India beat New Zealand in the India vs New Zealand T20 World Cup final by 96 runs. India scored 255 for 5 in their 20 overs. New Zealand were then bowled out for 154. India controlled the match from the start, and the result was clear before the game ended.
India became the first team to win a T20 World Cup on home soil. They also became the first team to successfully defend the T20 World Cup title. It was India’s third T20 World Cup overall and also their third ICC white-ball trophy in a row.
Samson played a brilliant innings of 89 runs and hit several sixes during the middle overs. Abhishek Sharma scored a fast 52 from just 18 balls and helped India reach 92 without losing a wicket in the powerplay. Ishan Kishan also played an important role with 54 runs. In the final overs, Shivam Dube added 24 runs in the last over.
For New Zealand, Tim Seifert played attacking shots and scored 52. However, Axar Patel removed key batsmen in the powerplay and later in the middle overs. Jasprit Bumrah finished with figures of 4 overs, 15 runs, and 4 wickets. In the end, New Zealand were bowled out for 154 in the 18th over.
Top 5 moments in the India vs New Zealand T20 World Cup Final
5. Abhishek Sharma’s Fast Fifty in the Final
Abhishek Sharma did not score many runs earlier in the tournament, but he found his form in the final. As an opener, he attacked the New Zealand bowlers from the beginning. He scored 52 runs from 21 balls. His fifty came in just 18 balls, which is the fastest half-century in a T20 World Cup final. He also shared a 98-run opening partnership with Sanju Samson.
4. Jasprit Bumrah’s Match-Winning Bowling
After India scored a huge total, Jasprit Bumrah made sure New Zealand could not come back in the match. He bowled very well and finished with 4 wickets for just 15 runs in his four overs. Bumrah used slower balls and accurate yorkers. In the 16th over, he even took two wickets in two balls.
3. India’s Huge Powerplay Start
India scored 92 runs in the first six overs without losing a wicket, matching the highest powerplay score in T20 World Cup history. After the first two overs, Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson attacked heavily. They scored 80 runs in the next four overs and completely put New Zealand’s bowlers under pressure.
2. India Posting 255 Runs in the Final
In the final, India scored a huge total of 255 for 5. And it became the highest score ever in a T20 World Cup final. Sanju Samson was the top scorer with 89 runs from 46 balls. Ishan Kishan also played a fast innings and made 54 runs from 25 balls. In the last over, Shivam Dube hit big shots and scored 24 runs, which pushed India’s total even higher and made the target very hard for New Zealand.
1. India Winning Another T20 World Cup
India won the final by 96 runs against New Zealand. This victory gave India their third T20 World Cup title. It also meant India defended the trophy they won in 2024, becoming the first team to win the tournament in back-to-back editions. The final was played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in front of a huge crowd, where fans watched India control the match from start to finish.
FAQs
Q. Who were the main batsmen for India in the final?
A. Sanju Samson scored 89 runs, Abhishek Sharma made a quick 52, and Ishan Kishan added 54 runs.
Q. How did India dominate the powerplay?
A. India scored 92 runs in the first six overs without losing a wicket.
Q. Which bowler helped India win the match?
A. Jasprit Bumrah took 4 wickets for 15 runs in four overs and also took two wickets in two balls.
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