Only Four Batters Have Scored T20 Centuries in India–New Zealand Clashes
New Delhi: Ahead of the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 between the India national cricket team and the New Zealand national cricket team, an interesting statistic highlights that only four batters have scored centuries in T20 matches between the two sides so far. A total of 30 T20 matches have been played between the two nations.
Here is a look at the players who have achieved this milestone:
1. Colin Munro – 109*
The first century in India–New Zealand T20 history was scored by Colin Munro on November 4, 2017, in Rajkot. Munro smashed an unbeaten 109 off 58 balls, hitting 7 sixes and 7 fours. In response, India managed only 156/7, allowing New Zealand to win the match by 40 runs.
2. Suryakumar Yadav – 111*
Suryakumar Yadav produced a brilliant unbeaten 111 off 51 balls on November 20, 2022, in Mount Maunganui. His knock included 7 sixes and 11 fours, helping India post 191/6. New Zealand were then bowled out for 126 in 18.5 overs, giving India a 65-run victory.
3. Shubman Gill – 126*
Shubman Gill played a sensational innings of 126 off 63 balls* on February 1, 2023, in Ahmedabad. His knock featured 7 sixes and 12 fours, powering India to 234/4. New Zealand were later bundled out for 66 in 12.1 overs, handing India a massive 168-run win.
4. Ishan Kishan – 103
Ishan Kishan became the latest player to score a T20 century in India–New Zealand matches on January 31, 2026, in Thiruvananthapuram. Kishan smashed 103 off 43 balls, including 10 sixes and 6 fours, helping India post 271/5.
New Zealand, despite Finn Allen scoring 80, were eventually bowled out for 225 in 19.4 overs, giving India a 46-run victory.
With the T20 World Cup 2026 final approaching, fans will be eager to see whether another century will be added to this exclusive list when India and New Zealand face off again.
