IND vs NZ Series: Complete ODI and T20I Series Stats, Records and Top Performers. The India vs New Zealand white-ball series delivered high-quality cricket across ODI and T20I formats. Both teams showcased depth, power, and emerging match-winners throughout the tour.
This bilateral series featured three ODIs and five T20 Internationals across major Indian venues between January 11 and January 31, 2026. New Zealand clinched the ODI series 2–1, showcasing resilience and depth with bat and ball. India rallied strongly in the T20I series, winning 4–1 with powerful batting displays and effective bowling plans. The tour provided a vital platform for players preparing ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup.
ODI Series Stats
Most Runs
| Player | Matches | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daryl Mitchell | 3 | 3 | 352 | 176.00 | 110.34 | 31 | 8 |
| Virat Kohli | 3 | 3 | 240 | 80.00 | 105.26 | 20 | 4 |
| Glenn Phillips | 3 | 3 | 150 | 75.00 | 113.64 | 12 | 4 |
| KL Rahul | 3 | 3 | 142 | 142.00 | 119.33 | 13 | 2 |
| Shubman Gill | 3 | 3 | 135 | 45.00 | 95.07 | 16 | 3 |
The three-match ODI series saw New Zealand edge India with superior consistency in crucial moments. Batting performances dominated the headlines during the ODI leg of the tour. Daryl Mitchell finished as the highest run-scorer of the ODI series. He amassed 352 runs in three matches, including two commanding centuries against India. Mitchell also struck eight sixes, the most in the ODI series. Virat Kohli followed with 240 runs, showing composure and class under pressure. KL Rahul and Shubman Gill provided vital middle-order contributions.
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Most Wickets
| Player | Matches | Overs | Balls | Wkts | Avg | Runs | 4-Fers | 5-Fers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristian Clarke | 3 | 27.0 | 162 | 7 | 26.14 | 183 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Jamieson | 3 | 29.0 | 174 | 6 | 28.17 | 169 | 1 | 0 |
| Harshit Rana | 3 | 29.3 | 177 | 6 | 33.50 | 201 | 0 | 0 |
| Zakary Foulkes | 3 | 28.0 | 168 | 4 | 48.25 | 193 | 0 | 0 |
| Jayden Lennox | 2 | 20.0 | 120 | 3 | 28.00 | 84 | 0 | 0 |
In bowling, Kristian Clarke led New Zealand’s attack with seven wickets. Harshit Rana impressed for India, claiming six wickets in the series.
Highest Scores
| Batter | Runs | Balls | SR | Vs | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daryl Mitchell | 137 | 131 | 104.58 | India | 15 | 3 |
| Daryl Mitchell | 131 | 117 | 111.97 | India | 11 | 2 |
| Virat Kohli | 124 | 108 | 114.81 | New Zealand | 10 | 3 |
| KL Rahul | 112 | 92 | 121.74 | New Zealand | 11 | 1 |
| Glenn Phillips | 106 | 88 | 120.45 | India | 9 | 3 |
Most Sixes
| Batter | Matches | Inns | Runs | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daryl Mitchell | 3 | 3 | 352 | 8 |
| Harshit Rana | 3 | 3 | 83 | 5 |
| Virat Kohli | 3 | 3 | 240 | 4 |
| Glenn Phillips | 3 | 3 | 150 | 4 |
| Shubman Gill | 3 | 3 | 135 | 3 |
T20I Series Stats
India dominated the five-match T20I series with aggressive batting and disciplined bowling. The series witnessed multiple high-scoring encounters and explosive individual knocks.
Most Runs
| Player | Matches | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suryakumar Yadav | 5 | 5 | 242 | 80.67 | 196.75 | 25 | 14 |
| Ishan Kishan | 4 | 4 | 215 | 53.75 | 231.18 | 22 | 16 |
| Abhishek Sharma | 5 | 5 | 182 | 45.50 | 249.32 | 16 | 15 |
| Glenn Phillips | 5 | 5 | 176 | 35.20 | 153.04 | 16 | 9 |
| Daryl Mitchell | 5 | 5 | 125 | 31.25 | 186.57 | 12 | 6 |
Suryakumar Yadav topped the T20I run charts with 242 runs. His strike rate remained among the highest throughout the series. Ishan Kishan smashed 215 runs, including a blistering 103 off 43 balls. Abhishek Sharma added firepower with 182 runs and 15 sixes.
Most Wickets
| Player | Matches | Overs | Balls | Wkts | Avg | Runs | 4-Fers | 5-Fers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arshdeep Singh | 4 | 16.0 | 96 | 8 | 21.00 | 168 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Duffy | 5 | 17.4 | 106 | 6 | 31.50 | 189 | 0 | 0 |
| Mitchell Santner | 5 | 15.0 | 90 | 5 | 35.60 | 178 | 0 | 0 |
| Ish Sodhi | 5 | 15.0 | 90 | 5 | 38.80 | 194 | 0 | 0 |
| Axar Patel | 2 | 7.3 | 45 | 4 | 18.75 | 75 | 0 | 0 |
In bowling, Arshdeep Singh led the charts with eight wickets. Jacob Duffy topped New Zealand’s bowling with six wickets.
Top Scorers
| Batter | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ishan Kishan | 103 | 43 | 239.53 | 6 | 10 |
| Abhishek Sharma | 84 | 35 | 240.00 | 5 | 8 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 82 | 37 | 221.62 | 9 | 4 |
| Finn Allen | 80 | 38 | 210.53 | 8 | 6 |
| Glenn Phillips | 78 | 40 | 195.00 | 4 | 6 |
Most Sixes
| Batter | Matches | Inns | Runs | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ishan Kishan | 4 | 4 | 215 | 16 |
| Abhishek Sharma | 5 | 5 | 182 | 15 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 5 | 5 | 242 | 14 |
| Shivam Dube | 5 | 4 | 117 | 12 |
| Glenn Phillips | 5 | 5 | 176 | 9 |
India also dominated the six-hitting charts in T20Is. Ishan Kishan struck a series-leading 16 sixes.
Highest Team Totals
| Format | Team | Total | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | India | 271/5 | 5th T20I — Thiruvananthapuram |
| T20I | India | 238/7 | 1st T20I — Nagpur |
| T20I | India | 209/3 | 2nd T20I — Raipur |
| ODI | New Zealand | 300/8 | 1st ODI — Vadodara |
| ODI | India | 284/7 | 2nd ODI — Rajkot |
Player of the series
| Format | Player | Key Stats |
|---|---|---|
| ODI Series | Daryl Mitchell | 352 runs |
| T20I Series | Suryakumar Yadav | 242 runs |
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Suryakumar Yadav was awarded Player of the T20I Series for consistent match-winning performances. Daryl Mitchell was deservedly named Player of the ODI Series for his match-defining consistency. The 2026 series highlighted India’s T20 depth and New Zealand’s ODI resilience. Several young players emerged as long-term assets for both teams.