India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav (SKY) has built a remarkable record against New Zealand in the shortest format. As he steps into his 100th T20I today in Nagpur, SKY’s consistency, strike rate, and match-winning knocks against the Kiwis continue to stand out. With his fearless 360-degree batting, he has repeatedly dominated New Zealand bowlers in different conditions—whether in India or overseas.
Across nine T20I innings against New Zealand, SKY has delivered one century, one fifty, and many impactful innings—including his latest 32 (22) in Nagpur during the 1st T20I of 2026. His updated strike rate remains above 152+, showcasing his continuous domination over New Zealand’s attack.
Suryakumar Yadav vs New Zealand T20I Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches | 9 |
| Innings | 9 |
| Not Outs | 2 |
| Runs | 316 |
| Highest Score | 111* |
| Batting Average | 45.14 |
| Strike Rate | 152.66 |
| 100s | 1 |
| 50s | 1 |
| Ducks | 1 |
| 4s | 30 |
| 6s | 16 |
| Catches | 9 |
Match-by-Match Performance vs New Zealand
| Date | Venue | Runs (Balls) | Strike Rate | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Nov 2021 | Jaipur | 62 (40) | 155.00 | b Boult |
| 19 Nov 2021 | Ranchi | 1 (2) | 50.00 | b Southee |
| 21 Nov 2021 | Kolkata | 0 (4) | 0.00 | c Guptill |
| 20 Nov 2022 | Bay Oval | 111 (51)* | 217.65 | Not Out |
| 22 Nov 2022 | Napier | 13 (10) | 130.00 | c Phillips |
| 27 Jan 2023 | Ranchi | 47 (34) | 138.24 | c Allen |
| 29 Jan 2023 | Lucknow | 26* (31) | 83.87 | Not Out |
| 1 Feb 2023 | Ahmedabad | 24 (13) | 184.62 | c Bracewell |
| 21 Jan 2026 | Nagpur | 32 (22) | 145.45 | c Tim Robinson b Santner |
His 111 at Bay Oval* remains one of the greatest T20I knocks by an Indian abroad, played at a stunning strike rate of 217.65.
Also see: IND vs NZ 1st T20I Match Preview, Head to Head
Suryakumar Yadav’s numbers against New Zealand highlight why he is considered one of the most dangerous T20 batters in world cricket. An average above 45 and a strike rate over 152 reflect complete dominance. With India facing New Zealand again in this series, SKY will be eager to extend his incredible record with another explosive innings.
