AHMEDABAD (Kashmir English): The 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final saw India secure their record third title by defeating New Zealand by 96 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium here today.
Earlier, New Zealand put India into bat which posted a massive total of 255/5 in the 2026 T20 World Cup final.
255/5 the highest-ever total in a T20 World Cup final
India’s 255/5 the highest-ever total in a T20 World Cup final, surpassing their own 2024 record of 176/7.
Samson scored 89 runs off 46 balls, breaking the record for the highest individual score in a T20 World Cup final.
Abhishek Sharma smashed a half-century in just 18 balls, the fastest fifty ever recorded in a tournament final.
The openers propelled India to 92 runs in the first six overs, effectively putting New Zealand on the defensive.
Openers Abhishek Sharma (52 off 21) and Sanju Samson (89 off 42) dismantled the Kiwi attack, posting 92/0 in the first six overs—the joint-highest Powerplay score in T20 World Cup history.
Chasing 256, New Zealand faced a daunting task against a disciplined Indian bowling unit led by captain Suryakumar Yadav.
Arshdeep Singh and Axar Patel struck early, removing dangerous threats like Finn Allen.
Jasprit Bumrah provided the clinical touch, stifling the middle order with precise yorkers and maintaining an economy rate that kept the required run rate climbing above 13.
