Records Broken in T20 World Cup 2026 Final

India scripted history in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final by defeating New Zealand in a dominant performance at Ahmedabad. With this victory, India became the first team to win three T20 World Cup titles and also the first team to successfully defend the trophy.

A spectacular batting display from the top order — Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, and Ishan Kishan — helped India post a massive 255/5, the highest total ever in a T20 World Cup final. The Indian bowlers then sealed the victory with a brilliant performance, led by Jasprit Bumrah’s match-winning spell of 4/15, as India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs.

The final witnessed several historic milestones and records. Here is the complete list of records broken during the T20 World Cup 2026 final.

Records Broken in the T20 World Cup 2026 Final

Historic Tournament Records

1 – First Team to Win T20 World Cup on Home Soil

India became the first team in history to win the T20 World Cup on home soil.

1 – First Team to Defend the T20 World Cup Title

India also became the first team to successfully defend the T20 World Cup trophy.

3 – Most T20 World Cup Titles

India became the first team to win three T20 World Cup titles, surpassing England and West Indies, who have two each.

Final Match Records

255 – Highest Total in a T20 World Cup Final

India’s 255/5 is the highest score ever recorded in a T20 World Cup final and the third-highest total in the tournament’s history.

96 – Biggest Victory Margin for India

India’s 96-run win over New Zealand became their largest victory margin in T20 World Cup history.

92 – Highest PowerPlay Score for India

India scored 92 runs in the PowerPlay, the highest PowerPlay total for India in T20 World Cups.

98 – Highest Opening Partnership in a T20 World Cup Final

The 98-run opening stand between Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan became the highest opening partnership in a T20 World Cup final.

Individual Records

89 – Highest Individual Score in a T20 World Cup Final

Sanju Samson’s 89 runs became the highest individual score in a T20 World Cup final.

321 – Most Runs by an Indian in One Edition

Sanju Samson scored 321 runs in just five matches, the highest by an Indian batter in a single T20 World Cup edition.

3 – Consecutive 50+ Scores by Samson

Sanju Samson became the seventh batter in T20 World Cup history to score three consecutive 50+ scores.

3 – Third Indian Player of the Tournament

Sanju Samson became the third Indian cricketer to win the Player of the Tournament award, after Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah.

Bowling Records

4/15 – Best Bowling Figures by a Pacer in a Final

Jasprit Bumrah’s 4/15 became the best bowling figures by a fast bowler in a T20 World Cup final and the second-best overall.

14 – Most Wickets in the Tournament

Jasprit Bumrah and Varun Chakaravarthy finished the tournament with 14 wickets each, topping the wicket-taking charts.

Other Tournament Records

2 – New Zealand’s Second Final Defeat

New Zealand lost their second T20 World Cup final, equalling Pakistan (2007, 2022) and Sri Lanka (2009, 2012) for the joint-most final losses.