IND vs NZ Highlights: India make history with first home T20 WC win, back-to-back & third title

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End of Over 19: New Zealand 159/9 - INDIA WINS BY 96 RUNS

WICKET The final over brought the end of New Zealand’s innings as India wrapped up the T20 World Cup final in style. Abhishek Sharma bowled a tidy over, allowing a few singles, but the drama came in the last ball when Jacob Duffy, trying to keep the strike, was caught by Tilak Varma.

With that wicket, New Zealand were all out for 159, handing India a massive victory. India have successfully defended their title, claiming back-to-back T20 World Cups with a sensational all-round team performance.

End of Over 18: New Zealand 154/9

WICKET Jasprit Bumrah continues his sensational spell, keeping New Zealand on the back foot. The over started cautiously with singles from Lockie Ferguson and Jacob Duffy, but the real drama came when Bumrah struck again.

Mitchell Santner, the skipper, tried to clear the infield but was completely deceived by Bumrah’s perfect full toss, sending the stumps flying. This is Bumrah’s fourth wicket of the innings, and India have New Zealand reeling at 154/9. The visitors are crumbling under pressure as India tightens its grip in the T20 World Cup final.

End of Over 16: New Zealand 143/8.

2 WICKETS: Jasprit Bumrah is on fire! He first deceives James Neesham with a slow full toss and then traps Matt Henry with a perfect yorker, taking two quick wickets in consecutive deliveries.

Mitchell Santner manages only singles and a wide as India tightens the noose. New Zealand are reeling at 143/8 after 16 overs, far from chasing down India’s mammoth 255.

End of Over 17: New Zealand 152/8

Arshdeep Singh keeps New Zealand under the pump, but Mitchell Santner shows some resistance. After a tight start, Santner gets a boundary off a full toss and picks up singles to keep the scoreboard ticking. Lockie Ferguson adds a single, but India’s bowlers continue to strangle the innings.

New Zealand move to 152/8 after 17 overs, still far from India’s massive 255.

End of Over 16: New Zealand 143/8.

2 WICKETS: Jasprit Bumrah is on fire! He first deceives James Neesham with a slow full toss and then traps Matt Henry with a perfect yorker, taking two quick wickets in consecutive deliveries.

Mitchell Santner manages only singles and a wide as India tightens the noose. New Zealand are reeling at 143/8 after 16 overs, far from chasing down India’s mammoth 255.

End of Over 15: New Zealand 139/6

Arshdeep Singh continues his tight line, giving away just a couple of runs off the over. James Neesham struggles to find rhythm, offering only singles and a few wides, while Mitchell Santner is beaten a couple of times by Arshdeep’s pace and precision.

New Zealand remains deep in the game, scoring 139/6 after 15 overs, still chasing the massive 255 set by India.

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End of Over 14: New Zealand 134/6

India continues to keep New Zealand under the pump as the visitors struggle to rebuild. Hardik Pandya mixes his lengths cleverly, allowing just singles while keeping the scoreboard ticking. Mitchell Santner and James Neesham are rotating the strike cautiously, but the Indian bowlers’ discipline, combined with tight field placements, ensures no boundaries come easily.

After 14 overs, New Zealand moves to 134/6, still six down and facing a steep climb in the chase.

End of Over 13: New Zealand 128/6

WICKET Axar Patel strikes again, picking up his third wicket of the match as India continues to choke New Zealand’s chase. Daryl Mitchell falls to a full toss, offering a simple catch to Ishan Kishan, who completes his third brilliant catch of the innings.

Despite some resistance from Mitchell Santner and James Neesham, India’s bowlers maintain the upper hand, with Axar’s disciplined lines and clever variations leaving New Zealand reeling at 128/6 in 13 overs.

End of Over 12: New Zealand 119/5

Varun Chakaravarthy continues to keep New Zealand on a tight leash. Despite early breakthroughs from Axar Patel, India’s bowlers are seeing the Kiwis fight back, with Mitchell Santner launching a ferocious assault in the 12th over.

