US EditionT20 Cricket World Cup: What's the Highest Score in a Final by a Batter?
Sanju Samson set new final records with 89 runs and eight sixes, surpassing previous marks held since 2016 and 2021, during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup final.
- On March 8, 2026, Sanju Samson scored 89 in the T20 World Cup Final at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, setting the highest individual final score.
- Recent high totals at the venue, including India 231/5 in December 2025, are attributed to the mixed-soil pitch with more red soil, used for the final.
- Samson struck 8 sixes, the most in a World Cup final, surpassing the previous highest final score of 85 with his 89.
- India national cricket team will be aiming to become the first team to defend the world T20 title while Mitchell Santner's New Zealand national cricket team chase their first triumph.
- Ahmedabad's record books show top T20I totals like 234/4 and 231/5, while no batter has ever scored a century in a T20 World Cup Final.
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Kerala celebrates as Sanju Samson emerges the star at T20 World Cup
Sanju Samson's remarkable journey at the T20 World Cup brings pride to Kerala, as he guides India to the title with outstanding performances. Learn about the celebrations in his hometown and the heartfelt tributes from fans and public figures praising his humility and dedication.
Yesterday in the final of the T20 World Cup 2026 India beat New Zealand. Indian player Sanju Samson attributed his success to God. Author of decisive performances, best player of the match, the Kerala beater was seen praying on his knees. Simple gestures with a deep meaning for the Christian minority in the country.
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The Economic TimesIndia vs New Zealand Records: India breaks multiple in World Cup final innings
Ind vs NZ T20 world cup 2026 Records: Sanju Samson achieved a historic feat in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final. His 89 runs set a new record for the highest score in a final. Samson also secured the record for most sixes in a single tournament edition. India's top three batters scored 50-plus, a first in T20 World Cup history.
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