The Indian team created history by winning the final of the T20 World Cup 2026. With this impressive victory, India became the first team to lift the T20 World Cup trophy for two consecutive T20 World Cups and the third time in the tournament’s history. India also became the first country to win the T20 World Cup as a host team. With this, Suryakumar Yadav became the third Indian captain to win the T20 World Cup. Previously, Dhoni led India to the title in 2007, and Rohit Sharma in 2024.

India scores big in the final

India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs in the final. After losing the toss, India managed to score 255 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in 20 overs. Dubey played a brilliant innings of 26 runs not out in the last 8 balls, which included 3 fours and 2 sixes. Abhishek scored 52 runs in 21 balls, Sanju scored 89 runs in 46 balls, and Kishan scored 54 runs in 25 balls. Jamie Neesham was the most successful bowler for New Zealand. He took 3 wickets for 46 runs in 4 overs. Captain Santner was the most economical bowler, conceding 33 runs in 4 overs.

New Zealand all out for 159

Chasing a target of 256 runs, New Zealand were all out for 159 runs, shattering their dream of winning their first title and suffering a 96-run defeat. Tim Seifert top-scored for New Zealand with 52 runs in 26 balls, while Mitchell Santner scored 43 runs in 35 balls. Bumrah and Axar were the most successful bowlers for India. Bumrah took 4 wickets for 15 runs in 4 overs, while Axar took 3 wickets for 27 runs in 3 overs.

Sanju Samson was named Player of the Tournament

Sanju Samson, who performed brilliantly in the T20 World Cup 2026, was awarded the Player of the Tournament award. He scored 321 runs in five matches, including three half-centuries.

Bumrah was named Player of the Match

Jasprit Bumrah was awarded the Player of the Match award for his brilliant bowling in the final. He took four wickets for just 15 runs in four overs.