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.

Suryakumar Yadav Said After India Victory In The Second Semifinal Against England: India won the semi-final match against England played at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday, March 5 by 7 runs. With this, Team India has made it to the finals, where it will face New Zealand on Sunday i.e. March 8. Indian captain Suryakumar told that he was very nervous during the semi-final match. In this match, India batted first and scored 253 runs losing 7 wickets. In response, England scored 246 runs after losing 7 wickets. Although the visiting team came close, but could not register victory.

After winning in the semi-finals, Suryakumar Yadav said – I was very nervous.

After winning the decisive match, Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav said, ‘I was very nervous. If someone had checked my heart rate, it would have been known. It is natural to feel pressure and nervous while playing for the title in India, but the boys are also excited for it. Team India will face New Zealand for the title on March 8. This match will be played at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Expressing happiness on reaching the final, the Indian captain said, it is an incredible feeling. Going to Ahmedabad for the final is very special for the team.

England team gave a good challenge – Suryakumar Yadav

The English team batted boldly to chase the huge target of 254 runs given by India. The England team continued the fight till the last ball. The Indian captain said, ‘The England team was competitive throughout the match and they gave a good challenge in the run chase too, but the way Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh and the rest of the bowlers turned the match back towards us, it was incredible. This was really a special bowling performance. Captain Surya also gave credit for the victory to the fielding coach and said, ‘We have to give some credit to our fielding coach T Dilip also. As soon as we saw that Adil Rashid was bowling from one end, we felt that Shivam Dubey would be the right match-up against him.

Jacob Bethell Surpasses Finn Allen: England had to face defeat against India in the second semi-final match played on Thursday, March 5 at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, but England batsman Jacob Bethel won the hearts of cricket fans with his excellent century. 22-year-old Jacob Bethel, who came to bat at number four, scored his first century of T20 International career amidst the continuous falling of wickets. Bethel completed his century in just 45 balls. This is the second fastest century in T20 World Cup history. Bethel left behind Chris Gayle’s record of century scored in 47 balls. Finn Allen holds the record for scoring the fastest century in T20 World Cup history. In the same T20 World Cup, Allen scored a century in 33 balls in the first semi-final against South Africa.

Jacob Bethel defeats Finn Allen

Jacob Bethel scored 105 runs in 48 balls. This is the biggest innings of T20 World Cup knock out matches. Bethel left Finn Allen behind in this matter. Allen had played an inning of 100 runs in 33 balls in the semi-final against South Africa. Bethel became the fourth batsman to score a century for England in the T20 World Cup. Before him, Alex Hales (116 not out against Sri Lanka in 2014), Jos Buttler (101 not out against Sri Lanka in 2021), and Harry Brook had played an inning of 100 runs against Pakistan in the same T20 World Cup.

England lost by 7 runs in the semi-finals

Talking about the match, Jacob Bethel fought single-handedly for England while chasing the target of 253 runs given by India. Had he got support from any other batsman, the result would have been in England’s favor. In this great match, England could score only 246 runs at the loss of 7 wickets and lost the match by 7 runs. Sanju Samson, who played a explosive inning of 89 runs for India, was declared the player of the match.