Final result
India Cricket won by 8 wickets
Player of the match: JJ Bumrah
Result · T20 Internationals
New Zealand Cricket vs India Cricket
Result · T20 Internationals
Venue par · 188Chase success · 48%POTM · JJ Bumrah
Match preview & overview
India cruise to 8-wicket win over New Zealand in Guwahati T20I
India beat New Zealand by 8 wickets at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on 25 January 2026, completing the chase of 154 with only 2 wickets down. New Zealand's innings was undermined early: 3 wickets gone in the powerplay for 36 runs left them chasing the innings throughout. They recovered to 153/9 but that total was always short of what Barsapara typically produces. India's reply was immediate and decisive. Their powerplay brought 94 runs at the cost of 2 wickets, a figure nearly double the venue's powerplay average of 47. From there, the middle overs were a formality, yielding 61 runs without further loss. The result was effectively sealed before the tenth over of the chase.
JJ Bumrah took the Player of the Match award, his influence in the powerplay phase once again proving central to India's success. This was India's fourth win from their last five meetings with New Zealand in 2026, a sequence that has firmly established the hosts' control of this series.
Pitch report & venue insights
Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati — 25-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2017–2026. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
25
T20 matches hosted
188
Avg 1st-innings score
164
Avg 2nd-innings score
48%
Chase success rate
48
Avg powerplay runs
76%
Toss-field rate
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
India's powerplay blitz settled the chase early
India scored 94 runs in their powerplay at the cost of just 2 wickets, leaving 61 to get from the remaining 14 overs with 8 wickets in hand. That powerplay total is well above Barsapara's T20I average of 47 runs. New Zealand had no realistic route back into the match once the powerplay closed.
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New Zealand's top order folded under pressure
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Bumrah earns Player of the Match award
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India's head-to-head dominance grows further
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Barsapara's chasing numbers defied their own trend
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top Indian batter markets may hold more interest than outright result lines given the depth and consistency India have shown across their 2026 fixtures against New Zealand.
- New Zealand's death bowling has conceded 4 wickets while leaking 41 runs in their first innings here, so markets around India's death-over scoring could offer editorial context worth considering.
- Barsapara's chasing success rate of 46 per cent across 25 matches historically favours first-innings teams, though this match ran contrary to that trend, which may be relevant to how lines are set at this ground going forward.
- Player of the Match markets centred on Jasprit Bumrah may reflect his consistency in this series, though form across a multi-match series can shift.
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Frequently asked
Questions about New Zealand Cricket vs India Cricket
What was the result of the India vs New Zealand T20I in Guwahati?
India beat New Zealand by 8 wickets at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on 25 January 2026. New Zealand posted 153/9 and India reached the target of 154 for the loss of just 2 wickets. JJ Bumrah was named Player of the Match.
Who won the toss in the India vs New Zealand Guwahati T20I?
India won the toss and elected to field first. The decision proved correct as New Zealand were restricted to 153/9, losing 3 wickets inside the powerplay and never recovering fully.
What is the head-to-head record between India and New Zealand in T20Is?
Across all formats, India and New Zealand have met 111 times. India lead with 55 wins to New Zealand's 41, with 11 matches producing no result. In 2026, India have won four of the five meetings between the sides.
Where can I watch India vs New Zealand T20Is in the UK?
T20I internationals involving India are typically broadcast on Sky Sports Cricket in the UK, with streaming available via Sky Go and NOW TV for those without a full Sky subscription. Check your TV guide for the specific schedule and UK start times.
What are the pitch conditions like at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati?
Barsapara Cricket Stadium has hosted 25 T20 matches, with an average first-innings score of 188 and an average second-innings score of 164. The powerplay typically yields around 47 runs and death overs average 39. Chasing sides win only 46 per cent of matches here, though India bucked that trend in this fixture.
Who was Player of the Match in the India vs New Zealand T20I on 25 January 2026?
JJ Bumrah was named Player of the Match. His performances with the ball helped restrict New Zealand to 153/9, with the powerplay yielding 3 wickets for just 36 runs from the batting side.
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Photo credits (5)
- Jasprit Bumrah — photo by Prime Minister's Office, GODL-India · source
- Rohit Sharma — photo by Prime Minister's Office, GODL-India · source
- Virat Kohli — photo by Prime Minister's Office, GODL-India · source
- Ruturaj Gaikwad — photo by Prime Minister's Office, GODL-India · source
- Ravindra Jadeja — photo by SR Vlogs, CC BY 3.0 · source