India Vs New Zealand In ICC Tournaments Finals: In the second semi-final of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, last night i.e. on March 5, India defeated England by 7 runs. With this victory, Team India has confirmed its place in the final of the tournament, whereas New Zealand had already qualified for the final by defeating South Africa by 9 wickets in the first semi-final. Now between India and New Zealand on Sunday i.e. The final match of T20 World Cup 2026 will be held on March 8. This title match will be played at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Although for the first time both the teams will face each other in the final of the T20 World Cup, but before this India and New Zealand have faced each other in the finals of ICC events in different tournaments. So let’s take a look at the record.
India and New Zealand faced each other in the final of the 2000 Champion Trophy.
The final match of the 2000 Champion Trophy was played between India and New Zealand. New Zealand had defeated Team India by 4 wickets in this title match. In this match, the Indian team had given a target of 265 runs, which the New Zealand team chased in 49.4 overs.
India and New Zealand also clashed in the 2021 WTC final
The final of the 2021 World Test Championship was also played between India and New Zealand. This was the first final of the World Test Championship. In this final match, New Zealand defeated India by 8 wickets.
India-New Zealand teams also faced each other in the final of the 2025 Champions Trophy.
The final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 was also played between India and New Zealand at the Dubai International Stadium. In this title match, India defeated New Zealand by 4 wickets. New Zealand had set a target of 252 runs for India, which Team India easily chased in 49 overs.
Overall, three final matches of ICC tournaments have been played between India and New Zealand, out of which New Zealand has won two and India has won one. Now it remains to be seen which team wins in the title match of T20 World Cup 2026.
