New Delhi, March 7: The T20 World Cup 2026 final match between India and New Zealand is set to take place this Sunday. In their history, the two nations have played a total of 30 T20 matches, with only four batsmen managing to score centuries. Let’s take a closer look at these remarkable performances.
Colin Munro (109*): The first century in the T20 history between India and New Zealand was scored by Colin Munro on November 4, 2017, in Rajkot. In that match, Munro faced 58 balls, hitting 7 sixes and as many fours to remain unbeaten at 109 runs. In response, the Indian team could only muster 156 runs, losing the match by 40 runs.
Suryakumar Yadav (111*): On November 20, 2022, Suryakumar Yadav scored an impressive 111 runs off 51 balls in Mount Maunganui. His innings included 7 sixes and 11 fours, helping India set a target of 191/6. New Zealand was bowled out for just 126 runs in 18.5 overs, giving India a victory by 65 runs.
Shubman Gill (126*): In a match held in Ahmedabad on February 1, 2023, Gill scored an unbeaten 126 runs off 63 balls, featuring 7 sixes and 12 fours. His stellar performance led India to a total of 234/4, while New Zealand collapsed for just 66 runs in 12.1 overs, resulting in a massive 168-run win for India.
Ishan Kishan (103): On January 31, 2026, Ishan Kishan played a crucial role in India’s 46-run victory over New Zealand in Thiruvananthapuram. Batting first, India scored 271 runs for the loss of 5 wickets, with Kishan contributing 103 runs off 43 balls, including 10 sixes and 6 fours. Despite a strong effort from Finn Allen, who scored 80 runs, New Zealand fell short, ending their innings at 225 runs in 19.4 overs.
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