Top 3 run-getters of NZ vs IND T20I Series 2026

The five-match T20I series between New Zealand and India concluded on November 1, 2026, with India claiming the series 3-2 after taking an unassailable 3-0 lead in the first three games. New Zealand fought back to win the final two matches and avoid a whitewash, with the decider played in Hamilton.

Three batters stood out above the rest with the bat across the series: Glenn Phillips, Abhishek Sharma and Daryl Mitchell. However, it was Phillips who dominated proceedings from start to finish, finishing as the clear leader on the run-scoring charts.

3. Daryl Mitchell

Daryl Mitchell rounded off the series run-scoring list in third place, accumulating 176 runs across all five matches at an average of 44.00. His strike rate of 174.26 underlined his aggressive intent throughout the contest.

The New Zealand batter's finest hour came at Sky Stadium, Wellington, in the 3rd T20I, where he remained unbeaten on 89 off just 39 deliveries, striking five sixes and eight fours. However, Mitchell's knock went in vain as India won that match by six wickets. His contributions nonetheless kept New Zealand competitive, particularly during their comeback in the final two games. Abhishek Sharma's century in the same match had overshadowed Mitchell's effort, but the New Zealand batter's consistency across the series was a key factor in the hosts' revival.