The Men in Blue will face New Zealand in the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Narendra Modi Stadium. The Indian team secured their place in the final by defeating England by 7 runs in the second semi-final. Batting first, they set a formidable target of 253 runs in 20 overs. Indian opening batsman Sanju Samson played an excellent innings of 89 runs off 42 balls, while Shivam Dube scored 43 runs off 25 balls, and all-rounder Hardik Pandya contributed 27 runs off just 12 balls. Adil Rashid and Will Jacks picked up two wickets each for England. While chasing the target, England managed to score 246 runs in 20 overs and lost the match by seven runs.

On the other hand, New Zealand secured their place in the final by defeating South Africa by 9 wickets in the first semi-final. New Zealand chased down the target of 170 runs in just 12.5 overs. Opening batsman Finn Allen played a brilliant innings, scoring 100 runs off just 33 balls, including 10 fours and 8 sixes, and played a crucial role in helping his team secure the victory.

Also Read: ENG vs IND Dream11 Prediction Today: 2nd Semi-Final, Pitch Report, Playing XI & Fantasy Tips

India vs New Zealand Match Details

• Match: New Zealand vs India, Final

• Date: 8th March 2026

• Time: 7:00 PM IST

• Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad 

• Live Streaming: JioHotstar 

NZ vs IND Weather Report

Pitch Report - Narendra Modi Stadium

The surface at Narendra Modi Stadium provided an advantage to stroke play, particularly during night matches, and the teams chasing have had better conditions as the evening goes on. 

• Win Batting First: 62%

• Win Bowling First: 38%

Average Scores

• Average 1st Innings: 188

• Average 2nd Innings: 159

NZ vs IND Recent Form

NZ vs IND Head-to-Head Record (T20I)

• NZ Wins - 11

• IND Wins - 18

Top Batters to Watch – NZ vs IND

• Finn Allen (NZ): 289 runs in this tournament 

• Tim Seifert (NZ): 274 runs in this tournament 

• Ishan Kishan (IND): 263 runs in this tournament 

Top Bowlers to Watch – NZ vs IND

• Varun Chakravarthy (IND): 13 wickets in this tournament 

• Adil Rashid (NZ): 11 wickets in this tournament 

• Rachin Ravindra (NZ): 11 wickets in this tournament 

NZ vs IND Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If NZ bats first

• Powerplay Score: 50–60

• Predicted Total: 170–175

• Match Result: IND to win

Scenario 2: If IND bats first

• Powerplay Score: 55–70

• Predicted Total: 180–200

• Match Result: IND to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

NZ vs IND Predicted Playing XIs

India

Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Hardik Pandya, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy/Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah

New Zealand 

Mitchell Santner (c), Finn Allen, Tim Seifert (wk), Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Cole McConchie, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson 

Why India is the favourite

• Home conditions benefits 

• Strong middle-order 

• Good pace attack

India vs New Zealand – Key Match Facts

• No host nation has ever won the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

• No team has secured consecutive titles in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup history.

• The Indian team has yet to defeat New Zealand in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

• The New Zealand team has won two ICC trophies, both against India.

• The Indian team has lost only two ICC matches in the last four years, both at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

NZ vs IND Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

Based on current form, team balance, and superior batting strength, India are the favourites to win this ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Final. Jasprit Bumrah, Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan are expected to be the key performers.

Winning chances

IND: 55%

NZ: 45%

NZ vs IND Match FAQs

Q1. Where can I watch the NZ vs IND live match?

You can watch the live streaming on the JioHotstar 

Q2. Who will win today’s NZ vs IND match?

According to today's match prediction, India are the favourites to win this encounter.

Q3. What time will the NZ vs IND match start?

The match begins at 7:00 PM IST 

In this IND vs NZ today match prediction, the fifth T20I between India and New Zealand is scheduled to take place on Saturday at the Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram. New Zealand won the fourth T20I match by 50 runs. They posted an excellent total of 215 runs in 20 overs. Opening batsman Tim Seifert scored a quick-fire half-century and Daryl Mitchell smashed 39 runs off 18 balls. 

In response, the Indian team failed to chase down the target and were bowled out at 165 runs in 18.5 overs. All-rounder Shivam Dube scored 65 runs off 23 balls including 7 sixes but was not able to chase down the target. In the bowling department, captain Mitch Santner took three wickets.

