Arshdeep Singh and Daryl Mitchell Clash During T20 World Cup Final, Tension Diffused

During the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final between India and New Zealand at Narendra Modi Stadium, a tense moment occurred in the 11th over when Indian bowler Arshdeep Singh threw the ball at New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell, hitting him on the thigh. Mitchell reacted angrily, prompting intervention from umpire Richard Illingworth and India captain Suryakumar Yadav, who calmed the situation. Arshdeep later apologized, and both players shook hands, resolving the incident without further escalation. India won the match by 96 runs.