New Zealand lost T20 World Cup 2026 final in PowerPlays: Santner after losing to India
New Zealand, led by Mitchell Santner, conceded 255 runs after it elected to field first in the title clash and was then bowled out for 159 in 19 overs.
Bat, belief and backing — How Abhishek Sharma found form in T20 World Cup final
Abhhishek Sharma had struggled for form throughout the T20 World Cup, but came good in the final, hitting a 21-ball 52 in India’s 96-run win over New Zealand.
Sanju Samson wins Player of the Tournament for T20 World Cup 2026
The 31-year-old ended the tournament with 321 runs from five innings and was India’s highest scorer in the tournament.
Highest wicket-takers in T20 World Cup 2026 — Bumrah, Chakaravarthy top the list with 14 wickets
Bumrah was also awarded the Player of the Match in the final for his four wickets. He became the second player after Ajantha Mendis to pick four wickets in the final of a T20 World Cup.
Virat Kohli reacts to India’s T20 World Cup win — Great character shown to keep fighting in tough situations
India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs in Ahmedabad to successfully defend its T20 World Cup title.
‘Thankful for the faith BCCI showed in me,’ says Suryakumar Yadav after T20 World Cup win
Suryakumar led India to its second consecutive T20 World Cup crown and third overall following a facile 96-win over New Zealand in Ahmedabad.
It wasn’t easy for me: Abhishek Sharma opens up on dealing with failure during T20 World Cup 2026
Abhishek was dismissed for three consecutive ducks in his first three matches in the competition, and also missed India’s second game, against Namibia, due to illness.
T20 World Cup 2026: Sanju Samson credits Sachin Tendulkar’s influence after winning Player-of-the-Tournament award
Samson was named the Player of the Tournament for his 321 runs in five matches, including three consecutive fifties in knockout matches.
T20 World Cup: Full list of Player-of-the-Tournament award winners from 2007 to 2026
T20 World Cup: Check the full list of players who have won the Player of the Tournament award at the Twenty20 World Cup, from 2007 to 2026.
Bumrah: Getting Player-of-the-Match award at home in T20 World Cup final is a special feeling
Bumrah was adjudged the Player-of-the-Match of the final for his four for 15 as India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs in Ahmedabad on Sunday.