T20 World Cup 2026 Awards: Full List of Winners and Top Performers

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 concluded with thrilling performances, historic achievements, and outstanding individual displays. The tournament, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, witnessed some of the best players in world cricket competing for top honours.

Several star performers were nominated for the Player of the Tournament award, including Sanju Samson, Will Jacks, Sahibzada Farhan, Lungi Ngidi, Aiden Markram, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Seifert, and Shadley van Schalkwyk.

India eventually emerged as the champions of the T20 World Cup 2026, achieving multiple historic milestones. The Indian team became:

• The first team to win three T20 World Cup titles
• The first team to successfully defend the T20 World Cup trophy
• The first team to lift the T20 World Cup title on home soil

These achievements made the 2026 victory one of the most memorable moments in Indian cricket history.

T20 World Cup 2026 Awards

Award	Winner	Team	Performance
Player of the Final	Jasprit Bumrah	India	4/15 in 4 overs
Player of the Tournament	Sanju Samson	India	321 runs, Avg 80.25, SR 199.37
Most Runs	Sahibzada Farhan	Pakistan	383 runs
Most Wickets	Jasprit Bumrah	India	14 wickets

Player of the Tournament – Sanju Samson

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson was named the Player of the Tournament for his exceptional batting throughout the competition. Samson scored 321 runs with an outstanding average of 80.25 and an impressive strike rate of 199.37. His match-winning innings played a crucial role in India’s journey to the title.

Player of the Final – Jasprit Bumrah

India’s star pacer Jasprit Bumrah delivered a sensational performance in the final, taking 4 wickets for 15 runs in his 4 overs. His disciplined bowling dismantled the opposition batting lineup and helped India secure the championship. For his brilliant spell, Bumrah was named the Player of the Final.

Most Runs – Sahibzada Farhan

Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan finished the tournament as the leading run-scorer. He scored 383 runs, showcasing remarkable consistency and aggressive batting throughout the competition.

Most Wickets – Jasprit Bumrah

Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah also topped the bowling charts, finishing with 14 wickets in the tournament. His ability to deliver crucial breakthroughs in key matches played a vital role in India’s title-winning campaign.

Key Highlights of T20 World Cup 2026

• India won the T20 World Cup title, defeating New Zealand in the final.
• Sanju Samson was named Player of the Tournament.
• Jasprit Bumrah won Player of the Final and also finished as the leading wicket-taker.
• Sahibzada Farhan emerged as the highest run-scorer of the tournament.
• India created history by winning their third T20 World Cup title.