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ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Final It was one of the most dominant performances in the tournament’s history, as India crushed New Zealand by an incredible 96 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. India set a new high score of 255/5 in their 20 overs, New Zealand being bowled out for just –159 runs(19 Overs) India’s third T20 World Cup title also had an important part: they were the first team to defend the championship successfully. With flabbergasting batting displays from Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma on show, tailed by a devouring spell of bowling from Jasprit Bumrah cemented the final to be a seminal night for Indian cricket. India vs New Zealand Final Scorecard Match Overview Match ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Final Date 8 March 2026 Venue Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad Result India won by 96 runs India Score 255/5 (20 overs) New Zealand Score 159 (19 overs) Player of the Match Jasprit Bumrah Player of the Tournament Sanju Samson India’s 255 runs is the most in any T20 World Cup final, testament to the firepower of their batting order. IND vs NZ Final Teams Playing India Playing XI Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav. New Zealand Playing XI Tim Seifert (wk), Finn Allen, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner (c), James Neesham, Rachin Ravindra, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult, Ish Sodhi. The two teams came into the final on the back of dominant campaigns, but it was India’s aggressive batting and disciplined bowling that proved to be the difference. India vs New Zealand Final Scorecard – Complete Summary India Innings Batter Runs Balls 4s 6s Sanju Samson 89 46 5 8 Abhishek Sharma 52 21 4 5 Ishan Kishan 54 25 6 3 Suryakumar Yadav 0 1 0 0 Hardik Pandya 16 8 1 1 Shivam Dube 26 8 2 3 Total: 255/5 in 20 overs India began aggressively with a solid opening partnership. Abhishek Sharma’s blistering fifty set the tone, as Sanju Samson then anchored the innings with a brilliant knock. New Zealand Bowling Bowler Overs Runs Wickets James Neesham 4 46 3 Trent Boult 4 50 0 Lockie Ferguson 4 45 0 Mitchell Santner 4 40 1 Ish Sodhi 4 44 1 The pick of New Zealand’s bowlers was James Neesham, who picked up three wickets and bowled superbly but India had too much firepower in their batting. New Zealand Innings Batter Runs Balls Tim Seifert 52 26 Mitchell Santner 43 35 Glenn Phillips 18 11 Kane Williamson 12 10 Others — — Total: 159 all out in 19 overs New Zealand struggled to form any partnerships as it chased down a mammoth target of 256 runs. Only Tim Seifert and Mitchell Santner made significant contributions. India Bowling Bowler Overs Runs Wickets Jasprit Bumrah 4 15 4 Axar Patel 4 27 3 Arshdeep Singh 3 28 1 Kuldeep Yadav 4 33 1 Hardik Pandya 2 21 1 A match-winning performance by Jasprit Bumrah saw him return figures of 415 and sent the Kiwi batting lineup crashing. Read also : LSG Squad 2026 | KKR Squad 2026 | Gujarat Titans IPL 2026 Sanju Samson’s Iconic Innings One of the greatest knocks in a T20 World Cup final came from the bat of Sanju Samson. His 89 from 46 balls (5 fours, 8 sixes) set up a platform for India to score big. Samson attacked but rotated the strike intelligently. During the middle overs, he shifted gears and thrashed the New Zealand bowlers with several over-the-boundary hits. His association with Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan enabled India to cross the 250-run mark. Samson was also awarded Player of the Tournament for his stellar outings during the tournament. Important Moments in the Match Abhishek Sharma’s Explosive Start His blazing 52 from 21 balls set India up toward almost 100 runs in the first seven overs of the innings. Samson–Kishan Partnership The fielding was below par as well and the partnership between Samson and Ishan Kishan added important momentum and brought the total past 200. Shivam Dube’s Late Cameo Dube hit 26 off 8 balls to propel India to a mammoth. Bumrah’s Early Breakthroughs He later broke the New Zealand chase, dismissing four of their key batters in early intervals. Axar Patel’s Middle-Over Spell He took three wickets and New Zealand never recovered while chasing. Statistics in India vs New Zealand Final (scorecard) A few records were created in IND vs NZ Final: These records show how the Indian team also dominated during the tournament. Conclusion On 24th October 2023, India emerging victorious against New Zealand in the final of the T20 World Cup will always be referenced as one of the most dominating performances in cricket. It was a complete performance from India with bat and ball. A brilliant innings by Sanju Samson, belting support from Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan followed by a deadly spell of bowling from Jasprit Bumrah ensured a thumping win for India. With this win, India not only sealed their third T20 World Cup title but also the position of one of the most dominant teams seen so far in modern-day T20 cricket. The 2026 final was not merely a match for people who follow cricket; it was a historic night that reflected India’s strength, depth and fearless attitude in the shortest version of the game. 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