India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav (SKY) has built a remarkable record against New Zealand in the shortest format. During the ongoing home series in 2026, SKY’s consistency, strike rate, and match-winning knocks against the Kiwis have once again stood out. With his fearless 360-degree batting, he has repeatedly dominated New Zealand bowlers in different conditions—whether in India or overseas.
Across 12 T20I innings against New Zealand, SKY has registered one century, three fifties, and several impactful knocks—including his match-winning 82* (37) in Raipur during the 2nd T20I and a fluent 57* (26) in Guwahati in the 3rd T20I of the 2026 series. His strike rate continues to stay well above 160, underlining his sustained dominance over New Zealand’s bowling attack.
Suryakumar Yadav vs New Zealand T20I Stats (Updated till Jan 2026)
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches | 12 |
| Innings | 12 |
| Not Outs | 4 |
| Runs | 463 |
| Highest Score | 111* |
| Batting Average | 57.88 |
| Strike Rate | 159.10 |
| 100s | 1 |
| 50s | 3 |
| Ducks | 1 |
| 4s | 46 |
| 6s | 23 |
| Catches | 11 |
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 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | Raipur | 82* (37) | 221.62 | Not Out |
| 25 Jan 2026 | Guwahati | 57* (26) | 219.23 | Not Out |
| 28 Jan 2026 | Visakhapatnam | 8 (8) | 100.00 | c & b Jacob Duffy |
His 111* at Bay Oval remains one of the greatest T20I knocks by an Indian abroad, while the unbeaten knocks at Raipur and Guwahati in the 2026 series highlighted his ability to finish chases with brutal efficiency on Indian pitches.
Also see: IND vs NZ 1st T20I Match Preview, Head to Head
Suryakumar Yadav’s numbers against New Zealand underline why he is considered one of the most destructive T20 batters in world cricket. Even after a rare low score in Visakhapatnam, his overall average and strike rate reflect long-term dominance. With India leading the five-match series 3–1, SKY remains central to India’s plans as they build momentum toward the T20 World Cup 2026.
