US EditionNew Zealand Lost World Cup Final in the Powerplays, Says Skipper Santner
India posted the tournament's second-highest total of 255/5, forcing New Zealand to start a record chase for their first T20 World Cup title.
- On March 8, 2026, India national cricket team set a 256-run target for New Zealand national cricket team at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, finishing their innings at 255/5.
- A 105-run second-wicket partnership in 48 deliveries anchored India’s innings, while they made 99 runs in the eight-over block and Sanju Samson top-scored with 89.
- Jimmy Neesham bowled a match-changing spell with 3/22 and a 16th over yielding one run, while Jasprit Bumrah and Axar Patel struck early to remove key New Zealand batters.
- New Zealand must mount a record chase for their first World Cup crown after starting 25/0 but losing three wickets for 27 runs early in the innings.
- Shivam Dube's 24-run final over off Jimmy Neesham pushed India past 250 for the third time in four matches, while India's opening pair had combined for 463 runs.
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New Zealand lost World Cup final in the powerplays, says skipper Santner
AHMEDABAD, March 8 : New Zealand paid the price for their poor performance in both powerplays in Sunday's Twenty20 World Cup final against India, captain Mitchell Santner said.New Zealand lost to India by 96 runs to prolong their wait for a maiden white-ball World Cup title."They showed their class ag
New Zealand slip to 88/5 after 10 overs in final against India
Ahmedabad: Set a massive target of 256, New Zealand slipped to 88 for five after 10 overs in the T20 World Cup final against India here on Sunday. Led by Sanju Samson’s 46-ball 89 and equally destructive half-centuries from Abhishek Shamra (52 off 21 balls) and Ishan Kishan (54 off 25 balls), defending champions India put on a powerful batting show to post a massive 255 for five. In reply, New Zealand lost all their top batters by the time the i…
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India vs New Zealand Highlights, T20 World Cup 2026: IND beats NZ to defend title; Bumrah wins Player of Match, Samson awarded Player of Tournament
IND vs NZ Highlights, T20 World Cup Final: Follow for all ball-by-ball commentary, match updates and key highlights from the IND vs NZ clash which happened at Narendra Modi Stadium at Ahmedabad.
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