: The "Black Caps" were bowled out for 159 in 19 overs. Jasprit Bumrah delivered a masterclass in pace bowling, taking 4 wickets for 15 runs to earn Player of the Match honors. Key Performers :
The final was a showcase of India's dominance in the shortest format, as they became the first nation to successfully defend a T20 World Cup title.
India created history on , by defeating New Zealand by 96 runs in the T20 World Cup 2026 Final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Sun, Mar 8 India won by 96 runs ICC Men's T20 World Cup Finals · T20 · 55 of 55 New Zealand Player of the match Jasprit Bumrah (IND) · 4/15 (4) T20 World Cup Final Review
A high-scoring series where India's 271/5 in the 5th T20I was their highest score against the Kiwis. Where to Watch Replays and Highlights
: Choosing to bat first, India posted a massive 255/5 . Sanju Samson was the star, smashing 89 runs off 46 balls, while Ishan Kishan (54) and Abhishek Sharma (52) provided explosive support.