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IND vs NZ Match Details

• Match: India vs New Zealand, 5th T20I

• Date: 31st January 2025

• Time: 7.00 PM IST

• Venue: Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram

• Live Streaming: JioHotstar 

IND vs NZ Weather Report

Pitch Report - Greenfield International Stadium

The pitch report shows a balanced surface at first, but then slows down later. Batting first has been the most effective strategy at this venue in history. Teams posting 220-plus scores usually win games here comfortably. Tonight promises another mouthwatering contest between both teams. Clear weather and evening dew might help chasing teams slightly.

Top Batters to Watch – IND vs NZ

• Suryakumar Yadav (IND): 179 runs in this series 

• Glenn Phillips (NZ): 169 runs in this series 

• Abhishek Sharma (IND): 152 runs in this series 

Top Bowlers to Watch – IND vs NZ

• Hardik Pandya (IND): 4 wickets in this series 

• Jacob Duffy (NZ): 5 wickets in this series 

• Ish Sodhi (NZ): 5 wickets in this series 

IND vs NZ Recent Form

     Winning Probability

• India: 80%

• New Zealand: 20%

IND vs NZ Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If IND Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 55–70

• Predicted Total: 190–220

• Match Result: IND to win

Scenario 2: If NZ Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 45–55

• Predicted Total: 175–185

• Match Result: IND to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

IND vs NZ Predicted Playing XIs

India

Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi, and Arshdeep Singh.. 

New Zealand 

Finn Allen, Tim Seifert (wk), Devon Conway, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Nessham, Mitchell Santner (c), Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, and Ish Sodhi.

IND vs NZ Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

According to our IND vs NZ today match prediction, India are the favourites to win this 5th T20I  match. The likes of Hardik Pandya, Abhishek Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav will be key players to watch out for.

IND vs NZ Match FAQs

In this IND vs NZ today match prediction, the fourth T20I between India and New Zealand is scheduled to take place on Wednesday at the ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam. India won the third T20I match by eight wickets and won the series 3-0. New Zealand, batting first, posted a below-par total at this venue. Glenn Phillips scored 48 runs off 40 balls, while  Mark Chapman scored 32 runs off just 23 balls. 

In response, the Indian team comfortably chased down the target in just 10 overs. Indian superstar opener Abhishek Sharma scored 68 runs off 20 balls, captain Suryakumar Yadav scored 57 runs off 6 balls and helped her team to chase down the target. In the bowling department, Jasprit Bumrah took three wickets.

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IND vs NZ Match Details

• Match: India vs New Zealand, 4th T20I

• Date: 28th January 2025

• Time: 7.00 PM IST

• Venue: ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam

• Live Streaming: FanCode

IND vs NZ Weather Report

Pitch Report - ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium

The pitch surface at Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium is known for being batting-friendly and conducive to high scores. Although the large boundaries create some difficulty, the ground has typically seen high totals. Additionally, dew may play a role in the second innings.

Top Batters to Watch – IND vs NZ

• Suryakumar Yadav (IND): 171 runs in this series 

• Glenn Phillips (NZ): 145 runs in this series 

• Abhishek Sharma (IND): 152 runs in this series 

Top Bowlers to Watch – IND vs NZ

• Hardik Pandya (IND): 4 wickets in this series 

• Varun Chakaravarthy IND): 3 wickets in this series 

• Shivam Dube (IND): 3 wickets in this series 

IND vs NZ Recent Form

     Winning Probability

• India: 80%

• New Zealand: 20

IND vs NZ Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If IND Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 55–70

• Predicted Total: 190–220

• Match Result: IND to win

Scenario 2: If NZ Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 45–55

• Predicted Total: 175–185

• Match Result: IND to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

IND vs NZ Predicted Playing XIs

India

Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan (WK), Suryakumar Yadav (C), Shreyas Iyer, Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh. 

New Zealand 

Devon Conway, Tim Seifert, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips (WK), Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner (C), Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy

IND vs NZ Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

According to our IND vs NZ today match prediction, India are the favourites to win this 4th T20I  match. The likes of Kuldeep Yadav, Abhishek Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav will be key players to watch out for.

IND vs NZ Match FAQs

The third T20I between India and New Zealand is scheduled to take place on Sunday at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. India won the second T20I match by seven wickets against New Zealand and leads the series 2-0. New Zealand, batting first, posted a strong total of 209 runs in the 20 overs. New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner smashed 47 runs off 27 balls, while finisher Rachin Ravindra scored 44 runs off just 26 balls. 

