India Clinches Third T20 World Cup Title; Records Shattered in Tournament Co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka
Summary
India won the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, beating New Zealand by 96 runs to claim their third title, setting multiple records in the jointly hosted tournament by India and Sri Lanka.
Key Points
- India won the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final by defeating New Zealand by 96 runs.
- India became the first team to win three T20 World Cup titles and to win back-to-back titles.
- India scored the highest total in a T20 World Cup final with 255/5 against New Zealand.
- Multiple individual and team records were shattered, including Pakistan's Sahibzada Farhan scoring the most runs (383) in a single edition.
