The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final was nothing short of a historic showdown between India and New Zealand. India not only clinched a convincing victory but also made history by rewriting the record books.

They posted an impressive score of 255/5 in just 20 overs, setting a challenging target that New Zealand simply couldn’t reach, ending their innings at 159 all out.

This remarkable win allowed India to retain their T20 World Cup title, making them the first team ever to lift the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup trophy three times. The explosive batting display from Sanju Samson, who scored 89 off 46 balls, along with Ishan Kishan’s 54 off 25 and Abhishek Sharma’s 52 off 21, set the tone for the match, while Shivam Dube’s quickfire 26* helped push India past the 250 mark.

New Zealand’s top order struggled, with Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, and Mark Chapman all falling for single-digit scores, underscoring India’s dominance. Jasprit Bumrah shone with a career-best T20I performance, taking 4 wickets for just 15 runs, skillfully using slower balls to outsmart the Kiwi batsmen.

This match not only highlighted India’s exceptional batting and bowling skills but also marked several significant milestones in T20 history, further cementing India’s status as a cricketing powerhouse and ensuring this final will be remembered for years to come.

Records Shattered and Milestones Made

• India became the first team to retain the T20 World Cup title.

• India became the first team to lift the title thrice.

• India became the first host nation to win the T20 World Cup title.

• Jasprit Bumrah became the leading wicket-taker for India in T20 World Cups, surpassing Arshdeep Singh's tally.