India Wins ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Defeats New Zealand in Final

India won the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 by defeating New Zealand by 96 runs in the final at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium. India posted a record 255/5, with key contributions from Sanju Samson (89), Abhishek Sharma (52), and Ishan Kishan (54). Jasprit Bumrah took four wickets and was named Player of the Match. This victory marks India's third T20 World Cup title and the first successful title defense, earning widespread praise from political leaders, cricket legends, celebrities, and global figures.