983 |
| Champions Trophy 2000 final | IND v New Zealand | Lost | 4 wickets | Nairobi | Oct 15, 2000 |
| Champions Trophy 2002 final | IND v Sri Lanka | No Result (Trophy shared) | – | Colombo (RPS) | Sep 30, 2002 |
| ODI World Cup 2003 final | IND v Australia | Lost | 125 runs | Johannesburg | Mar 23, 2003 |
| T20 World Cup 2007 final | India v PAK | Won | 5 runs | Johannesburg | Sep 24, 2007 |
| ODI World Cup 2011 final | IND v SL | Won | 6 wickets | Wankhede | Apr 2, 2011 |
| Champions Trophy 2013 final | IND v ENG | Won | 5 runs | Birmingham | Jun 23, 2013 |
| T20 World Cup 2014 final | IND v SL | Lost | 6 wickets | Mirpur | Apr 6, 2014 |
| Champions Trophy 2017 final | IND v PAK | Lost | 180 runs | The Oval | Jun 18, 2017 |
| ICC WTC 2019–21 final | IND v NZ | Lost | 8 wickets | Southampton | Jun 18, 2021 |
| ICC WTC 2021–23 final | IND v AUS | Lost | 209 runs | The Oval | Jun 7, 2023 |
| ODI World Cup 2023 final | IND v AUS | Lost | 6 wickets | Ahmedabad | Nov 19, 2023 |
| T20 World Cup 2024 final | IND v SA | Won | 7 runs | Bridgetown | Jun 29, 2024 |
| Champions Trophy 2025 final | IND v NZ | Won | 4 wickets | Dubai | Mar 9, 2025 |
What is the IND vs NZ head-to-head record in the ICC finals?
Out of the three games between the two teams in the ICC finals, India have won one match while New Zealand have won two.
When and where will the T20 World Cup 2026 final take place?
The IND vs NZ T20 World Cup 2026 final will take place on March 8 at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
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