IND vs NZ Final: India became T20 World Champion, created history by defeating New Zealand by 96 runs, Kiwis flew under the storm of Sanju Samson and Bumrah.

News India Live, Digital Desk: In the final of the T20 World Cup 2026 played at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Team India, captained by Suryakumar Yadav, did what no country has been able to do till date. India not only became the first country to defend the T20 World Cup (back-to-back title), but also became the first team to win this title on home ground. Match Account: Team India’s ‘mountain’ like score. After losing the toss and coming to bat first, the Indian team scored a huge score of 255/5 in the stipulated 20 overs. This is the biggest score so far in the history of T20 World Cup final. Sanju Samson’s magic: Sanju played an explosive inning of 89 runs in just 46 balls, which included 5 fours and 8 sixes. Opening blast: Abhishek Sharma (52 runs, 21 balls) and Ishan Kishan (54 runs, 25 balls) gave the team a storm by destroying the New Zealand bowlers. Gave the start. Finishing touch: In the end, Shivam Dubey played a cameo innings of 26* runs in just 8 balls and took the score beyond 250. Bumrah’s ‘panic’ in bowling. The New Zealand team, which came out to chase the huge target of 256 runs, looked completely helpless in front of the Indian bowlers. The Kiwi team was reduced to just 159 runs in 19 overs. Jasprit Bumrah: On his home ground, Bumrah wreaked havoc, taking 4 wickets for just 15 runs in 4 overs. He was adjudged ‘Player of the Match’. Akshar Patel: Taking charge of the spin, Akshar took 3 important wickets for 27 runs and broke the back of the Kiwi batsmen. Tim Seifert: Tim Seifert (52) definitely struggled for New Zealand, but did not get any support from the other end. These 5 big records were made in the name of India. Champion for the third time: India now has 3 T20 World Cups (2007, 2024, 2026) is the only country in the world to win.Defense of the title: India became the first team to win two consecutive T20 World Cups.Home Advantage:India holds the first record of winning the trophy as the host country.Highest score:By scoring 255 runs in the final match, India broke its own 2024 record (176).Sanju Samson ‘Player of the Tournament’: Scored 321 runs in the entire tournament. Sanju Samson was adjudged the best player of the tournament. The entire country is immersed in celebration. Crores of Indians along with more than 86,000 spectators present in the stadium in Ahmedabad are immersed in the celebration of this victory. The pair of coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Surya did what every Indian was dreaming of. After the victory, the entire team took the tricolor round the ground (Victory Lap), which was enough to bring tears to the eyes of every cricket lover.