255 for 5: how India retained the T20 World Cup

The first team to defend the T20 title, at home in Ahmedabad, with the highest total ever made in a final.

WCS Desk

28 SEP 2026 · 4 MIN READ

01 The final

India made 255 for 5 against New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium on 8 March 2026. Sanju Samson hit 89 from 46 balls.

New Zealand were bowled out for 159 in 19 overs. Jasprit Bumrah took 4 for 15 and was player of the match. The margin was 96 runs.

India won the first T20 World Cup in 2007 and the 2024 edition in the Caribbean. 2026 made them the first side to retain the trophy.

The next T20 World Cup is in Australia and New Zealand in 2028.

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[1] ICC MATCH REPORT, 2026 MEN'S T20 WORLD CUP FINAL

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