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India Crush New Zealand to Win Record Third T20 World Cup Title

India clinched a record third ICC Men’s T20 World Cup title after defeating New Zealand by 96 runs in the 2026 final at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium.

Sanju Samson led the charge with a blistering 89 off 46 balls, while Abhishek Sharma (52) and Ishan Kishan (54) powered India to a massive 255/5, the highest total in a T20 World Cup final. In reply, New Zealand were bowled out for 159 in 19 overs despite Tim Seifert’s fighting 52. Jasprit Bumrah starred with the ball, claiming 4-15, while Axar Patel picked 3-27.

The victory also made India the first team to defend the T20 World Cup title and the first to win the tournament three times.

Sahir Usman

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