India defeated New Zealand to win the T20 World Cup 2026 title on Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The Suryakumar Yadav-led team delivered a fantastic performance, with Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma providing the perfect start with half-centuries, and Jasprit Bumrah taking four wickets to leave New Zealand astonished. Chasing 256, New Zealand were bowled out for 159, giving India a comfortable 96-run victory. With the victory, India became the first side in history to win the T20 World Cup three times. They also became the first team to win the trophy at home and the first to defend the title, having previously won the T20 World Cup in 2024.

Suryakumar Yadav, Indian cricket team captain, praised ace fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah as a 'national treasure' following their historic triumph.I suppose it will take some time (to sink in), but I'm quite pleased with what transpired today. It's been a long road. Started after the 2024 World Cup, when the BCCI, Jay (Shah) Bhai, Secretary Rohit (Sharma) Bhai, and everyone showed faith in me and gave me the opportunity to lead this wonderful side, and then it was a long, long, long cycle of coming back here to the Narendra Modi Stadium and doing it. I think it's a unique feeling.

Samson (89 off 46 balls), Abhishek Sharma (52 in 21 balls), and Ishan Kishan (54 in 25 balls) all hit half-centuries to lead India to a massive total of 255/5. It was the highest team score ever recorded in a T20 World Cup final.
In reaction, New Zealand never seemed in control, losing wickets at regular intervals. Suryakumar's masterstroke of introducing Axar Patel in the third over resulted in the dismissal of Finn Allen, who was in form. Although Tim Seifert scored a half-century, Axar (3/27) and Bumrah (4/15) ensured that India won the tournament and created history.