Shivam Sharma
abplive|07-03-2026
The 2026 ICC T20 World Cup has delivered plenty of thrilling moments and has now reached its final stage. India national cricket team and New Zealand national cricket team will battle for the title on March 8, with the winner lifting the trophy while the other side settles for the runner-up spot. The grand finale will take place at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
For Indian fans, Ahmedabad also brings back memories of the heartbreaking defeat in 2023 ODI World Cup final. Ahead of India-New Zealand clash, let's take a closer look at how both teams have performed at this venue.
India and New Zealand's record in Ahmedabad
India have played 10 matches at the Narendra Modi Stadium, winning seven and losing three. New Zealand, on the other hand, have played two matches at the ground and have lost both.
So far, six games have been played at the stadium in T20 World Cup 2026 tournament. Teams batting first have won three matches, while sides chasing have won two. One match ended in a tie, showing that conditions have been fairly balanced.
Total matches: 6
Batting first wins: 3
Batting second wins: 2
Tied matches: 1
India and New Zealand have faced each other three times in T20 World Cup history, with the Kiwis winning all three encounters.
2007 - Johannesburg: New Zealand won by 10 runs
2016 - Dubai: New Zealand won by 47 runs
2021 - Dubai: New Zealand won by 8 wickets
Overall T20I head-to-head record
In overall T20 Internationals, India hold the advantage. The two sides have met 30 times, with India winning 18 matches, New Zealand winning 11, and one match ending in a tie.
Total matches: 30
India wins: 18
New Zealand wins: 11
Tie: 1
IND vs NZ - India Playing XIs
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Suryakumar Yadav (c)
Rinku Singh
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