Stats: Top 5 Batters With Most Runs in NZ vs IND T20Is

As we near the three-match T20I series between New Zealand and India, let's take a look at the highest run scorers in NZ vs IND T20Is.

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NZ vs IND: New Zealand and India, both teams were defeated in the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup 2022. Straight after the World Cup, New Zealand will be set to host a young team India for a 3-match T20I series. 

While New Zealand are yet to announce their squad, India have already announced a squad which is devoid of senior regulars. Hardik Pandya will be leading the side which comprises explosive players like Ishan Kishan, and Sanju Samson, along with all-rounders Washington Sundar, and Deepak Hooda and batters Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer. 

As we near this T20I series, let's take a look at the highest run scorers in NZ vs IND T20Is. 

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#5. Ross Taylor (349 runs)

Former New Zealand batter Ross Taylor ranks 5th on this list with 349 runs against India in T20Is. Taylor has featured in 13 T20Is against India where he had an average of 34.90 while striking at 129.25. The right-handed batters has scored 2 half-centuries against India in T20Is. 

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#4. Kane Williamson (358 runs)

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson ranks next on this list with 358 runs to his name in 12 innings. Williamson averages 32.54 while striking at 132.59, and has registered 2 half-centuries against India in T20I with a top score of 95 runs. 

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#3. Martin Guptill (380 runs)

New Zealand ace batter Martin Guptill has the 3rd most runs in NZ vs IND T20I matches. Guptill has scored 380 runs while playing for the Kiwis against India in 16 matches at a strike rate of 131.03. Guptill has scored 2 fifties against India with a top score of 70 runs. 

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#2. Colin Munro (426 runs)

New Zealand's left-handed opener Colin Munro ranks 2nd on this list with 426 runs to his name in 12 innings. Munro averages 38.72 against India with an impressive strike rate of 148.95. The batter has 3 fifties to his name apart from a hundred against India, where he scored 109* runs. 

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#1. Rohit Sharma (511 runs)

Indian captain Rohit Sharma ranks atop this list with 511 runs to his name in 17 matches. Sharma averages 34.06 at a strike rate of 141.16, with a tremendous 6 half-centuries to his name. Rohit has the highest score of 80 runs against New Zealand in T20Is.