In response, the Indian team comfortably chased down the target in just 15.2 overs. Ishan Kishan scored 76 runs off 32 balls, captain Suryakumar Yadav scored 82 runs off 37 balls and helped her team to chase down the target. In the bowling department, Arshdeep Singh continues to rattle up the top order of New Zealand with his swing bowling.

Also Read: U19 World Cup 2026, Match 24: IND U19 vs NZ U19 head-to-head, pitch report and predicted playing XIs

IND vs NZ Match Details

• Match: India vs New Zealand, 3rd T20I

• Date: 25th January 2025

• Time: 7.00 PM IST

• Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati

• Live Streaming: FanCode

IND vs NZ Weather Report

IND vs NZ Pitch Report

At Barsapara Cricket Stadium, batters have generally been favoured by the pitch, which leads to high-scoring matches being common. Bowlers who vary their pace have been successful, particularly when teams bat first.

Top Batters to Watch – IND vs NZ

• Suryakumar Yadav (IND): 114 runs in this series 

• Glenn Phillips (NZ): 97 runs in this series 

• Abhishek Sharma (IND): 84 runs in this series 

Top Bowlers to Watch – IND vs NZ

• Jacob Duffy (NZ): 3 wickets in this series 

• Varun Chakaravarthy IND): 3 wickets in this series 

• Shivam Dube (IND): 3 wickets in this series 

IND vs NZ Recent Form

     Winning Probability

• India: 70%

• New Zealand: 30%

IND vs NZ Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If IND Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 55–65

• Predicted Total: 185–200

• Match Result: IND to win

Scenario 2: If NZ Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 45–55

• Predicted Total: 170–180

• Match Result: IND to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

IND vs NZ Predicted Playing XIs

India

Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav 

New Zealand 

Devon Conway (wk), Tim Seifert, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner (c), Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, Kristian Clarke

IND vs NZ Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

We predict that India will win the 3rd T20I match. The likes of Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav will be key players to watch out for.

IND vs NZ Match FAQs

The second T20I between India and New Zealand is scheduled to take place on Friday at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur. India won the first T20I match by 48 runs against New Zealand and leads the series 1-0. Batting first, they posted a strong total of 238 runs in the 20 overs. Indian hard-hitting opening batsman Abhishek Sharma smashed 84 runs off 35 balls, while finisher Rinku Singh scored 44 runs off just 20 balls. 

In response, New Zealand failed to chase down the target and scored 190 runs in 20 overs. Glenn Phillips scored 78 runs off 40 balls, Mark Chapman scored 39 runs off 24 balls but they were not able to chase down the target. With the ball, New Zealand had some bright moments. Kyle Jamieson picked up 2 wickets, while Jacob Duffy also claimed 2, bowling with control early on. Ish Sodhi and Mitchell Santner chipped in with a wicket each. 

Also Read: IND vs NZ, 2nd T20I: Head-to-head, pitch report & predicted playing XIs

IND vs NZ Match Details

• Match: India vs New Zealand, 2nd T20I

• Date: 23rd January 2025

• Time: 7.00 PM IST

• Venue: Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium

• Live Streaming: FanCode

IND vs NZ Weather Report

IND vs NZ Pitch Report

The Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur is a well-balanced track that benefits both batsmen and bowlers. T20 matches played at this venue have an average first innings score of around 150-160.

Top Batters to Watch – IND vs NZ

• Abhishek Sharma (IND): 84 runs in this series 

• Glenn Phillips (NZ): 78 runs in this series 

• Rinku Singh (IND): 44 runs in this series 

Top Bowlers to Watch – IND vs NZ

• Jacob Duffy (NZ): 2 wickets in this series 

• Varun Chakaravarthy IND): 2 wickets in this series 

• Shivam Dube (IND): 2 wickets in this series 

IND vs NZ Recent Form

     Winning Probability

• India: 65

• New Zealand: 35%

IND vs NZ Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If IND Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 50–60

• Predicted Total: 180–195

• Match Result: IND to win

Scenario 2: If NZ Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 45–50

• Predicted Total: 165–175

• Match Result: IND to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

IND vs NZ Predicted Playing XIs

India

Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana

New Zealand 

Devon Conway (wk), Tim Robinson, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner (c), Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, Kristian Clarke

IND vs NZ Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

We predict that India will win the 2nd T20I match. The likes of Abhishek Sharma, Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah will be key players to watch out for.

IND vs NZ Match FAQs