India v New Zealand T20 World Cup final: Key stats

India and New Zealand will face off in a high-intensity T20 World Cup final at the world’s largest cricket stadium, the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, today. While the Black Caps roared into the final with a sweeping win over in-form South Africa in the semifinal, India booked their place in the title decider with a nerve-wracking win over England in a high-scoring contest.

** India hold the edge over New Zealand in the overall T20I head-to-head, winning 16 of the 30 matches between the two sides. The Black Caps have won 11, while three matches ended in ties.

** However, India are yet to beat New Zealand in T20 World Cups, having lost all three encounters so far.

** India and New Zealand have met three times in the finals of ICC events. The Black Caps came out on top in the Champions Trophy in 2000 and the 2021 ICC World Test Championship, while India won the most recent meeting in the 2025 Champions Trophy final.

** India now have the chance to become the first host country to win the T20 World Cup, as well as the first team to successfully defend the World T20 title.

** Meanwhile, New Zealand are chasing their first global T20 crown, having lost their only other final against Australia in 2021.

** However, there are ominous signs for India. Their only defeat in this edition of the T20 World Cup came at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, where they suffered a 76-run thrashing against South Africa in the Super Eights. They also carry the heartbreak of losing the 2023 ODI World Cup final to Australia at this ground, despite entering that final on the back of 10 consecutive wins.