New Delhi, March 9 -- In a one-sided spectacle at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, March 8, 2026, India thrashed New Zealand by 96 runs in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup final. The hosts lifted their third T20 World Cup trophy, becoming the first team to defend the title, win it on home soil, and claim a record three crowns overall.

New Zealand won the toss and elected to field, a decision they quickly regretted. India's explosive batting lineup fired on all cylinders, posting a massive 255/5 in their 20 overs, the highest total in a T20 World Cup final.

Opener Abhishek Sharma set the tone with a brilliant 52 off just 21 balls, including the fastest fifty (18 balls) of the tournament. Ishan Kishan chipped in with a quick 5...