History has been made! India has won the T20 World Cup 2026 for the third time, crushing New Zealand by 96 runs in a stunning final played at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on March 8, 2026. Captain Suryakumar Yadav led India to this unforgettable victory
Match Highlights:
New Zealand won the toss and chose to bowl first, but India’s batsmen put up a phenomenal show. Sanju Samson played a breathtaking innings of 89 runs off just 46 balls, hitting 8 sixes and 5 fours.
Abhishek Sharma smashed 52 runs off only 21 balls with a strike rate of 247 — one of the highest ever in a World Cup Final. Ishan Kishan also contributed brilliantly with 54 runs off 25 balls.
Although captain Suryakumar Yadav was dismissed for a golden duck on the very first ball, his leadership and strategy guided India to a massive total of 255/5.
In reply, New Zealand’s batting collapsed completely and the entire team was bowled out for just 159, giving India a dominant 96-run victory.
