Ahmedabad, March 8 -- Sanju Samson led a spectacular batting onslaught as India posted a mammoth 255 for 5 against New Zealand in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday evening, setting the stage for a high-voltage title clash.
After winning the toss, New Zealand elected to field, hoping to exploit early movement. But India's top-order firepower was relentless.
Samson blazed his way to 89 off 46 balls, smashing eight sixes and five fours. His innings, full of audacious strokes and impeccable timing, provided the backbone for India's huge total.
Samson's 89 is now the highest individual score in a T20 World Cup final, surpassing 85* by Marlon Samuels in 2016 and 85 by Kane Williamson in 2021. The wic...