India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on March 8, 2026, to clinch a record third T20 World Cup title. India became the first team to successfully defend the T20 World Cup and the first host nation to win it. India posted 255/5 — the highest-ever total in a T20 World Cup final — with Sanju Samson scoring a blistering 89 off 46 balls and Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan contributing quickfire fifties. New Zealand were bowled out for 159 with Jasprit Bumrah taking 4/15 and Axar Patel claiming 3/27. The Indian team received a US $14 million prize.
India Win Historic Third T20 World Cup Title, Beat New Zealand by 96 Runs in Ahmedabad Final
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India won third T20 World Cup, beating NZ by 96 runs at Ahmedabad; first team to defend title and first host to win.
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- India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs in ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on March 8, 2026
- India clinched a record third T20 World Cup title — first team to defend the title and first host nation to win
- India posted 255/5 (highest-ever T20 WC final total); Sanju Samson scored 89 off 46 balls; Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan scored fifties
- Jasprit Bumrah took 4/15 and Axar Patel claimed 3/27; New Zealand bowled out for 159
- Indian team received a US $14 million prize
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Frequently asked questions
What records did India set in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand?
India defeated New Zealand by **96 runs** at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on **March 8, 2026**, setting records as the **first team to win three T20 World Cup titles**, **first to defend the title**, and **first host nation to win**. India scored **255/5** (highest-ever T20 WC final total) with **Sanju Samson 89** off 46 balls; **Jasprit Bumrah took 4/15** and **Axar Patel 3/27**.
What was the prize money India received for winning the T20 World Cup 2026?
The Indian team received **US $14 million** as prize money for winning the **ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026** on March 8, 2026, defeating New Zealand by 96 runs in the final at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
What was the highest-ever total scored in a T20 World Cup final and by which team?
**India** scored **255/5** in 20 overs in the **T20 World Cup 2026 final** against New Zealand at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad — the **highest-ever total in a T20 World Cup final**. Sanju Samson scored 89 (highest individual score in a T20 WC final), Ishan Kishan 54, and Abhishek Sharma 52.
How many runs did India win by in the T20 World Cup 2026 final?
India won the **T20 World Cup 2026 final** by **96 runs**, bowling out New Zealand for **159** after posting **255/5**. **Jasprit Bumrah** took **4/15** and **Axar Patel** claimed **3/27** in India's victory at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on March 8, 2026.
Which Indian bowler took the first four-wicket haul in a T20 World Cup final?
**Jasprit Bumrah** took **4 wickets for 15 runs (4/15)** in the T20 World Cup 2026 final — the **first four-wicket haul in a T20 World Cup final**. India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs in the final at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
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