Match Outcome
India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
India posted a record-breaking 255/5, the highest-ever total in a T20 World Cup final.
This was India’s third T20 World Cup title and the first time a host nation lifted the trophy on home soil.
India also became the first team to successfully defend a T20 World Cup title.
Player of the Match
Jasprit Bumrah won the award for his brilliant spell of 4/15.
He dismissed key New Zealand batters including Rachin Ravindra, James Neesham, Matt Henry, and Mitchell Santner.
Bumrah became the first pacer to take a four-wicket haul in a T20 World Cup knockout match.
Bumrah’s Tournament Impact
Finished as joint-highest wicket-taker with 14 wickets.
Maintained an economy rate of 6.21 across nine matches.
Delivered crucial performances, notably his yorker clinic against England in the semi-final.
Surpassed Lasith Malinga to become the most successful pacer in T20 World Cup history with 40 wickets.
India’s batting dominance set the stage, and Bumrah’s lethal bowling sealed the victory, making him the standout performer of the final.
