India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs in the T20 World Cup 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, March 8. The Men in Blue became
the first team to retain the title. They also became the first team to win the coveted title thrice.
Opting to bowl first, New Zealand would have hoped for early wickets. However, that wasn't to be. Instead, Abhishek Sharma stepped up on the biggest stage and scored a whirlwind half-century. Sanju Samson also played a sensational knock under pressure.
The opening partnership yielded 98 runs in 7 overs. After Abhishek was dismissed for 52 off 21 balls. Samson and Ishan Kishan took the attack to the Kiwis. They slammed 105 runs in just 48 deliveries. Smason smashed 89 off 46 balls, while Kishan made a 25-ball 54. Shivam Dube also chipped in with a crucial 26 not out off eight balls.
In reply, Tim Seifert gave a fine account of his power-hitting, slamming 52 off just 26 balls. However, the rest of the batters in the top order failed to deliver. Mitchell Santner contributed with a 35-ball 43. However, India had way too many runs in the bank.
Jasprit Bumrah brought his A-game to the fore once again. He bagged a four-for, giving away just 15 runs in his four overs. The right-arm seamer registered his best figures in T20I cricket. The Men in Blue dismissed the Kiwis for 159 in 19 overs to clinch the title.
T20 World Cup 2026 Prize Money
| Serial No | Awards | Prize Money |
| 1. | Winners | INR 27.48 Crores |
| 2. | Runners up | INR 14.65 Crores |
| 3. | Player of the Match | - |
| 4. | Player of the Series | - |
T20 World Cup 2026 Final Player of the Match
| Award Name |
Award Winner |
Prize Money |
| Player of the Match |
Jasprit Bumrah (4/15 in 4 overs) |
- |
T20 World Cup 2026 Final Player of the Series
| Award Name |
Award Winner |
Prize Money |
| Player of the Series |
Sanju Samson (Matches - 5, Runs - 321, Average - 80.25, Strike Rate - 199.38) |
- |
T20 World Cup 2026 Winner & Runner-up
| Award Name | Award Winner | Prize Money |
| Winner | India | INR 27.48 Crores |
| Runner-Up | New Zealand | INR 14.65 Crores |
T20 World Cup 2026 Most Runs
| Achievement | Player | Runs |
| Most Runs | Sahibzada Farhan | 383 Runs, 6 innings, Ave - 76.60, SR - 160.26 |
T20 World Cup 2026 Highest Individual Score
| Achievement | Player | Score |
| Highest Individual Score | Yuvraj Samra | 110 (65) (11 fours, 6 sixes) vs New Zealand, Match 31, Group D, Chennai |
T20 World Cup 2026 Most Wickets
| Achievement | Player | Wickets |
| Most Wickets | Varun Chakaravarthy | 14 Wickets, 9 innings, Avg - 20.50 |
T20 World Cup 2026 Best Bowling Figures
| Achievement | Player | Bowling Figures |
| Best Bowling Figures | Romario Shepherd | 5/20 (3 overs) vs Scotland, Match 2, Kolkata |
T20 World Cup 2026 Most Catches
| Achievement | Player | Catches |
| Most Catches | Glenn Phillips | 11 Catches, 7 Inns |
T20 World Cup 2026 Most dismissals by wicketkeeper
| Achievement | Player | Dismissals |
| Most Dismissals | Usman Khan | 10 Dismissals (8 Catches, 2 Stumpings) |
T20 World Cup 2026 Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
| T20 World Cup 2026 | 10th edition |
| Season opener venue | Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo |
| Total league matches | 52 |
| Total matches played | 55 |
| Final match day | 8th March |
| Total event duration | 30 days |
| Final match timing | 7:00 PM |
| Format | T20I |
| Total teams | 20 |
| Organiser | ICC |
| Visitors allowed? | Yes |
| Defending champions | India |