2 Sixes and aggressive singles flow as New Zealand begins to claw its way back, leaving India’s once-dominant position under serious pressure at 119/5.

End of Over 11: New Zealand 103/5

Arshdeep Singh starts the over with a single off Mitchell Santner, but Daryl Mitchell comes alive, hitting back-to-back sixes to inject some life into the innings.

Despite a wide and a few dot balls, Mitchell shows his intent, unleashing powerful shots over mid-wicket. New Zealand crossed the 100-run mark, reaching 103/5 after 11 overs, but India’s bowlers are still holding the upper hand with wickets in hand and tight lines.

End of Over 11: New Zealand 103/5

Arshdeep Singh starts the over with a single off Mitchell Santner, but Daryl Mitchell comes alive, hitting back-to-back sixes to inject some life into the innings.

Despite a wide and a few dot balls, Mitchell shows his intent, unleashing powerful shots over mid-wicket. New Zealand crossed the 100-run mark, reaching 103/5 after 11 overs, but India’s bowlers are still holding the upper hand with wickets in hand and tight lines.

End of Over 10: New Zealand 88/5

Hardik Pandya keeps the pressure on with a tidy over. Mitchell Santner and Daryl Mitchell manage a few singles and a couple of twos, but there’s no breakthrough for New Zealand. Runs are hard to come by as India’s bowlers continue to dominate, leaving the Kiwis struggling to build any momentum at 88/5 after 10 overs.

End of Over 9: New Zealand 83/5

WICKET Varun Chakaravarthy strikes again, claiming Tim Seifert’s wicket with a sensational catch near the rope by Ishan Kishan.

Santner tries to steady the ship with a few runs, including a neat boundary, but New Zealand’s innings is clearly wobbling. Extras add a bit to the total, but the Kiwis are reeling at 83/5, with India firmly in control.

End of Over 9: New Zealand 83/5

WICKET Varun Chakaravarthy strikes again, claiming Tim Seifert’s wicket with a sensational catch near the rope by Ishan Kishan.

Santner tries to steady the ship with a few runs, including a neat boundary, but New Zealand’s innings is clearly wobbling. Extras add a bit to the total, but the Kiwis are reeling at 83/5, with India firmly in control.

End of Over 8: New Zealand 72/4 - WICKET ALERT!

WICKET Hardik Pandya keeps up the pressure as New Zealand struggles to build momentum. Tim Seifert opens with a single, but it’s Mark Chapman who falls victim next. Chopping onto his stumps while attempting a drive, Chapman’s wicket sends NZ further into trouble.

Daryl Mitchell manages a quick single, but India’s bowlers are in full control as the Kiwis slide to 72/4.

End of Over 7: New Zealand 68/3

Tim Seifert starts the over with a quick single, followed by some big hitting! He unleashes a maximum over mid-wicket, then adds two more runs with a stylish drive.

Seifert follows it up with another towering six over long-on, showcasing his intent to fight back. Mark Chapman gets a single in between, keeping the scoreboard ticking. Varun Chakaravarthy concedes 15 runs this over, but New Zealand shows sparks of resistance.

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End of Over 6: New Zealand 52/3

At the end of the sixth over, Jasprit Bumrah continued to assert control for India, mixing his lengths expertly and keeping the Kiwi batters under pressure.

Tim Seifert and Mark Chapman tried to keep the scoreboard ticking, sneaking singles and a two, but there was little room to play big shots. Despite some steady rotation of strike, New Zealand remained three wickets down and struggled to accelerate against disciplined Indian bowling.

India’s bowlers had clearly seized the momentum early in the powerplay, leaving New Zealand at 52/3 after six overs.

End of Over 5: New Zealand 47/3

WICKET Axar Patel keeps the pressure on! After a big six and a boundary from Tim Seifert and Glenn Phillips, respectively, Axar strikes again, sending Glenn Phillips back to the pavilion.

New Zealand are now 47/3, three down inside the Powerplay, as India tighten their grip early in the chase.

End of Over 4: New Zealand 36/2 – Bumrah takes another!

