New Zealand have played at all editions of the T20 World Cup since the first in 2007. Their best result is making the final in 2021, where they were beaten by Australia. New Zealand also made the semi-final in 2007 and 2016.

In the 2024 Tournament, New Zealand did not progress out of the group stage. It was the first ICC tournament New Zealand have failed to make it out of the first round at since 2014.

New Zealand are due to co-host the event in 2028 with Australia.