In ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final, India delivered a strong performance to defeat New Zealand by 96 runs. This victory secured a record third title and allowed them to defend their crown successfully.
India defeat New Zealand by 96 Runs
India get batting first in final. They posted 255 for five in 20 overs and achieve the highest total ever in a T20 World Cup final. Samson get the support from Abhishek Sharma and successfully hit a quick 52 off just 21 balls.
In India team, Ishan Kishan added 54 from 25 balls. This aggressive trio dominated the powerplay, and Samson and Abhishek created a strong 98-run opening partnership in only 7.1 overs.
Unbeatable performance of Shivam Dube led IND win
India maintained their momentum through the middle overs, pass 200-run mark by the 15th over. New Zealand managed to regain some control when James Neesham took three wickets in a single over, removing Samson, Kishan, and captain Suryakumar Yadav in quick succession. However, Shivam Dube’s unbeaten 26 helped India finish strongly, adding 52 runs in the last five overs.
Chasing a challenging target of 256, New Zealand struggled with the pressure and lost key wickets early. Jasprit Bumrah delivered an early breakthrough and produced a match-winning spell, finishing with impressive figures of 4 for 15.
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