WICKET Bumrah Strikes! Jasprit Bumrah continues India’s early onslaught, picking up his first wicket in the over as Rachin Ravindra departs for a flicked shot caught by Ishan Kishan at deep forward square leg.

Tim Seifert and Glenn Phillips try to keep the scoreboard ticking with singles and a couple of twos, but New Zealand are reeling at 36/2. India are keeping the pressure high with their pace, duo firing in tandem!

End of Over 3: New Zealand 31/1 – Axar Patel Strikes Early!

WICKET India draws first blood as Finn Allen departs for 11. Axar Patel got the better of the opener with a cleverly timed pull, caught at wide long-on by Tilak Varma. New Zealand are now 31/1, and Axar is building early pressure with his accurate lengths, keeping the batters guessing.

End of Over 2: New Zealand 25/0

Hardik Pandya comes into the attack, and New Zealand responds in style.

Finn Allen starts with a smart scoop for a single, getting them moving. Tim Seifert then takes charge, smashing successive boundaries – first a crisp off-drive, then a straight drive, before unleashing two massive sixes over mid-wicket and fine leg.

New Zealand races to 25/0 after two overs, already on the front foot.

End of Over 1: New Zealand 4/0

New Zealand start cautiously against India’s Arshdeep Singh, reaching 4/0. Tim Seifert starts with a couple of dot balls before a leg bye sneaks through. Finn Allen then gets a single off the last delivery to get New Zealand off the mark. The visitors reach 4/0 after six balls, cautiously navigating the first over.

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End of Over 20: India 255/5 – Dube goes hammering!

Shivam Dube has ended the innings with a bang as India post 255/5, the highest total ever in a T20 World Cup final!

The final over turned into a boundary bonanza: Dube smashed two sixes and three fours, adding a flurry of 20 runs off the first four balls alone. The Kiwi bowlers were left shell-shocked as India closed the innings with authority, sending the crowd into a frenzy.

End of Over 19: India 231/5

India’s innings continues to swing like a rollercoaster. Hardik Pandya started the over with a monstrous six over mid-wicket, but the joy was short-lived as he fell shortly after, caught by Mitchell Santner off Matt Henry.

Tilak Varma and Shivam Dube keep nudging the strike, taking singles to keep India ticking along, but New Zealand’s bowlers are clawing their way back into the game with timely breakthroughs.

End of Over 18: India 220/4

India continues to rebuild after the mid-innings collapse. Hardik Pandya finds some rhythm, punishing the length with a mix of pull shots and drives, including a crisp boundary over mid-wicket.

Tilak Varma keeps rotating the strike, keeping the scoreboard ticking. Despite the earlier wickets, India has crossed 220, but New Zealand remains firmly in the contest with their bowlers applying pressure and picking timely breakthroughs.

End of Over 17: India 211/4

India tries to steady the ship after the dramatic collapse in the previous over, and Hardik Pandya, along with Tilak Varma, takes charge.

Jacob Duffy continues his probing spell for New Zealand, but both batters rotate the strike smartly, picking singles and a couple of doubles to keep the scoreboard ticking. Hardik finds gaps with elegant cover drives, while Tilak Varma, looking composed under pressure, punishes anything short and plays with controlled aggression.

India move to 211/4 at the end of the over, showing signs of recovery after the whirlwind of wickets in the last, but the momentum has clearly shifted, and New Zealand will sense an opportunity to tighten the screws.

End of Over 16 : India 204/4

Drama unfolds at the Narendra Modi Stadium as James Neesham wreaks havoc for New Zealand.

3 WICKETS Sanju Samson, who had been holding India’s innings together, goes for 89, trying to loft a full toss but mistiming it, and Cole McConchie takes a sharp catch at long-on. Just as the crowd settles from that blow, Ishan Kishan follows, miscuing a lofted shot to Mark Chapman at long-on. And before India can even regroup, Surya Kumar Yadav departs for a duck, top-edging a pull straight to Rachin Ravindra at square leg.

