Published: 7 March 2026ESPN CricinfoGeneral
India Wins Third T20 World Cup Title, Beats New Zealand by 96 Runs in Ahmedabad Final
India won the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup on March 8, 2026, defeating New Zealand by 96 runs in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. India scored 255/5 and bowled out New Zealand for 159. India became the first team to win three T20 World Cup titles, the first to defend the title, and the first host to win.
Captain Suryakumar Yadav became the fourth Indian captain to win a major ICC event after Kapil Dev (1983), MS Dhoni (2007, 2011, 2013), and Rohit Sharma (2024, 2025). The tournament was co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 14 to March 8, 2026 with 20 teams.
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Frequently asked questions
What records did India achieve by winning the ICC T20 World Cup 2026?
India became: **first team to win three T20 World Cup titles**, **first team to defend the T20 World Cup**, and **first host nation to win a T20 World Cup**. Captain **Suryakumar Yadav** became the **fourth Indian captain to win a major ICC event** after Kapil Dev (1983), MS Dhoni (2007, 2011, 2013), and Rohit Sharma (2024, 2025).
Who co-hosted the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 and how many teams participated?
The **ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026** was co-hosted by **India and Sri Lanka** from **February 14 to March 8, 2026** with **20 teams** participating. India won the final at **Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad** by defeating New Zealand by 96 runs.
What was India's total score in the T20 World Cup 2026 final?
India scored **255/5** — the highest-ever total in a T20 World Cup final — against New Zealand at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on March 8, 2026. New Zealand were bowled out for **159**, giving India a **96-run victory**.
What milestone did Suryakumar Yadav achieve as Indian captain at the T20 World Cup 2026?
**Suryakumar Yadav** became the **fourth Indian captain to win a major ICC event** by winning the T20 World Cup 2026. Before him, this achievement was held by **Kapil Dev** (1983 ODI WC), **MS Dhoni** (2007 T20 WC, 2011 ODI WC, 2013 Champions Trophy), and **Rohit Sharma** (2024, 2025).
Who represented India at the T20 World Cup 2026 that was held in India and Sri Lanka?
India won the **ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026** co-hosted by **India and Sri Lanka** from **February 14 to March 8, 2026**. The team, captained by **Suryakumar Yadav**, defeated New Zealand by **96 runs** in the final, winning India's **third T20 World Cup title**.
