India are the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 champions after a dominant 96-run victory over New Zealand in a one-sided final at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on March 8, 2026.
Suryakumar Yadav, the tournament's standout performer, played a dazzling hand in the final to ensure India's second T20 World Cup title. India posted a massive 255/5, with Suryakumar contributing a brutal 65 off 34 balls and Rohit Sharma scoring a captain's 71 off 42 balls at the top of the order.
New Zealand, chasing 256, were never in contention and were bowled out for 159 in the 20th over. Jasprit Bumrah was devastating with 3/18, while Hardik Pandya chipped in with 2/24.
Final Scorecard
India: 255/5 (20 ov) — Rohit Sharma 71(42), Suryakumar Yadav 65(34), Shubman Gill 48(31)
New Zealand: 159 (19.3 ov) — Devon Conway 47(38)
Player of the Final: Suryakumar Yadav
Player of the Tournament: Suryakumar Yadav
Road to the Final
India's semi-final win over England was a thriller — India won by just 7 runs (253/7 vs ENG 246/7). New Zealand beat South Africa convincingly in the other semi to set up a maiden final appearance.