In the span of a single over, India tumble from 203/1 to 204/4, a shocking twist after their record-breaking power play. The defending champions, who had been flying high, now find themselves under intense pressure as New Zealand’s bowlers turn the match on its head.

End of Over 15: India 203/1

Sixes and boundaries galore! Ishan Kishan and Sanju Samson toy with Mitchell Santner, smashing multiple sixes and fours. India has crossed 200 with five overs to go, and the crowd is buzzing!

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End of Over 14: India 191/1

Sanju Samson is absolutely on fire, smashing three towering sixes in the over, making it look like a casual practice session rather than a World Cup final! Ishan Kishan keeps the strike rotating with smart singles, keeping the momentum firmly with India.

With 191/1 after 14 overs, India are in complete control, and the New Zealand bowlers are reeling under relentless power-hitting at Ahmedabad.

End of Over 13: India 171/1

India continue their boundary blitz, with Ishan Kishan smashing a massive six over long on, adding to the onslaught from Sanju Samson. Singles are being rotated smartly, keeping the scoreboard ticking, and the duo has India cruising at 171/1 after 13 overs.

The crowd at Ahmedabad is in a frenzy as India’s power-hitting keeps New Zealand under pressure!

End of Over 12: India 161/1

India are absolutely on fire! Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan are smashing everything in sight, raining boundaries and sixes all over the park. Samson hits three massive sixes in the over, while Kishan joins the party with a thunderous maximum.

India’s power-hitting at its peak has them cruising at 161/1 after 12 overs, completely dominating New Zealand and putting a huge total in sight.

End of Over 11: India 137/1

Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan continue to terrorize the New Zealand bowlers, mixing crisp singles with towering boundaries.

Kishan delights the crowd with a massive slog-sweep over mid-wicket for six, while Samson keeps rotating the strike smoothly. India remain in total control at 137/1, building on their record-breaking powerplay start and setting up a strong platform for a huge total.

End of Over 10: India 127/1

Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan continue their punishing form, punishing James Neesham with crisp boundaries and smart singles.

Sanju impresses with his technique, guiding the ball elegantly to third man for four and following up with a well-timed lofted off-drive for two. Kishan also joins the party, smashing a back-foot cut for four while rotating the strike effectively. India reached 127/1 at the halfway stage of the powerplay, keeping the momentum firmly in their favour.

End of Over 9: India 115/1

Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan rotate the strike smartly against Mitchell Santner, picking up singles consistently to keep India ticking along after the fall of Abhishek Sharma.

India reached 115/1 after nine overs, maintaining momentum and setting up for a strong middle phase.

End of Over 8: India 110/1

WICKET New Zealand finally get the breakthrough as Rachin Ravindra removes the dangerous Abhishek Sharma on the first ball of the over, with Tim Seifert completing the catch behind the stumps. Abhishek departs after a sensational knock that laid the platform for India’s explosive start.

Ishan Kishan walks in and keeps the momentum going, striking two crisp boundaries along with a couple of doubles to keep the scoreboard ticking. India move to 110/1 after eight overs, maintaining a strong run rate despite the early wicket.

End of Over 7: India 98/0

Mitchell Santner brings some control back for New Zealand after the explosive powerplay, keeping things tight in the first few deliveries of the over against Sanju Samson.

Samson eventually breaks the brief quiet spell with a sharp cut shot that races to the boundary through deep point before rotating the strike. Abhishek Sharma nudges the final ball for a single as India move to 98 without loss, continuing their strong start.

End of Over 6: India 92/0

A breathtaking powerplay from India as Abhishek Sharma goes on a rampage against Jacob Duffy. The left-hander unleashes a flurry of boundaries, including a towering six over long-on, putting New Zealand under immense pressure.

Abhishek caps off a sensational start by bringing up the fastest fifty of the tournament, reaching the milestone in just 18 balls with another boundary. Alongside Sanju Samson, he powers India to a staggering 92 without loss at the end of the powerplay, giving the hosts complete control of the early proceedings.

End of Over 5: India 72/0

The runs continue to flow as Matt Henry struggles with his line and length, conceding multiple wides in the over. Abhishek Sharma keeps the pressure on with a powerful lofted drive over long-off for six before rotating the strike.

Sanju Samson then takes charge towards the end of the over, pulling Henry confidently to the boundary and following it up with another big six over deep square leg. India’s openers remain in complete control, racing to 72 without loss after five overs in a blistering start.

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End of Over 4: India 51/0 – India brings up fifty

A massive over for India as Lockie Ferguson comes under heavy attack from the openers. Abhishek Sharma starts the over with a bit of luck, edging a pull shot that flies to the boundary, before following it up with a stunning lofted cover drive for six to keep the pressure on New Zealand.

Sanju Samson then takes charge, launching a flick over the ropes for another six and later finishing the over with a fine leg glance for four. Ferguson also struggles with his line, conceding multiple wides as India race to 51 without loss after just four overs, maintaining a blistering start.

End of Over 3: India 27/0

A big over for India as Jacob Duffy comes into the attack and the batters capitalise. Sanju Samson begins with a single before Abhishek Sharma shifts gears with aggressive intent.

Abhishek gets going with two boundaries, first lofting the ball over long-on and then driving confidently towards long-off to find the fence. Samson finishes the over in style as well, producing a crisp, lofted straight drive for four, helping India move quickly to 27 without loss after three overs.

End of Over 2: India 12/0

India continue with a steady start as Glenn Phillips is introduced early into the attack. Sanju Samson begins the over with a gentle single before Abhishek Sharma faces a couple of tight deliveries, finding the fielders despite attempting to open up with a cover drive.

The Indian pair keep the scoreboard ticking with smart rotation of strike as Samson and Abhishek collect a few singles. Abhishek finishes the over with a confident off-drive into the deep for a couple, helping India move to 12 without loss after two overs as they look to settle into the innings.

End of Over 1: India 7/0

India made a steady start in the opening over of the India vs New Zealand T20 World Cup 2026 Final as they moved to 7/0 after the first six balls.

Matt Henry began proceedings for New Zealand with a disciplined line, keeping Sanju Samson quiet early on with a series of tight deliveries.

However, Samson broke the shackles in style, stepping out to a short-of-length delivery and lofting it confidently over long-on for the first six of the innings. He then rotated the strike off the final ball of the over to keep the scoreboard ticking as India looks to build momentum in the early stages.

Action begins in Ahmedabad as Matt Henry starts with the ball for New Zealand. Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma open the innings for India.

Former India captains MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma are present at the Narendra Modi Stadium alongside ICC chairman Jay Shah for the T20 World Cup 2026 final.

Mitchell Santner (New Zealand Captain):

"We will bowl first because we expected some movement early and want to limit their strong top order to a chaseable total, and the boys are buzzing for a night like this because these moments are why we play the game. Reaching the semifinals has given the group real confidence and playing in front of such a massive crowd is something we are excited for as it is a great challenge. Every team aims to peak at the right moment and we feel we are doing that on the biggest stage now. We have one change with Cole McConchie missing out and Jacob Duffy coming in. The surface looks good and we are looking forward to getting stuck in."

Suryakumar Yadav (India Captain):

"We are happy to bat first because it has worked for us and this wicket is similar to the red soil track from the last match so we are comfortable starting with the bat. In big games like semifinals or finals it always feels better to have runs on the board especially when our bowlers are performing so well. Being defending champions is a nice feeling but that is history now and this is a new World Cup even if it is the same venue from two thousand and twenty three. The crowd looks almost full even before the match has begun which is incredible and gives us great energy. We are sticking with the same team tonight."

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T20 World Cup Final: Playing XI

India: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk), Hardik Pandya, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh and Jasprit Bumrah.

New Zealand:

Mitchell Santner (c), Tim Seifert (wk), Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry and Jacob Duffy.

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Toss Update: New Zealand wins the toss and opts to bowl first against India.

Toss Update: New Zealand wins the toss and opts to bowl first against India.

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Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the T20 World Cup 2026 final between India and New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Stay tuned as we bring you the toss update, team news, and all the live action from this blockbuster clash.